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Muscovites willing to exercise given metro tickets

Muscovites can get their hands on free metro tickets in the run-up to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, but only if they perform thirty reps on a new exercise machine unveiled on Friday by the Russian Olympic Committee. Duration: 00:32

Nov 8, 2013

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S and P downgrades France's credit rating

The Standard and Poor's agency on Friday downgraded France's credit rating by one notch to 'AA' from 'AA+', though judged outlook stable, dealing a further blow to President François Hollande's embattled Socialist government. Duration: 00:59

Nov 8, 2013

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Kerry: No agreement 'at this point' on Iran nuclear deal

World powers and Iran have yet to reach a deal on Iran's nuclear programme but are working hard to do so, US Secretary of State John Kerry said in Geneva Friday. Duration: 00:28

Nov 8, 2013

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Twitter can't rest on laurels despite successful IPO: analyst

As Twitter gets off to a great start on the markets with its New York IPO, consumer technology analyst Brian Blau says they can't rest on their laurels. Duration: 1:38

Nov 8, 2013

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Venezuelan to deploy an anti-aircraft system at "key points"

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Thursday that Venezuela will deploy an anti-aircraft system at "key points", like the mountains and around Caracas, to defend the country against foreign threat. Duration:00:55

Nov 8, 2013

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Vatican unveils new magazine in Latin

The Vatican on Friday presented a revamped version of its Latin-language journal "Latinitas" as it tries bid to make the dead language still used in the Catholic Church accessible to a wider audience. Duration: 01:15

Nov 8, 2013

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Lost kingdom: Myanmar's forgotten royals

In a modest Yangon apartment, the granddaughter of Myanmar's last king, Princess Hteik Su Phaya Gyi, lives poor and unrecognised by her neighbours -- a far cry from the power and riches of her ancestors. Duration: 02:28

Nov 8, 2013

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Lippi prepares for 'hard' AFC Champions League final

World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi prepares for a 'hard' Asian Champions League final as the Italian stands on the brink of winning football's top club titles on two continents. Duration: 00:37

Nov 8, 2013

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Super Typhoon Haiyan makes landfall in the Philippines

One of the most intense typhoons ever recorded hits the Philippines, triggering flash floods and ripping down buildings as millions of people take shelter. Duration: 00:56

Nov 8, 2013

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Cambodia marks 60 years of independence

Cambodia marks its independence from France on Saturday, 60 years after becomeing the Kingdom of Cambodia under King Sihanouk. Duration: 01:44

Nov 8, 2013

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Obama says government shutdown affected jobs figures

In a speech at the Port of New Orleans on Friday, Barack Obama said that despite better-than-expected recent jobs figures, the US economy has been harmed by last month's government shutdown. Duration: 0:37

Nov 8, 2013

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WHO: 650,000 Syrian children immunised against polio

Emergency plans are under way to vaccinate more than 20 million children in the Middle East after polio resurfaced in war-torn Syria. Duration: 0:58

Nov 8, 2013

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All Blacks expecting 'hell of a match' from French

New Zealand's All Blacks rugby squad say they'll be taking nothing for granted when they tackle France in Paris on Saturday. Duration: 00:44

Nov 8, 2013

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New Taliban leader Fazlullah 'difficult' for Pakistan

An analyst says it will be difficult for Pakistan to enter into peace negotiations with Maulana Fazlullah, the new leader of the Pakistan Taliban, a man reputed to be a ruthless commander. Duration: 01:40

Nov 8, 2013

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Footage shows Russian seizure of Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise

Previously unseen footage released by Greenpeace shows the moment their ship Arctic Sunrise was boarded and seized by Russian security agents in the Pechora Sea on September 19 this year. Duration: 01:09

Nov 8, 2013

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