Politics

US professor reacts after winning Nobel Economics Prize

Three US academics got the Nobel Economic Prize Monday for research on financial markets, an area of immense real-world implications following the crises rattling the global economy in recent years. Duration : 00:37

Oct 14, 2013

Police: suspected bomb blast at Myanmar luxury hotel

A suspected bomb blast shook a luxury hotel in Myanmar's main city Yangon late on Monday, leaving one US guest slightly wounded, police said. Duration: 00:44

Oct 14, 2013

Palestinians in Gaza prepare for Eid al-Adha celebrations

Residents of Gaza City queue up for a trim at the barber and shop for new clothes on the eve of the Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. Duration: 00:47

Oct 14, 2013

Biggest private haute-couture collection up for auction

The biggest-ever private collection of haute-couture and ready-to-wear fashion is auctioned off in Paris, including Yves Saint-Laurent's scandalously see-through black dress.

Oct 14, 2013

Britain to ease China visa restrictions

Britain says it will make it easier for China's citizens to obtain visas, as it seeks a bigger slice of the multi-billion-dollar Chinese traveller cake.

Oct 14, 2013

New Caledonia's Kanak culture on display in Paris

Paris hosts the world's largest ever exhibit on the Kanak people, New Caledonia's indigenous population.

Oct 14, 2013

World powers, Iran prepare for historic nuclear talks

World powers gathered Monday for fresh talks with Iran on its controversial nuclear programme, seen as a test of a new mood since reputed moderate President Hassan Rouhani took office in August. Analysts see the new negotiations as a being led by a markedly different tone set by Iranian and the US leaders.

Oct 14, 2013