Politics

French court cancels fine for rogue trader Jerome Kerviel

A top French appeals court upheld rogue trader Jerome Kerviel's three-year jail sentence over high-risk trading that cost the Societe Generale bank nearly five billion euros ($7 billion). Duration: 00:42

Mar 20, 2014

Zuma must repay 'unlawful, excessive' home renovations

South Africa's public ombudsman says some of the $23 million taxpayer-funded refurbishments at President Jacob Zuma's luxurious residence were unlawful and orders him to repay part of the cost. Duration: 01:00

Mar 20, 2014

Crimea adopts the ruble after being annexed by Russia

Crimea adopts the ruble, now the official currency of the region a day after being annexed by Russia. Duration: 00:56

Mar 20, 2014

Toulouse remembers victims of 2012 shooting spree

Two years ago the French town of Toulouse was terrorised by a serial shooter who gunned down 7 people. Today the town paid tribute to the children that were killed by Mohamed Merah at their school. Duration: 00:39

Mar 20, 2014

Pistorius girlfriend dying moments reconstructed in court

A police ballistics expert offered key testimony in the trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius on Wednesday as the court sought to establish whether he shot his girlfriend intentionally. Duration: 00:58

Mar 20, 2014

Heavy security deployment in Algeria desert city on edge

Despite the deployment of 10,000 security force members, schools and shops remains shut in Ghardaia, a once-popular tourist destination in central Algeria on edge after days of deadly sectarian violence. Duration: 00:42

Mar 20, 2014

One killed as Egypt police clash with students: hospital

At least one person was killed in clashes between Egyptian police and student supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday, as protests resumed on campuses across the country. Duration: 00:41

Mar 20, 2014

Malaysian officials: 'data deleted' from pilot's simulator

Data was deleted from the home flight simulator used by the pilot of missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 and investigators are working to recover it, Malaysian Minister of Transport Hishamuddin Hussein said Wednesday. Duration: 00:35

Mar 20, 2014

Toyota to pay US $1.2 billion over accelerator problems

Toyota Motor Corp. will pay $1.2 billion to settle US accusations that it sought to cover up an accelerator problem in Toyota and Lexus vehicles tied to numerous accidents and deaths. Duration: 01:16

Mar 20, 2014

Israel bombs Syria army targets after Golan attack

Israel launched air raids against Syrian army positions early Wednesday and issued a stark warning to Damascus just hours after a bomb on the occupied Golan wounded four Israeli soldiers. Duration: 00:42

Mar 20, 2014

Uncertain future for Crimea's tourist industry

Crimea's tourist industry fears for its future as Ukraine and Russia wrangle over its status. Voters chose to join Russia on Sunday -- and Moscow pledged at least $1bn to buoy the economy. Duration: 02:02

Mar 19, 2014

Ukranians in Kiev foresee military conflict in Crimea

Pro-European protesters in Kiev believe a military conflict with Russia is now inevitable, after a Ukranian soldier died when a group of pro-Russian gunmen stormed a Ukrainian military centre in Simferopol on Tuesday. Duration: 01:06

Mar 19, 2014

Fast-paced 'parkour' offers outlet for Iranian girls

The acrobatic sport of parkour is increasingly popular in Tehran. And women in the Islamic Republic are rising above social constraints to practise the sport with dedication and determination. Duration: 02:11

Mar 19, 2014

China's urban drive risks digging economic hole

Chinese workers in coal-mining villages who bear the brunt of toxic air and tragic accidents face finding new jobs due to government plans to shut down half the province's mines in a bid to fight the country's pollution. Duration: 02:00

Mar 19, 2014

Fashion pioneers embrace natural hairstyles in Ivory Coast

In Ivory Coast, natural frizzy hair is a rarity - but now a group of young women calling themselves the Nappys de Babi have decided to challenge conventional views on style and beauty. Duration: 02:19

Mar 19, 2014