Politics

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Female arm wrestlers flex muscles for charity in DC

Stacked up on bourbon and cigarettes, 'Amy Smackhouse' goes head-to-head with 'Dona Diabla' in a bout of female arm-wrestling- all the profits made from the bets are donated to a community school. Duration: 01:20 Jul 1, 2014
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Israel: African migrants clash with police.

More than 1,000 illegal African immigrants in Israel staged a sit-in Saturday near the southern border with Egypt after a protest march against conditions in their internment camp. Duration: 00:51 Jul 1, 2014
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Faith trumps birth control in US Supreme Court ruling

Family-owned private companies can deny birth control coverage in their employee health care plans, the US Supreme Court says in a ruling seen by some as a victory for religious freedom. Duration: 01:02 Jul 1, 2014
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30 migrants found dead as refugee boats arrive in Italy

The deaths of 30 boat migrants sparked anger and frustration in Italy on Monday, as critics accused the government of failing to deal with an immigration crisis which has seen over 5,000 people rescued in the last 24 hours. Duration: 00:30 Jul 1, 2014
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Two Tunisians abducted in Libya freed

A Tunisian diplomat and a fellow embassy staffer abducted in Libya earlier this year are freed by their abductors after months in captivity. Duration: 01:20 Jul 1, 2014
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Japan pushes on with military reform despite public anger

Pacifist Japan is pressing ahead with divisive plans to loosen restrictions on its military, a top government spokesman said Monday, despite widespread public anger and a protester's horrific suicide bid. Duration: 00:49 Jul 1, 2014
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Ramadan begins in Iraq

While battles with Sunni extremist militants continued to grip the country, Iraqis began fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Shoppers were out Monday morning buying provisions. Duration: 00:55 Jun 30, 2014
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Turkey's Erdogan expected to unveil presidential bid Tuesday

Turkey's ruling party is expected to name Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as its candidate in August presidential polls on Tuesday. Erdogan has faced huge protests and a major corruption scandal in the past year. Duration: 01:58 Jun 30, 2014
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Iraqi army battles Sunni extremists in Diyala province

Ruthless jihadists spearheading a Sunni militant offensive in Iraq have declared an "Islamic caliphate" and ordered Muslims worldwide to pledge allegiance to their chief, in a spectacular bid to extend their authority. Duration: 00:58 Jun 30, 2014
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