Politics

Pink Star diamond auctioned for record $83 million

A plum-sized diamond known as the "Pink Star" was auctioned in Geneva Wednesday for $83 million, a world record for a gemstone. Duration: 1:26

Nov 14, 2013

New skyscraper opens on site of World Trade Center

A skyscraper built on the site of the former World Trade Center, whose iconic Twin Towers were destroyed in the 9/11 attacks, was inaugurated Wenesday. Duration: 01:03

Nov 14, 2013

Philippines buries some dead as survivors beg for help

Scores of decaying bodies are laid in mass graves as overwhelmed Philippines authorities grapple with the disposal of the dead, while the living beg for help after the typhoon disaster. Duration: 01:14

Nov 14, 2013

One year in, China's Xi amasses control

China's Xi Jinping took over as Communist chief one year ago to calls for economic reform and faint hopes of greater political tolerance -- but has focused instead on consolidating power and stifling dissent. Duration: 02:34

Nov 14, 2013

Japan condo ditches lawnmowers for grass-munching goats

A Japanese condominium complex decides to ditch noisy lawnmowers and their paid pushers for a more natural option: goats. Duration: 00:33

Nov 14, 2013

Sri Lanka has 'nothing to hide' over rights: president

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse hits back angrily against allegations of war crimes which are set to overshadow this week's Commonwealth summit, saying he has "nothing to hide" from his critics. Duration: 01:33

Nov 14, 2013

Indian cricket legend Tendulkar plays final Test match

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar takes to the pitch for his 200th and final Test, bidding farewell to his adoring public and basking in tributes from fellow players, politicians and fans. Duration: 00:43

Nov 14, 2013

Russia, Egypt in talks on military collaboration

The defence ministers of Russia and Egypt were locked in discussion on military collaboration between their countries on Thursday. Duration: 00:45

Nov 14, 2013

Nasrallah vows Hezbollah will keep fighting in Syria war

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah vowed to keep his forces in Syria where they are fighting alongside President Bashar al-Assad's regime, in a rare public speech delivered in Beirut on Thursday. Duration: 00:40

Nov 14, 2013

Employees fight closure of regional Spanish TV station

After twenty-six years on air, local public TV and radio in Spain's Valencia region are on the point of closing down, having suffered from years of poor financial management and running up huge debts. Duration: 02:27

Nov 14, 2013

Baltimore's arabbers keep horse-cart vending alive

Baltimore's arabbers, traditional fruit and vegetable sellers who hawk their produce on colorful horse-drawn carts, are the last horse-cart vendors in the United States. Duration: 02:07

Nov 14, 2013

Kennedy family's 'curse', 50 years on from JFK's death.

The assassination of John F. Kennedy 50 years ago is just the best known example of a series of tragedies for his family that have collectively become known as the ‘Kennedy curse’. Duration: 02:09

Nov 14, 2013

Student protesters seek congressional seat in Chile

Camila Vallejo and Giorgio Jackson were leaders of the most massive student demonstrations in hopes of transforming Chile's education system. Duration: 02:14

Nov 14, 2013