Politics

Residents in Istanbul react to ruling party's sweeping poll win

Residents of Istanbul react after the victory of Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AKP party in local elections.

Apr 1, 2014

Millionaire Kiska wins Slovak presidential race

Political newcomer and millionaire Andrej Kiska emerges out of nowhere to win a landslide in presidential run-off, preventing veteran leftist Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico from tightening his grip on power.

Mar 31, 2014

Former Israel PM Olmert convicted of bribery

A Tel Aviv court on Monday found former premier Ehud Olmert guilty of bribery linked to a Jerusalem property development, in one of the worst corruption scandals in Israeli history.

Mar 31, 2014

Bali prepares to celebrate Hindu New Year with colourful parade

Bali prepares to celebrate Hindu New Year with colourful parade. Duration: 00:48

Mar 31, 2014

Marseille reacts to National Front breakthrough

The French National Front scored a breakthrough in local elections, including in the country's second-largest city Marseille, where it won a district.

Mar 31, 2014

Top UN court orders Japan to end Antarctic whale hunt

The UN's top court on Monday ordered Japan to end its annual Antarctic whale hunt, saying in a landmark ruling that the programme was a commercial activity disguised as science. Duration: 00:54

Mar 31, 2014

Fight for justice continues, 20 years after Rwanda genocide

As Rwanda marks 20 years since the genocide that killed at least 800,000 people, the fight to bring those responsible to justice continues. Duration: 02:51

Mar 31, 2014

CAR: High death toll in Bangui, says Red Cross

The President of the Red Cross in the Central African Republic, Antoine Mbao Bogo, presented on Saturday an overview of attacks and the death toll in the city of Bangui since 5 December, before the intervention of the French army. Duration: 00:49

Mar 31, 2014

Community struggles to deal with toll of fatal landslide

With bodies still being recovered following a massive landslide, the affected rural community in Washington State is doing its best to deal with the disaster's aftermath. Duration: 02:18

Mar 31, 2014

Press tours prison where Uli Hoeness is to be jailed

Journalists visit the Landsberg prison, in Germany, where the former president of football club Bayern Munich, Uli Hoeness, will start his prison sentence after he was sentenced to three and a half years in jail for evading millions in taxes.

Mar 31, 2014

Pakistan court indicts ex-president Musharraf for treason

A Pakistani court indicts former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for treason, a landmark move in a case seen as a test of civilian authority in a country long dominated by the military. Duration: 01:12

Mar 31, 2014

Rwanda village reconciles victims and perpetrators of genocide

In Rwanda’s Reconciliation Village victims and perpetrators of the genocide live side by side. Duration: 02:00

Mar 31, 2014

Iraq parties jump the gun on election campaign

Despite the disarray since the mass resignation of Iraqi election chiefs, several candidates for seats in the Iraqi parliament are pressing ahead with unofficial campaigning, ahead of the official start on April 1st. Duration: 02:07

Mar 31, 2014

Legally practicing law, illegally living in the US

Undocumented immigrant Sergio Garcia won the right to practice law in California. But while the state allows him to practice in a court of law, his presence on US soil remains illegal and he could be deported at any time. Duration: 02:32

Mar 31, 2014

Muslim artisans make lac bangles for Hindu customers in Jaipur encouraging communal harmony

Jaipur, Mar 31 (ANI): Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, located in the northwestern part of India, is known throughout the world for its magnificent forts, monuments and a variety of handicrafts. And Lac bangles, which are considered a sign of good omen for married women in India, are one of the most famous industries of the city. The industry is known for its highly stylized designs and motifs, and it also provides an example of religious amity. Muslims make these beautiful bangles, which are worn by Hindu married women. Lac bangles are considered auspicious in several parts of the country and are specially used during marriage ceremonies and festivals. They are made plain or with different designs on them or studded with glass, precious and semi-precious stones. Lac bangle making process has managed to retain its individuality and versatility over a period time and the reason for its success is the good relations between Hindu and Muslim communities.

Mar 31, 2014