Politics

Focus on football, cycling at World Conference on Doping

FIFA's chief medical officer says he backs plans for a four-year ban for intentional dopers, during the World Conference on Doping in Sport. Duration: 01:09

Nov 13, 2013

UN says 2013 marked by record sea level, weather extremes

Sea levels this year hit a record high, making low-lying coastal regions ever more vulnerable to extreme weather like super-storm Haiyan, the UN says. Duration: 01:42

Nov 13, 2013

Germany under EU scrutiny over trade surplus

The European Commission places Germany under scrutiny for its international trade surplus, seen as an obstacle to recovery across the rest of Europe. Duration: 00:44

Nov 13, 2013

Ukraine EU deal in jeopardy after parliament stalemate

Ukraine's prospects of signing a historic deal with the European Union suffered a severe blow on Wednesday after its parliament failed to agree a bill that would allow the release of jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko. Duration: 01:04

Nov 13, 2013

President of Somalia's Puntland calls for flood help

As many as 300 people are feared dead after a ferocious storm and days of heavy floods in Somalia's northeastern Puntland region, the local government said Wednesday. Duration: 00:31

Nov 13, 2013

Islamic Jihad parades to mark 2012 Israel-Gaza War

Thousands of Islamic Jihad members marched through the center of Gaza City in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2012 confrontation with Israel in which more than 170 Palestinians and six Israelis were killed. Duration: 00:35

Nov 13, 2013

Chile's presidential favourites offer varied visions of future

Socialist presidential candidate Michelle Bachelet is the favorite in the November 17 elections in Chile and is offering a vision of change for a country where the constitution was put in place by the military dictatorship. Duration: 02:02

Nov 13, 2013

Iraqi Shiites perform Ashura rituals in Baghdad

Ceremonies marking the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein, a key figure in Shiite Islam began Wednesday evening in Baghdad. Duration: 00:47

Nov 13, 2013

WFP helping relief effort to Philippines' typhoon victims

The World Food Programme is participating in the aid effort in the Philippines, after the devastation left by typhoon Haiyan. Duration: 00:44

Nov 13, 2013

Waving positive signs to make DC residents smile. Duration: 0:41

"Honk if you love someone", "Today is awesome"… these are just some of the signs Massoud uses for 'Make DC Smile,' a project that spreads positive messages on the capital's streets as residents rush to work in the morning. Duration: 0:41

Nov 13, 2013

Da Vinci's 'Viola Organista' comes to life in Poland

With elegant black and tan keys it looks like a baby grand piano, but when tinkled they release the voluptuous tones of a cello. Duration: 1:06

Nov 13, 2013

Sukma: 2 BSF jawans among 3 killed in Maoist triggered landmine

Manjhipada, Nov 12 (ANI): Two BSF jawans and a civilian driver were killed when Naxals blew up their vehicles in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. Two others were injured in the blast. The jawans were returning after security deployment for polling in Sukma when a landmine blast took place between their two vehicles near Kerlapal camp.

Nov 12, 2013

PoK healthcare in shambles

Muzaffarabad, Nov 12: Healthcare is virtually nonexistent in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Mortality rate is one of the highest in the region. No cure or diagnostics are available to trace even the most cardinal diseases. Moreover, to top it dispensaries and health facilities built by foreign countries are in a bad shape because of poor management. Situation of healthcare is grim and critical in PoK.

Nov 12, 2013

PM-FM's advice to CBI meant to intimidate 'high-profile' investigations: Jaitley

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Even as Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram echoed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's advice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to stay away from policy making, Senior BJP Leader, Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the advice was meant to intimidate 'high-profile' investigations.

Nov 12, 2013

Sexual harassment charge on SC judge: Panel of three SC judges to look into complaint

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a 3-member panel to be set up in order to probe allegations of sexual harassment against a former Supreme Court judge. A law graduate had in a blog claimed that she was sexually assaulted by the judge in December 2012.

Nov 12, 2013