Politics

Murray will compete in Australian Open if recovered

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said on Thursday that he will only compete in next year's Australian Open if he feels capable of mounting a serious challenge to win it, as he is still recovering from back surgery. Duration: 01:23

Oct 31, 2013

Gazans display 1910 British naval cannon found at sea

Curious Gaza Strip residents on Thursday inspected a British navy cannon dating from 1910, which was put on display after it was hauled from the sea by local fishermen. Duration: 00:42

Oct 31, 2013

Iraqi PM al-Maliki calls for new war on terror on US visit

On a visit to Washington, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki called for a new war on terror, saying a 'third world war' should be launched against terrorists. Duration: 01:13

Oct 31, 2013

French ecotax booth dismantled after govt backed down

The last remaining Britanny toll booth for the French 'ecotax' levied on commercial vehicles has been dismantled, following the government's decision to suspend the application of the tax. Duration: 00:35

Oct 31, 2013

Portable electronics to be allowed on flights: FAA

Airline passengers will soon be allowed to use a range of mobile electronic devices in flight with very few restrictions, US aviation authorities said Thursday. Duration: 00:55

Oct 31, 2013

London developers tap into city's South Bank

British house prices rose at their fastest annual pace in more than three years this month, one British mortgage lender Nationwide reported Thursday. Duration: 02:20

Oct 31, 2013

Iran hopes for 'early' understanding in nuclear talks

Iran's foreign minister expressed hope in Pretoria on Thursday that upcoming negotiations over the country's disputed nuclear programme will lead to a quick understanding with world powers. Duration: 00:56

Oct 31, 2013

Palestinian youth protest on anniversary of Balfour Declaration

Palestinian youth demonstrated in Gaza City on Thursday to mark the 96th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration. Turn out was lower than in previous years. dURATION: 00:33

Oct 31, 2013

Kenyans protest 'grass cutting' rapists

Several hundred Kenyan protestors marched on police headquarters Thursday to deliver a petition of over a million names demanding justice after men accused of brutally gang raping a schoolgirl cut grass as punishment. Duration: 01:42

Oct 31, 2013

Tunisia tightens security in wake of tourist spot attacks

Tunisia, already destabilised by a political crisis, tightened security on Thursday after two failed suicide bombings that dealt a blow to the country's vital tourism industry. Duration: 01:04

Oct 31, 2013

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