Politics

Martin Schultz vies for EU Commission presidency

Martin Schulz, the Socialist candidate vying to head up the European Commission tells AFP that the biggest problem currently facing the EU is that Europeans don't trust large institutions. Duration: 01:01

Apr 10, 2014

Kerry praises 'unbreakable bond' with Israel as FM visits

US Secretary of State John Kerry met his Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday, a day after he blamed Israel for derailing peace talks with Palestinians, a charge that sent aides into damage control. Duration: 00:38

Apr 10, 2014

Next generation solar plane unveiled in Switzerland

The masterminds of sun-powered plane Solar Impulse formally unveiled their new aircraft Wednesday, a year ahead of their planned round-the-world flight. Duration: 01:22

Apr 10, 2014

Mali's new premier to focus on security, reconciliation

Mali's new prime minister said on Wednesday he was forming a government which would prioritise security and reconciliation as the deeply-divided nation recovers from months of ruinous conflict. Duration: 01:06

Apr 10, 2014

International design fair opens in Milan

The Salone del Mobile international furniture and interior design fair opened in Milan on Tuesday, with 300,000 visitors from 160 countries expected to attend and over 1,400 items on show. Duration: 01:18

Apr 10, 2014

Middle East reactions to Kerry's comment blaming Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his ministers to limit contact with their Palestinian counterparts, as US Secretary of State John Kerry, blamed Israel for derailing the process by announcing new settlement homes. Duration: 01:01

Apr 10, 2014

Romanian bees still creating a buzz in health industry

Bee venom to combat multiple sclerosis, pollen for indigestion, honey to heal wounds - the bee has been a key source of alternative medicines since ancient times, and Romania is working to keep the tradition of "apitherapy" alive. Duration: 02:30

Apr 10, 2014

Bomb kills at least 20 in Islamabad market

A bomb tears through a bustling Islamabad market, killing at least 20 people, police and hospital officials say, the latest violence to hit government peace talks with the Taliban. Duration: 00:52

Apr 9, 2014

$romanians-protest-against-chevron-fracking-plans$

Romanians protest against Chevron fracking plans

Despite local opposition to fracking, US energy giant Chevron has started to build its first exploration well in the village of Pungesti, in Romania. Duration: 01:39

Apr 9, 2014

West Africa Ebola outbreak among 'most challenging' ever: WHO

West Africa's Ebola outbreak is among the "most challenging" for health workers since the deadly disease emerged elsewhere in Africa four decades ago as the suspected death toll topped 100, the WHO said Tuesday. Duration: 00:40

Apr 9, 2014

MSF issues stinging attack on 'shameful' UN in South Sudan

A leading international aid agency on Wednesday issued a stinging attack on the United Nations mission in South Sudan, accusing it of a "shameful attitude" and leaving thousands of displaced people living in squalor. Duration: 01:04

Apr 9, 2014

20 hurt in mass stabbing at US high school

An American student stabbed or slashed 20 teenagers and an adult in a bloody 30-minute rampage in the classrooms and hallways of a Pittsburgh area high school on Wednesday, officials said. Duration: 01:17

Apr 9, 2014

LS Polls 2014: EC on phase 2 voter turnout

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): The Election Commission on Thursday informed that the voter turnout in Manipur till 4 PM was approx 70% but is expected to go up and may reach upto 78% as people were still standing in queues to cast their vote. He further said that in Meghalaya voter turnout till 5 PM was 64% and may reach upto 66%.

Apr 9, 2014

Narendra Modi calls Congress a 'traitor' accuses them of misleading people

Sangli, Apr 9 (ANI): BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, addressed a rally in Sangli district of Maharashtra on Wednesday in which he slammed Congress and called them traitors and said their manifesto is a document of betrayal. He further said that Congressmen are liars.

Apr 9, 2014

LS Polls: Sonia Gandhi lambasts BJP for providing ticket to BS Yeddyurappa

Kolar, April 9 (ANI): Congress chief, Sonia Gandhi, on Wedne sday slammed the BJP, for giving an election ticket to former Karnataka Chief Minister, BS Yeddyurappa, who was compelled to quit on charges of corruption. Gandhi also took potshots at the extensive campaigning of BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi who has been touring the country to garner voters' support.

Apr 9, 2014