Politics

Afghan election a crucial test of Washington resolve

The United States hopes to maintain a military presence in Afghanistan after 2014, but Kabul's future security could hinge on the US Congress's willingness to keep bankrolling the mission, analysts say. Duration: 01:59

Apr 4, 2014

US army reveals identity of Ft Hood shooter

The identity of the troubled soldier who launched a deadly shooting rampage on his Texas base before turning the gun on himself was revealed on Thursday as Specialist Ivan Lopez. Duration: 00:39

Apr 4, 2014

Poles mark 9th anniversary of death of Jean-Paul II

Several hundred Polish catholics gather to mark ninth anniversary of death of Pope Jean-Paul II. Duration: 00:48

Apr 4, 2014

Hungary's rebranded far-right party eyes poll success

Known for its anti-Semitic and anti-Roma rhetoric, Hungary's Jobbik party is trying to shed its far-right image and appeal to a younger audience as it heads into Sunday's general election. Duration: 01:06

Apr 4, 2014

Kiev blames ex-leader, Russian agents for Maidan carnage

Ukraine's new Western-backed leaders blamed Russian agents and the ousted pro-Kremlin president for organising two days of carnage in Kiev that killed nearly 90 supporters of closer EU ties. Duration: 00:36

Apr 4, 2014

Afghan police step up security ahead of elections

With the Afghan presidential elections taking place in a matter of days, police have been trying to step up security in Jalalabad. Duration: 00:42

Apr 4, 2014

Second powerful quake rocks northern Chile in two days

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 rocked northern Chile late Wednesday, just a day after a deadly 8.2 jolt in the same region, authorities said. Duration: 01:17

Apr 4, 2014

Lebanon registers its millionth Syrian refugee

More than one million Syrians have registered as refugees in Lebanon after fleeing war in their country, inflicting a "staggering" impact on the tiny Mediterranean country, the UN said on Thursday. Duration: 00:53

Apr 4, 2014

Kerry urges Israelis, Palestinians to move forward

During a press conference in Algiers Thursday, US Secretary of State John Kerry demanded action from recalcitrant Israeli and Palestinian leaders, saying negotiations were at a "critical moment". Duration: 01:13

Apr 3, 2014

'Mountain air' in bags for Chinese worried by pollution

Bagged 'mountain air' is being offered to residents worried about pollution in the city of Zhengzhou in central China's Henan province. Duration: 00:31

Apr 3, 2014

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