Politics

Obama backs Japan in China island row

US President Barack Obama vows to defend Japan if China attacks over a tense territorial dispute, but also urges Beijing to help stop North Korea from forging ahead with its "dangerous" nuclear programme. Duration: 01:19

Apr 24, 2014

PLO, Hamas continue unity talks as Israel mulls reprisal

Rival Palestinian leaders from the West Bank and Gaza Strip continued their reconciliation talks on Thursday, angering Israel at a time when US-brokered peace talks are at a standstill. Duration: 00:44

Apr 24, 2014

Putin's top critic, Navalny, faces threat of jail in new trial

Prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny goes on trial Thursday in a major case that his supporters fear will end in a lengthy jail sentence for President Vladimir Putin's top critic. Duration: 00:32

Apr 24, 2014

Memorial outside tragedy hit Korean high school

A makeshift memorial is set up outside Danwon high school where many of the schoolchildren are missing or died in South Korean ferry disaster. Duration: 00:43

Apr 24, 2014

Rio ramps up security after deadly unrest

Just 50 days before Brazil hosts the World Cup, authorities beef up security in Rio de Janeiro after a violent clash between residents and police in a slum near the tourist haven of Copacabana beach. Duration: 01:29

Apr 24, 2014

Policeman guns down three US citizens at Kabul hospital

An Afghan policeman opened fire on staff at a Kabul hospital run by a US charity on Thursday, killing three Americans including a doctor in the latest deadly attack targeting foreign civilians in the city. Duration: 00:53

Apr 24, 2014

Mumbai hits the polls in India's marathon election

Voting takes place in India's largest city Mumbai in the sixth phase of the country's general election. Duration: 01:19

Apr 24, 2014

Away from prison camps, life on Guantanamo Bay has surreal edge

Most well-known for its detention facility, Guantanamo Bay in Cuba is a fully-functioning US military base, complete with all the amenities that entails for the families who live there. Duration: 02:23

Apr 24, 2014

After 20 years of democracy, S. Africa's 'born frees' dream on

As South Africa celebrates 20 years of democracy, one "born free" explains her hopes for the future -- and the challenges she still faces despite the end of apartheid. Duration: 02:25

Apr 24, 2014

Politicos cast their ballot in sixth phase of LS Polls

Tanjor/ Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, April 24 (ANI): Politicians from across the country exercised their franchise and cast their ballot in the sixth phase of the ongoing mammoth democratic elections. Exuding confidence, the leaders appealed to the people to come out in large numbers to choose the best government.

Apr 24, 2014

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