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South Asia Newsline - Jan 28, 2014

Jan 28, 2014

Megaport Mariel inaugurated amidst Cuban commerce push

Cuba inaugurated its new Mariel "megaport" Monday, in hopes the project will symbolize a more open stance towards commerce and become a regional hub for shipments despite a lack of investment and the US economic embargo. Duration: 00:49

Jan 28, 2014

Pakistan's 'tiger economy' potential, Kerry

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday tells Pakistan it has the potential to become a future economic tiger as he backs reforms and inclusion of women and minorities. Duration: 00:46

Jan 28, 2014

Freezing weather in Poland kills 17 over the weekend

Freezing weather across Poland pushes the death toll up to 17 for the weekend, according to an official count. Duration: 00:51

Jan 28, 2014

France's Trierweiler puts on brave face for India trip

France's former first lady Valerie Trierweiler tried to shrug off the furore over her split from President Francois Hollande on a trip to India Monday, telling a media scrum she was feeling "very good." Duration: 00:51

Jan 28, 2014

ICRC: 'No concrete step' yet for Homs evacuation, aid

No concrete steps have been taken to evacuate women and children or provide aid to the besieged Old City of Homs, despite an agreement at the Syrian peace talks in Geneva, according to the Red Cross. Duration: 00:48

Jan 28, 2014

Tunisa adopts new constitution three years after revolution

Tunisia's leaders on Monday signed the new constitution adopted by lawmakers during the night, a key goal of the revolution three years ago that touched off the Arab Spring. Duration: 01:07

Jan 28, 2014

Egyptians ponder possible presidential run by army chief

Egypt's top army command discussed a possible presidential bid by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who overthrew president Mohamed Morsi and has become a nationalistic icon. Duration: 00:55

Jan 28, 2014

N'Dour ready to take message of peace to Central Africa

Senegalese music icon Youssou N'Dour has told AFP he is ready to travel to the Central African Republic to spread his message of peace amid inter-religious violence which has torn the country apart.

Jan 28, 2014

Kiev protesters find faith to fight on

Since the start of anti-government protests in Ukraine two months ago, various religious groups have continually provided support, with demonstrators camping out in sub-zero temperatures finding faith to fight on.

Jan 28, 2014

Hollande arrives in Turkey amid political crisis

French President Francois Hollande arrived in Turkey on Monday for a state visit amid a political crisis plaguing the Turkish government and turmoil roiling his private life. Several big French business bosses joined him on his visit.

Jan 28, 2014

Euro chief says no contagion from emerging markets

The eurozone's recovery will not be affected by contagion from growing fears over emerging economies, Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Monday. Duration: 00:37

Jan 27, 2014

Syria talks deadlocked over power transfer

Syrian peace talks in Geneva were deadlocked after a session Monday aimed at tackling the explosive issue of a transfer of power, delegation sources from the warring sides said. Duration: 01:27

Jan 27, 2014

Annan: Elders, Iran mutually concerned over Syrian crisis

Former UN chief Kofi Annan, head of delegation of a group of ex-global leaders, voiced on Monday "deep concerns" of the delegation and his host country Iran over Syrian crisis. Duration: 00:33

Jan 27, 2014