Politics

Rescuers pluck survivors from Thailand floods

Rescue workers pluck stranded homeowners from chest-deep water as floods threaten major manufacturing plants in central Thailand. Duration: 00:41

Oct 10, 2013

Madagascar prison authorities seek to stamp out the plague

The plague, a highly contagious disease which took the lives of nearly half of the population in Europe during the Middle Ages, is today still a serious public health problem in certain parts of the world, particularly in Madagascar. Duration: 01:15

Oct 10, 2013

Syria TV broadcasts images of inspectors visiting chemical sites

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is calling for temporary truces to meet tight disarmament deadlines in Syria, where fresh bloodshed serves as a deadly reminder of the mission's difficulties. Duration: 00:34

Oct 10, 2013

Ghanaian boy finds future in soccer while fleeing for his life

Following the murder of his parents, Bayan Mahmud fled from his country in Ghana and ended up in Argentina, where he began his career as a soccer player in the youth division of Argentina’s most famous football team, the Boca Juniors. Duration: 2:04

Oct 10, 2013

New Bridget Jones novel full of controversy goes on sale

Bridget Jones returns after a 14-year break on Thursday, in a new book which sees the famed British singleton widowed with two children but still grappling with modern life and unsuitable men. Duration: 0:55

Oct 10, 2013

Pilgrims flock to Mecca for hajj despite virus concerns

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host two million pilgrims for the annual hajj which starts Sunday amid concerns of a MERS virus outbreak. Duration: 0:36

Oct 10, 2013

Boris Becker launches 2nd autobiography at book fair

Former German tennis star Boris Becker presented his second autobiography, "Life is not a game," at the Frankfurt Book Fair on Thursday. In it, Becker talks about the past thirteen years of his life, including his marital woes. Duration: 1:01

Oct 10, 2013

Libya Prime Minister calls for calm after his abduction

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan called for calm on Thursday following his abduction for several hours by former rebel militiamen. Duration: 0:22

Oct 10, 2013

Monaco Princess cares for elephants saved from disease

Two elephants in France that were due to be put down after a suspected case of tuberculosis are settling into their new life in Monaco, after Princess Stéphanie stepped in to save them. Duration: 0:39

Oct 10, 2013

Annan: Africa ICC exit would protect leaders, not African people

Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan said Monday that if African leaders voted to leave the International Criminal Court it would be to protect themselves rather than their people. Duration: 1:05

Oct 10, 2013

Tendulkar's retirement sends waves through cricket world

Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar announced Thursday that he would retire after playing his 200th Test match next month, calling time on a career stretching nearly a quarter of a century. Duration: 1:09

Oct 10, 2013

Hopes rise for deal on US political crisis

Hopes rise for a breakthrough in the political impasse crippling Washington after "constructive" talks between President Barack Obama and top Republicans on a short term fix to stave off a debt default. Duration: 00:43

Oct 10, 2013

Praful Patel on his letter to defense minister

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises Minister Praful Patel shot off a protest letter to the Defense Minister AK Antony on not letting Public Sector Units compete for the tender of 56 Avro aircraft by Indian Air Force. Talking to mediapersons over the issue, Patel said that Defence Minister has asked officials to examine issues raised by him

Oct 9, 2013

Economy now on the path of a turn around: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Wednesday, that India's GDP will see a turnaround in the coming quarters on account of various steps taken by the government to spur growth as well as good agricultural production.

Oct 9, 2013

Infiltration not possible without Pak armys support: Army Chief

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Army chief General Bikram Singh on Wednesday blamed the Pakistani army for aiding the massive infiltration bid in the Keran sector of J and K. Singh further said that he believes the infiltration bid could increase in the coming days.

Oct 9, 2013