Politics

Warships in Australia for military milestone

Tall ships sail into Sydney Harbour on Thursday on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Duration: 00:31

Oct 3, 2013

Hong Kong hotel opens doors to contemporary art

Asia Contemporary Art Show opens with more than 300 international artists showcasing their works in luxury hotel rooms. Duration: 01:03

Oct 3, 2013

Myanmar leader visits restive area amid violence

Myanmar's president meets communities in an area convulsed by deadly anti-Muslim violence, after mobs torched property and police fired warning shots to try to restore order. Duration: 01:20

Oct 3, 2013

Syrian rebels resilient as fight goes on

On the front lines of the battle for Syria's second city, Aleppo, frustration grows among the rebels who see no way out but who doggedly plan to battle on. Duration: 00:43

Oct 3, 2013

Golden Dawn deputy leader Pappas arrives in court

The leader of Greece's Golden Dawn party was to be taken to a high-security prison Thursday following his indictment on criminal charges as the government cracks down on the neo-Nazi group. Duration: 00:30

Oct 3, 2013

Amnesty reacts after deadly boat disaster off Italy

Amnesty International would like an 'collective asylum system' put in place to handle the growing number of migrants and refugees who attempt to enter the EU through its Southern borders. Duration: 00:55

Oct 3, 2013

Fear grips western Myanmar after deadly attack

Terrified women and children hid in forests and police patrolled tense villages in western Myanmar Wednesday, residents said, following sectarian clashes which left five Muslims dead and prompted international alarm. Duration: 00:40

Oct 3, 2013

Ashton urges 'inclusive' approach for Egypt turmoil

EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton on Thursday called for an "inclusive" approach to solve political turmoil in Egypt triggered by the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. Duration: 01:00

Oct 3, 2013

End of the line for Kenya's 'lunatic express'

An ambitious deal between Kenya and China to build a new railway across the country may spell the end of the line for East Africa's first train link that once connected coastal Mombasa to landlocked Uganda. Duration: 02:40

Oct 3, 2013

Eric Cantona heads French-based British film fest

The British Film Festival opens in the French town of Dinard, with former footballer and actor Eric Cantona heading the jury. Duration: 01:35

Oct 3, 2013

Obama slams Republican speaker over govt shutdown

President Barack Obama on Thursday directly attacked Republican Speaker John Boehner, saying he could end a "reckless" US government shutdown in just five minutes. Duration:00:57

Oct 3, 2013

France keeps exiled Kazakh oligarch in custody

A French court has rejected a second request from Mukhtar Ablyazov, an exiled Kazakh oligarch, to be freed on bail pending an extradition decision. Duration: 0:41

Oct 3, 2013

Italians react after Berlusconi dropped bid to oust govt

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi abandoned his bid to topple Enrico Letta's government in a humiliating climbdown after key allies rebelled against his leadership. Duration: 1:05

Oct 3, 2013

French lawmakers vote to curb Amazon book discounts

French lawmakers have approved a bill that will prevent Amazon from offering free deliveries of discounted books. Duration: 01:07

Oct 3, 2013

Shots fired outside US Capitol, triggering lockdown

A volley of shots rang out outside the US Capitol building on Thursday, sending lawmakers and tourists scattering for cover and triggering a massive security operation. Duration: 00:33

Oct 3, 2013