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Funeral of Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike

The funeral of Mohammed Issa, a Hezbollah military leader killed in an Israeli strike on the Syrian-Israeli border, was held on Tuesday in the South of Lebanon. Duration: 00:50

Jan 21, 2015

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Orthodox Christians in Donetsk take icy dip for Epiphany

Orthodox Christians in war-torn Ukraine celebrate the feast of the Epiphany by taking a swim in freezing cold water. Duration: 00:56

Jan 21, 2015

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Solar plane set for landmark round the world flight

A plane with the top speed of a homing pigeon is set to embark on a landmark round-the-world flight using nothing but the sun's energy to power it, organisers said. Duration: 00:46

Jan 21, 2015

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Danish wing of German anti-Islamist movement holds rally

The Danish wing of Germany's anti-Islamic PEGIDA movement staged its first rallies on Monday, drawing several hundred people in the capital and in other cities although marchers were outnumbered by counter-demonstrators. Duration: 00:33

Jan 21, 2015

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Human Rights Watch: Migrants in Calais abused by police

Human Rights Watch on Tuesday condemned police abuse of migrants living in makeshift camps in France's northern port city of Calais, from where they hope to cross to Britain. Duration: 00:57

Jan 21, 2015

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Not gloom for all amid long queues and scarcities in Venezuela

Galloping inflation and struggling economy have caused long queues at Venezuelan supermarkets amid scarcities. But those with an eye for an opportunity are making money off the crisis, queuing all day, buying and then reselling goods. Duration: 01:48

Jan 21, 2015

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Trial of alleged ivory kingpin gets underway in Kenya

When Kenyan police seized a truck packed with over 200 elephant tusks last year, the bust led to the rare arrest of suspected ivory kingpin Feisal Mohamed Ali. Activists hope Ali's trial will shine a light on the shadowy supply chain. Duration: 02:38

Jan 21, 2015

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Syriza economist: Greece cannot rebound without debt cut

Struggling Greece will never recover without a generous debt cut, despite what the country's creditors might think, the politician likely to become the next finance minister said Tuesday. Duration: 00:55

Jan 21, 2015

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Visiting US senators see new era in historic Cuba talks

US lawmakers visiting Havana voice hope that historic talks between US and Cuban officials this week will mark a "new era" of relations, ending decades of Cold War-era hostility. Duration: 01:06

Jan 21, 2015

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Yemen militia clash with army

Shiite militia clashed with Yemen's army and fired on a convoy carrying the prime minister on Monday as pressure mounted on the embattled government of President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi. Duration: 00:34

Jan 21, 2015

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Deadly attacks drive Pakistan coffin boom

A grim economic lifeline has emerged from northwest Pakistan's raging Islamist insurgency for some enterprising locals -- a boom in coffin sales. Duration: 01:05

Jan 21, 2015

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Former Guatemala police chief sentenced 90 yeas for embassy fire

A former Guatemala police chief is sentenced to 90 years in jail for a fire at the Spanish embassy during the dictatorship in 1980 that left 37 dead. Duration: 01:03

Jan 20, 2015

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Japan PM demands immediate release of IS hostages

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe demands that the Islamic State group immediately free two Japanese hostages unharmed after the jihadists posted a video threat to kill them. Duration: 00: 52

Jan 20, 2015

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Sachin Tendulkar flags off run in Kerala ahead of National Games

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20 (ANI): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar participated in mass 'Run Kerala Run', which was held as a prelude to the 35th National Games, in Thiruvananthapuram city on Tuesday (January 20). Tendulkar, who is also the brand ambassador of the Games, thronged god's own country to flag off the event. Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Governor P Sathasivam were also present. The race, endorsed by all political parties and social organisations, besides schools and colleges, would give a final push to the games preparations, creating excitement among the people to become part of the event being hosted by the state after 1987. The nation commences on January 31 at venues at seven districts in Kerala.

Jan 20, 2015

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Kejriwal gets late due to roadshow, not to file nomination papers today

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal who was about to file his nomination papers from New Delhi constituency today could not do so as he got late in reaching the office. Kejriwal, who offered prayers at the Valmiki Temple earlier today, held a road show from the temple to the Jantar Mantar after which he was to file his nomination papers. The former Delhi chief minister led a big show of strength today in the city, asking people to join him on his journey towards filing the papers. He also sought blessings from his mother at home before beginning the 4 km long road show. Kejriwal is expected to campaign in BJP chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi's constituency Krishna Nagar later in the day. The elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly will be held in a single phase on February 7, with the counting of votes set to take place on February 10.

Jan 20, 2015

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