Politics

Iraqis in resort town face return to Anbar unrest

When fighting erupted in Iraq's Anbar province in December, many families fled to a virtually empty summer resort far to the north to take advantage of its off-season rates and wait out the conflict. Duration: 01:50

Apr 15, 2014

Ukraine: Slavyansk still under pro-Russian control

Armed men and pro-russian protestors are on Monday still occupying the governmental building of the police and secret services in Slavyansk, in the East of Ukraine. Duration: 01:39

Apr 15, 2014

In Washington, a push to sterilize stray cats

To curb the growing numbers of feral cats in the US capital, the Washington Humane Society is encouraging residents to set traps and bring the animals to a sterilization clinic, after which they are released.. Duration: 02:29

Apr 15, 2014

Chimpanzee rescued in Lebanon after eight-year struggle

A Lebanese court ordered the confiscation of chimpanzee Charlie from a zoo and his delivery to the NGO "Animals Lebanon". Charlie is 9 years old, and was smuggled from Africa to Lebanon in 2005 and sold to a pet shop, ending at a zoo. Duration: 00:53

Apr 15, 2014

Bouteflika aims for a fourth term in Algerian election

Abdelaziz Bouteflika and his party, the Front Liberation National, are headed into upcoming elections looking for a fourth victory for the veteran Algerian president. Duration: 02:41

Apr 15, 2014

Prosecutor continues Pistorius cross-examination

The cross-examination of sprinter Oscar Pistorius entered its second week Monday. Prosecutor Gerrie Nel accused the sprinter of concocting evidence in his defence against the charge of murdering Reeva Steenkamp last year. Duration: 01:05

Apr 15, 2014

Bouteflika accuses Algeria poll rival of 'call to violence'

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, seeking a fourth term in April 17 elections, accused his main rival Saturday of having called for violence during the campaign. Duration: 00:55

Apr 14, 2014

Gaza cops trade bullets for laser-tech in training

Security forces in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip are using technology to practice shooting on laser simulators, saving money spent on ammunition in the cash-strapped Palestinian territory. Duration: 01:09

Apr 14, 2014

Sonia Gandhi takes on Modi says communal divide, infusing hatred is oppositions strategy

Uttar Pradesh, Apr 14 (ANI): Congress Chief, Sonia Gandhi, took on BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi saying “creating a communal divide and infusing hatred among people is BJP’s strategy”. Meanwhile, Gandhi added that BJP was misleading the nation when it comes to issues related to graft.

Apr 14, 2014

PC Parakhs book published at right time: Kiran Bedi

New Delhi, April 14 (ANI): Former IPS officer and social activist Kiran Bedi has commented on the Coalgate scam and timing of PC Parakh’s book release. Bedi stated that the timing of Parakh’s book release was perfect because he felt that he is being under investigation while the PM is not. She also said that the CBI should have been under Lokpal and free to investigate even the prime minister. Further, Bedi called Congress as a non-performing government highlighting Coalgate scam and blamed the PM for not paying attention to the country.

Apr 14, 2014

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