Politics

Zimbabwean politician deplores "depressing picture" of Africa

Ex-Zimbabwe Minister of Finance Tendai Biti told AFP that Africa presents a "depressing picture" in terms of economy and political statistics, while his own country "remains an outpost of underdevelopment and political repression". Duration: 01:16

Oct 29, 2014

Thai court dismisses case against British rights activist

A Thai court dismisses a defamation charge against a British activist in a case linked to a report he co-authored alleging severe labour abuses in Thailand's food industry, a key supplier to Western supermarkets. Duration: 00:45

Oct 29, 2014

New wave of online delivery gains momentum

With start-ups like Postmates offering quick delivery of meals, groceries and other items through a smartphone app, the online world is delivering again. Duration: 01:39

Oct 29, 2014

Brewer recreates old Belgian beer found in shipwreck

A Finnish brewery has recreated a Belgian beer from bottles that sank 170 years ago on a merchant ship in the Baltic Sea, giving connoisseurs a chance to taste the tipple of their great-great-great-grandfathers. Duration: 01:01

Oct 29, 2014

China punishes HK lawmaker for criticising leader

A senior Hong Kong lawmaker is expelled from a prestigious Chinese government body, in a sign that Beijing will not tolerate dissent from loyalists over pro-democracy protests in the semi-autonomous city. Duration: 01:02

Oct 29, 2014

Guatemalans give offerings to homeless protector St Simon

Hundreds of people in western Guatemala bring offerings to Saint Simon believed to be the protector of the homeless, prostitutes and alcoholics. Duration: 00:41

Oct 29, 2014

Cambodia's low-key King Sihamoni celebrates 10 years on throne

Thousands of well-wishers celebrate the 10th anniversary of the coronation of Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni, who has taken a low-profile role in contrast to his mercurial late father. Duration: 00:40

Oct 29, 2014

Palestinian govt pays salaries of Hamas civil servants

Thousands of civil servants in the Gaza Strip queued outside post offices Wednesday, waiting to receive their first paycheck from the Palestinian unity government. Duration: 01:00

Oct 29, 2014

Key Hispanic vote wooed in US mid-terms race

Getting the Latino vote out in force - that's the goal of both camps at this year's mid-term elections. Colorado has one of the largest Hispanic populations in the US, a political powerhouse that could swing the outcome either way. Duration: 02:22

Oct 29, 2014

US voices concerns over Myanmar 'reporter' death

The wife of a reporter shot by Myanmar troops while in army custody angrily denounced the military version of events around the killing Wednesday, as the United States Wednesday raises "serious concern" over the incident. Duration: 00:48

Oct 29, 2014

Anwar supporters, opponents gather outside court in Malaysia

Supporters and opponents of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim gather outside the country's top court as his appeal against a sodomy conviction is heard. Duration: 00:39

Oct 29, 2014

Charles and Camilla arrive in Colombia for five-day visit

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, touch down in Colombia at the start of a five-day official visit. Duration: 00:43

Oct 29, 2014

Mass protest rally in Burkina against long-serving leader

Trade unions in Burkina Faso call a general strike following a day of protests against long-serving President Blaise Compaore that saw hundreds of thousands of people on the streets. Duration: 00:34

Oct 29, 2014

Nagaland and Assam Chief Ministers meet Rajnath Singh over growing border tensions

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Chief Ministers of Nagaland and Assam on Wednesday met Home Minister Rajnath Singh amid growing tension at the state borders. The meet comes at a time when a 1000-hour deadlock has been imposed in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam, which shares its border with Nagaland. It was called on Monday by the Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS) against a delay in announcing dates for talks with the government for creation of a separate autonomous state within Assam under the Indian Constitution. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court had issued an interim order directing the Home Ministry to solve the border tension outside the court.

Oct 29, 2014

Indian Navy prepared to face cylone Nilofar: Navy Chief RK Dhowan

Vizag, Oct 29 (ANI): Naval chief Admiral R K Dhowan on Wednesday said that the Indian Navy is always prepared to deal with any kind of natural calamity. Talking about the cyclonic storm Nilofar that is likely to have a landfall near Naliya village of Kutch district by November 1, Dhowan said they are ready to face it.

Oct 29, 2014