Politics

Kiev reacts after Ukrainian officer is killed in Crimea

A Russian marine has shot dead a Ukrainian naval officer in Crimea, the Ukrainian defence ministry said Monday, the second reported death since Moscow claimed the Black Sea peninsula last month. Duration: 00:55

Apr 8, 2014

Palestinians urge Israel to release a 4th batch of prisoners

During a press conference in Ramallah on Monday, former Palestinian negotiator Mohammed Shtayyeh said that if Israel wants to continue the negotiations it should release prisoners, and come to serious bilateral talks. Duration: 00:51

Apr 8, 2014

Pistorius tells court he has been taking anti-depressants

Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius began their defence case on Monday, which should see the star athlete take the stand, and opened with the testimony of a forensic pathologist. Duration: 01:07

Apr 8, 2014

EU praises Afghanistan for elections

The head of the EU election observer mission says Afghans showed "remarkable determination" during Saturday's presidential election. Duration: 01:04

Apr 8, 2014

Srebrenica survivors drag Dutch state to court

Survivors of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre opened a civil suit against the Dutch government on Monday, saying Dutch peacekeepers should have protected the victims of Europe's worst massacre since World War II. Duration: 00:42

Apr 8, 2014

Anti-Russian protest in Moldovan capital

Anti-Russian activists marched to the Russian Embassy in the Moldovan capital Chisinau on Sunday, chanting "this is not Crimea," to warn against Russian military incursions in other countries in the region. Duration: 00:32

Apr 8, 2014

Clashes in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kill five

Five Palestinians were killed on Monday in clashes between two armed groups in the Palestinian Mieh Mieh refugee camp in southern Lebanon, a medical source told AFP. Duration: 00:36

Apr 7, 2014

Carbon cuts possible for manageable warming: experts

The world, acting urgently, can curb carbon emissions enough to avert worst-case scenarios for climate change, UN experts said Monday as envoys met in Berlin to weigh the options for action. Duration: 01:11

Apr 7, 2014

Japan, Australia reach deal on free trade

Japan and Australia say they have reached "substantive agreement" on a long-awaited free-trade deal, in a rare opening of Japan's protected markets. Duration: 00:58

Apr 7, 2014

Palestinian Olympian petitions Israeli court for right to run

During a marathon in the Gaza Strip on Sunday a Palestinian Olympian appealed for support to overturn a ban on him passing through Israel to join a marathon in the occupied West Bank. Duration: 00:35

Apr 7, 2014

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