Politics

Gaza funeral for Palestinian killed near border

Palestinians on Tuesday held the funeral of a Gaza resident killed by the Israeli army the night before in an incident human rights groups condemned

Oct 1, 2013

US govt shutdown leaves DC monuments closed

Reactions from tourists hoping to visit some of the capital's famous museums on Washington's mall were mixed on Tuesday as they found most of the museums were closed following the government shutdown, the first in 17 years

Oct 1, 2013

Shopkeepers fear Japan sales tax increase

Japanese shopkeepers fear a pending sales tax rise from 5% to 8% will hurt their busniesses but an analyst tells AFPTV the hike is essential to finance the country's health care system.

Oct 1, 2013

Ex-foreign minister enters Afghan presidency race

Afghan politician, Abdullah Abdullah (C) takes part in a registration process for the forthcoming presidential election at Independent Election Commission (IEC) in Kabul on October 1, 2013. Duration: 00:29

Oct 1, 2013

Greece to charge first group of neo-Nazi lawmakers

A first batch of lawmakers from the Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn appeared before magistrates on Tuesday to face criminal charges as part of a crackdown on the group following the murder of an anti-fascist musician. Duration: 00:34

Oct 1, 2013

Lagerfeld unveils Chanel spring-summer collection

Designer Karl Lagerfeld has shown off his new spring/summer 2014 collection for Chanel at Paris fashion week. Duration: 00:42

Oct 1, 2013

Japan PM to hike sales tax to boost ailing economy

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday announced a rise in consumption tax from 5.0 percent to 8.0 percent in April, in what is being seen as a key step on the road to reforming the economy. Duration: 00:54

Oct 1, 2013

Bangladesh MP sentenced to death for genocide

A Bangladesh court on Tuesday sentenced top opposition lawmaker Salauddin Quader Chowdhury to death for genocide, the first lawmaker to be convicted of war crimes during the 1971 war of independence. Duration: 00:26

Oct 1, 2013

Nissan showcases 'self-driving' car

Japanese carmaker Nissan showcases its latest model of 'self-driving' car. Duration: 01:12

Oct 1, 2013

Obama denounce Republicans for 'ideological crusade'

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday slammed Republicans for shutting down the government as part of an "ideological crusade" designed to kill his signature health care law.

Oct 1, 2013

Madagascar's Rajoelina 'proud' of record in office

Madagascar strongman Andry Rajoelina, barred from running in upcoming elections, says the presidential race is likely to be decided by a second round of voting and rules out a return of his rival, ex-president Marc Ravalomanana. Duration: 00:47

Oct 1, 2013

Cage-fighter aims to strike blow for Asian women

A young Singaporean is hoping her fast hands and feet can strike a blow for Asian women when she joins the region's tiny ranks of female cage-fighters next month. Duration: 01:11

Oct 1, 2013

Brazil: Greenpeace protests for protection of indigenous lands

Greenpeace demonstrated on Tuesday against a bill in Brazil threatening the current boundaries of Indian territory, and were joined by indigenous Brazilian people who would be directly affected by the bill. Duration: 00:51

Oct 1, 2013

France charters plane for Roma willing to return home

A charter flight carrying 64 Roma, voluntarily returning to Romania from France, has left the northern city of Lille. Duration: 00:54

Oct 1, 2013

Chilean right-wing candidate unveils platform

Chile's right-wing candidate Evelyn Matthei submitted her government proposal on Tuesday ahead of the presidential elections on November 17. She will be running against former socialist president Michelle Bachelet. Duration: 00:33

Oct 1, 2013