Politics

Baby born amid rubble of typhoon-hit town in Philippines

A baby is born amid the destruction of a typhoon-hit town in the Philippines as survivors grow increasingly desperate for aid in what is potentially the country's worst recorded natural disaster. Duration 01:19

Nov 11, 2013

Weakened Typhoon Haiyan hits Vietnam

Typhoon Haiyan hits Vietnam, uprooting trees and tearing roofs off hundreds of homes, but sparing the country the widespread devastation wrought on the Philippines. Duration: 01:08

Nov 11, 2013

Space station crew returns to Earth with Olympic torch

Three astronauts returned to Earth on Monday after a 166-day mission, bringing the Olympic torch back from the International Space Station after a historic space walk. Duration: 00:45

Nov 11, 2013

Philippines struggles to help desperate typhoon victims

Philippines rescue workers struggle to bring aid to famished and destitute survivors after a super typhoon that may have killed more than 10,000 people, in what is feared to be the country's worst natural disaster. Duration: 00:59

Nov 11, 2013

California experiencing boom in gay wedding business

California has seen a boost in demand of gay wedding services since the enactment of the same-sex marriage law four months ago. Duration: 01:27

Nov 11, 2013

Two truffles sold in Italy for 90,000 euros

Two truffles weighing a total of 950 grams have been sold for 90,000 euros to a Hong Kong buyer during the World Alba White Truffles Auction in Grinzane Cavour in northwestern Italy. Duration: 00:39

Nov 11, 2013

Colombia hosts International Dance Biennial

The first International Dance Biennial of Cali is held in Santiago de Cali, Colombia, until November 11. Over 600 dancers from dance companies from across the world are set to perform different genres of dance. Duration: 00:39

Nov 11, 2013

Desperation grows among survivors of Philippines' typhoon

Local security forces struggle to contain looting as survivors of devastating Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines become desperate. Duration: 02:04

Nov 11, 2013

Maldives vote suspension sparks protests, clashes

Following Maldives' top court suspension of the presidential election runoff scheduled for Sunday, blocking a vote for the third time in two months, supporters of presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed took to the streets of Male where they were confronted by police forces.

Nov 11, 2013

Spain arrests 25 human trafficking suspects

Spanish police announced on Sunday the arrest of 25 suspected members of an international network of human trafficking established in Nigeria in 1990.

Nov 11, 2013

Iran, atomic watchdog agree on roadmap for cooperation

Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog agreed Monday on a “roadmap for cooperation” over Tehran's controversial atomic drive, as the US accused Iran of scuttling latest efforts to end the deadlock. Duration: 00:36

Nov 11, 2013

Protests in Thailand as senate debates amnesty bill

Thailand's senate begins debating a hotly-contested political amnesty bill as an estimated 15,000 anti-government protesters gather in Bangkok.

Nov 11, 2013

Kerry in UAE to discuss Iran, Syria

Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday defended US moves to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, saying it would protect Israel and stressing Tehran walked away from the deal. Duration: 00:34

Nov 11, 2013

Greek coalition defeats no-confidence motion

The Greek coalition government defeated a no-confidence motion brought by the left-wing opposition party Syriza overnight Sunday, with most parliamentary deputies voting it down as expected.

Nov 11, 2013

Storm-chaser says Philippines typhoon 'off the scale'

Storm-chaser James Reynolds, who has spent the past eight years filming Asia's deadliest natural disasters including the wake of Japan's tsunami catastrophe, says Super Typhoon Haiyan was the most terrifying event he has witnessed. Duration: 01:38

Nov 11, 2013