Politics

Congo army drives rebels from eastern hills in fierce fighting

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Congolese government forces ousted rebels from hills in heavy fighting in North Kivu province on Friday (February 27), an army spokesman said, cranking up a

Mar 1, 2015

Thousands of stunned Russians mourn slain opposition figure

Stunned, thousands of Russians are laying flowers and lighting candles on this Moscow bridge ... where opposition politician Boris Nemtsov was gunned down late Friday night. The vocal critic of

Mar 1, 2015

Poroshenko: Nemtsov planned to reveal Russian links to Ukraine conflict

Outside the heavily guarded Russian embassy in Kiev, a sign of respect lies in peace. This sign here reads Ukraine mourns, as residents pay tribute to Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov.

Mar 1, 2015

Ukip Margate conference: Protesters clash with Ukip supporters at partys spring conference

Hundreds of demonstrators from across the country descended on Margate today (28 February) to protest against the UK Independence Party whilst they hosted their 2015 Spring conference.

Mar 1, 2015

Ukip youth chief Jack Duffin attacks Tory and Labour tokenism after partys LGBT head quits

Exclusive: Duffin also says Ukip doesnt have all-women shortlists because its not a party of tokens.

Feb 28, 2015

India pledges infrastructure spending to help economy 'fly'

India's finance minister pledges major investment in infrastructure, saying it was time for the economy to "fly", as he unveiled the new right-wing government's first full budget. Duration: 02:15

Feb 28, 2015

Kremlin suggests Nemtsov murder staged to 'destabilize' Russia

Western leaders and Russia's opposition condemn the drive-by assassination of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov while President Vladimir Putin suggested the crime was staged to throw suspicion on the state. Duration: 01:40

Feb 28, 2015

Mugabe holds lavish 91st birthday bash by Victoria Falls

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe celebrated his 91st birthday with a lavish party by the spectacular Victoria Falls on Saturday (February 28), prompting

Feb 28, 2015

Prince William dons samurai gear on Japan tour

Britain's Prince William dons the trappings of feudal nobility in Japan, wearing the helmet and clothes of an ancient samurai during a tour of a TV studio. Duration: 00:49

Feb 28, 2015

Iraq reopens Baghdad museum 12 years after looting

Iraq's national museum officially reopened Saturday after 12 years of painstaking efforts during which close to a third of 15,000 pieces looted during the US-led invasion were recovered. Duration: 00:36

Feb 28, 2015

Flooding kills at least 14 and displaces thousands in Madagascar

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Flooding in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo killed 14 people and forced more than 21,000 from their homes on Friday (February 28). Some of those affected

Feb 28, 2015

Flooding kills at least 4 and displaces thousands in Madagascar

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Flooding in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo killed 14 people and forced more than 21,000 from their homes on Friday (February 28). Some of those affected

Feb 28, 2015

Nemtsov tributes arise on social media

DISPLAY (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Alexei Navalny have both paid tributes to Boris Nemtsov who was shot dead steps from the Kremlin in a murder that underscored the risks taken

Feb 28, 2015

Prince William juggles balls and plants tree at Fukushima play school

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Prince William met staff and pupils at a play school in Fukushima on Saturday during his official visit to Japan. Accompanied by Japan's prime minister

Feb 28, 2015

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs 3.18 per litre, diesel by Rs 3.09 per litre

New Delhi/Kanpur/Lucknow/Kolkata, Feb 28 (ANI): The government on Saturday hiked the petrol price by Rs. 3.18 per litre and of diesel by Rs. 3.09 per litre. A statement by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has attributed the increase in fuel price to the rise in crude price in the international market and to the depreciation of rupee. The new prices will be effective from February 28 midnight.

Feb 28, 2015