Updated Politics News - Political Headlines, Breaking news

News

UN: South Sudan faces "humanitarian catastrophe"

The UN in South Sudan says the country is facing an "unfolding humanitarian catastrophe" with "well over 200,000 people" displaced by the recent violence.Duration:01:07

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Development ravages Malaysia's 'Little England'

Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands have attracted visitors for generations, but environmentalists say over-development and poor planning are destroying the area. Duration: 02:30

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Gadgets aplenty at Consumer Electronics Show

As the Consumer Electronics Show opened its doors on Monday, wearable electronics and smaller drones were among the innovations on display. Duration: 01:24

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Pro-EU Ukrainians mark Orthodox Xmas in central Kiev

Pro-Europe supporters who want the president to step down celebrate the orthodox Christian Christmas, six-weeks after anti-government protests first began in the Ukrainian capital. Duration: 00:49

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Myanmar reporters protest imprisonment of journalist

Journalists in Myanmar stage a protest to denounce new threats to press freedom and demand the release of a reporter - the first to be jailed since junta rule ended. Duration: 00:37

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Ethiopians gather to celebrate their traditional Christmas

With raucous singing, dancing, traditional dress and home cooked meals, Ethiopians celebrated Christmas on Tuesday. Duration: 00:55

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Suicide attack in Iraq wounds dozens

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged vehicle near a police station in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk, killing four people and wounding 56. Duration: 00:29

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Huge swath of the United States in the grip of Arctic blast

A blast of bone-chilling cold in the US snarled air travel, closed schools and prompted calls Tuesday for people to stay inside. Duration: 00:31

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Iraqi Sunnis flee Anbar turmoil for Shiite Karbala

A steady stream of families fleeing fighting in Ramadi and Fallujah is arriving at a checkpoint in Iraq's Karbala province, seeking shelter from the deadly violence. Duration: 01:40

Jan 8, 2014

Play

As kids get vaccines, school resumes in Bangui camps

The NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has launched a major vaccination campaign against measles at the airport in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Duration: 01:18

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Ablyazov extradition would be 'shameful': lawyer

The family and lawyers of Mukhtar Ablyazov, an exiled Kazakh businessman wanted in Russia and Ukraine, say he will not get a fair trial if their demand for extradition is approved by a French court, and could be even be killed. Duration: 01:02

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Spanish king's daughter summoned over financial crimes

A Spanish court summoned King Juan Carlos' youngest daughter Cristina as a suspect in alleged tax and money-laundering crimes Tuesday, a historic first for a direct relative of the monarch. Duration: 00:51

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Orthodox Russians queue for rare sight of Greek relics

Thousands of Russians waited in line on Tuesday to view relics from the monastery of St. Paul at Mount Athos, Greece, containing according to the tradition, some gold, myrrh and incense offered by the Magi to the child Jesus. Duration: 00:51

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Merkel makes first appearance on crutches after ski fall

German Chancellor Angela Merkel appeared publicly on crutches Tuesday for the first time since it emerged she had fractured her pelvis in a ski accident, to join children for carol singing. Duration: 00:36

Jan 8, 2014

Play

Turkish protest over journalist murder trial

Protesters gathered outside an Istanbul court on Tuesday, protesting against the murder trial of ethnic Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. Duration: 01:06

Jan 8, 2014

Prev 2243 2244 2245 2246 2247 2248 2249 2250 2251 2252 Next

IBTIMES TV

Did Katrina Kaif sacrifice Varun Dhawan's dance film for her sister Isabelle?

6 hours ago