Politics

Hundreds of zombies attack a tower in Tokyo for Halloween

Hundreds of zombies attack a tower in Tokyo for Halloween. Duration: 01:03

Oct 31, 2013

Indonesians in two-day strike over pay

Workers across Indonesia begin a two-day strike to demand higher salaries, the latest industrial action in Southeast Asia's top economy. Duration: 00:42

Oct 31, 2013

Royal Belgian Museum for Central Africa to be renovated

At the end of November the heavy doors of Belgium's Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA) in Tervuren, will close until mid-2017. Duration: 01:21

Oct 31, 2013

Mozambique 'not going back to war' says president

Mozambique's president insists that violent clashes with armed rebels do not spell a slide back to brutal civil war, stressing the energy-rich nation remains a safe bet for investors. Duration: 01:31

Oct 31, 2013

Bosnian nature reserve threatened by hydro-electric project

With abundant vegetation and an immense blue lake set against a mountainous backdrop, Hutovo Blato is one of southern Bosnia's most scenic spots. Duration: 02:18

Oct 31, 2013

Taiwan displays 1st long-range submarine-hunting aircraft

Taiwan displays its first long-range submarine-hunting aircraft during a ceremony held at an air base in the southern Pingtung county, days after Beijing showed off its nuclear-powered submarine fleet. Duration: 00:55

Oct 31, 2013

Paris's Lutetia luxury hotel staff strike against job cuts plan

Staff at the famed Lutetia hotel in Paris strike against a job cut plan accompanying the planned three-year closure of the hotel for refurbishment. Duration: 00:47

Oct 31, 2013

Tunisia tightens security in wake of tourist spot attacks

Tunisia, already destabilised by a political crisis, tightened security on Thursday after two failed suicide bombings that dealt a blow to the country's vital tourism industry. Duration: 01:04

Oct 31, 2013

Kenyans protest 'grass cutting' rapists

Several hundred Kenyan protestors marched on police headquarters Thursday to deliver a petition of over a million names demanding justice after men accused of brutally gang raping a schoolgirl cut grass as punishment. Duration: 01:42

Oct 31, 2013

Palestinian youth protest on anniversary of Balfour Declaration

Palestinian youth demonstrated in Gaza City on Thursday to mark the 96th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration. Turn out was lower than in previous years. dURATION: 00:33

Oct 31, 2013

Iran hopes for 'early' understanding in nuclear talks

Iran's foreign minister expressed hope in Pretoria on Thursday that upcoming negotiations over the country's disputed nuclear programme will lead to a quick understanding with world powers. Duration: 00:56

Oct 31, 2013

London developers tap into city's South Bank

British house prices rose at their fastest annual pace in more than three years this month, one British mortgage lender Nationwide reported Thursday. Duration: 02:20

Oct 31, 2013

Portable electronics to be allowed on flights: FAA

Airline passengers will soon be allowed to use a range of mobile electronic devices in flight with very few restrictions, US aviation authorities said Thursday. Duration: 00:55

Oct 31, 2013

French ecotax booth dismantled after govt backed down

The last remaining Britanny toll booth for the French 'ecotax' levied on commercial vehicles has been dismantled, following the government's decision to suspend the application of the tax. Duration: 00:35

Oct 31, 2013

Iraqi PM al-Maliki calls for new war on terror on US visit

On a visit to Washington, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki called for a new war on terror, saying a 'third world war' should be launched against terrorists. Duration: 01:13

Oct 31, 2013