Politics

400 immigrants rescued in Strait of Sicily

Around 400 immigrants were rescued in the Strait of Sicily during the night of Monday to Tuesday, in three separate operations occuring one day after Rome decided to reinforce its military, humanitarian presence in the Mediterranean. Duration: 00:29

Oct 15, 2013

Death toll rises in Mali river boat disaster

The death toll from one of the worst ever river boat sinkings in Mali has jumped to 39, including many young children, say local officials and survivors.

Oct 15, 2013

World powers in fresh talks with Iran on nuclear drive

World powers opened nuclear talks with Iran on Tuesday with Tehran set to unveil a roadmap for negotiations under new President Hassan Rouhani that it says could yield a deal in a year.

Oct 15, 2013

Mexico head into final World Cup qualifier in Costa Rica

Mexico head into their final qualifier in Costa Rica needing at least a draw to secure a playoff against Oceania champions New Zealand for a World Cup berth. Duration: 00:35

Oct 15, 2013

Russia keeps Greenpeace ship captain behind bars

A Russian court on Monday rejected bail requests from the captain of a Greenpeace ship -Pete Willcox- and a young female Argentinian activist involved in a protest against oil drilling in the Russian Arctic. Duration: 00:35

Oct 15, 2013

Movies with a 270-degree view to hit South Korea

A new format that gives movie-goers a panoramic 270 degree view will be rolled out by South Korea's biggest cinema chain this month, using the walls of theatres as additional screens. Duration: 01:39

Oct 15, 2013

Indonesia celebrate Eid al-Adha

Indonesians parade and perform the ritual of slaughter of cows and goats for Eid al-Adha which is celebrated throughout the Muslim world in remembrance of Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his son to God. Duration: 00:41

Oct 15, 2013

Cambodia remembers King Norodom Sihanouk

Cambodia marks first anniversary of the death of former King Norodom Sihanouk. Duration: 00:32

Oct 15, 2013

Syria's Assad prays at Damascus mosque for Eid al-Adha

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad prayed at a Damascus mosque early on Tuesday morning as Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, state media said. Duration: 00:30

Oct 15, 2013

Foreign militants setting up base in PoK

Neelum Valley, Oct 15: In a startling revelation angry citizens of Pakistan occupied Kashmir exposed that foreign militants are taking refuge in the region, they are not only promoting violence but are also involved in eve teasing and rapes , what is shocking is the fact that these militants are protected by government

Oct 15, 2013

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