Politics

Ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops at LoC, Kashmir.

Is Role of UN Military Observer Group in Kashmir Dispute Really Over?

The UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan will have to vacate the New Delhi office building following India's instructions.

Jul 12, 2014

Obama speaks about the situation in Iraq in the briefing room of the White House in Washington

US has Replaced China as Number One Country for Investments, Says Obama

US President Barack Obama has claimed that America has now replaced China as the number one country for investments.

Jul 12, 2014

Srebrenica massacre victims remembered 19 years on

Thousands of people gathered on Friday in Srebrenica to mark the 19th anniversary of the massacre of some 8,000 Muslim males by ethnic Serb forces, Europe's worst atrocity since World War II. Duration: 00:58

Jul 12, 2014

Erdogan vows to rewrite Turkey's constitution if elected

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he planned to rewrite the Turkish constitution if elected president, as he outlined his vision for a booming and powerful "new Turkey" in the next decade. Duration: 00:43

Jul 12, 2014

Queen's Chaplain: Female bishops would be 'seismic'

The Church of England could be set to allow its first female bishops -- and not before time, according to one of those tipped for the job, who says the days of women being left to arrange the flowers are gone. Duration: 01:00

Jul 12, 2014

World Cup dreams help Argentines forget their economic woes

Argentines barely register the debt showdown: their hearts and minds are now set on their football team's quest for World Cup glory, Buenos Aires, July 11, 2014. Duration: 01:49

Jul 12, 2014

Donetsk residents flee to Russia as Ukraine army nears

Donetsk residents queue at the city's main train station in Ukraine in search of a more peaceful life in Russia on July 11, 2014. Duration: 00:54

Jul 12, 2014

World Cup 2014: its impact on Brazil's economy

With millions of tourists visiting Brazil and the creation of 1 million jobs, the World Cup has no doubt boosted the country’s economy, Sao Paulo, July 11, 2014. Duration: 02:06

Jul 12, 2014

Germany kicks out top US intelligence officer in spy row

Germany expelled the CIA station chief in Berlin over alleged spying by the United States which has refused to break its silence over the escalating row between the Western allies, Berlin, July 11, 2014. Duration: 00:44

Jul 12, 2014

Yemenis demonstrate against Huthi rebels' recent attacks

Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets of Sanaa for Friday prayers followed by a protest against the Huthi rebels, who have seized the northern city of Amran, and to express solidarity with the Yemeni army, July 11, 2014. Duration: 00:50

Jul 12, 2014

Experts highlight Ebola problems in Sierra Leone

Medecins Sans Frontieres has treated more than 70 patients with symptoms resembling those of Ebola in Kailahun treatment centre in eastern Sierra Leone. MSF is concerned about a possible increase in patients in the coming weeks. Duration: 01:20

Jul 12, 2014

WFP fighting malnutrition in Central African Republic

The World Food Programme is distributing food in schools in Bangui to fight against child malnutrition, with 50,000 children benefiting every day as the crisis in the conflict-torn Central African Republic continues. Duration: 01:24

Jul 12, 2014

Lavish procession to enshrine Cambodian ex-king

Cambodians line the streets of Phnom Penh as the remains of former king Norodom Sihanouk are transported through the capital atop a golden float shaped like a mythological bird for his enshrinement. Duration: 00:39

Jul 12, 2014

Small Kurdish town overflows with displaced north Iraqis

Tens of thousands of people fleeing militants have sought refuge in the small northern Iraqi town of Sinjar, cramming into schools and mosques. But now, there is simply no room left. Duration: 01:02

Jul 12, 2014

Ground war threat as Gaza, Israel tensions mount

An escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas may increase the likelihood of a ground incursion by Israeli forces, bent on dealing a fatal blow to the rocket-firing militants in Gaza. Duration: 02:35

Jul 12, 2014