Hunt for new planets: Launch of NASA’s TESS, aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
NASA’s Tess, Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, spacecraft embarked Wednesday on a quest to find new worlds around neighbouring stars that…
VICE News Daily: What Ceasefire? Fighting Rages in Eastern Ukraine
The VICE News Capsule is a daily news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: The lull is over in…
Prof Robert Kelly is back & this time his wife & children are meant to be in shot! BBC News
Prof Robert E Kelly has returned to BBC News to talk about his unexpected viral fame last week, when his…
Gaza destroys thousands of Snickers bars after mass recall
Authorities in Gaza say they have destroyed 15 tonnes of chocolate in response to last month’s mass recall by the…
Dr. Peter Piot, Ebola co-discoverer
CBC’s Jeff Semple talks to the microbiologist about the Ebola epidemic. source
Say Goodbye to the An-2 : Successful Tests of TVS-2DTS New Light Aircraft Usher in New Era
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 In the Irkutsk region, the final tests of Russia’s … source
SINGAPORE: Capitol Theatre to reopen in April 2015
The historic Capitol Theatre will reopen in April 2015 with the staging of a musical that depicts the lives and…
Franc CFA losing its value while Ghana and Guinea increase cocoa and cashew production
Ghana’s increment of producer price of cocoa, the Franc CFA and cashew production in Guinea are the focus of Business…
Putin: ‘RT doing marvelous work, this is what West doesn’t like’
The Russian leader made the comments at the Valdai forum in Sochi, while responding to a question from Margarita Simonyan,…
‘Everywhere you go, chaos is left behind’ – Russia’s UN envoy to US over ‘chem attack’ in Syria
The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting on security in the Middle East, in the wake of reports…
OPCW confirms UK findings over substance used in Skripal poisoning, no details over origin
The OPCW has released its findings into the Skripal poisoning, the watchdog confirming the British conclusions over the substance used,…
Russian forces target large column of ISIS terrorists heading for Deir ez-Zor, Syria – MoD
COURTESY: Russian Defense Ministry The Russian air force has destroyed a large column of Islamic State militants, vehicles and large…
Clintons ‘fed info to Trump-Russia dossier author’, new memo reveals
Some further revelations have emerged on the so-called Trump dossier, which describes alleged links between Donald Trump’s campaign team and…
Hot Take: Top Russian/Israeli Experts Worried That Putin Might be Too SOFT on West
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 Canada, Ukraine, and 20 European countries … source
This Is Twitter For The Internet’s Biggest Racists (HBO)
This segment originally aired Oct. 18, 2016, on VICE News Tonight on HBO Twitter has cracked down on the racist…
Moment N Korea announces H-bomb test – BBC News
North Korea’s state TV announces that a hydrogen bomb has been successfully tested in the Asian country. Subscribe to BBC…
Russian news cameraman killed in eastern Ukraine, video of alleged attack
A cameraman for Russia’s state-owned Channel One television has been killed in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Anatoly Klyan was shot…
Unemployment and Unrest in Russia’s Turbulent Caucasus is Way Down – Work and Stability Return
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 Unemployment in the North Caucasus Federal … source
Despite Craven Cowardice of Puigdemont, Catalonia Remains Powder Keg Ready to Explode
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 A river of people floods the streets. Catalan … source
‘Exciting’ New Runner Joins Top Notch Crop of Candidates For Russian Presidency
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 Sergei Polonsky announced his intention to run … source
Russia Tests “Nuclear Shield” Missile Defense System With Stunning Results
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 Russia’s nuclear triad conducted military … source
Successful Color Revolution in Armenia? Prime Minister Forced to Resign, Thousands in the Streets
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 We’ve been receiving urgent news from … source
ENTERTAINING: Watch the Ups & Downs of the New Year’s Eve Office Parties Throughout Russia
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 New Year’s Eve is a time for office parties in … source
No Closure to the Skripal Case: Sergey Still in Hospital While Daughter Held Hostage by MI5
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 The National Health Service office of … source
Kurdistan’s Future Hangs On Knife’s Edge As Iraqi Troops Occupy Kirkuk
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 For the whole week alarming news has come … source
Putin Will Run For Presidency: But Who Will Run Against Him?
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 Politicians discuss coming presidential … source
Glen Davis murder : Homicide 24 – the fifth estate
In May 2007, a wealthy environmental philanthropist Glen Davis was gunned down in an underground parking garage, becoming “Homicide 24”…
Welcome Home: Russian Athletes Return From Olympic Games to Patriotism and Praise
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 The athletes are greeting their families and fans. source
Why is the West so Afraid of “Russian Hackers”? – Do They Have Something to Hide, Perhaps?
