Politics

UN rights council launches Sri Lanka war crimes probe

The UN Human Rights Council on Thursday launched an inquiry into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka, despite Colombo's fierce efforts to block an investigation. Duration: 01:33

Mar 28, 2014

Russian forces tighten grip on Perevalne military base in Crimea

At Perevalne military base in Crimea, Russian soldiers along with dozens of military vehicles were deployed Thursday. Duration: 00:39

Mar 28, 2014

Israel diplomat strike could hinder pope visit

Pope Francis will pray side-by-side with Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew in Jerusalem in a powerful sign of Christian unity during his May visit to Holy Land, the Vatican said on Thursday. Duration: 00:52

Mar 28, 2014

Ukraine opposition's Timoshenko to run for president

Ukraine's highly-divisive opposition leader and former premier Yulia Tymoshenko announced plans on Thursday to contest snap presidential polls set for May 25 following last month's fall of a pro-Kremlin regime. Duration: 00:53

Mar 28, 2014

Egyptians react to Sisi's run for president

Egyptian army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he has quit the military to run for president and vows to rid the country of "terrorism" almost nine months after toppling its elected leader. Duration: 00:48

Mar 28, 2014

Qatar court jails US couple 3 years for daughter death

A Qatari court on Thursday condemned a US couple from Los Angeles to three years in prison for causing the death of their adopted eight-year-old daughter. Duration: 00:40

Mar 28, 2014

Obama meets Pope Francis for first time

US President Barack Obama met with Pope Francis for the first time on Thursday for talks expected to focus on efforts to combat global inequality. Duration: 00:44

Mar 28, 2014

RSF activists protest in Paris during Chinese president's visit

Activists from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) protest in front of the Eiffel tower in Paris against human rights violations in China, during the country's president Xi Jinping's three-day visit to France. Duration: 00:55

Mar 28, 2014

Strike grounds hundreds of flights in Germany

Air passengers in Germany faced delays, disruption and hundreds of flight cancellations across the country Thursday as ground staff, baggage handlers and maintenance workers walked out over pay. Duration: 01:08

Mar 28, 2014

Philippines rebels react with joy as historic peace deal signed

Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines react with joy as the group signs an historic pact to end one of Asia's longest and deadliest conflicts. Duration: 00:38

Mar 28, 2014

Lok Sabha Election 2014: Pawan Kalyan Won't Contest Polls, Says Modi is Only Leader Fit for PM's Post

Endorsing Narendra Modi as the only right leader fit to be the next prime minister and lead India, Jana Sena founder and Tollywood "Power Star" Pawan Kalayan stated on 27 March that neither he nor his party would contest this term (2014) elections to both Lok Sabha and the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly.

Mar 27, 2014