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Roma teen assaulted in France fights for his life

A gruesome vigilante assault on a Roma teenager who is now fighting for his life has shocked France, with President Francois Hollande dubbing the savage beating an "unspeakable and unjustifiable" act.

Jun 18, 2014

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Young blind players take to the pitch in Mali

As the World Cup rages in Brazil, Mali is hoping to make giant strides in the footballing world by setting up its own national team for the blind. Duration: 02:13

Jun 18, 2014

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Church in Ukraine's Slavyansk damaged by shelling

The anti-Kiev activists' checkpoint in eastern Slavyansk came under the fire on Monday, damaging the Seraphim Sarovsky Church, located about 200 meters away, and the bridge connecting the suburb to the center of town. Duration: 00:29

Jun 18, 2014

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Prisoners escape from Mali prison after gunfight

A number of prisoners escaped from the main jail in Mali's capital Bamako on Monday after gunfire was heard at the site, officials and witnesses said. Duration: 00:58

Jun 18, 2014

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Fear at the border: Cambodian migrants flee Thailand

Some 180,000 Cambodian labourers flee Thailand over fears the junta will crack down on illegal migrants. Duration: 00:35

Jun 18, 2014

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British government to reopen embassy in Tehran

Britain plans to reopen its embassy in Iran, Foreign Secretary William Hague announced Tuesday, as the West steps up its engagement with Tehran amid rapid jihadist advances in neighbouring Iraq. Duration: 00:45

Jun 18, 2014

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Expert: future king of Spain has many challenges ahead

Spain's government is crafting a new legal shield for King Juan Carlos after he steps off the throne and loses the absolute royal immunity that has protected him for 39 years. Duration: 01:12

Jun 18, 2014

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Pakistanis call for safe passage from Waziristan

Pakistanis protest and call for the government to provide civilians with a safe passage out of North Waziristan. Duration: 01:07

Jun 18, 2014

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Uganda fights HIV with rubber band circumcision

With trousers around his ankles, Justin Igalla awaits a tight rubber band for his foreskin, an innovative non-surgical technique rolling out in several African nations to encourage circumcision and cut HIV infection rates. Duration: 02:44

Jun 18, 2014

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Kenyan coastal town residents stunned by Shebab assault

At least 49 people have been killed after militants from Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab stormed into a Kenyan coastal town, attacking a police station, hotels and homes and singling out non-Muslims for execution. Duration: 00:52

Jun 17, 2014

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Fourth straight night of air strikes on Gaza Strip

In Gaza, the Israeli air force carried out a fourth straight night of air strikes after militants fired more rockets over the border. Duration: 00:44

Jun 17, 2014

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C.African Muslim staff, students fear return to university

The Central African Republic government launches initiatives to get Muslim teachers and students back to work at Bangui university. Duration: 01:05

Jun 17, 2014

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Hundreds of Mexican deportees end up living in Tijuana canal

The "El Bordo" canal on the Mexican side of the US border is home to around 1,000 people, many of them deported from the US. Duration: 02:22

Jun 17, 2014

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Syria govt retakes strategic town on Turkey border

Syria's army said Sunday it had recaptured the strategic town of Kasab and the only border crossing with Turkey in Latakia province, after it fell to rebels almost three months ago. Duration: 00:56

Jun 17, 2014

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Former CBI Director supports demand for resignation of Governors

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Former CBI Director Joginder Singh on Tuesday supported the new government’s decision of demanding resignation from Governors holding office during previous government’s tenure. Singh said that this tradition was initiated by the UPA government when they came to power and they are sowing what they reaped.

Jun 17, 2014

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