Politics

Obama meets Pope Francis for first time

US President Barack Obama met with Pope Francis for the first time on Thursday for talks expected to focus on efforts to combat global inequality. Duration: 00:44

Mar 28, 2014

Qatar court jails US couple 3 years for daughter death

A Qatari court on Thursday condemned a US couple from Los Angeles to three years in prison for causing the death of their adopted eight-year-old daughter. Duration: 00:40

Mar 28, 2014

Egyptians react to Sisi's run for president

Egyptian army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he has quit the military to run for president and vows to rid the country of "terrorism" almost nine months after toppling its elected leader. Duration: 00:48

Mar 28, 2014

Ukraine opposition's Timoshenko to run for president

Ukraine's highly-divisive opposition leader and former premier Yulia Tymoshenko announced plans on Thursday to contest snap presidential polls set for May 25 following last month's fall of a pro-Kremlin regime. Duration: 00:53

Mar 28, 2014

Israel diplomat strike could hinder pope visit

Pope Francis will pray side-by-side with Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew in Jerusalem in a powerful sign of Christian unity during his May visit to Holy Land, the Vatican said on Thursday. Duration: 00:52

Mar 28, 2014

Russian forces tighten grip on Perevalne military base in Crimea

At Perevalne military base in Crimea, Russian soldiers along with dozens of military vehicles were deployed Thursday. Duration: 00:39

Mar 28, 2014

UN rights council launches Sri Lanka war crimes probe

The UN Human Rights Council on Thursday launched an inquiry into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka, despite Colombo's fierce efforts to block an investigation. Duration: 01:33

Mar 28, 2014

MH370 victims' families desperately await hard evidence

Thunderstorms and gale-force winds grounded the international air search for wreckage from Flight MH370 on Thursday, frustrating the effort again as Thailand reported a satellite sighting of hundreds of floating objects. Durartion: 00:53

Mar 28, 2014

Election campaign in Hungary in high gear as vote nears

As Hungary gears up for the country's election on 6 April, posters promoting the ruling Fidesz Party led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban adorn billboard posters and trams throughout the country's capital. Duration: 00:57

Mar 27, 2014

Ivorian ex-youth firebrand Ble Goude defiant before ICC

Ivorian ex-president Laurent Gbagbo's right-hand man Charles Ble Goude faced International Criminal Court judges for the first time on Thursday, proclaiming his innocence over deadly post-election violence three years ago. Duration: 00:48

Mar 27, 2014

Prev 2139 2140 2141 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 Next