Politics

WFP providing food for displaced in Central African Republic

WFP is providing food to people displaced in the recent upsurge of violence in the Central African Republic, with thousands forced from their homes and in desperate need. Duration: 00:51

Dec 24, 2013

Defiant Haiyan survivors celebrate Christmas

Filipino survivors of one of the strongest typhoons ever to hit land prepare to celebrate Christmas in the ruins of their communities. Duration: 00:48

Dec 24, 2013

Hungary turns to black market for a smoke

Several months after the Hungarian government shut almost 90 percent of the country's licensed cigarette vendors in a bid to dissuade people from smoking, the black market for cigarettes has surged. Duration: 01:59

Dec 24, 2013

Freed Pussy Riot punk rockers reunite in Siberia

Two members of anti-Kremlin punk band Pussy Riot embraced each other Tuesday as they reunited in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, a day after they walked out of separate prisons under a Russian amnesty. Duration: 00:32

Dec 24, 2013

France's Hollande is struggling but hopeful for new year

In 2013 Francois Hollande became the most unpopular French president on record amid discontent over high unemployment and rising taxes. Duration: 01:58

Dec 24, 2013

2013: The year CAR spiralled towards civil war

2013 has seen Central African Republic descend into a spiral of violence, first as northern rebels staged a coup to oust the president, then more recently as sectarian attacks saw 1,000 lose their lives. Duration: 02:31

Dec 24, 2013

National Student federations vent anger against the misrule of government

Muzaffarabad, Dec 24: Problems in Pakistan occupied Kashmir are never ending. Ever since the deadly earthquake occurred in 2005, they have only compounded and progress has come to a grinding halt, leaders make hollow promises but do little to fulfill them. National student federation took out massive protest against the government misrule.

Dec 24, 2013

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Espionage and Spying: Why US is Afraid of 'Bogeyman' China?

The US anxiety stems from the fact that the Chinese intelligence agencies are masters in planting moles. The paranoia of a successful insertion has always kept US on its toe.

Dec 24, 2013

Amit Shah 'won't be charged' in Ishrat Jahan Case, Politicos react

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Dec 24 (ANI): Even as the CBI is poised to file a supplementary chargesheet in the Ishrat Jahan 'fake' encounter case, with sources telling former Gujarat home minister Amit Shah will not be named in the case as speculated politicos on Tuesday reacted on the same.

Dec 24, 2013

Section 377: Naz Foundation files review petition against SC order

Mumbai, Dec 24 (ANI): Speaking on a review petition filed by Naz Foundation against the Supreme Court judgment on Section 377 lawyer, Anand Grover on Tuesday said that they are seeking review of judgment on the SC ruling given on article 377 and for that they have filed a review petition on Tuesday.

Dec 24, 2013

Bhopal: Lokayukta unearths assets worth over 50 lakh from NVDA Engineer's house

Bhopal, Dec 24 (ANI): Bhopal Lokayukta Police on Tuesday recovered assets worth over 50 lakh rupees including cash and jewellery from the residence of Narmada Valley Development Authority Engineer Prahlad Singh Patel during a raid. On receiving information about possible illicit amount of money, the Lokpal personnel conducted the raid.

Dec 24, 2013

Security scare delays trial for Pakistan's Musharraf

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf's trial for treason is postponed after explosives are found near the road he was due to take to travel to court. Duration: 01:07

Dec 24, 2013

Car bomb attack on Egypt police building kills 14

A car bomb tears through a police building in Mansoura, killing at least 14 people, an attack authorities say is aimed at derailing the country's transition to democracy. Duration: 00:48

Dec 24, 2013

UN warns South Sudan over alleged crimes against humanity

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon warns warring factions in South Sudan that reports of crimes against humanity will be investigated, as eyewitnesses speak of a wave of ethnic killings. Duration: 01:30

Dec 24, 2013

We should have played role of Opposition, many in Congress against supporting AAP: Janardan Dwivedi

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi on Tuesday raised doubt about the Congress' alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party to form government in Delhi. Dwivedi stated that there is a section of Congress leaders who think that the Congress should have played the role of an opposition instead of joining AAP.

Dec 24, 2013