Politics

WWI 'Christmas Truce' football match memorial unveiled

A hundred years after the famous World War I "Christmas Truce," UEFA chief Michel Platini unveiled a memorial Thursday to the football match British and German soldiers played in no man's land as the guns fell silent. Duration: 00:52

Dec 12, 2014

Modi: India to build 10 more nuclear reactors with Russia

India is to build at least 10 more nuclear reactors with Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday after talks with Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. Duration: 00:43

Dec 12, 2014

Brennan: CIA was unprepared to detain, interrogate suspects

CIA director John Brennan says the Central Intelligence Agency was unprepared to detain and interrogate Al-Qaeda suspects after the 9/11 attacks. Duration: 00:35

Dec 12, 2014

Shiite Muslims flock to Iraq's Karbala for religious festival

Shiite Muslims are flocking to the Imam al-Hussein shrine in Karbala in preparation for the Arbaeen religious festival marking the 40th day after Ashura which commemorates the seventh century killing of Prophet Mohammed's grandson. Duration: 00:46

Dec 12, 2014

Russia's central bank hikes rate as ruble plummets

Russia's central bank jacks up its key lending rate again, in a bid to stem the ruble's rapid slide and slow rising prices, but the currency swiftly sank to fresh lows. Duration: 00:52

Dec 12, 2014

Joy in Monaco over arrival of royal twins

Residents of the tiny principality of Monaco on Thursday flocked to the royal palace to congratulate Prince Albert II and his wife Charlene on the birth of crown prince Jacques and his twin sister Gabriella. Duration: 01:01

Dec 11, 2014

Head of IFRC warns of risk of Ebola cases spiking over Christmas

Ebola-hit countries should remain "vigilant" over the festive season, as people are more likely to move around and let their guard down during Christmas, the Head of the Red Cross Elhadj As Sy told AFP during a visit to London. Duration: 01:14

Dec 11, 2014

Ghana holds conference to protect those accused of witchcraft

Government officials and NGOs meet to consider ways of protecting those in the north of Ghana accused of witchcraft and in fear for their lives. Duration: 01:09

Dec 11, 2014

New Zealand bar manager held in Myanmar over 'Buddha' promo

A Myanmar court denies a New Zealand bar manager bail over accusations he insulted religion by using an image of the Buddha wearing headphones in a promotion for his nightspot. Duration: 00:41

Dec 11, 2014

PM Modi and I placed emphasis on trade and economic issues: President Putin Part -1

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday stated that the bilateral talks between both the countries were fruitful and he was satisfied with the outcome. He also stated that India & Russia encourage use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

Dec 11, 2014

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