Politics

Expert: Turkish voters likely to pick Erdogan as he 'delivers'

Ahead of Turkey's first direct presidential election on Sunday, Ali Carkoglu of Koc University in Istanbul says PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan's charisma and ability to 'deliver' have seen him remain highly popular in Turkey. Duration: 01:07

Aug 8, 2014

Truce at border Lebanon-Syria after army battles jihadists

Ambulances evacuated the wounded from eastern Lebanon's Arsal Thursday and seven policeman were freed after a truce was announced to end fighting between jihadists and the army on the Syrian border. Duration: 00:33

Aug 8, 2014

The worlds longest foot-race allows time to think

The multi-week 'Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race' is the longest foot-race in the world, and involves participants running and walking more than 5000km around a 900m circuit. Duration: 02:32

Aug 8, 2014

Rasmussen: NATO working 'more closely' with Ukraine

NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen urged Russia to "step back from the brink" in Kiev on Thursday and vowed support for Ukraine as fears mounted that Moscow was preparing to send troops into the conflict-torn east of the country. Duration: 00:40

Aug 8, 2014

Bangladesh police storm garment workers on hunger strike

Bangladesh police fired tear gas and stormed a garment factory in the capital Dhaka where 400 workers had been staging a ten-day hunger strike to demand back pay and a holiday bonus. Duration: 00:39

Aug 8, 2014

French experts: Air Algerie flight recordings are unusable

Recordings of crew conversations aboard Air Algerie flight AH5017 before it crashed in Mali are unusable for the moment, according to the French civilian aviation safety authority BEA, charged with investigating the crash. Duration: 00:57

Aug 8, 2014

Parisian petsitting booms during the August getaway

Pet-sitting agencies in France target the tens of thousands of pet owners who abandon their animals every summer when they go on holiday. Duration: 01:57

Aug 8, 2014

Chief prosecutor in Pistorius trial presents final arguments

South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius returned to the dock Thursday for the finale to his gripping murder trial as lawyers present closing arguments in a case that has captured the world's attention. Duration: 00:52

Aug 8, 2014

Russia responds to Western sanctions with food ban

Russia retaliated against tough new Western sanctions on Thursday, banning most food imports from the United States and the European Union and threatening to block flights over its airspace. Duration: 01:47

Aug 7, 2014

Inauguration of Thailand's new junta-appointed National Assembly

Thailand's crown prince inaugurates a new National Assembly appointed by the nation's military junta which is driving major political reforms likely to target the influence of billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Duration: 01:19

Aug 7, 2014

Sudan confirms controversial elections to be held in April

Sudan is to go ahead with general elections in April, the agency in charge of the ballot confirmed Wednesday, despite opposition concerns that the vote is being imposed. Duration: 00:44

Aug 7, 2014

Lawyers react to sentencing of ex-Khmer Rouge leaders

Opposing lawyers in the trial of two former Khmer Rouge leaders jailed for crimes against humanity reflect on the judgement. Duration: 01:03

Aug 7, 2014

Khmer Rouge leaders jailed for life

Two former leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, have been jailed after being found guilty of crimes against humanity. Many hope the trial can lead to reconciliation in Cambodia, that saw a quarter of its population killed. Duration: 02:26

Aug 7, 2014

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Putin Orders Ban on Imports of Essential Edibles from US, EU

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered a ban on all imports of US food products, as well as fruit and vegetables from European Union, in retaliation to the western countries' sanctions against Russia.

Aug 7, 2014

Mexico set to open oil sector to foreign investment

Mexico moves a step closer to implementing an energy reform bill that will open the state-controlled sector to foreign investment for the first time since 1938. Duration: 01:04

Aug 7, 2014