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Washington DC mayor protests government shutdown

The mayor of Washington, DC, and residents protest the budget gridlock in Congress. While the shutdown continues, the federal capital remains unable to access the funds it collects through its own taxes and the city could run out of money. Duration: 01:11

Oct 9, 2013

Asian filmmakers revisit classic Westerns

Vietnamese-American director Dustin Nguyen has taken inspiration from Sergio Leone’s epic Spaghetti Western "Once Upon a Time in the West" with his Asian adaptation of the classic, called "Once Upon a Time In Vietnam". Duration: 01:04

Oct 9, 2013

Cuba to Florida swimmer attempts new feat for charity

The 64-year-old US woman who became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage, begins an attempt to swim laps for two days straight to raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims. Duration: 0:46

Oct 9, 2013

Kerry says ASEAN partnership 'top priority'

US Secretary of State John Kerry says the US partnership with ASEAN remains a "top priority" for the Obama administration despite the president's absence from the two-day summit in Brunei. Duration: 01:08

Oct 9, 2013

Obama nominates Janet Yellen to lead Federal Reserve

President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated respected economist Janet Yellen to lead the Federal Reserve, replacing outgoing Chairman Ben Bernanke, who carried the central bank through the financial crisis. Duration: 1:01

Oct 9, 2013

Republicans accuse Obama of refusing to negotiate budget, debt

House speaker John Boehner fired back at Barack Obama on the current budget gridlock and the looming debt ceiling crisis. "I was disappointed that the president refuses to negotiate", Boehner said. Duration: 00:53

Oct 9, 2013

Deadly fire hits Bangladesh garment factory

A huge fire at a Bangladeshi factory whose workers were making clothes and fabrics for top Western labels has killed seven people in the latest disaster to blight the country's garment industry. Duration: 00:38

Oct 9, 2013

Nigeria ready to face Ethiopia in World Cup qualifications

Nigeria's Super Eagles national football team have been in training in Abuja ahead of their game against Ethopia on October 13th, a key qualifier for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Duration: 0:32

Oct 9, 2013

China premier calls for 'peace' in South China Sea

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls for "peace, friendship and cooperation" in the South China Sea as he extends a hand to Southeast Asian leaders wary of Beijing's territorial claims in the strategic waters. Duration: 00:57

Oct 9, 2013

S. Korea fashion designer displays new collection

To mark Korean Alphabet Day fashion designer Lie Sang-Bong, whose creations have been worn by Lady Gaga and Beyonce, displays his latest collection. Duration: 01:19

Oct 9, 2013

E-cig revolution promotes 'vaping' instead of smoking

As the EU restricts the advertising of e-cigarettes, AFPTV looks at how the devices have taken off in the US, becoming a $1.7 billion market despite concerns from health experts. Duration: 2:12

Oct 9, 2013

Piracy hits big screen in 'Captain Phillips'

Interview with Colonel John Steed, counter piracy expert, ahead of the European release of the new Tom Hanks film, "Captain Phillips". Duration: 01:54

Oct 9, 2013

Russian opposition's Navalny appeals fraud conviction

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attends an appeal hearing for his embezzlement conviction. Duration: 00:57

Oct 9, 2013

Brazilian author urges book fair to break from stereotypes

Brazil is guest of honour at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair and hopes to break free from stereotypes. Duration: 0:49

Oct 9, 2013

Saudi set for Hajj despite MERS virus fears

Saudi Arabia is gearing up for next week's hajj with scores of pilgrims set to miss the world's largest annual gathering over construction work and fears about a deadly virus. Duration: 00:33

Oct 9, 2013