Politics

Canadian makes trans-Atlantic crossing history

Mylene Paquette, a 35-year-old from Quebec in Canada, on Tuesday made history by becoming the first North American to make a solo crossing of the Atlantic on a rowboat. Duration: 01:37

Nov 13, 2013

Ashura commemorations begin in Baghdad

Ceremonies marking the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein, a key figure in Shiite Islam began Wednesday evening in Baghdad. Duration: 00:37

Nov 13, 2013

Camel breeders count losses in Rajasthan

For Rajasthan's camel herders the Pushkar fair is the one time of the year for them to sell off their young camels. But with demand for the animals in steady decline, many are returning home out of pocket and with unsold camels. Duration: 02:33

Nov 13, 2013

JFK's daughter becomes US ambassador to Japan

Caroline Kennedy, the lone surviving child of slain US president John F. Kennedy, calls Japan "our most important ally" in Asia as she takes up the post of ambassador to Japan.

Nov 13, 2013

Worlds largest orange diamond sold for $35.5 million in Geneva

A spectacular and rare orange diamond, the largest known gem of its kind, is auctioned for a record $35.54 million in Geneva. Duration: 01:19

Nov 13, 2013

Indonesian military mobilises aid deliveries

Indonesia sends relief goods and donates one million USD to victims of the super typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Duration: 00:39

Nov 13, 2013

Fan goes the extra mile for Tendulkar's last Test

A fan celebrates Sachin Tendulkar with an all-over body paint job ahead of the Little Master's 200th and final Test in Mumbai. Duration: 00:39

Nov 13, 2013

Chaos in stricken Philippine city amid wait for aid

Looters and transport problems slow down Red Cross workers' efforts to provide supplies to victims of super typhoon Haiyan. Duration: 01:36

Nov 13, 2013

Tanker crew acquitted of causing 2002 Spain oil spill

A judge on Wednesday acquitted crew members and a top maritime official of causing a massive oil spill off Spain in 2002, one of Europe's worst environmental disasters. Duration: 00:43

Nov 13, 2013

Military parade in Gaza one year after war with Israel

The Hamas government holds a military parade in the city of Gaza to mark the anniversary of the 2012 Israel-Gaza conflict. Duration: 00:40

Nov 13, 2013

Historic face-lift falls flat in South Korea's Seoul

South Korea's botched attempt to restore a burned-out national treasure to its 600-year old glory has triggered a bout of national hand-wringing over cultural mismanagement and the loss of traditional skills. Duration: 00:38

Nov 13, 2013

Russia transfers Greenpeace crew from Murmansk

Greenpeace officials on Wednesday expressed thier doubts on the transfer to St. Petersburg of thirty members of the crew of their ship, imprisoned since September after an action in the Arctic.

Nov 13, 2013

French, Dutch far-right discuss European alliance

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen travelled to The Hague Wednesday to discuss forging closer ties with Dutch anti-Islamic leader Geert Wilders ahead of next year's European elections. Duration: 00:36

Nov 13, 2013

Israeli settler reacts to Netanyahu's settlement U-turn

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancels plans to build 20,000 new settler homes in the West Bank, hours after their announcement sparked US and Palestinian criticism. Duration: 00:43

Nov 13, 2013

Filipinos overseas mobilise to help typhoon victims

Filipinos abroad who have spent harrowing days trying to contact loved ones after a typhoon devastated their homeland are mobilising to send relief. Duration: 01:15

Nov 13, 2013