Politics

Costa Concordia captain returns on shipwreck

Italian captain Francesco Schettino lashed out at the media after his first return to the Costa Concordia, saying the investigation into what happened must continue in a "proper and honest way." Duration: 00:32

Feb 28, 2014

Crimean leader sees Moscow's hand behind local events

The head of the Crimean Tatar ruling body, Refat Chubarov, said he believes the events unfolding in Crimea were planned by Moscow. Duration: 00:48

Feb 28, 2014

Merkel urges Britain to stay in EU but no word of reforms

In a speech to both houses of parliament, German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Britain to stay in the EU but played down David Cameron's hopes that her visit to London would bring major reforms. Duration: 00:41

Feb 28, 2014

Somalia's Shebab rebels ban 3G in latest blow to freedoms

Somalia's Al-Shebab rebels have banned watching movies, smoking and football matches, and now they have banned 3G coverage in certain areas of the country in an attempt to limit Western influences. Duration: 02:41

Feb 28, 2014

Local politics in French village cater to resident British

In the southwestern French region of Dordogne, Britons are the largest foreign community, and some have become active in local politics in the run-up to local elections in March. Duration: 01:43

Feb 28, 2014

Ukraine parliament convenes to approve new government

Ukraine's parliament convenes Thursday to approve a new pro-Western government after the United States offered economic aid to the crisis-hit country and warned Russia against military intervention. Duration: 00:33

Feb 28, 2014

Anne Frank vandalism not very Japanese: Israel embassy

The wanton vandalism of hundreds of copies of Anne Frank's diaries held in Tokyo libraries is uncharacteristic of Japan, according to a senior Israeli diplomat who presented 300 replacements for the damaged books. Duration: 01:28

Feb 28, 2014

Yellen: US economy to improve at 'moderate pace'

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says that the intense winter storms of the past two months have been one cause for the weakness in recent US economic data. Duration: 00:55

Feb 28, 2014

Tootbrush technology and connected cars: Barcelona Mobile Show

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is the perfect platform for innovators and whizz kids to show off what may be the world's next top gadget, from toothbrushes which send reports to your dentist to smart sportswear. Duration: 01:38

Feb 28, 2014

Oscar Pistorius: from Blade Runner to Blade Gunner

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius was a champion athlete who beat the odds to inspire millions worldwide. But his "Blade Runner" epithet swiftly became recast as the "Blade Gunner" after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Duration: 02:19

Feb 28, 2014

Lokpal selection process won't stop due to one member's refusal: Narayanasamy

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Commenting on eminent jurist Fali Nariman's refusal to join the Lokpal search committee panel, Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V Narayanswamy on Thursday said the process of selecting the Lokpal has started and will not stopped due one member's refusal to join the panel.

Feb 27, 2014

UP Police fails to arrest Subrata Roy, police returns from his residence

Lucknow, Feb 27 (ANI): A team of UP Police on Thursday returned without arresting Sahara chief Subrata Roy despite a non-bailable arrest warrant against him. According to the police, Subrata Roy is not at his residence in Lucknow. The police had arrived there after the NBW was issued against him for failing to appear before the Supreme court in a contempt case arising out of non refund of Rs 20,000 crore to investors by two of his companies. The Sahara Chief has meanwhile, moved to SC seeking cancellation of the NBW and undertook to appear before it on March 4.

Feb 27, 2014