Politics

Young blind players take to the pitch in Mali

As the World Cup rages in Brazil, Mali is hoping to make giant strides in the footballing world by setting up its own national team for the blind. Duration: 02:13

Jun 18, 2014

Roma teen assaulted in France fights for his life

A gruesome vigilante assault on a Roma teenager who is now fighting for his life has shocked France, with President Francois Hollande dubbing the savage beating an "unspeakable and unjustifiable" act.

Jun 18, 2014

Giant Asia telecom fair opens in Singapore

One of Asia's largest telecommunication fairs opened Tuesday in Singapore, showcasing next-generation broadcast, phone and other communications technology. Duration: 00:28

Jun 18, 2014

US Vice President Joe Biden says Iraq needs urgent assistance

US Vice President says Iraq needs urgent assistance, as he visited the Brazilian capital. Joe Biden also says American will continue to provide support to the war-torn country. Duration: 01:36

Jun 18, 2014

Uganda fights HIV with rubber band circumcision

With trousers around his ankles, Justin Igalla awaits a tight rubber band for his foreskin, an innovative non-surgical technique rolling out in several African nations to encourage circumcision and cut HIV infection rates. Duration: 02:44

Jun 18, 2014

Pakistanis call for safe passage from Waziristan

Pakistanis protest and call for the government to provide civilians with a safe passage out of North Waziristan. Duration: 01:07

Jun 18, 2014

Expert: future king of Spain has many challenges ahead

Spain's government is crafting a new legal shield for King Juan Carlos after he steps off the throne and loses the absolute royal immunity that has protected him for 39 years. Duration: 01:12

Jun 18, 2014

British government to reopen embassy in Tehran

Britain plans to reopen its embassy in Iran, Foreign Secretary William Hague announced Tuesday, as the West steps up its engagement with Tehran amid rapid jihadist advances in neighbouring Iraq. Duration: 00:45

Jun 18, 2014

Fear at the border: Cambodian migrants flee Thailand

Some 180,000 Cambodian labourers flee Thailand over fears the junta will crack down on illegal migrants. Duration: 00:35

Jun 18, 2014

Prisoners escape from Mali prison after gunfight

A number of prisoners escaped from the main jail in Mali's capital Bamako on Monday after gunfire was heard at the site, officials and witnesses said. Duration: 00:58

Jun 18, 2014

UPA-II Regime Appointees Likely to be Replaced by Modi Government

The NDA-led government is sweeping away all doubts before handing over responsibilities, by holding away personal secretaries' appointments and by replacing governors - both appointed during the UPA-II regime.

Jun 17, 2014

Syria govt retakes strategic town on Turkey border

Syria's army said Sunday it had recaptured the strategic town of Kasab and the only border crossing with Turkey in Latakia province, after it fell to rebels almost three months ago. Duration: 00:56

Jun 17, 2014