Politics

Plight of ten-year-old reveals cracks in Brazil's health care

Sweeping protests in Brazil last June revealed the darker side of the South America's rising star. Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets for better health care. Duration: 02:22

Jan 8, 2014

Frozen US eastern shore eying much anticipated thaw

After two days of US weather so cold that at least one polar bear at a zoo had to be taken inside, some relief was forecast for Wednesday, with "a much anticipated warm up" expected over the eastern two-thirds of the United States. Duration: 00:53

Jan 8, 2014

Hamas govt. frees Fatah prisoners in bid for reconciliation

Gaza's Hamas government freed seven imprisoned Fatah members Wednesday, as part of efforts to mend relations between the Islamist movement and its West Bank-based Palestinian rival, officials said. Duration: 00:42

Jan 8, 2014

Former Nazi charged with French village massacre

German prosecutors have charged an 88-year-old former soldier over the Nazis' worst atrocity on French soil, the 1944 massacre in the village of Oradour-sur-Glane, a court said Wednesday. Duration: 00:36

Jan 8, 2014

Iraqis struggle with fuel and water shortage in Fallujah

More than 13,000 families have fled Fallujah, NGOs said Wednesday, warning of a "critical" humanitarian situation as masked gunmen locked in a days-long standoff with Iraqi troops hold the city. Those residents who remain are struggling with dwindling fuel and water resources.

Jan 8, 2014

French army leader reflects on Mali intervention

As Saturday marks one year since France launched Operation Serval as part of its intervention in the Malian conflict, French Deputy General of the Serval operation Vincent Guionie reflects on the operation so far and discusses the outlook for the coming months.

Jan 8, 2014

Clashes between two militant outfits in Assam's Karbi Anglong displace over a thousand villagers

Assam, Jan 8 (ANI): Some 1,500 people, including women and children, from a dozen villages in Karbi Anglong, have taken shelter in relief camps set up in Shantipur, Silonijan and Chowkihola villages. They were forced to flee their homes after clashes erupted between two militant outfits- the Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) and the Rengma Naga Hills Protection Force at Khowani village in Karbi Anglong.

Jan 8, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal announces anti-corruption helpline number Part - 1

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched an anti-corruption helpline number where people, who are harassed for bribes, will be advised on how to conduct sting operations. People can report on if they are being asked for bribes on the help-line number 011-27357169, which will be functional from 8 am to 10 pm during the day. When a person calls on the number, their entire conversation will be recorded. An anti-graft official will then call the concerned person and advise them on how to conduct a sting operation.

Jan 8, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal announces anti-corruption helpline number Part - 1

Jan 8, 2014

Bad Weather Delays Morsi Trial, Supporters Say it's 'Politically Motivated'

Morsi and 14 others are on trial for inciting the killing of protesters outside the Cairo presidential palace in December 2012. 10 persons were killed and hundreds were wounded in the incident.

Jan 8, 2014

Gaza militant killed near Israel border

An Islamic Jihad militant was killed near Gaza City on Wednesday in what medics and family said was an Israeli drone strike, although the army denied any involvement. Duration: 00:33

Jan 8, 2014

Sumo grand champs flex muscles in Tokyo

Sumo's two grand champions, all but naked in a chilly winter drizzle, perform a pre-match ritual at a grand shrine in Tokyo as a traditional New Year offering to Shinto gods. Duration: 00:49

Jan 8, 2014

Morsi trial adjourned as supporters gather outside court

An Egyptian court on Wednesday adjourned the murder trial of deposed president Mohamed Morsi to February 1, citing "weather conditions" that prevented Morsi's transport to court from his prison. Duration: 00:43

Jan 8, 2014

UN: South Sudan faces 'humanitarian catastrophe'

The UN's humanitarian coordinator for South Sudan says the country is facing an "unfolding humanitarian catastrophe" with more than 200,000 people displaced by the recent violence.

Jan 8, 2014