Politics

Iraq jihadist offensive sparks mass Christian exodus

Tens of thousands of panicked residents flee the Sunni extremist group Islamic State as the Jihadists seize Iraq's largest Christian town and surrounding areas. Duration: 01:24

Aug 8, 2014

Kiev forces shell near pro-Russian rebel base in Donetsk

Shelling rocked the area around a key rebel base in the centre of the insurgent bastion of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, damaging a spa and a store. Duration: 00:54

Aug 8, 2014

Over 30 people killed in five bomb attacks in Baghdad

Five bomb attacks, including four car bombings, killed at least 30 people and wounded around 70 others Wednesday in several Baghdad districts, Iraqi police and medical sources said. Duration: 00:34

Aug 8, 2014

International teams suspend MH17 search due to security

International experts suspended their search for body parts at the MH17 crash site on Wednesday because of deteriorating security in eastern Ukraine, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. Duration: 01:05

Aug 8, 2014

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