Politics

Next European Commission president will need to win back public

The next president of the European Commission will have to work hard to appeal to many EU residents who have grown largely apathetic during the economic crisis. Duration: 02:13

Feb 13, 2000

Pistorius mental health in question

A judge will rule on Wednesday whether Oscar Pistorius will be committed to one month of psychiatric tests to establish if he has a "general anxiety disorder," as his murder trial reaches its climax. Duration: 01:21

Jan 21, 2000

Kiev threatens Russia with court action over gas contract

Ukraine Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said Tuesday his government would take Russia to court unless it agreed to a gas supply contract based on market prices. Duration: 01:20

Jan 20, 2000

Deadly Turkey mine collapse leaves hundreds trapped

At least 157 miners have been killed and more than 200 remain trapped underground after an explosion and fire in a coal mine in the western Turkish province of Manisa on Tuesday, officials said. Duration: 01:18

Jan 19, 2000

French FM: Syria has used chemical arms since October

The Syrian regime is believed to have used chemical weapons including chlorine in 14 attacks since late 2013, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Tuesday. Duration: 01:15

Jan 15, 2000

Ailing BlackBerry fights back with budget smartphone

BlackBerry launches a new budget handset in Indonesia, one of its last bastions, in the hope it will take off in emerging markets and stem a decline in the smartphone maker's fortunes. Duration: 01:12

Jan 12, 2000

French, US foreign ministers hail bilateral ties

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius was welcomed to Washington by US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday, with both men hailing the many international issues their countries cooperate on. Duration: 01:08

Jan 8, 2000

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Chidambaram Talks About Terrorism and Indian Security

The home minister, Mr. P. Chidambaram, spoke about various counterterrorism-related subjects and security measures in India. Referring to the recent terror attacks in New Delhi and Mumbai as a "blots" on his government's record, Union home minister, P. Chidambaram, on Thursday accepts legitimate criticism, reports the Hindu.

Sep 15, 2011

Former Karnataka CM Surrenders, Sent to Jail

Former chief minister of Karnataka B S Yeddyurappa surrendered before a session court judge and was remanded to judicial custody on Saturday as the court rejected his bail plea.

Oct 15, 2011

India Closest it Has Ever Been to Eradicating Polio

In a landmark achievement, India is closer to victory than it has ever been, in its fight to eradicate polio from the country. According to a report by All India Radio (AIR), only one case has been reported in the last year.

Oct 24, 2011

Economic Blockade Enters 91st Day: Manipur in Famine-Like Situation

The ongoing economic blockades in Manipur have turned the hilly state into a warzone and resulted in a near-famine like situation for its residents. The blockade enters its 91st day today and the people of the state have had a miserable time.

Oct 31, 2011

Timeline: Anna Hazare's Anti-Corruption Crusade

Anna Hazare has launched a major non-violent agitation against the government's anti-corruption bill which is billed as Jan Lokpal Bill (People's Ombudsman Bill). The agitation that started on Aug. 5, 2011 has changed the notion of tolerance to corruption in the country. The protest provoked nationwide agitation against corruption. Here is the timeline of Anna’s anti-corruption campaign.

Nov 4, 2011