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Tunisians react to the nomination of a new PM

Ex-interior minister Habib Essid, who held a number of posts under Tunisia's ousted regime, has been tasked with forming a government as prime minister designate, he announced Monday.

Jan 6, 2015

Gambian dissident arrested in Senegal may be sent to France

A Gambian dissident was arrested Saturday by Senegalese police in Dakar. He has been accused of being a threat to the "public order" of Senegal and risks being extradited to France.

Jan 6, 2015

Notorious Greek fugitive to be remanded in custody

The lawyer of notorious Greek fugitive Christodoulos Xiros who was recaptured on Saturday after absconding while serving a life sentence said Monday that he will remain in custody.

Jan 6, 2015

French doctors rally against health care reform

French doctors demonstrate against the government's planned health care reform that they say would destroy their profession.

Jan 6, 2015

Roma baby buried in France after racism row

The dead baby of a Roma family at the centre of a huge racism row in France was finally laid to rest on Monday with just close family present.

Jan 6, 2015

Suicide blast hits EU vehicle in Kabul, passer-by killed

A Taliban suicide bomb hits a European Union police vehicle in Kabul, killing at least one passer-by but not wounding any passengers, officials say, days after the NATO combat mission ended in Afghanistan.

Jan 6, 2015

Epiphany 2015: History and Interesting Facts About 'Three Kings Day' AKA End of Christmas

In celebration of Feast of the Epiphany 2015, here are all the facts and history you need to know.

Jan 6, 2015

Old regime security chief to be named as Tunisia PM

A top security official of ousted dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is to be named as prime minister designate following Tunisia's first free presidential and parliamentary elections, his party said Monday. Duration: 00:39

Jan 5, 2015

Arab League talks on Libya conflict begin in Cairo

Arab League ambassadors met on Monday to discuss the deepening conflict in Libya. Duration: 00:54

Jan 5, 2015

Tech start-ups showcase new products ahead of CES 2015

Technology companies from around the world unveil new gadgets to improve our daily lives, from sleep to exercise routines, at an event ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Duration: 01:05

Jan 5, 2015

Geenpeace denounces Japanese tuna consumption

Greenpeace denounces the consumption of tuna as the traditional New Year tuna auction takes place. Duration: 00:54

Jan 5, 2015

AirAsia crash: Indonesia 'won't give up' search for bodies: army

Indonesia's Military Chief says they "will not give up", as recovery teams expand their search in the Java Sea to find bodies and wreckage from AirAsia Flight 8501. Duration: 00:50

Jan 5, 2015

Two dead, eight missing in Nairobi building collapse

At least two people were killed, dozens were injured with eight others are still missing when a six-storey residential building collapsed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, officials said Monday. Duration: 01:21

Jan 5, 2015

Eurozone stability priority for German government

The spokesperson of the German government Steffen Seibert reiterated on Monday that the European Union's aim is the economic stabilization of the Euro zone, and of its members, "including Greece". Duration: 00:37

Jan 5, 2015

One BSF jawan killed in fresh ceasefire violations by Pak rangers

Samba, Jan 05 (ANI): One BSF jawan was martyred in fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistani Rangers at Hiranagar in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Pakistani Rangers had violated ceasefire again by targeting border posts in Kathua and Samba sectors, drawing retaliation from BSF. Scared villagers were seen running for refuge during the ceasefire violations in the area. Villagers continued to migrate to safer areas in view of the latest round of ceasefire violations by Pakistan. Over 3,500 villagers have migrated from border villages in Samba and Kathua districts. On January 3, mortar shelling by Pakistan rangers had killed two army jawans and one woman while 11 people were injured in the firing.

Jan 5, 2015