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Guinea, Liberia leaders discuss progress on fight against Ebola

The Guinean President held discussions with President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and other government officials on the progress made in the fight against Ebola.

Feb 11, 2015

French trial over 271 'stolen' Picasso works

A former electrician and his wife who kept 271 works of art by Picasso in their garage for close to 40 years went on trial in France.

Feb 11, 2015

Reactions as Niger votes to send troops to fight Boko Haram

Reactions from the streets of Niamey after Niger's parliament voted unanimously to send troops to Nigeria to join a regional fight against Islamist extremist group Boko Haram.

Feb 11, 2015

Mom Dieu! French court awards 400,000 euros for babies switched at birth

A French court rules that two women switched at birth more than 20 years ago will both receive 400,000 euros in damages. That's about 450,000 dollars. Sophie Serrano's new-born daughter was switched

Feb 11, 2015

Battle rages on in eastern Ukraine, death toll rises

More blood spills in eastern Ukraine. Officials say rockets rained down on the government-held city of Kramatorsk, killing at least seven and wounding dozens. (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) KRAMATORSK

Feb 11, 2015

White House confirms death of hostage Kayla Mueller

The White House said on Tuesday that the family of Kayla Mueller had received a private communication from Islamic State over the weekend that their daughter, an American aid worker they held as a

Feb 11, 2015

Officials: At least 12 killed in latest east Ukraine fighting

At least seven Ukrainian soldiers and five civilians have been killed in the latest fighting in the east of the country, including in battleground town Debaltseve. Duration: 00:54

Feb 10, 2015

Battery-powered train brings low-carbon commuting to UK

The tagline says it all. This Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit is being tested out over five weeks on a ten-mile track just outside London. The train draws power from overhead lines. It

Feb 10, 2015

Snowfall on the Acropolis

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Snowfall, low temperatures and heavy winds swept through Greece on Tuesday (February 10) forcing the closure of roads and schools in some parts of the country

Feb 10, 2015

Giant heart beats in Times Square

Tourists can get a literal rendition of the "I love New York" slogan, as a giant interactive beating heart sculpture was unveiled in Times Square. "HeartBeat," was chosen by Times Square Alliance as

Feb 10, 2015

Cardinals council to discuss reforms of the Curia

Cardinals meet from Thursday to discuss reforms of the Curia, the Catholic Church's administrative arm. Duration: 00:55

Feb 10, 2015

Man charged with murder in UVA Hannah Graham case

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Prosecutors have charged Jesse Matthew Jr. of Charlottesville, Virginia, with first-degree murder and abduction in the death of University of Virginia student Hannah

Feb 10, 2015

Malaysia's Anwar jailed for 5 years after losing appeal in sodomy trial

Convicted of sodomy -- Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim arrives at prison Tuesday -- where he is sentenced to serve five years. Ibrahim denied the charge that led to his second conviction

Feb 10, 2015

Parents, Obama confirm death of U.S. aid worker in Syria

Kayla Mueller, the U.S. aid worker held by Islamic State in Syria, has died. Her parents confirmed her death in a statement, saying they are "heartbroken." President Barack Obama also confirmed

Feb 10, 2015

Monsoon brings flooding misery to Jakarta

Monsoon season has arrived in indonesia. The streets of the capital Jakarta are submerged beneath flood-waters, knee deep in some places. Residential and business districts have been inundated.

Feb 10, 2015