Politics

US and Cameroon authors win top French literary prize

The Femina committee awarded its prize for best French novel to Cameroonian Leonora Miano for "La Saison de l'ombre" ("The Season of Darkness") and its prize for best foreign novel to American Richard Ford for his novel "Canada." Duration: 1:22

Nov 7, 2013

Colombia and FARC strike deal on key peace issue

Colombia's government and FARC guerrillas have reached agreement on the rebels' future participation in politics, a deal that brings the country closer to ending a half-century of civil war. Duration: 00:50

Nov 7, 2013

Protesters call for more black models on the catwalks of Rio

Dozens demonstrate to call for more black models on the catwalks of Rio Fashion Week. Duration: 01:06

Nov 7, 2013

Kadhafi's jailed son appears on Libya TV

Slain Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's son Seif al-Islam, wanted by the International Criminal Court, has appeared on television from his cell in a prison southwest of the capital. Duration: 00:24

Nov 7, 2013

Robots to help elderly star attraction at Tokyo expo

A "muscle suit" that gives extra power to a carer to help them lift a bed-bound patient is one of the star attractions at the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo. Duration: 01:11

Nov 7, 2013

Traditional lanterns light up Seoul Festival

The Seoul Lantern Festival is being held as a part of a campaign by South Korea to attract more foreign tourists. Duration: 00:39

Nov 7, 2013

Somalia: fight against Shebab enters new phase

Somalia’s defence minister and AMISOM forces say the fight against Shebab is entering a its final phase. Duration: 01:32

Nov 7, 2013

Russia launches Sochi Olympic torch into space

Russia on Thursday launches into space a trio of Russian, Japanese and US astronauts carrying an unlit Olympic torch that will for the first time be taken on a spacewalk to mark the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. Duration: 00:34

Nov 7, 2013

Greek riot police evacuate public broadcaster headquarters

Greek riot police burst into the headquarters of former public broadcaster ERT early Thursday and forcibly removed employees who had been occupying the site since its shock shutdown five months ago. Duration: 01:00

Nov 7, 2013

Iran nuclear talks kick off

A fresh round of talks between Iran and world powers kicked off Thursday with a push for Tehran to freeze its disputed nuclear programme in exchange for some relief from sanctions. Duration: 01:06

Nov 7, 2013

Algiers hosts first festival for Maghreb cinema

Algeria is hosting the first Maghreb Cultural Film Festival this week. Duration: 00:33

Nov 7, 2013

PLO official urges global probe into Arafat 'killing'

A PLO official on Thursday called for an international inquiry into "the killing" of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, a day after Swiss scientists said he probably died from polonium poisoning. Duration: 00:53

Nov 7, 2013

Ex-Israel PM Sharon aide says Israel stayed out of Arafat death

A top aide to former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon said on Thursday the premier had ordered that no harm be done to the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and that Israel was in no way involved in his death. Duration: 01:12

Nov 7, 2013

Morocco king hits back at W.Sahara rights criticism

King Mohammed VI reacted angrily to international criticism of Morocco's human rights record in the annexed Western Sahara late Wednesday, insisting the kingdom needed no lessons from anybody. Duration: 00:44

Nov 7, 2013

Spanish winemakers look to seduce China at HK fair

Spanish and New World winemakers push to make gains in the vast Chinese market, as they showcase their wares at one of Asia's largest wine fairs. Duration: 01:17

Nov 7, 2013