Politics

Russian opposition's Navalny appeals fraud conviction

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attends an appeal hearing for his embezzlement conviction. Duration: 00:57

Oct 9, 2013

French police evacuate a Roma camp, evict hundreds

French police evacuate a Roma camp of around 200 people in the north of the country. Duration: 00:54

Oct 9, 2013

European Commission chief in Lampedusa urges more rescue capacity

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso urges better rescue capacity as he visits Lampedusa in Italy, where more than 300 African migrants perished in a shipwreck. Duration: 00:56

Oct 9, 2013

Chemical watchdog urges truces so Syria can disarm

The world's chemical weapons watchdog calls for temporary truces to meet tight disarmament deadlines in Syria, where fresh bloodshed is serving as a deadly reminder of the mission's difficulties. Duration: 01:42

Oct 9, 2013

Sudan activist speaks after week in jail without charge

Sudanese activist Dalia al-Roubi speaks to AFP following her release from seven days of imprisonment without charge in the custody of Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Service. Duration: 00:29

Oct 9, 2013

Azerbaijan strongman set for crushing poll win

Azerbaijan votes in a presidential election that looks certain to see strongman president Ilham Aliyev seal a third term, with critics claiming a widespread crackdown on his foes ahead of the poll. Duration: 00:41 

Oct 9, 2013

Australia PM remembers bombing victims in Bali

Prime Minister Tony Abbott announces a scheme to compensate Australian victims of overseas terror attacks and their families as he lays a wreath at the site of the 2002 Bali bombings. Duration: 00:42

Oct 9, 2013

Outrage in France over MP's sexist chicken clucks

A French MP sparks outrage and accusations that politics is rife with sexism when he mocks a female colleague by clucking like a chicken in parliament. Duration: 01:01

Oct 9, 2013

Vettel looking forward to possible fourth F1 world title

Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel says he's looking forward to the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka this weekend. Duration: 00:44

Oct 9, 2013

President Cristina Kirchner recovering in hospital

Argentine President Cristina Kirchner was recovering in hospital on Wednesday after successful surgery on Tuesday to remove a blood clot on her brain. Duration: 00:35

Oct 9, 2013

Hanks questioned about his diabetes at London film fest

Tom Hanks had to endure soaring temperatures and being sick on by fellow film crew members during the making of director Paul Greengrass's latest movie 'Captain Phillips' which on Wednesday opens the London Film Festival. Duration: 00:22

Oct 9, 2013

Washington DC mayor protests government shutdown

The mayor of Washington, DC, and residents protest the budget gridlock in Congress. While the shutdown continues, the federal capital remains unable to access the funds it collects through its own taxes and the city could run out of money. Duration: 01:11

Oct 9, 2013

Cuba to Florida swimmer attempts new feat for charity

The 64-year-old US woman who became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage, begins an attempt to swim laps for two days straight to raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims. Duration: 0:46

Oct 9, 2013

Obama nominates Janet Yellen to lead Federal Reserve

President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated respected economist Janet Yellen to lead the Federal Reserve, replacing outgoing Chairman Ben Bernanke, who carried the central bank through the financial crisis. Duration: 1:01

Oct 9, 2013

Nigeria ready to face Ethiopia in World Cup qualifications

Nigeria's Super Eagles national football team have been in training in Abuja ahead of their game against Ethopia on October 13th, a key qualifier for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Duration: 0:32

Oct 9, 2013