Politics

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

French ex-hostage back home after 3 years in Mali

Former French hostage Daniel Larribe visits support group in his home town after three years of captivity in Mali. Duration: 01:04

Nov 13, 2013

Lawyer says Egypt's Morsi to sue rulers over 'coup'

Egypt's deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi intends to sue the army-installed authorities over his ouster in July, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Duration: 00:44

Nov 13, 2013

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