Politics

Russia keeps Greenpeace ship captain behind bars

A Russian court on Monday rejected bail requests from the captain of a Greenpeace ship -Pete Willcox- and a young female Argentinian activist involved in a protest against oil drilling in the Russian Arctic. Duration: 00:35

Oct 15, 2013

Mexico head into final World Cup qualifier in Costa Rica

Mexico head into their final qualifier in Costa Rica needing at least a draw to secure a playoff against Oceania champions New Zealand for a World Cup berth. Duration: 00:35

Oct 15, 2013

World powers in fresh talks with Iran on nuclear drive

World powers opened nuclear talks with Iran on Tuesday with Tehran set to unveil a roadmap for negotiations under new President Hassan Rouhani that it says could yield a deal in a year.

Oct 15, 2013

Death toll rises in Mali river boat disaster

The death toll from one of the worst ever river boat sinkings in Mali has jumped to 39, including many young children, say local officials and survivors.

Oct 15, 2013

400 immigrants rescued in Strait of Sicily

Around 400 immigrants were rescued in the Strait of Sicily during the night of Monday to Tuesday, in three separate operations occuring one day after Rome decided to reinforce its military, humanitarian presence in the Mediterranean. Duration: 00:29

Oct 15, 2013

Dutch 'Felabrations' mark anniversary of afrobeat founder birth

October 15 marks the 75th anniversary of the birth of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa's founder of Afro-beat. Sixteen years after his death, the legendary Nigerian musician is being celebrated the world over. Duration: 03:24

Oct 15, 2013

France delivers amphibian assault ship to Russia

The Vladivostok, the first of two amphibious assault ships of the Mistral class sold by France to Russia, is delivered.

Oct 15, 2013

Protest in Kiev for nationalist group anniversary

Nationalists marched in Kiev on Tuesday to mark the 71st anniversary of the formation of armed nationalist group, UPA ("Ukrayins’ka Povstanp

Oct 15, 2013

From Jerusalem to Gaza Palestinian perform Eid prayers

The first Eid al-Adha prayers were held in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa compound and Gaza city on Tuesday morning.

Oct 15, 2013

Bomb targeting worshippers kills 12 in Iraq

The Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday began in Iraq Tuesday with a bomb ripping through a crowd of worshippers as they left a Sunni mosque, killing 12 people. Duration: 00:27

Oct 15, 2013

Afghan Muslims pray for Eid al-Adha, prepare for feast

Afghan Muslim devotees pray to celebrate Eid al-Adha at a Kabul mosque. +GRAPHIC WARNING: IMAGES CONTAIN SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS+

Oct 15, 2013

US veterans protest shutdown, worry about benefits

Veterans of the US military protested the government shutdown at the World War II memorial and urged Congress and president Obama to reach a compromise.

Oct 15, 2013

Protests as French parliament votes for pension revamp

French unions protest controversial retirement reform voted in parliament on Tuesday.

Oct 15, 2013

Flood of Muslim pilgrims stone devil in final hajj ritual

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims converged on the Mina valley in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to participate in a symbolic stoning of the devil, the final stage of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims say the reduction in the number of people attending this year is making the event run more smoothly.

Oct 15, 2013

Serbian postman who goes the extra mile

After Serbian postman Filip Filipovic saw how many people in the town of Kursumlijska Banja lived in isolation without access to basic goods, he decided to deliver groceries and other essentials along with the mail and even helped renovate a school.

Oct 15, 2013