Politics

Egypt satirist who mocked Sisi cancels show

Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef said on Monday he has cancelled his television show which mocked ex-army chief and president-in-waiting Abdel Fattah al-Sisi because of 'enormous' pressure. Duration: 00:40

Jun 3, 2014

Mahmud Abbas announces the end of "Palestinian division"

Following a ceremony in Ramallah on Monday, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas announced in a televised speech the end of a bitter and sometimes bloody divide between his Fatah movement and the rival Hamas which rules Gaza. Duration: 01:21

Jun 3, 2014

Alleged grenade attack against Donetsk administration building

Separatists say the Donetsk administration building was attacked during the night with a grenade launcher, in an attempt to kill Pavel Gubarev, self-proclaimed governor of the People's Republic of Donetsk. Duration: 01:03

Jun 3, 2014

Japan test-broadcasts super HD television technology

Japan begins test broadcasts of satellite television programmes in 4K, as major firms including Sony and Sharp bet on the super high-definition technology to rescue their embattled TV units. Duration: 00:56

Jun 2, 2014

Car bomb in southern Iraqi town of Najaf kills at least one

In Iraq, an explosion killed one person and wounded 20 others in Najaf - the normally quiet Shiite-dominated south of the country. Duration: 00:42

Jun 2, 2014

Syria activists campaign against upcoming elections

Activists opposed to the Syrian regime have launched campaigns online and on the streets against a vote expected to reaffirm President Bashar al-Assad's hold on power, branding the poll a "blood election." Duration: 01:05

Jun 2, 2014

US pledges $18 million in security assistance to Ukraine

Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Derek Chollet on Monday held meeting with Ukrainian authorities and pledged 18 million dollars in security assistance. Duration: 00:53

Jun 2, 2014

Japanese company develops power-assisted suit

A Japanese company develops a power-assisted suit it claims can be used in many industries, from agriculture and construction to defence and medical care. Duration: 00:41

Jun 2, 2014

Cameron campaigns ahead of UK by-elections

British Prime Minister David Cameron was in the central England town of Newark on Monday to campaign ahead of a by-election there on Thursday 5 June. Duration: 01:03

Jun 2, 2014

Ukraine: near Donetsk airport, residents still live in fear

In a neighbourhood near Donetsk airport, residents still live in fear several days after fierce fighting between pro-Russian separatists and the Ukrainian forces saw some of their houses destroyed. Duration: 02:20

Jun 2, 2014

Syrian refugee mothers find solace in babies

Young Syrian mothers are finding some solace in babies born as war refugees in neighbouring Lebanon despite the often dismal living conditions they have to endure. Duration: 01:42

Jun 2, 2014

Mallikarjun Kharge Appointed Congress Leader in Lok Sabha, May Become Leader of Opposition

Senior Congress leader and former railway minister Mallikarjun Kharge has been appointed the leader of the party in Lok Sabha, which may lead him to becoming the Leader of Opposition in the Lower House of the Parliament.

Jun 2, 2014

Mallikarjun Kharge to be leader of Congress in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi on Monday informed that Mallikarjun Kharge will be the leader of Congress in Lok Sabha.

Jun 2, 2014

Badaun rape case is being unnecessarily hyped, have taken strict action: Samajwadi Party Part - 2

Lucknow, June 2 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party on Monday claimed that it has taken strict action in the Badaun gang rape case but the matter is being unnecessarily hyped to gain political mileage by rival parties. Targeting the Bahujan Samaj Party, SP leader Shivpal Yadav further said that the law and order situation in the state was no better under Mayawati, who even did not take action against such culprits.

Jun 2, 2014