Politics

Argentina's debt woes spark uncertainty

Argentina blames the US for the legal battle that forced it to miss a debt payment and be declared in "selective" and "restrictive" default by ratings agencies. Experts warn a lengthy standoff would deepen economic troubles. Duration: 02:04

Aug 1, 2014

Turks in Germany vote in presidential poll for first time

Members of Germany's large Turkish community started casting ballots Thursday for the August presidential election, the first time they can vote abroad for a poll in their country of origin. Duration: 01:13

Aug 1, 2014

Dutch police: Security at MH17 site still 'very unstable'

Dutch police heading up the international probe into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 said Thursday that the situation around the crash site remains perilous despite a small team managing to access the scene. Duration: 00:59

Aug 1, 2014

Israel will destroy tunnels with or without truce, says PM

The army will continue working to destroy tunnels used by Gaza militants for cross-border attacks with or without a ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday at the start of a cabinet meeting. Duration: 00:58

Aug 1, 2014

70 years on, Poles still deeply moved by Warsaw Uprising

Around 10,000 people attend the premiere of a film chronicling the Warsaw Uprising which saw insurgents launch a valiant but bloody and doomed rebellion against the Nazis 70 years ago. Duration: 01:00

Aug 1, 2014

Senegal ex-president's son on trial for corruption

The flamboyant "super minister" son of former Senegalese leader Abdoulaye Wade went on trial Thursday accused of accumulating a multi-million dollar fortune through corruption while in office. Duration: 00:34

Aug 1, 2014

Ukraine PM back as parliament rejects his resignation

Ukraine's parliament on Thursday voted not to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, meaning he will remain at the helm of the strife-torn ex-Soviet state. Duration: 00:37

Aug 1, 2014

Argentines denounce US hedge funds as country in default

In Buenos Aires, government supporters gathered in front of the presidential palace to voice their discontent against the US hedge funds. Duration: 01:08

Aug 1, 2014

Guatemalans bury victims of 1982 civil war massacre

Guatemala's indigenous Ixil Mayans bury the remains of 31 civilians killed by the army during the country's bloody civil war three decades ago. Duration: 00:38

Aug 1, 2014

Ebola-hit Sierra Leone declares state of emergency

Sierra Leone declared a state of emergency on Thursday as countries across the world announced stringent new security measures to contain the deadly Ebola epidemic. Duration: 00:54

Aug 1, 2014

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