Politics

Thailand celebrates 'National Elephant Day'

Thailand celebrates 'National Elephant Day', aiming at raising public awareness about elephant conservation as the latest elephant census shows that Thailand's pachyderm population has dropped to less than 5,000 elephants countrywide. Duration: 00:32

Mar 13, 2014

Bangladesh journalist urges government to mull over trial of Pakistan war criminals

Dhaka, March 13 (ANI): Bangladesh journalist, Shahriar Kabir, urged the government of the country to consider the long pending demand of trial of Pakistani war criminals, who were released under Simla Agreement in 1972. The Simla Agreement was inked between India and Pakistan in July 02, 1972, which paved the way "for a diplomatic recognition" of Bangladesh. Recently, Bangladesh Law Minister Anisul Haque hinted at the trial of the Pakistani war criminals. Kabir while talking to a reporter in Dhaka said that Bangladesh should try the Pakistani alleged war criminals, accused of genocide during 1971 liberation struggle. Slamming the fundamentalist forces, Kabir said that the Islamist forces pose a major challenge before the present government.

Mar 13, 2014

Netanyahu and Cameron condemn rocket attacks from Gaza

On a visit to Israel, British Prime Minister David Cameron said his country is opposed to any boycotts of Israeli goods. Standing alongside PM Benjamin Netanyahu, he also condemned rocket attacks carried out from the Gaza strip. Duration: 01:07

Mar 13, 2014

Chile's Bachelet moves swiftly on social change agenda

Chile's new socialist President Michelle Bachelet moved swiftly Wednesday on promises to tackle inequality, submitting a bill to provide grants to poor families one day after taking office for a second time. Duration: 00:34

Mar 13, 2014

NYC mayor confirms gas leak caused building collapse

A gas leak was responsible for a major explosion that destroyed two buildings in Manhattan, killing two people and injuring 18 others, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Duration: 01:15

Mar 13, 2014

Turkey protesters mourn teen death

Protestors clashed with police in Turkey as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to mourn a teenage boy who died from injuries suffered during last year's anti-government protests. Duration: 00:53

Mar 13, 2014

Cycling fans to follow in tracks of London's Olympic champions

London's Olympic Velopark was officially opened Wednesday by Olympic and Paralympic medalists Laura Trott and Mark Colbourne. The centre opens to the public at the end of March and includes a velodrome and BMX track. Duration: 01:09

Mar 13, 2014

Inmates are moved from Ciudad Juraez to different prisons

More than 300 inmates were moved in five buses from the CERESO (Social Rehabilitation Centre) state prison in Ciudad Juarez on March 11, 2014, to different penitentiaries of the country. Duration: 00:43

Mar 13, 2014

Francis factor blows away Vatican cobwebs

In his first year, Pope Francis has blown a breath of fresh air through the Catholic Church that has been felt across the globe. Duration: 02:34

Mar 13, 2014

Malaysia, Vietnam continue to look for missing plane

Malaysia denies that the hunt for a missing jet is in disarray, after the search veered far from its planned route. Duration: 01:10

Mar 13, 2014

Catholic clerics elect new top bishop in Spain

Roman Catholic clerics in Spain elected Monsignor Ricardo Blasquez Perez, 71, as the country's top bishop, naming him head of the Episcopal Conference of Spain. Duration: 01:00

Mar 13, 2014

Misery mounts in drought-hit southeast Pakistan

Two-month-old Mangal succumbs to pneumonia in Mithi, southeast Pakistan, the latest victim of a deadly web of drought, disease and malnutrition in one of the country's most deprived regions. Duration: 01:44

Mar 13, 2014

Relatives help Ukraine sailors blocked by Russian fleet

Russian sailors are blocking their Ukrainian counterparts in Sevastopol from leaving port, with the Ukrainian crews effectively prisoners on board their own ships, and relying on help relatives on land for help. Duration: 01:01

Mar 13, 2014

Kerry to discuss Ukraine with Lavrov in London Friday

US Secretary of State John Kerry says he will travel to London to meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Friday aiming to defuse tensions over Ukraine. Duration: 00:59

Mar 13, 2014

Pistorius court shown damaged door from crime scene

A forensics expert on Wednesday staged a dramatic re-enactment of how Paralympian Oscar Pistorius broke down the door of the toilet where he shot dead his girlfriend. Duration: 00:52

Mar 13, 2014