Politics

French troops patrol in CAR after two soldiers killed

French soldiers were patrolling the streets of Bangui in the Central African Republic and continuing to search residents for weapons Tuesday, after two soldiers were killed ahead of a visit by French President François Hollande.

Dec 11, 2013

Snow keeps federal workers at home in US capital

Light snow and freezing rain in Washington forced the closure of US federal government agencies on Tuesday.

Dec 11, 2013

French breast implant scandal firm founder condemned to jail

The founder of a French firm whose faulty breast implants sparked a global health scare was sentenced to four years in jail Tuesday after being convicted of fraud.

Dec 11, 2013

Mandela's memorial service marks historical turning point

Thousands of South Africans, an historic handshake and a celebration of the life of one of the most revoluntionary figures in modern history; Nelson Mandela's memorial service took place Tuesday while the world watched.

Dec 11, 2013

World leaders gather at memorial for Mandela in Soweto

Scores of heads of state and former heads of state attended the memorial service for Nelson Mandela in Soweto's World Cup Stadium on Tuesday.

Dec 11, 2013

Zuma hails South Africa's 'greatest son' Mandela

South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, "this greatest son of South Africa" who was "one of a kind", in a memorial service for the anti-apartheid icon in Soweto.

Dec 11, 2013

Two Spanish journalists held by Qaeda-linked group in Syria

A radical group linked to Al-Qaeda kidnapped two Spanish journalists reporting in Syria in September and is holding them captive, El Mundo newspaper reported on Tuesday. Duration: 01:06

Dec 11, 2013

Pro-EU Ukrainians keep up sub-zero protests

Pro-Europe protesters in Ukraine kept up their stand on Kiev's Independence Square on Tuesday, with around 350 people braving temperatures that fell to about -7 degrees (19 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight. Duration: 00:35

Dec 11, 2013

Pakistani children pay tribute to Nelson Mandela

Tributes for Mandela are coming from all over the world. In Pakistan, some Christians from Islamabad, a poor minority, paid their respects to the man who fought for the rights of those most forgotten and scorned. Duration: 00:57

Dec 11, 2013

Putin orders Russian military to boost Arctic presence

President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia's military on Tuesday to step up its presence in the Arctic after Canada signalled its intention to claim the North Pole and surrounding waters. Duration: 00:32

Dec 10, 2013

Castro shakes hands with Obama at Mandela tribute

Cuban President Raul Castro calls Nelson Mandela 'a supreme symbol of dignity' as he addresses a massive crowd at a memorial service for Mandela. Duration: 01:14

Dec 10, 2013

Obama leads world tributes to Mandela at memorial

US President Barack Obama led world tributes Tuesday to Nelson Mandela, hailing him as 'a giant of history' at a rain-soaked memorial attended by tens of thousands of South Africans united in proud, noisy celebration.

Dec 10, 2013

Gilgit Baltistan Govt fails to provide basic medical facility to the people there

Gilgit Baltistan, Dec 10: The harsh Himalayan winters have made life miserable for the people of Gilgit Baltistan. The lack of medical infrastructure and facilities makes things worse for the people of this remote region.

Dec 10, 2013

Pranab Mukherjee honours departure of venerated elder Nelson Mandela

Johannesburg, Dec 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee while addressing a memorial service to former President and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela at Johannesburg recounted and honored the legend for his extraordinary life.

Dec 10, 2013

Obama Remembers Nelson Mandela, his legacy, his life Part - 2

Johannesburg, Dec 10 (ANI): Even as nearly 90 leaders from across the world flew to South Africa on Tuesday for memorials to former President and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, US President Barack Obama remembered Mandela’s life and legacy as also thanked South Africa for sharing Nelson Mandela with the world.

Dec 10, 2013