Politics

Melinda Gates: Women key to Africa's economic future

US philanthropist Melinda Gates tells AFP that to lift people out of poverty in Africa, 'you must start with the women.' Duration: 00:42

Oct 15, 2014

WHO: Fewer Ebola cases at outbreak epicentre in Liberia

While the death rate of the Ebola virus in west Africa has reached around 70 percent, fewer cases have been seen at the outbreak's center in Liberia, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. Duration: 00:46

Oct 15, 2014

France hosts 1st nuclear trade show amidst protests

The first global nuclear energy trade show opened in France, despite protests from Greenpeace. Duration: 00:59

Oct 15, 2014

160 Kobane Kurds detained in Turkey still on hunger strike

More than a hundred Kurdish fighters from the besieged Syrian city of Kobane have started a hunger strike to denounce their detention by Turkish authorities. Duration: 00:53

Oct 15, 2014

Defence witness claims Pistorius too vulnerable for prison

Double amputee Oscar Pistorius would be highly vulnerable in South Africa's brutal jails, his disability elevating the risk of poor hygiene and even gang rape, a defence witness claims. Duration: 00:54

Oct 15, 2014

Amal Clooney in Athens on mission for return of Elgin Marbles

The return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum -- an issue taken up by the new Mrs Clooney -- concerns not only Greece but is a matter of "global cultural heritage," the Greek culture minister says. Duration: 00:56

Oct 15, 2014

Chinese walnuts boom as consumers seek therapy

It's boom time for Chinese walnut farmers as a new wave of wealthy consumers in search of hand massages -- and improved circulation -- value them more highly than gold. Duration: 01:15

Oct 15, 2014

UN: Humanitarian activities in C. Africa hampered by violence

The United Nations Refugee Agency says that humanitarian efforts in the Central African capital Bangui were being hindered by fresh outbreaks of violence. Duration: 00:57

Oct 15, 2014

Protective measures are key when it comes to Ebola

More than 4,000 people have died from Ebola this year, mostly in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Duration: 01:38

Oct 15, 2014

Doctors hopeful as Spain Ebola nurse survives two weeks

Doctors treating a Spanish nurse infected with the deadly Ebola virus are cautiously optimistic for her condition after she survives the potentially critical two-week period after being infected. Duration: 00:47

Oct 15, 2014

Fashion Week Tokyo opens with wild colors, bold prints

Fashion Week Tokyo is in full swing after opening in a burst of colour and bold prints, with butterflies, kisses, and geometric patterns dominating the first shows. Duration: 00:52

Oct 14, 2014

UN chief Ban visits Gaza after $5.4bn donor pledge

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon made a brief visit Tuesday to war-ravaged Gaza, two days after donor states pledged $5.4 billion in aid to rebuild after a devastating Israeli offensive. Duration: 01:15

Oct 14, 2014

Mexican state HQ torched in demo for missing students

Protesters torched part of the government headquarters of Mexico's southern state of Guerrero Monday during demonstrations over the disappearance of 43 students following an attack by gang-linked police on September 26. Duration: 01:09

Oct 14, 2014

Catalonia leader vows to press on with independence vote

Catalonia's president Artur Mas vowed Tuesday to press ahead with a vote on independence for the region on November 9, but under a different legal framework after Spanish authorities challenged the plan in the courts. Duration: 00:55

Oct 14, 2014

President Mukherjee invites Norway to invest in infrastructure

Oslo, Oct 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday invited Norway to invest in the infrastructure sector of India, calling it an area of focus for the nation and thus a great opportunity for the Scandinavian country. Talking of the manufacturing sector along the lines of the recent 'Make in India' policy, President Mukherjee said India has renewed its thrust on the manufacturing sector. President Mukherjee, who is on a two-day visit to Norway , will travel to Finland later on Tuesday.

Oct 14, 2014