Politics

Egypt's Mubarak makes rare appearance for supporters

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak made a rare appearance on Friday to wave to supporters from the window of the military hospital where he is being held during his ongoing trial. Duration: 00:33

Apr 26, 2014

SpaceX sues US Air Force over satellite contracts

SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the US Air Force over its decision to issue multibillion dollar national security launch contracts with a single company, CEO Elon Musk said Friday. Duration: 00:34

Apr 26, 2014

Tunisian PM upbeat about country's fight against terrorism

Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa said in an interview with AFP Friday that, despite progress, Tunisia still has to eradicate the jihadist threat, reform the economy and hold elections. Duration: 00:32

Apr 26, 2014

Germany calls for urgent measures to solve Ukraine crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday that EU foreign ministers will meet soon to consider imposing new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis. Duration: 00:46

Apr 26, 2014

John Paul II's spokesman defends him on abuse scandal

Pope John Paul II took immediate "legal decisions" in 2002 in the face of the Church's paedophile scandal after calling American cardinals to Rome, his former spokesman said Friday. Duration: 00:52

Apr 26, 2014

Senegal's exiled former president's return delayed

Senegal's exiled former president Abdoulaye Wade is to make his controversial homecoming two days later than planned after being delayed in Morocco. Duration: 01:35

Apr 26, 2014

Protests as Cambodian garment industry activists go on trial

Protesters take to the streets of Phnom Penh as 23 Cambodian activists and workers arrested during a deadly crackdown on a garment industry strike in January go on trial despite international appeals for their release. Duration: 00:47

Apr 26, 2014

Palestinians express their disdain for Netanyahu statements

Israel said Thursday it was halting peace talks with the Palestinians following their unity deal with Hamas, as the faltering US-backed process approached its deadline. Duration: 01:04

Apr 25, 2014

Pro-Russians preparing for the worst in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine's army on Friday launched an operation to ensnare pro-Russian militants in the flashpoint eastern city of Slavyansk in a bid to prevent reinforcements and keep civilian casualties down, authorities said. Duration: 01:11

Apr 25, 2014

John XXIII 'best pope for Jewish people': Jewish leader

A Jewish leader says Pope John XXIII was the best pope throughout history for Jewish people. Duration: 01:06

Apr 25, 2014

Obama pays tribute to ferry disaster vicitms while in Seoul

Barack Obama arrives in Seoul to growing signs North Korea is defiantly readying another nuclear test, and with South Koreans in a state of national mourning over the sinking of a ferry full of schoolchildren. Duration: 00:35

Apr 25, 2014

Sainthood looms for John Paul II and John XXIII

Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will join the roster of saints at a historic Vatican ceremony on Sunday seen as an attempt to unite conservatives and reformists, with some 800,000 pilgrims expected in Rome. Duration: 02:36

Apr 25, 2014

Life inside Guantanamo Bay detention facility

It’s been over 12 years since inmates first arrived in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Conditions have improved since then but rights groups still decry the fact that some prisoners have little prospect of being charged or tried. Duration: 02:57

Apr 25, 2014

Ramdev says Rahul goes to Dalit houses for picnics and honeymoon, Congress condemns

Lucknow/ New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev made a shocking statement on Friday that Congress vice President Rahul Gandhi goes to Dalit houses for picnics and honeymoon. Ramdev who is supporting the BJP in the Elections 2014 made the objectionable comments during a press conference in Lucknow. He attacked Rahul Gandhi's 'single' status saying that Rahul wanted to marry a foreigner but was stopped by his mother Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi. He further went on to say that Sonia Gandhi asked Rahul not to get married until he becomes the prime minister. Meanwhile, the Congress party has condemned the statement.

Apr 25, 2014

It happens: Theatre Festival Shimla

Shimla, April 25 (ANI): More than 40 national and international theatre artistes participated in a six-day theatre festival in India's hill town, Shimla, organised to walk down memory lane of the celebratory 150 years of the 'Queen of the Hills,' crowned thus for its sheer scenic beauty and picturesque locations. The hilltown was named 'Queen of Hills' by British colonial rulers and the town still has around 150 British-era heritage buildings and this celebration mainly aims to recreate the historic past. The theatre festival is an initiative of the state government and other cultural agencies like the National School of Drama. A series of other programmes have also been chalked out as part of the celebratory festivities which include mythological ballets, film festivals and display of army bands to showcase the hill town's glorious history and culture.The local young theatre artistes are thrilled and believe that this would be a great opportunity for them as they will get to see well known plays by renowned theatre directors of the country. The authorities here are commemorating this occasion with celebrations across the year.

Apr 25, 2014