| Russians march to disavow Kiev’s 2014 Maidan protest Posted: 21 Feb 2015 10:44 PM PST | Tens of thousands of Russians have rallied near the Kremlin, disavowing the protests at Kiev's Independence Square, or Maidan a year ago. Police said that up to 40000 people turned out on... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:41 | More in News & Politics |
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| Ukraine gov’t swaps prisoners with rebels Posted: 21 Feb 2015 10:43 PM PST | Ukrainian military and rebels have exchanged dozens of prisoners on the frontline, under a peace agreement reached in Minsk earlier this month. The exchange took place on Saturday evening at... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:24 | More in News & Politics |
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| Young Muslims make “ring of peace” at synagogue in Oslo Posted: 21 Feb 2015 10:44 PM PST | More than 1000 people have formed a “ring of peace” outside Norwegian capital Oslo's main synagogue, at the initiative of a group of young Muslims, in an attempt to show “that there... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:54 | More in News & Politics |
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| ISIL using social media to make inroads into N. Africa Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:09 PM PST | With ISIL militants extending their reach in North Africa, Sirte and Derna, two coastal Mediterranean cities are now under their control. Earlier, CCTV spoke with former U.S. Homeland Security... | Views: 2 0 ratings | | Time: 00:54 | More in News & Politics |
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| U.S. may review Afghanistan troop withdrawal plan Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:04 PM PST | U.S Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Saturday that the United States may review the plan to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by 2016. He made the statement after meeting Afghan ... | Views: 3 0 ratings | | Time: 01:46 | More in News & Politics |
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| Kerry says Russia could face additional sanctions Posted: 21 Feb 2015 10:44 PM PST | U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday that further “serious” sanctions may still be imposed on Russia over its actions in east Ukraine. Moscow is being accused, in some quarters,... | Views: 12 1 ratings | | Time: 00:56 | More in News & Politics |
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| Former Ukrainian president’s estate becomes a tourist destination Posted: 21 Feb 2015 07:59 PM PST | The estate of former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych has become a tourist destination, with people viewing it as a reminder of the reason Ukrainians were demanding reform. Yanukovych... | Views: 5 1 ratings | | Time: 02:08 | More in News & Politics |
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| Ukraine’s military says rebels eyeing attack on Mariupol Posted: 21 Feb 2015 06:36 PM PST | The Ukrainian government says that the rebels are building up forces and weapons for a possible attack on the port city of Mariupol. Mariupol is the biggest city still under government control... | Views: 3 0 ratings | | Time: 01:12 | More in News & Politics |
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| Over 25 people killed in hotel attack in Somalia Posted: 21 Feb 2015 07:47 PM PST | The death toll from Friday's bombing in Somalia's capital Mogadishu has risen to more than 25. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the suicide-bomber was a female Dutch national of Somali... | Views: 8 1 ratings | | Time: 02:08 | More in News & Politics |
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| What you can expect from the Oscars this year Posted: 21 Feb 2015 06:11 PM PST | Hollywood is getting set on Sunday for a night of fashion, fun and fanfare at the 87th annual Academy Awards. Experts say some of the categories are fairly predictable this year, while others... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:47 | More in News & Politics |
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| What are the viral stories in China this week? - Week 7 Posted: 21 Feb 2015 02:15 PM PST | In a country of 1.3 billion people, what stories make the headlines and what draws heated debate on social networks? Every Friday we bring you this week's most trending stories on the Internet.... | Views: 76 3 ratings | | Time: 02:39 | More in News & Politics |
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| Biz@sunset week 7 - Spring Festival business Posted: 21 Feb 2015 07:22 AM PST | During the Spring Festival in China most business slows down as millions of people migrate home for the holidays. But there is always money to be made somewhere, and it's at this time each... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 03:04 | More in News & Politics |
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| Snowden says U.S. & U.K. hacked into billions of SIM cards Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:48 AM PST | A report published on Friday, citing information provided by former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, revealed that American and British agencies “hacked into” the... | Views: 63 1 ratings | | Time: 00:53 | More in News & Politics |
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| Mars One finalist wants to have a baby on the Red Planet Posted: 21 Feb 2015 06:52 AM PST | The Dutch not-for-profit organization Mars One has narrowed its list of potential earthlings to colonize Mars, from more than 200000 applicants. The list includes candidates from 35 countries... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:03 | More in News & Politics |
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| NASA astronauts on ISS prepare for spacewalk Posted: 21 Feb 2015 06:52 AM PST | Two NASA astronauts are due to walk outside the International Space Station on Saturday. Their role will be to prepare the orbiting lab's docking ports to receive future private space taxis.... | Views: 34 0 ratings | | Time: 00:41 | More in News & Politics |
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| ISIL militants burn 43 people to death in Iraq’s Anbar Province Posted: 21 Feb 2015 03:00 PM PST | Around 43 people were burned to death by ISIL militants in the western Iraqi province of Anbar, as per a local security source. The individuals were believed to be local police and paramilitary... | Views: 612 6 ratings | | Time: 00:56 | More in News & Politics |
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| Militants & army clash in Indian-controlled Kashmir Posted: 21 Feb 2015 11:55 AM PST | Militants have clashed with government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir. According to the police, fighting erupted in the Baramulla district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir early... | Views: 46 3 ratings | | Time: 00:35 | More in News & Politics |
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| Cyclone rips through northeastern Australia Posted: 21 Feb 2015 04:27 AM PST | A cyclone packing heavy winds ripped through northeastern Australia on Friday. The storm damaged more than 550 properties and knocked out power to 60000 homes. No casualties were reported.... | Views: 4 0 ratings | | Time: 00:36 | More in News & Politics |
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| Turkey signs deal with U.S. to arm and train Syrian rebels Posted: 21 Feb 2015 05:31 AM PST | The Turkish government has said that it will work with the United States to help arm and train Western-backed rebels in Syria. The training is expected to begin from March. However, there are... | Views: 10 0 ratings | | Time: 01:00 | More in News & Politics |
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| Ukraine says more Russian troops entering the country Posted: 21 Feb 2015 05:21 PM PST | Ukraine has accused Russia of sending more tanks and troops into the eastern part of the country, saying that Moscow appeared to be expanding their military presence. So far, Russia has not... | Views: 495 12 ratings | | Time: 01:38 | More in News & Politics |
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| France & Germany call for full ceasefire in eastern Ukraine Posted: 21 Feb 2015 08:26 PM PST | French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed that any country that fails to respect the Minsk agreement, which calls for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine,... | Views: 187 2 ratings | | Time: 01:34 | More in News & Politics |
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