Two weeks after the death of one of its young employees, a little-known Taiwanese electronics manufacturer that makes Apple’s best-selling iPhones is struggling to deal with its aftermath. (Foxconn factory photo from China Labour Watch).
The survival of iconic French photo agency Gamma is at stake with its parent agency, Eyedea, announcing it is unable to pay its bills. FRANCE 24 examines an agency that has provided the world with some of its most memorable images for over 40 years.
South African President Jacob Zuma hasn’t even been in office for 100 days, but he’s already facing a serious challenge to his tenure. Zuma’s voter base has taken to the streets to protest against unemployment and a lack of basic services.
The Non-Aligned Movement has been criticised as “an extension of the Cold War”. FRANCE 24 discusses the forum's relevance with Saurabh Joshi, editor of Stratpost.com, a website on strategic and defence affairs in South Asia.
The 2009 summit of the Non-Aligned Movement opens today in Egypt. The Cold War-era movement is now focused on development issues, but this year's summit looks likely to be overshadowed by the talks scheduled between India and Pakistan.
US President Barack Obama met Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reached key agreements, including deals on nuclear arms reduction and US overflights to Afghanistan.
US President Barack Obama says he wants to “reset” ties with Russia during a summit in Moscow – but he faces a host of challenges, including a new disarmament treaty and the thorny issue of Iran.
Sweden takes over the rotating six-month presidency of the 27-member European Union today, but the country with a reputation for euro-scepticism faces many challenges during its tenure.
Iraqis celebrated on Tuesday as US forces pulled out of all urban areas of Iraq by June 30. But uncertainty remains on the preparedness of Iraq’s own forces to ensure adequate security.
Iraqis start celebrations on Tuesday as US forces prepare to pull out of all urban areas of Iraq by June 30. But uncertainty remains on the preparedness of Iraq’s own forces to ensure adequate security.
