Politics

Political unrest in Tunisia has reached a turning-point: analyst

Political unrest in Tunisia has reached a turning-point, according to one analyst. Duration: 00:55

Oct 24, 2013

Australia fires flare as military blamed, pilot killed

Firefighters prepare to battle approaching flames from a bushfire near Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains on October 24, 2013. Duration: 00:45

Oct 24, 2013

White House refuses to say whether US spied on Merkel

The White House refused to say Thursday whether the United States has spied on German Chancellor Angela Merkel, amid a growing furore over allegations Washington tapped her mobile phone. Duration: 00:30

Oct 24, 2013

Relatives of Bangladesh tragedy victims demand justice

Orphans who lost their parents when a garment factory complex collapsed in Bangladesh vented their grief and anger at leading Western retailers Thursday on the six-month anniversary of the disaster. Duration 00:53

Oct 24, 2013

NKorea rights investigator recounts harrowing testimonies

UN investigators probing human rights abuses in North Korea have been hearing harrowing evidence in London this week from people who have managed to flee the secretive Stalinist regime. Duration: 1:14

Oct 24, 2013

Red carpet glamour at opening of 7th Abu Dhabi Film Fest

Dozens of celebrities and filmmakers from around the Arab world attended the opening of the seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi film festival on Thursday. Duration: 0:35

Oct 24, 2013

Despite bankruptcy, Detroit's city centre making comeback

Long viewed as the foremost example of US inner-city decline, Detroit is now showing signs of a resurgence in its Downtown and Midtown neighbourhoods. Duration: 2:36

Oct 24, 2013

Museum of African Design opens in Johannesburg

A Museum of African Design opens in a converted warehouse in Johannesburg city centre, promising to showcase the continent's top artists and designers. Duration: 01:15

Oct 24, 2013

No chance Jamaat will win free and fair election: Bangladesh Journalist

Dhaka, Oct 23 (ANI): While talking about the upcoming polls in the country, Bangladesh Journalist, Shahriar Kabir has said that Jamaat-e-Islami would never gain people's support due to the crimes committed by them during the liberation war of 1971, and won't win in case of free and fair elections.

Oct 23, 2013

We welcome criticism of our judgment, but not motives: SC tells VK Singh

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday criticized former army chief General V.K. Singh for his comments against the judiciary. "We welcome criticism of our judgment, but not motives. If one can make such remarks against the highest court like this, we are heading for bad days," the apex court said. General Singh has been given nearly a month's time to reply to a contempt notice.

Oct 23, 2013

Talks with China 'constructive': Foreign secretary

Beijing, Oct 23 (ANI): India's Foreign Secretary, Sujatha Singh in Beijing on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s talks with China have been consecutive as both nations are committed to resolve border issues and boost trade relations. Singh said that a series of issues ranging from regional to global were discussed during the meet. She added that key issues like militancy, border dispute and socio-economic were also discussed.

Oct 23, 2013

Don't try to politicize onion price rise, it hurts common man: Sheila Dikshit

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Diksit on Wednesday urged politicos to refrain from politicizing onion price rise, something that hurts common man and said there was no hoarding going on in the national capital.

Oct 23, 2013

Rahul needs to study Communal history of Congress: BJP

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): The BJP hit back at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi who has accused the party of spreading communal violence across the country. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi said that Rahul needs to study the history of his father and grandmother, then he will understand the communal history of Congress.

Oct 23, 2013

Rahul Gandhi wants to bring change in country: Ashok Gehlot

Churu, Oct 23 (ANI): Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday praised Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi who is addressing locals in Churu, Rajasthan. Gehlot said that Rahul Gandhi wants to bring change in the country. Gehlot further explained the Rajasthan government’s flagship programs and ongoing projects to develop infrastructure in the state. He also urged the locals not to be carried away by the misleading statements of BJP.

Oct 23, 2013

I used to play with those who killed my grandmother: Rahul Gandhi - Part - 1

Churu, Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a rally at Churu in Rajasthan, Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday recalled the deaths of his father, Rajiv Gandhi and grandmother, Indira Gandhi.

Oct 23, 2013