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Crimean Tatars protest against 'illegal' referendum

Around 500 Crimean Tatars took to the streets after prayers on Islam's holy day Friday to protest against an "illegal" referendum on closer ties with Russia which they plan to boycott. Duration: 01:04

Mar 15, 2014

Obama still hopes for 'diplomatic solution' on Crimea

Meeting with Irish PM Enda Kenny, US President Barack Obama said Friday he continues to hope for a diplomatic solution on Crimea, but warned of "consequences" for Russia if none is found. Duration: 00:57

Mar 15, 2014

19 killed in two bomb attacks in Pakistan

Two separate bomb attacks targeting security forces in Pakistan have killed 19 people according to officials, the latest violence to hit peace talks between the government and Taliban militants. Duration: 01:01

Mar 15, 2014

US restaurants turn to tablets for speed dining

Restaurants like Chili's and Bolt Burgers, a fast-casual joint in Washington, are turning to touchscreen tablets to allow diners to place their orders, pay for meals, and even play games on the handheld devices. Duration: 00:54

Mar 15, 2014

Slovaks vote for president, with PM in power play

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is poised to win a presidential election that begins Saturday, sparking concern that his leftist Social Democrats could monopolise power in the eurozone member. Duration: 00:47

Mar 15, 2014

Twenty British WW1 soldiers laid to rest in northern France

Twenty British soldiers who died during the First World War have finally been laid to rest with full military honours, almost 100 years after they died. Duration: 01:04

Mar 14, 2014

Fukushima nuclear workers rally against plant operator

A group of Fukushima nuclear plant workers rally outside the headquarters of operator Tokyo Electric Power, saying they are forced to work in unsafe conditions, as Japan moves closer to switching on a pair of shuttered reactors. Duration: 01:07

Mar 14, 2014

Syrians discuss another year of war in divided Aleppo

As the Syrian war rages into its fourth year and with no diplomatic and military solutions in sight, residents in rebel-held areas are trying to get on with their lives. Duration: 00:50

Mar 14, 2014

Former Serbian president campaigns ahead of vote

Serbs will vote in snap polls on Sunday with the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) tipped to capitalise on a wave of public support after opening membership talks with the European Union. Duration: 00:43

Mar 14, 2014

Cyprus scrambling back from the brink of bankruptcy

A year after a financial earthquake shattered years of prosperity in Cyprus, an austerity plan has put the eastern Mediterranean island back on track despite the bitter pill of rising unemployment. Duration: 02:35

Mar 14, 2014

Search for survivors after building collapses in India

Indian National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) members and firemen conduct rescue operation at the scene of a collapsed building in Mumbai on March 14, 2014. Duration: 00:35

Mar 14, 2014

Malaysia forced to expand fruitless jet search

Malaysia confirms that the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane had been expanded into the Indian Ocean, but declines to comment on US reports that the jet had flown for hours after going missing. Duration: 01:01

Mar 14, 2014

Crimea's Tatars pray for peace before referendum

Crimean Tatars gathered Friday for prayers on Islam's holy day, with many voicing fears for the future ahead of a referendum Sunday expected to lead to closer ties with Moscow. Duration: 00:55

Mar 14, 2014

Kerry receives support from Cameron before Lavrov talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov admitted Friday the crisis over Crimea was "a difficult situation" as he began 11th-hour talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry in London. Duration: 01:25

Mar 14, 2014

Analyst: Crimea referendum illegal under Ukrainian laws

Less than three weeks after gunmen seized Crimea's parliament and installed a pro-Moscow government, voters head to the polls on Sunday for a vote set to cement Russia's takeover of the strategic peninsula. Duration: 00:53

Mar 14, 2014