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Internet entrepreneurs gather in Ireland for Web summit

Hundreds of Internet entrepreneurs showcase their latest ideas at the fourth Web Summit in Ireland. Duration: 01:06

Nov 6, 2014

How the Republicans won back Congress in US midterms

Republicans have taken over Congress in the US midterm elections, following a campaign in which they focused on attacking President Obama's policies. Duration: 02:05

Nov 6, 2014

Obama congratulates Republicans on midterm poll win

US President Barack Obama congratulated his Republican opponents on their midterm election victory. On the hill, re-elected Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell vowed that the divided government would "function". Duration: 01:18

Nov 6, 2014

Ebola treatment centre opens in Sierra Leone

A new British Ebola treatment facility opens to patients in Kerry Town, Sierra Leone. Construction has begun on five other treatment facilities, at Port Loko, Makeni, Moyamba, and two more centres in Freetown. Duration: 00:59

Nov 6, 2014

Suu Kyi says Myanmar reform process 'stalled' in 2013

Myanmar's reform process is "stalling", opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Wednesday, warning the United States against over-optimism before a visit by President Barack Obama to the former pariah state. Duration: 00:41

Nov 6, 2014

Analyst: US midterm results will mean more confrontation

A political analyst says the results of US midterms will make Congress more confrontational when dealing with President Obama, warning voters won't be impressed if politicians can't work together in the run-up to the 2016 election. Duration: 01:19

Nov 6, 2014

Groom service standard at luxury Singapore pet hotel

The luxury 'Wagington' pet hotel featuring air-conditioned suites, spa services and gourmet meals is unveiled in Singapore, further raising the level of pet pampering in the wealthy city-state. Duration: 01:07

Nov 6, 2014

Cured Spanish Ebola nurse leaves Madrid hospital

A Spanish nurse who was the first person to catch Ebola outside of Africa fought back tears as she left hospital on Wednesday after being cured of the deadly virus. Duration: 0:42

Nov 6, 2014

US and France reiterate Iran cannot have atomic bomb

US Secretary of State John Kerry and his French counterpart Laurent Fabius discuss the Iran nuclear question, saying they remain opposed to any military use of nuclear power by Tehran. Duration: 00:53

Nov 6, 2014

Despair for hundreds of Kobane refugees in Turkish camp

Hundreds who fled the Islamic State organisation offensive in the Kurdish Syrian border town of Kobane have found shelter in the Rojava refugee camp in Suruc, Turkey. Duration: 00:48

Nov 6, 2014

Invasive species in Chile a threat to biodiversity

Invasive species such as wild boar and red deer can cause great damage to indigenous nature by increasing competition for food, spreading new diseases or hunting or eating local species. Duration: 00:59

Nov 6, 2014

Mexico arrests former mayor over missing students

Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto has congratulated investigators and security forces for the arrest of the fugitive former mayor of Iguala and his wife, the alleged masterminds behind the disappearance of 43 students. Duration: 01:35

Nov 5, 2014

African leaders in Burkina to urge army to hand over power

Three west African leaders arrived in Burkina Faso on Wednesday to pressure the country's army into keeping its promise of a speedy handover of power to a civilian government following the fall of president Blaise Compaore. Duration: 00:28

Nov 5, 2014

Israeli FM in Cyprus for gas talks

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman met his Cypriot counterpart Ioannis Kasoulides during an official visit to the divided Mediterranean island. Duration: 01:12

Nov 5, 2014

PM Modi chairs meeting to review connectivity-related infrastructure sectors

New Delhi, Nov 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of work towards achievement of targets in the connectivity-related infrastructure sectors of roads, railways, shipping and civil aviation. Talking about the Sagarmala project PM Modi said that the project must lay stress on 'port-led development'. PM during the meeting emphasized on the need for faster inter-ministerial coordination and resolution of issues. He even urged the top officials to undertake cyber-visits of all major project locations once a month in order to keep a track of the progress of work on a real-time basis.

Nov 5, 2014