Politics

South Asia Newsline - Feb 03, 2014

Feb 4, 2014

At 10 years old, Facebook faces an uncertain future

As Facebook prepares to celebrate its ten year anniversary on Tuesday, AFPTV looks at the dominant social networking site’s prospects for survival in an increasingly competitive industry. Duration: 01:45

Feb 4, 2014

Suicide bomber wounds two south of Beirut

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive belt inside a minibus south of the Lebanese capital Beirut on Monday, wounding two people, medical and government officials said. Duration: 00:39

Feb 4, 2014

Bangui refugee tells of horrors suffered from the Selekas

Inhabitants of Bangui flee the violence taking place in the capital of the Central African Republic and taking refuge in camps on the outskirts of the city. Duration: 00:43

Feb 4, 2014

Surprise contender in Costa Rica's presidential run-off

Centrist Luis Guillermo Solis took a surprise lead in Costa Rica's presidential election Sunday, and will now face a ruling party candidate in a run-off vote in April. Duration: 00:50

Feb 4, 2014

Amnesty fears rights crackdown in Russia after Olympics

An Amnesty International delegation has arrived in Sochi ahead of the Olympic Games to discuss human rights violations in the Russian Federation. Duration: 00:56

Feb 4, 2014

Russia has 'delivered on promises', says Olympics committee

Russia has delivered on its promises as host of the Olympic Games in Sochi, with any last-minute problems a normal part of hosting the great sporting show, the IOC president said on Monday. Duration: 01:07

Feb 4, 2014

Syrian regime barrel bomb raids kill dozens on Aleppo

At least 26 people were killed in aerial attacks with explosive-packed barrel bombs in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Duration: 00:32

Feb 4, 2014

New Indonesian volcanic eruption halts victim search

A volcano in western Indonesia that killed 15 people in a weekend eruption shoots hot ash and rocks high into the air again, halting a search for any more victims. Duration: 00:37

Feb 4, 2014

El Salvador ex-guerrilla voted into presidential runoff

A former leftist guerrilla narrowly missed victory in El Salvador's presidency race Sunday, and will now face a run-off vote with a conservative rival, according to official results. Duration: 00:46

Feb 4, 2014

Rwandan to go on trial in France over 1994 genocide

A French court will try Pascal Simbikangwa over his alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The trial of is due to start in the French capital on the 4th of February. Duration: 01:53

Feb 4, 2014

Italy slams international community's failure to aid Syria

Speaking at an international conference on aid to Syria, Italy's foreign minister Emma Bonino said Monday that the international community had "largely failed" in getting humanitarian aid to Syria. Duration: 00:53

Feb 4, 2014

Merger deal between S.African opposition parties fails

Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille denies her party entered into a partnership with Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele merely because they wanted a black face for their organisation. Duration: 00:58

Feb 4, 2014

Mandela's will made public two months after this death

Nelson Mandela leaves his roughly $4.1-million estate to his wife Graca Machel, family members, staff, schools and the ANC, according to a summary of his will released today. Duration: 01:17

Feb 4, 2014

Explosion and mortar fire near French embassy in Yemen

The French embassy in Sanaa was operating normally on Monday after a series of night-time attacks near the chancellery and the ministry of defence in the Yemeni capital, which wounded three people, according to diplomatic and police sources. Duration: 00:31

Feb 4, 2014