Politics

One hundred years since Germany declared war on Russia

On August 1, 1914, a hundred years ago, Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II declared war on Russia. Duration: 01:03

Jul 30, 2014

Palestinian officials: Israel shell Gaza's sole power plant

The only power plant supplying electricity to the Gaza Strip was knocked out of commission by Israeli shelling and left engulfed in flames. Duration: 00:35

Jul 30, 2014

Iran's supreme leader accuses Israel of Gaza 'genocide'

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Tuesday accused Israel of committing "genocide" in Gaza and called on the Islamic world to arm Palestinians fighting "the Zionist regime". Duration: 00:43

Jul 30, 2014

Displaced Palestinians receive relief bread rations

Palestinian displaced by ongoing conflict with Israel on Tuesday received bread rations at the Jabalia primary school in the northern Gaza Strip. Duration: 00:42

Jul 30, 2014

Jane Goodall warns great apes face extinction

The world's great apes face extinction within decades, renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall warned Tuesday in a call to arms to ensure man's closest relatives are not wiped out. Duration: 00:58

Jul 30, 2014

French court allows day releases for jailed rogue trader

A court rules that French ex-trader Jerome Kerviel, jailed for fraud, will get improved prison conditions, including day releases with an electronic bracelet, unless prosecutors file an appeal. Duration: 00:34

Jul 30, 2014

French defence minister meets Japanese counterpart in Tokyo

French defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian meets his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo. Duration: 00:45

Jul 30, 2014

London's famed 'Gherkin' goes on sale for 650 mln

London's "Gherkin" office tower, one of the landmarks on the British capital's skyline, went on sale for about £650 million ($1.1 billion, 820 million euros) on Tuesday after being placed into receivership. Duration: 00:36

Jul 30, 2014

Rat infestation at Paris_ Tuileries garden

An infestation of rats is causing concern among tourists at Paris_ most famous park -- the Tuileries garden next to the Louvre Museum. Duration: 00:54

Jul 30, 2014

Kerry confirms US preparing new Russia sanctions

The United States is drawing up fresh sanctions against Russia for its role in fuelling the crisis in Ukraine, top US diplomat John Kerry warned Tuesday. Duration: 00:35

Jul 30, 2014

Greek banks lend hand to borrowers who can't repay debts

Greek banks are extending a hand to borrowers like insurance agent Dimitris Pikrodimitris who has run into more debt than he can repay following the financial crisis. Duration: 02:25

Jul 29, 2014

Fleeing Ukrainians turn seaside resort into refuge camps

The Ukrainian resort town of Sjedove on the Azov Sea has become a refuge for people fleeing the deadly combat in the east of the country. Duration: 00:58

Jul 29, 2014

Japanese firms expand their base in Asia

Tokyo, July 29 (ANI): Three students from Vietnam, who are undergoing an internship at JFE Engineering Corporation in Tokyo, collect garbage and deliver it to the biomass power station. The garbage generates electricity and is a unique experience for Vietnam students. The students also learn about the functioning of biomass power plant like analyzing the usage of water to run the machines properly. They learn many different things in a day.

Jul 29, 2014

Police detain husband in Kanpur woman murder case

Kanpur, July 29 (ANI): In Kanpur murder case, police on Tuesday detained the victim's husband Piyush Shyam Dashani. A CCTV footage raised suspicion on him. Police found inconsistencies in Piyush's statement, raising their suspicion.

Jul 29, 2014

Ailing and corrupt education sector in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, July 29: Though corruption is rampant in almost every government department in Gilgit-Baltistan, the education sector is the worst affected. This pitiable department has been playing in the hands of some notorious government officials and political figures for more than a decade. Hundreds of thousands of teachers have been inducted illegally in this period, among those majority has either fake degrees or they are under/over-age to meet the government's criteria.

Jul 29, 2014