Politics

Gaza buries militants killed in clash with Israeli troops

A funeral was held on Friday for one of the four militants killed in clashes overnight in a firefight with Israeli troops sent to destroy Hamas tunnels. Duration: 00:35

Nov 1, 2013

Iraq at 2008 levels ahead of Maliki-Obama talks

Violence in Iraq is at its worst level since 2008. The new figures capture a months-long surge in unrest despite wide-ranging operations targeting insurgents and a major tightening of security in Baghdad and elsewhere. Duration: 00:49

Nov 1, 2013

Filipinos honour the dead on All Saints' Day

Millions across the Catholic Philippines trooped to cemeteries to honour their dead in typically festive fashion on All Saints' Day Friday, ignoring appeals from the Church to keep the day solemn. Duration: 00:50

Nov 1, 2013

Evacuation at Los Angeles airport after reports of shooting

At least one terminal Los Angeles international airport was evacuated Friday after a shooting incident which injured at least one person, officials and media reports said. Duration: 00:53

Nov 1, 2013

Christie's auctions the world's largest orange diamond

Christie's auctions the world's largest orange diamond which will go on sale on November 12. Duration: 00:50

Nov 1, 2013

French PM asks Russia for 'gesture' on Greenpeace

French PM Jean-Marc Ayrault on Friday asked his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev, to make a "humanitarian gesture" in favour of a French Greenpeace activist arrested in September. Duration: 01:00

Nov 1, 2013

Latest violence in C.African Rep. displaces hundreds

Almost 40 people were killed in weekend fighting between armed vigilantes and former rebels near Bouar in western Central African Republic, the army said Tuesday, issuing a new toll. Duration: 01:02

Nov 1, 2013

Mali leader vows to shore up effort to stabilise the north

Politicians and civil society activists in Mali open two days of talks on shoring up efforts to stabilise northern Mali after Islamists who held the region for months were driven out. Duration: 00:46

Nov 1, 2013

Anger grows as pro-Thaksin Thai MPs pass amnesty bill

Political tensions flared in Thailand on Friday after lawmakers approved a controversial amnesty that could allow fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to return, triggering fresh street protests in the capital. Duration: 00:48

Nov 1, 2013

London's Gadget Show pulls crowds in time for Xmas

Consumer electronic enthusiasts attend the Gadget Show Live@Christmas at Earl's Court in London on Friday. Exhibitors gathered to show off their latest products in time for the Christmas season, focusing on radio-controlled vehicles. Duration: 01:00

Nov 1, 2013

Egypt Islamists rally ahead of Morsi trial

Islamists held protests on Friday and clashed with police in the Egyptian city of Alexandria ahead of the trial of deposed president Mohamed Morsi. In Cairo, hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the main presidential palace. Duration: 00:39

Nov 1, 2013

LA Police: airport shooter acted alone and is in custody

Police believe a gunman who opened fire at Los Angeles airport Friday acted alone, a police chief said, while not confirming reports that the shooter and one victim were killed. Duration: 01:23

Nov 1, 2013

DRC forces drive M23 rebels out of the east of the country

In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, children are playing on the rebels' burned tanks, and people in Kibumba say they are pleased to see them gone. Duration: 01:07

Nov 1, 2013

Former Home Secretary R K Singh on Patna blast suspect's escape from NIA custody

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Former Home Secretary R K Singh on Thursday said that terror suspect Mehre Alam's escape from NIA custody is a shameful incident. Singh added that the incident shows laxity and carelessness of the officials and Alam's escape increases the chances of him plying for other plots.

Oct 31, 2013

Patna blast suspect escapes from NIAs custody, BJP targets centre and state govt

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Thursday targeted the centre as well as the Bihar government for their soft approach towards terrorists, after a terror suspect in the Patna serial blasts case escaped from the NIA’s custody on Thursday. The BJP said the matter should thoroughly be investigated as to find out whether it was a conspiracy by the state government or not.

Oct 31, 2013