Politics

Obama: US ready for 'precise' military action in Iraq

US President Barack Obama has announced Washington is ready to send up to 300 military advisors to Iraq and would take "targeted" and "precise" military action if necessary following the swift advance of radical Sunni fighters. Duration: 00:55

Jun 20, 2014

Homeless Sri Lankan Muslims protest against radical Buddhist group

Sri Lankan Muslims, made homeless after two days of anti-Muslim riots in Sri Lanka’s tourist region of Alutgama, have demonstrated against radical Buddhist group Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) at a makeshift camp in Beruwala. Duration: 00:35

Jun 20, 2014

Search continues after deadly boat accidents in Malaysia

Bodies are recovered as the search and rescue operation continues at the scene of boat accidents off western Malaysia. Duration: 00:30

Jun 20, 2014

Gaza: Hamas demonstrates against Israeli army measures in Hebron

Hamas organized a rally in Khan Yunis south of Gaza, against Israeli army measures in Hebron. Israel tightened its grip on the West Bank Wednesday, arresting another 65 people. Duration: 01:00

Jun 20, 2014

Ivory Coast conflict leaves legacy of land disputes

As Ivory Coast strives to put more than a decade of bloody conflict behind it, courts in the agrarian west African nation are overwhelmed by quarrels over land ownership. Duration: 00:46

Jun 20, 2014

100 yr old pursues quest for truth in son's forced disappearance

Juana Pargament's son was one of the 30,000 people who disappeared in Argentina's "Dirty War". Juana will turn 100 next month, but her age doesn't keep her from going every Thursday to Buenos Aires' May Square to demand the truth. Duration: 01:38

Jun 20, 2014

Creativity and humour found in ladies hats at Royal Ascot

From art pallets to waves, there was no lack of outlandish designs for the hats on show at Ascot Ladies' Day in Berkshire on Thursday, as punters placed their bets on horses and also tried to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II. Duration: 00:56

Jun 20, 2014

Kurdish Peshmergas warn jihadist group ISIL now well-equipped

Kurdish Peshmerga commanders warn that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is now more powerful and better equipped than the Iraqi army. Duration: 00:43

Jun 19, 2014

Italian envoy in Philippine abuse case protests innocence

An Italian diplomat detained in the Philippines on child abuse charges insisted he was innocent and applied for bail Wednesday, as he appeared before a court in deteriorating health. Duration: 00:59

Jun 19, 2014

Mauritania's Abdel Aziz: the strongman who took on Al-Qaeda

Mauritania's president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz is expected to handily win a new term in office as main opposition rivals boycott a vote Saturday in the largely desert nation. Duration: 00:54

Jun 19, 2014

Former Mosul security forces sit among refugees in camp

Members of the Iraqi security forces are among the some 1,400 people to have found shelter in a camp for IDPs near the border between the Kurdish autonomous region and Nineveh Province. Duration: 00:43

Jun 19, 2014

Spain's King Juan Carlos beat coup, not scandal

Juan Carlos I, who gave up the Spanish crown Wednesday aged 76, led Spain to democracy and foiled a military coup, winning widespread respect that later crumbled under royal scandals. Duration: 02:05

Jun 19, 2014

Iraqi security forces fire artillery during clashes with Sunni militant group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Jurf al-Sakhar

Iraq Confirms Location of 40 Abducted Indians: MEA

The location of the 40 kidnapped Indian construction workers has been confirmed by the Iraq government, stated the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday.

Jun 19, 2014

McCain: Iraq crisis cannot be solved with Maliki in power

As militants continue their fight for power in Iraq, US Senator John McCain blasted the Obama administration for not leaving a significant residual US force in the country. Duration: 00:48

Jun 19, 2014

Flags and cheers greet Spain's new King Felipe VI

Spain's new King Felipe VI swore to serve the crisis-stricken nation as he launched his reign on Thursday, cheered on by crowds of revellers in a sea of red and yellow flags. Duration: 01:09

Jun 19, 2014