Politics

Putin in Crimea T-shirts, a reality for Moscow shoppers

Hawaiian shirt, sunglasses and a cocktail in hand: Vladimir Putin cuts a relaxed figure on the front of new T-shirts which have gone on sale in Russia. Duration: 01:12

Jun 12, 2014

Japan, Australia eye closer military ties, talk submarines

Japan and Australia said Wednesday they have stepped up their defence ties and moved toward a possible future submarine deal, as a rising China stirs tension in the Asia-Pacific region. Duration: 00:52

Jun 12, 2014

European taxi drivers stage day-long demonstration

Hundreds of taxi drivers in Madrid staged a day-long strike, joining drivers from several other major European capitals to protest against new car-hailing apps such as Uber which have shaken up the industry. Duration: 00:58

Jun 12, 2014

Ankara 'will retaliate' if Turkish hostages harmed in Iraq

Turkey pledged Wednesday to retaliate if its dozens of citizens held by jihadists in northern Iraq are harmed. Duration: 00:28

Jun 12, 2014

Chinese relatives of MH370 still seeking answers

Frustrated relatives of passengers onboard missing flight MH370 express their anger at Malaysian Airlines, saying their questions remain unanswered almost 100 days after the plane disappeared. Duration: 00:45

Jun 12, 2014

New York bedbugs bite back

The pest control industry sees rich spoils as New York City continues its battle against bedbugs. Duration: 02:22

Jun 12, 2014

Street protests in Yemen over power cuts and fuel shortages

Yemenis took to the streets of Sanaa Wednesday to protest against power cuts and fuel shortages in the country, shaken by violence mostly blamed on Al-Qaeda. Duration: 00:38

Jun 12, 2014

Ukrainian city of Slavyansk battered by ongoing conflict

Weeks of fighting and bombing in Slavyansk, the eastern Ukrainian town of 110,000 people that has become the epicentre of the conflict, have left heavy damages. Duration: 00:53

Jun 12, 2014

Russia offers Ukraine $100 gas 'discount', Ukraine PM says

Russia and Ukraine were locked in EU-brokered talks Wednesday as Moscow extended a gas cut-off deadline in the latest sign the worst East-West crisis in years may be easing. Duration: 00:27

Jun 12, 2014

Gaza banks reopen after six-day wage dispute

Gaza's banks reopened Wednesday after being closed for six days by Hamas forces, an official said, in a dispute that is the first challenge to a new Palestinian unity government. Duration: 00:53

Jun 12, 2014

The gospel band who sell mice kebabs

Four childhood friends scrape a living hawking barbecued mice on the side of a Malawi highway, but the Malawi Mouse Boys could be singing their way to fame and out of poverty. Duration: 02:16

Jun 11, 2014

S. Korea police storm compound in search for ferry owner

Thousands of South Korean police force their way into the compound of a splinter religious group in their search for a fugitive businessman wanted in connection with April’s ferry disaster. Duration: 00:57

Jun 11, 2014

Politicos on PM Narendra Modi's maiden speech in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Narendra Modi's maiden speech in Lok Sabha as Prime Minister drew mixed reactions from political leaders. Responding to President Pranab Mukhejee's address to the joint session of the Parliament on June 09, Modi on Wednesday said that his government will make all efforts to implement its agenda. Pitching for the need to project India's potential on a global stage, Modi said that the time has come for India to stand tall. Stating that the questions raised on the promises by his government are valid, Modi spelt out key mantras that will be followed in order to achieve growth and ensure poverty elimination.

Jun 11, 2014

One must follow Gandhi's principles, development should become a movement: PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first Lok Sabha speech on Wednesday praised Mahatma Gandhi for his spirit of fighting in the freedom struggle. Modi said that just like Gandhiji had turned the freedom struggle into a movement, we should also perceive development as a movement. He also said that we should start planning for the celebration of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Jun 11, 2014