Politics

Protesters rally as EU leaders start summit

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the streets of Brussels on the first day of the EU Summit, where European leaders are set to discuss thorny topics including the bloc's defence policies and monetary union. Duration: 0:40

Dec 20, 2013

Feminist goes topless in Vatican abortion protest

A leader of the Ukrainian feminist group Femen bared herself near St Peter's Square on Thursday shouting "Christmas is cancelled!" in a protest against the Catholic Church's stance on abortion. Duration: 0:31

Dec 20, 2013

Images of Christmas decorations in Lagos

Christmas decorations on the Falomo roundabout, on the island of Ikoyi, in Lagos. Duration: 00:42

Dec 20, 2013

The city of Paris names a garden after Nelson Mandela

A public garden in central Paris is named after Nelson Mandela. Duration: 00:50

Dec 20, 2013

Istanbul police chief dismissed as part of graft probe

The Istanbul police chief has been dismissed after dozens of people including the sons of cabinet ministers were detained in a sweeping graft probe, media reports said Thursday. Duration: 00:48

Dec 20, 2013

Protesters trained in self-defense to man Kiev barricades

Behind the barricades of Kiev's Independence Square, protesters are being trained in techniques to help them defend their ground against attack from security forces. Duration: 01:16

Dec 20, 2013

Coca or peace: the Colombian farmers' dilemma

Many Colombian farmers say the only way they can support their families is by growing coca. Duration: 02:56

Dec 20, 2013

As winter sets in, UN starts aid flights from Iraq to Syria

UN aid agencies have started airlifting humanitarian aid from Iraq to Hasakeh province in northeastern Syria as displaced families start to face one of the harshest winters ever. Duration: 00:41

Dec 20, 2013

N. Korea approves foreign delegation visit to Kaesong

North Korea has agreed to a South Korean proposal to show a foreign delegation around a jointly run industrial park that recently re-opened after military tensions caused a five-month closure. Duration: 00:39

Dec 20, 2013

Muslim fanatics guilty of murdering British soldier

Two Muslim fanatics were found guilty Thursday of murdering a British soldier whom they butchered in broad daylight on a London street. Duration: 00:50

Dec 20, 2013

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