Politics

NYC mayor confirms gas leak caused building collapse

A gas leak was responsible for a major explosion that destroyed two buildings in Manhattan, killing two people and injuring 18 others, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Duration: 01:15

Mar 13, 2014

Turkey protesters mourn teen death

Protestors clashed with police in Turkey as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to mourn a teenage boy who died from injuries suffered during last year's anti-government protests. Duration: 00:53

Mar 13, 2014

Cycling fans to follow in tracks of London's Olympic champions

London's Olympic Velopark was officially opened Wednesday by Olympic and Paralympic medalists Laura Trott and Mark Colbourne. The centre opens to the public at the end of March and includes a velodrome and BMX track. Duration: 01:09

Mar 13, 2014

Inmates are moved from Ciudad Juraez to different prisons

More than 300 inmates were moved in five buses from the CERESO (Social Rehabilitation Centre) state prison in Ciudad Juarez on March 11, 2014, to different penitentiaries of the country. Duration: 00:43

Mar 13, 2014

Francis factor blows away Vatican cobwebs

In his first year, Pope Francis has blown a breath of fresh air through the Catholic Church that has been felt across the globe. Duration: 02:34

Mar 13, 2014

Malaysia, Vietnam continue to look for missing plane

Malaysia denies that the hunt for a missing jet is in disarray, after the search veered far from its planned route. Duration: 01:10

Mar 13, 2014

Catholic clerics elect new top bishop in Spain

Roman Catholic clerics in Spain elected Monsignor Ricardo Blasquez Perez, 71, as the country's top bishop, naming him head of the Episcopal Conference of Spain. Duration: 01:00

Mar 13, 2014

Misery mounts in drought-hit southeast Pakistan

Two-month-old Mangal succumbs to pneumonia in Mithi, southeast Pakistan, the latest victim of a deadly web of drought, disease and malnutrition in one of the country's most deprived regions. Duration: 01:44

Mar 13, 2014

Relatives help Ukraine sailors blocked by Russian fleet

Russian sailors are blocking their Ukrainian counterparts in Sevastopol from leaving port, with the Ukrainian crews effectively prisoners on board their own ships, and relying on help relatives on land for help. Duration: 01:01

Mar 13, 2014

Kerry to discuss Ukraine with Lavrov in London Friday

US Secretary of State John Kerry says he will travel to London to meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Friday aiming to defuse tensions over Ukraine. Duration: 00:59

Mar 13, 2014

Pistorius court shown damaged door from crime scene

A forensics expert on Wednesday staged a dramatic re-enactment of how Paralympian Oscar Pistorius broke down the door of the toilet where he shot dead his girlfriend. Duration: 00:52

Mar 13, 2014

British PM in Israel to discuss peace talks and Iran

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit during which he will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss the peace talks and Iran. Duration: 00:38

Mar 12, 2014

Clashes break out between students and police in Venezuela

Students throwing rocks and homemade firebombs clash with police who try to disperse them with tear gas and water cannon. Duration: 00:50

Mar 12, 2014

Bachelet returns to power in Chile pledging greater equality

Socialist Michelle Bachelet promised to tackle inequality as she took the oath of office Tuesday, returning to power after four years to lead this prosperous South American country once more. Duration: 00:53

Mar 12, 2014

NYC buildings collapse after explosion killing at least two

Two residential buildings in Manhattan collapsed in an explosion on Wednesday, killing two women and injuring at least 17 other people as a serious fire spewed out thick smoke. Duration: 00:59

Mar 12, 2014