Politics

African middle class 'hasn't arrived yet' , says economist

Economist Simon Freemantle draws a positive and optimistic picture of Africa's economic state , stressing that the middle class "hasn't yet arrived" on the continent. Duration: 01:10

Oct 30, 2014

Wheelchair basketball gives new hope to disabled Afghan women

They have lost limbs to landmines and been disabled by mortar shrapnel, but Afghanistan's wheelchair women basketball players refuse to call themselves victims. Duration: 01:04

Oct 30, 2014

Mexican students: Iguala's Mayor to be arrested

Mexico's Attorney General, Jésus Murillo Karam, says the Mayor of Iguala, accused of being involved in the disappearance of 43 students over a month ago, will be arrested and held until the end of an investigation. Duration: 01:01

Oct 30, 2014

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