Politics

Torrential rains in Bolivia leave thousands without homes

Torrential rains in Bolivia have claimed more than 40 lives since they started in September and have forced thousands of families to leave their homes. Duration: 02:29

Feb 12, 2014

Living with the Olympics in Sochi

As the world thrills to the spectacle of the Winter Olympics, local people in Sochi are proud to see their city at the centre of attention. Duration: 02:36

Feb 12, 2014

UN envoy says Syria talks 'laborious'

The latest round of Syria peace talks has made little progress, international mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said Tuesday, calling on the government and the opposition to stop the "nightmare" of the civil war. Duration: 01:12

Feb 12, 2014

Lone survivor found, scores killed in Algeria plane crash

A military aircraft crashed in Algeria's mountainous northeast Tuesday, with a sole survivor found from one of the country's deadliest air disasters, security and emergency officials said. Duration: 00:31

Feb 12, 2014

Obama lauds strength of US-French alliance

US President Barack Obama praises an extraordinary level of cooperation with France at a press conference with French President Francois Hollande. Duration: 00:33

Feb 12, 2014

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