Politics

CAR: Nguendet looks to clamp down on violence

Central African Republic Interim President Alexandre Ferdinand Nguendet launches a rapid reaction force to try and restore order in Bangui. Duration: 00:59

Jan 14, 2014

Obama says has 'faith' in Afghan strategy

During a meeting with Spanish Prime minister Mariano Rajoy in the Oval Office, US President Barack Obama insists he has faith in his Afghanistan strategy. Duration: 01:11

Jan 14, 2014

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UP Cops Criticised for Beating, Kicking Women Protestors

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh lambasted at the Firozabad police authorities on Tuesday for attacking women protestors with lathis, knocking down some of them when they were protesting against an accident on a highway.

Jan 14, 2014

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Will Christie be Impeached? Multiple Committees Probe Bridge Closure

The New Jersey State Assembly made the announcement after its Monday's official session. The Super Committee will he be headed by Assemblyman John Wisniewski.

Jan 14, 2014

Freezing cold wave enveloping north India troubles homeless poor

Himachal Pradesh/ New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Enduring cold wave enveloping north India with icy winds sweeping through most parts and mercury plummeting by several notches has brought more trouble for the homeless living on the streets. Biting cold wave forces people to stay indoors within the warmer confines of their houses. However, homeless living on streets of New Delhi say that harsh cold wave conditions have added to their troubles as the state government has not been able to provide alternatives to fight the chill.

Jan 14, 2014

Thriving BMW unveils new models at Detroit auto show

German premium carmaker BMW unveiled updated versions of its sporty M3 and M4 models at the Detroit auto show. The automaker sold 1.96 millions vehicles in 2013, more than ever before. Duration: 00:54

Jan 14, 2014

Cambodia court frees Russian tycoon wanted over alleged scam

A Cambodian court frees a Russian tycoon wanted by Moscow over allegations he embezzled tens of millions of dollars in a real estate scam, and suspended extradition proceedings against him, his lawyer says. Duration: 00:32

Jan 14, 2014

South Sudan's Malakal residents flee fighting

Government troops in South Sudan advanced Monday on Bor, the last state capital still in rebel hands, as peace talks appeared to make little progress. In the town of Malakal in Upper Nile state, most of the civilians have fled. Duration: 01:21

Jan 14, 2014

African Union troops try to disarm Bangui residents

African Union troops set about trying to collect weapons in the capital Bangui after months of violence and sectarian killings. Duration: 00:40

Jan 14, 2014

Turkish president meets opposition amid judicial row

Turkey's president Abdullah Gul met Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday after holding talks with opposition leaders on the embattled premier's controversial bid to curb judges' powers. Duration: 00:52

Jan 14, 2014

Belgian tobacconists expecting boost in French custom

On the Belgian side of the Franco-Belgian border, tobacconists are expecting a boost in French custom following a rise in the cost of cigarettes which came into force in France on Monday. Duration: 00:43

Jan 14, 2014

Ford unveils aluminum-clad F-150 pickup at auto show

Ford took a big gamble Monday with its best-selling F-150 pickup truck, radically re-dressing the workhorse with lightweight aluminum body panels to cut weight and save fuel. Duration: 01:06

Jan 14, 2014

US, Russia urge 'local ceasefires' before Syria talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov call for "localised ceasefires" in Syria ahead of peace talks later this month in Switzerland. Duration: 01:04

Jan 14, 2014

India's last polio case, now leading normal life in Kolkata

India will soon be certified as polio-free as it marks three years since its last reported case --an 18-month-old girl in a Kolkata slum. Duration: 00:28

Jan 13, 2014

UN's Ban urges Iraq to suspend use of death penalty

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged Iraqi leaders to place a moratorium on the death penalty. The suggestion met a cool response from Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. Duration: 00:29

Jan 13, 2014