Politics

Confident Ligety to rebound from 2010 failure

Four-time world champion and Olympic gold medallist Ted Ligety says he is well prepared to succeed in multiple events in his third Olympics ahead of Alpine skiing's super combined event on Friday. Duration: 01:00

Feb 12, 2014

Nepal's veteran Koirala sworn in as prime minister

Sushil Koirala was sworn in as Nepal's prime minister on Tuesday, after winning the backing of fellow legislators and tasked with steering the strife-torn Himalayan nation towards stability. Duration: 00:40

Feb 12, 2014

Salvadoran castaway's family await their "fighter's" return

The family of Salvadoran castaway Jose Salvador Alvarenga, a fisherman who survived 13 months adrift in the Pacific Ocean, were waiting Tuesday for the expected return of their "fighter" to his country. Duration: 00:39

Feb 12, 2014

Zuma delivers 'State of the Nation' amid violent protests

South Africa's President Zuma delivers his State of the Nation address on Thursday, amid a series of violent protests raging across the country. Duration: 02:57

Feb 12, 2014

Anti-Nazi activist Klarsfeld turns 75

Beate Klarsfeld is 75 this week, and tells AFP in an interview about her career as a prominent anti-Nazi activist. Duration: 00:59

Feb 12, 2014

Cypriot leaders seeking settlement 'as soon as possible'

Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and his Turkish Cypriot counterpart Dervis Eroglu Tuesday pledged to work towards clinching agreement on ending the island's division "as soon as possible", a joint statement said. Duration: 00:42

Feb 12, 2014

Olympics: Canada's freestyle skiiers ready to take more medals

Canada's freestyle ski team says the country's athletes are ready to sweep the board at Sochi to stay at the top of the medals table. Duration: 00:53

Feb 12, 2014

Yemeni demonstrators protest country's federation plan

Demonstrators took to the street to protest a six-region federation plan for Yemen, which was agreed by parties during the "national dialogue" aimed at securing the country's political transition. Duration: 00:42

Feb 12, 2014

South Africa delivers Mandela commemorative stamp

The South African Post Office launches a commemorative stamp to celebrate the life and achievements of the late former president Nelson Mandela. Duration: 01:22

Feb 11, 2014

Iran's Rouhani wants 'fair, constructive' nuclear talks

Iran's president on Tuesday called on world powers to match Tehran's "fair and constructive attitude" in nuclear negotiations and said the West should not have "delusions" about a military option. Duration: 00:40

Feb 11, 2014

Britain's Cameron visits flood zone as anger mounts

Prime Minister David Cameron visited flood-hit areas in Britain on Tuesday following criticism of his government's handling of a crisis that has left swathes of the country under water. Duration: 01:03

Feb 11, 2014

Syria's warring sides meet for talks in Geneva

Syria's government and opposition sat down Tuesday for their first face-to-face talks this month, on the second day of a new round of rocky peace negotiations. Duration: 01:27

Feb 11, 2014

Pakistan Government-Taliban Peace Talks - Hypocrisy at Work?

Gilgit Baltistan, February 11, 2014: Pakistani government is talking peace with Militants who don't care to spare women and children, and have blood of innocent citizens of PoK on their hands, in talks between Pakistan Govt and Taliban which took place last week, where many in PoK believes that talks with Taliban reflects the weakness of present Pakistan Government.

Feb 11, 2014

Narendra Modi attacks India's third front

Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (ANI): The BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked India's third front, attacked India's third front, which is shaping up to serve as an alternative to BJP and Congress, during a rally in Bhubaneswar.

Feb 11, 2014

International Olympic Committee lifts ban on India

The International Olympic Committee Tuesday reversed a year-long ban against India imposed over corruption concerns, ending an embarrassing debacle that will allow its athletes to compete under their national flag in Sochi. Duration: 01:13

Feb 11, 2014