Politics

Paris's Lutetia luxury hotel staff strike against job cuts plan

Staff at the famed Lutetia hotel in Paris strike against a job cut plan accompanying the planned three-year closure of the hotel for refurbishment. Duration: 00:47

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

French football clubs threaten strike over supertax

Leading French football clubs maintain their threat of strike action in the first and second division after meeting with President Francois Hollande to protest against a 75 percent tax levied on high earners. Duration: 0:47

Oct 31, 2013

Paris rally for release of Greenpeace activists in Russia

As French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault travels to Russia for a two-day visit where the fate of a group of detained Greenpeace activists will top the agenda, NGOs back in France campaign for their release. Duration: 0:38

Oct 31, 2013

Halloween revellers parade in Colombian city of Cali

In celebration of Halloween a motorized caravan drove through the Colombian city of Cali on Wednesday night dressed in costumes. Duration: 0:46

Oct 31, 2013

Egypt's overwhelmed schools struggle to make the grade

In Egypt, frustrated parents are turning to private schools as overpopulation and government neglect have eviscerated public education. Duration: 2:11

Oct 31, 2013