Politics

Putin praises Russian armed forces over Crimea takeover

President Vladimir Putin on Friday congratulated the Russian armed forces for their role in the takeover by Moscow of Crimea from Ukraine, saying they had shown the new capacities of the Russian army. Duration: 00:45

Mar 29, 2014

Brazilians rally in Rio, Sao Paulo to protest World Cup

Protesters take to the streets of Rio and Sao Paulo to demonstrate against the World Cup, three months ahead of the start of football's showpiece event in Brazil. Duration: 01:08

Mar 29, 2014

French farmers bring sheep to Louvre Museum to protest

French farmers and their sheep demonstrate against the EU's Common Agricultural Policy outside the world-famous Louvre, saying they don't want to 'end up in a museum.' Duration: 00:52

Mar 29, 2014

Rights group slams Syria's failure to allow aid access

Syria has failed to comply with a UN resolution calling for unimpeded humanitarian access to civilians throughout the country, the Human Rights Watch group says. Duration: 00:31

Mar 29, 2014

Chinese relatives clash with Malaysian officials

Frustrated relatives of the Chinese passengers aboard missing flight MH370 clash with Malaysian government and airline officials. Duration: 00:36

Mar 29, 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping begins landmark visit to Germany

Chinese President Xi Jinping began a landmark visit to important trade partner Germany Friday for the third leg of his European tour, triggering a small protest by Free Tibet campaigners. Duration: 00:42

Mar 29, 2014

Istanbul residents prepare for key mayoral vote Sunday

Istanbul residents head to the polls Sunday in Turkey's municipal elections. The city of Istanbul is considered reflective of the country's feeling about Turkey's ruling AKP party, and has been the scene of a fierce election campaign. Duration: 01:16

Mar 29, 2014

Judge adjourns Pistorius trial to April 7

The judge overseeing Oscar Pistorius's murder trial on Friday adjourned the case for more than a week -- just before the star Paralympian was expected to take the stand for the first time -- because a senior court official was sick. Duration: 00:59

Mar 28, 2014

Myanmar census to lift lid on secretive nation

Myanmar is preparing its first census in decades, giving a vital snapshot of the ethnically diverse society but inflaming tensions in a nation where suspicions of government run deep after years of junta rule. Duration: 02:08

Mar 28, 2014

Stray dogs from Sochi arrive in Washington DC

Some 10 stray dogs from Sochi, Russia, arrive at the Washington Animal Rescue League in Washington, DC, on March 27, 2014. Duration: 00:42

Mar 28, 2014

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