Politics

Sudan orders closure of Iran cultural centres in Khartoum

Sudan ordered Iran to close its cultural centres and gives their managers 72 hours to leave the country. Iran on Wednesday denied its cultural centres in Sudan have been closed. Duration: 00:34

Sep 4, 2014

Samsung unveils new products at Berlin electronics fair

South Korean giant Samsung unveiled the next generation of its pioneering "phablet" and "smartwatch" gadgets at the IFA consumer electronics fair Wednesday in a bid to keep ahead of arch-rival Apple. Duration: 00:51

Sep 4, 2014

Massive funeral held for Lebanese soldier beheaded by IS

DNA testing has confirmed that the body of a man who jihadists said they had beheaded was that of Lebanese soldier Ali Sayyed, his family said. Sayyed was captured with more than 20 others in Arsal last month. Duration: 00:41

Sep 4, 2014

Ebola threatens preventable children deaths: UN

UNICEF spokesman Christophe Boulierac highlighted the threat facing children in West Africa, who he said may die from preventable diseases as an indirect result of the Ebola virus. Duration: 01:17

Sep 4, 2014

Nigeria, allies call for help to stop Boko Haram funding, arming

Nigeria and its regional allies on Wednesday called for greater international support to shut down Boko Haram's weapons and funding supply with concern mounting at the group's rapid, recent land grab. Duration: 00:47

Sep 4, 2014

Specific settlement deal can bring Ukraine peace: expert

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday unveiled a seven-point plan for peace in Ukraine which he said could be approved by rival sides in the conflict during talks scheduled for Friday. Duration: 00:46

Sep 4, 2014

'French legion' joins pro-Russians in east Ukraine

There may just be four of them, but the "French legion of Donbass" is determined to fight for the pro-Russian cause in eastern Ukraine. Duration: 01:02

Sep 4, 2014

Protesting Yemen rebels reject presidential overture

Yemeni Shiite rebels and activists took to the streets of Sanaa Wednesday to reject a presidential overture to replace the government and reduce a disputed fuel price hike. Duration: 00:49

Sep 3, 2014

Last Angolan refugees begin return from DR Congo

Tens of thousands of Angolans living in the Democratic Republic of Congo were set to return home, for some after more than 50 years in exile, the UN refugee agency said Tuesday. Duration: 00:53

Sep 3, 2014

Obama arrives in Estonia on eve of NATO summit

US President Barack Obama arrives in Estonia to meet Baltic leaders and reaffirm Washington's commitment to the security of ex-Soviet NATO members. Duration: 01:11

Sep 3, 2014

Ukraine agrees to 'permanent ceasefire' in east with Russia

Ukraine's beleaguered President Petro Poroshenko announced on Wednesday that he and Russia's Vladimir Putin had agreed to a "permanent ceasefire" in the east of the former Soviet country. Duration: 00:40

Sep 3, 2014

Venezuelan president Maduro shakes up cabinet

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday replaced Rafael Ramirez as head of the country's state oil giant PDVSA and appointed him as foreign minister. Ramirez was also relieved of his role as the oil minister. Duration: 00:50

Sep 3, 2014

Obama: NATO must send support message to Ukraine

US President Barack Obama urges NATO to send an "unmistakable message of support" to Ukraine and calls on members of the military alliance to "step up" to their responsibilities ahead of a NATO summit in Wales. Duration: 01:01

Sep 3, 2014

Clashes in Abidjan over slum demolition

Clashes erupted on Tuesday in Abidjan between security forces and slum residents opposed to its demolition, after flooding in June and July saw 40 people killed. Duration: 00:50

Sep 3, 2014

Family of British tumor boy to be reunited in south of Spain

British boy Ashya King is due to receive treatment for his brain tumour in the Czech Republic, his family said Wednesday, after getting the green light from the British hospital responsible for his care. Duration: 01:14

Sep 3, 2014