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Japan's golden generation shows no sign of slowing down

For many people in the autumn of their lives, walking up stairs is the biggest physical challenge they face. But in Japan, race tracks, hammer or pole vault await competitors at the Kyoto Masters, some of them more than 100 years old. Duration: 02:32

Aug 28, 2014

Nigeria delays start of school year over Ebola virus

Nigeria said Tuesday that resumption of classes in all public and private schools will be delayed by a month to put in place "preventive measures" against the Ebola virus. Duration: 00:41

Aug 28, 2014

Syrian rebels react to proposed US intervention against IS

Aleppo residents reacted to the possibility of an American military intervention in Syria against the Islamic State positions. Duration: 00:59

Aug 28, 2014

Sinjar displaced find shelter in unfinished buildings

World food program released images of food distribution to Iraqi refugees from the Sinjar province. Duration: 00:56

Aug 28, 2014

Nine-year-old girl accidently kills shooting instructor

A nine-year-old girl learning to fire an Uzi submachine gun at a shooting range in Arizona was unable to control the weapon, accidentally killing her instructor. Duration: 00:28

Aug 28, 2014

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's new president

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who will be Turkey's next president after an easy election victory, climbed from a humble youth in Istanbul to become significant but controversial leader in the Islamic world. Duration: 03:04

Aug 28, 2014

IMF chief under investigation for negligence in graft case

IMF chief Christine Lagarde, one of the world's most powerful women, announces she had been placed under formal investigation for "negligence" over a multi-million-euro graft case relating to her time as French finance minister. Duration: 00:48

Aug 28, 2014

US journalist back home after being held captive in Syria

American journalist, Peter Theo Curtis, held for nearly two years by militants linked to Al-Qaeda in Syria returned to the United States, two days after Qatar negotiated his release. Duration: 00:49

Aug 28, 2014

Young believer visits 23 Mideast Christian communities

Vincent Gélot, a Christian from France, traveled 60,000 km in two years in an old 4L car to meet Christian communities in the Middle East. Duration: 01:04

Aug 28, 2014

Germany tightens laws against suspected hate crimes

The German government passes measures requiring police and courts to take tougher action against suspected hate crimes, following a neo-Nazi killing spree that went unsolved for more than a decade. Duration: 00:46

Aug 28, 2014

Gaza fishermen back at sea as long-term truce holds on

The skies over Gaza remain calm as a long-term ceasefire takes hold, ending the deadliest violence in a decade with Israel and Hamas both claiming 'victory' in the 50-day war. Duration: 00:48

Aug 28, 2014

Poroshenko: All sides in Minsk backed Kiev peace plan

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says all sides backed Kiev's peace proposals for ending the fighting in east Ukraine following talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Minsk. Duration: 01:00

Aug 28, 2014

Calm comes back in Gaza as long-term truce takes hold

The skies over the Gaza Strip were calm Wednesday as a long-term ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians took hold after 50 days of the deadliest violence in a decade. Duration: 01:18

Aug 27, 2014

Nepalese attempt world's largest human flag record

More than 35,000 Nepalese make a bid to form the world's largest 'human national flag' as they seek to set a new international record. Duration: 00:29

Aug 27, 2014

Wife of jailed Morsi aide pleads for Egypt action

The wife of an imprisoned former top Egyptian presidential aide is in Geneva this week seeking UN help to free her husband and end "horrific" rights abuses in the country. Duration: 00:41

Aug 27, 2014