Politics

Peer Steinbruck facing uphill struggle against Angela Merkel

Peer Steinbruck, the Social-Democrat candidate in the running to be chancellor of Germany in the country's forthcoming elections, faces a formidable challenge from the current leader, Angela Merkel, who remains highly popular. An economist with a reputation for plain speaking, Steinbruck's critics see him as awkward and arrogant, with little chance of victory. Duration: 02:19.

Sep 10, 2013

Exodus of Hungarian doctors jeopardises Hungary's healthcare

Hungarian doctors are well known for their hardworking attitude and dedication, but low wages and poor funding mean thousands are leaving the country to earn better salaries abroad, leaving their own country's healthcare system floundering. Duration: 02:36.

Sep 10, 2013

Rent hikes push Myanmar's poor into homelessness

Soaring rents in Myanmar's commercial capital Yangon have seen hundreds of poor families shunted from their homes, forcing them to turn to charity as their last buffer from life on the streets. Duration: 02:15.

Sep 10, 2013

All four Delhi gang rape suspects guilty of rape, murder

Four men are found guilty of gang- raping and murdering a student on a New Delhi bus last December in a case that sickened India and led to tough new anti-rape laws. Duration: 00:45.

Sep 10, 2013

Russia pushes plan to secure Syria chem arms, US wary

US lawmakers weighed their options as Russia seized the diplomatic initiative Monday with a plan for Syria to surrender its chemical weapons to international control. Duration: 01:42

Sep 10, 2013

Jaguar launches concept car at Frankfurt car show

Jaguar presents its SUV concept car, the Jaguar C-X17, at the 65th edition of the IAA auto show which opens in Frankfurt later this week. Duration: 00:36.

Sep 10, 2013

Norway moves right with populists likely in government

Norway shifts right in elections, ending eight years of centre-left rule and setting the stage for a new Conservative-led government with the populist anti-immigration Progress Party as junior partner. Duration: 01:35.

Sep 10, 2013

Muslim rebels locked in standoff with Philippine army

Muslim rebels seize more hostages and trade gunfire with Philippines troops in the second day of a stand-off after mounting a deadly attack on a southern city. Duration: 00:44.

Sep 10, 2013

TEPCO finds high radiation in Fukushima groundwater

Japan pledges a renewed push to contain potentially hazardous leaks at Fukushima after the operator of the crippled plant reports spiking levels of radiation in groundwater. Duration: 00:48.

Sep 10, 2013

Kenyan VP Ruto pleads not guilty at ICC trial

Kenya Vice President William Ruto pleaded not guilty to fomenting deadly post-election violence in Kenya five years ago, at the opening Tuesday of his high-stakes trial before the International Criminal Court. Duration: 00:55.

Sep 10, 2013

Giraffe gives birth to record 18th calf

A giraffe has given birth to its 18th calf at a South Korean safari park, setting a new world record, the park says. Duration: 00:42

Sep 10, 2013

Electric Formula E car on show in Frankfurt

Electric cars by German builders are just some of the nearly 70 world premieres at the 65th edition of the IAA auto show opening later this week. Duration: 01:25

Sep 10, 2013

Ethiopians shop ahead of New Year celebrations

Ethiopians are preparing to celebrate on Wednesday the Ethiopian New Year. The Horn of Africa nation follows a unique, slightly modified version of the archaic Julian calendar. In the capital Addis Ababa, people have been busy shopping for food and gifts ahead of the holiday period. Duration: 02:37

Sep 10, 2013

Nigeria palm wine tappers struggle to find recruits

The pay is low and the work involves scaling a 50-foot tree multiple times a day with no safety net, so it is not surprising that Nigerian palm wine tappers are struggling to find fresh recruits. Duration: 00:32

Sep 10, 2013

Kerry: US won't 'wait for long' Syria arms plan

The United States is waiting to see a Russian proposal to put Syria's chemical weapons stock under international control, but will not wait for long, top diplomat John Kerry said Tuesday. Duration: 01:14

Sep 10, 2013