Politics

Heavy security deployment in Algeria desert city on edge

Despite the deployment of 10,000 security force members, schools and shops remains shut in Ghardaia, a once-popular tourist destination in central Algeria on edge after days of deadly sectarian violence. Duration: 00:42

Mar 20, 2014

Pistorius girlfriend dying moments reconstructed in court

A police ballistics expert offered key testimony in the trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius on Wednesday as the court sought to establish whether he shot his girlfriend intentionally. Duration: 00:58

Mar 20, 2014

Fashion pioneers embrace natural hairstyles in Ivory Coast

In Ivory Coast, natural frizzy hair is a rarity - but now a group of young women calling themselves the Nappys de Babi have decided to challenge conventional views on style and beauty. Duration: 02:19

Mar 19, 2014

China's urban drive risks digging economic hole

Chinese workers in coal-mining villages who bear the brunt of toxic air and tragic accidents face finding new jobs due to government plans to shut down half the province's mines in a bid to fight the country's pollution. Duration: 02:00

Mar 19, 2014

Fast-paced 'parkour' offers outlet for Iranian girls

The acrobatic sport of parkour is increasingly popular in Tehran. And women in the Islamic Republic are rising above social constraints to practise the sport with dedication and determination. Duration: 02:11

Mar 19, 2014

Ukranians in Kiev foresee military conflict in Crimea

Pro-European protesters in Kiev believe a military conflict with Russia is now inevitable, after a Ukranian soldier died when a group of pro-Russian gunmen stormed a Ukrainian military centre in Simferopol on Tuesday. Duration: 01:06

Mar 19, 2014

Uncertain future for Crimea's tourist industry

Crimea's tourist industry fears for its future as Ukraine and Russia wrangle over its status. Voters chose to join Russia on Sunday -- and Moscow pledged at least $1bn to buoy the economy. Duration: 02:02

Mar 19, 2014

Chinese relatives furious over Malaysian plane search

Tempers flare among Chinese relatives of passengers aboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as the search enters its 12th day. Duration: 01:22

Mar 19, 2014

Eastern Ukrainian city divided over Russia ties

After Crimea's vote to join Russia, opinions are starkly divided in the eastern city of Donetsk, home of ousted President Viktor Yanukovych. Duration: 02:21

Mar 19, 2014

Panama invites people to hop on Central Americas first metro

Panama will have Central America’s first metro, and it’s inviting people to join the ride and try it out in the last trials ahead of its inauguration in April. Duration: 00:36

Mar 19, 2014

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