Politics

Hong Kong skyline lights up to celebrate the New Year

Hong Kong's dazzling skyline along Victoria Harbour lights up during an eight-minute pyrotechnic display to celebrate the New Year. Duration: 00:46

Jan 1, 2015

Iran "strongly disapproves" the new American sanctions

The United States added nine individuals and entities to its Iran sanctions blacklist in a move condemned Wednesday by Tehran as a "blatant violation" of goodwill amid long-running nuclear talks. Duration: 00:30

Jan 1, 2015

First AirAsia bodies arrive as bad weather hampers recovery

Indonesia's search and rescue agency confirmed that seven bodies had been recovered Wednesday after AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crashed into the sea. The plane had taken off Sunday in Surabaya, destined for Singapore. Duration: 01:04

Jan 1, 2015

French troops mark end of their deployment in Afghanistan

The last French troops in Afghanistan hold a ceremony in Kabul to mark the end of their deployment after NATO combat operations closed down and as a new "train and support" mission takes over. Duration: 01:00

Jan 1, 2015

Striking civil servants in Gaza protest over unpaid salaries

Hundreds of Hamas government public workers decided on a general strike on Wednesday, blocking the gate at the headquarters of the Union government. Duration: 00:39

Jan 1, 2015

Appeal for witnesses after French police attack

French investigators probe a suspected 'radical Islamic' attack on police that left two officers seriously injured and the assailant dead, calling on eyewitnesses to come forward amid the circulation of false rumours. Duration: 00:55

Jan 1, 2015

88-year-old Essebsi sworn in as Tunisia president

Tunisia's 88-year-old anti-Islamist Beji Caid Essebsi was sworn in as the country's first freely elected president at a ceremony in parliament on Wednesday. Duration: 01:10

Dec 31, 2014

Lithuania joins eurozone to seal ties with West

Lithuania switches over to the euro on the 1st of January 2015, becoming the last Baltic nation to adopt Europe's single currency, as it hopes to boost stability despite fears of inflation and eurozone debt woes. Duration: 01:25

Dec 31, 2014

Floods kill dozens in Malaysia, waters recede

At least 21 people have been killed and eight others are missing after the worst flooding in decades across Malaysia's northeast, with almost a quarter of a million people displaced. Duration: 00:32

Dec 31, 2014

Sydney sets off global New Year celebrations

Australia's biggest city leads the world in welcoming the New Year with spectacular fireworks over Sydney Harbour, defying terrorist fears days after a deadly siege. Duration: 00:25

Dec 31, 2014

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