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 it looks like the strikes didn’t do much good for … source
Hostages Freed. Major Highway Unblocked. Terrorists Run for Their LIves – Syria’s Changing for Good
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 Today, the Syrian government army announced … source
Running for Their Lives – 30,000 Civilians Flee East Ghouta Siege Through Humanitarian Corridor
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 Almost 30000 refugees have fled today from … source
Saakashvili-Show: Another Ukrainian President to Face Another Maidan
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 Ukraine seems to have completely forgotten … source
Violent brawl outside Turkish embassy in Washington DC
Clashes erupt between protestors and supporters of Turkish president Erdogan. source
Could Turkey’s dream of joining the EU become a reality? BBC News
Turkey has long term ambitions of joining the European Union. But as Mark Lowen reports from Istanbul, the country is…
Russians respond to Turkey downing jet on Syria border – BBC News
The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford asks what response Moscow residents want to the downing of a Russian jet on the Turkey-Syrian…
PKK leader: Turkey is protecting IS by attacking Kurds – BBC News
In the battle against the so-called Islamic State, it’s Kurdish fighters who have been responsible for the most significant victories.…
Russian Hackers Back on the Menu! London Drops Skripal Case and Falls Back on Tried and True Tactic
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 London is destroying the evidence of its recent … source
US Marine vehicles deploy to Syria-Turkey border
National security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports from the Pentagon. source
‘UK can’t stop Turkey joining EU’ says Penny Mordaunt – BBC News
Defence Minister and Vote Leave supporter Penny Mordaunt has denied the UK would have a veto on any Turkish accession…
JAPAN: Yokohama, the only Japanese city with enough childcare facilities
A shortage of childcare facilities in Japan has been keeping many women out of the workforce. Demand for childcare service…
INDIA: Cross-border film connection
It’s the time of the year when chatter begins around the Oscar nominations. This year India has submitted a little…
29 Jan 2014: Interview with Dr Chia Shi-Lu
The MediShield Life review begins its second phase of consultation, with a focus on 3 areas. Dr Chia Shi-Lu, Member…
This is what the bacteria on your hands looks like under a microscope
We trained a microscope on the bacteria living on things that we touch without a second thought… and let’s just…
Interview: Djoko Suyanto
There is a view corruption is endemic in Indonesia, with the high number of high profile corruption cases. But its…
SINGAPORE: S’pore to mark International Year of the Family with family-themed events
A series of family-oriented events and activities have been planned for 2014, as Singapore marks the International Year of the…
Indian diamond merchants voice expectations for industry
India’s diamond capital Surat, is in the western Indian state of Gujarat. With India’s Union Budget announcement in less than…
AUSTRALIA: Searching the Indian Ocean
The search continues for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Both the leaders of Australia and Malaysia have vowed to…
SINGAPORE: More smokers, but fewer smoking tobacco products
While more people are smoking in Singapore, they are smoking less tobacco products. The National Health Survey (NHS) 2010 found…
27 Apr 2014 Spotlight: Sports safety takes centre stage as more S’poreans get active
From exercising more, to taking part in mass and competitive sports — Singaporeans are taking to sports and an active…
20 July 2014 Spotlight: Sing Singapore
You might have sung them in school, and heard them played year after year on August 9. National songs have…
Burkina Faso’s strawberry business strives for international standards [Business Africa]
Burkina Faso strawberry business The Burkinabe strawberry market is trying to impose itself in the international market. Made in Burkina…
MH17 Crash: Why MAS has not released list of passengers yet
Channel NewsAsia’s Malaysia Bureau Chief Melissa Goh reports on the press conference held earlier by Malaysia’s PM Najib Razak, and…
2018 VivaTech conference kicks off
The VivaTech start-up technology summit kicked off on Thursday in the French capital, Paris with several global tech leaders in…
Guinea’s Conde names new PM amid rising political tensions
Guinea President Alpha Conde on Monday named Ibrahima Kassory Fofana as the country’s new prime minister amid heightened political tensions…
Central African states diversify economies & we focus on Ghana cocoa farmers’ pension…
Central African states diversify economies* Transforming the agro-industry is a major target for the The Development Bank of Central Africa…
The World Cup trophy makes a stopover in Senegal [no comment]
The FIFA World Cup trophy made a stopover Sunday in Dakar, as part of an advertising journey in several countries.……
Annual voodoo celebration takes place in Benin [No Comment]
Every January, thousands of voodoo followers go to the beach in Ouidah, Benin where they worship spirits and pay homage…