Politics

NATO sees no Russian troop pullout from Ukraine border

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Tuesday said he could not confirm the withdrawal of Russian troops from near the Ukrainian border as announced by the Kremlin. Duration: 01:04

Apr 2, 2014

Lebanon army deploys in Tripoli in bid to end deadly unrest

Lebanese troops backed by helicopters deployed in strength in Tripoli on Tuesday in the first stage of a plan aimed at quelling deadly Syria-linked violence in the northern city. Duration: 00:31

Apr 2, 2014

New Byzantine monastery found in Israel's Negev desert

The Israeli Antiquities Authority recently discovered a monastery from the Byzantine era, dating around the year 500 ,close to the Bedouin town of Hura, in the northern Negev desert. Duration: 00:44

Apr 2, 2014

Election posters crowd Baghdad as campaign kicks

Campaigning for Iraq's April 30 general election opened Tuesday, with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki bidding for a third term as his government grapples with the country's worst bloodshed in years. Duration: 00:57

Apr 2, 2014

Morocco relocation of migrants stirs 'crisis' warning

Rabat's policy of relocating sub-Saharan migrants, apparently under pressure from Spain to stem a surge in illegal border crossings, is creating a potential humanitarian crisis, according to NGOs. Duration: 01:20

Apr 2, 2014

Turkish main opposition contests local elections results

Turkey's main opposition party to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is contesting the results of Sunday's local elections in Ankara and Istanbul, 2 days after the Erdogan claimed victory. Duration: 00:48

Apr 2, 2014

Women rally in Beirut against domestic violence

Demonstrators were rallying outside parliament in Beirut as the lawmakers debated a controversial draft bill to protect women from domestic violence. Duration: 00:47

Apr 2, 2014

'Sensational Butterflies' exhibition opens in London

The Natural History Museum released hundreds of butterflies on Monday during the photo call for the opening of the "Sensational Butterflies" exhibition in London. Duration 00:40

Apr 1, 2014

General elections of world's largest democracy turn into 'battle of carnivores'

Uttar Pradesh, Apr 1 (ANI): General elections of the world's largest democracy that are just round the corner turned into "battle of carnivores", as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav hit at the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over Gir lions versus Hyena taunt. Modi while addressing a rally in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh mocked Yadav saying that his government was unable to handle the lions of Gujarat.

Apr 1, 2014

Politicos reject media speculations about Nancy Powells resignation

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): Leaders of various political parties described media speculations on US move, to replace Nancy Powell due to her cold ties with BJP's Prime Ministerial hopeful Narendra Modi, as hogwash. Earlier, it was also being said that Powell was ‘forced’ to resign by the US state department for not advising Washington to do business with Modi.

Apr 1, 2014

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