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French soldier killed suicide attack in northern Mali

A French legionnaire has been killed in a suicide attack in northern Mali, taking to nine the number of soldiers to have died in the west African country since 2013, the defence ministry said Tuesday. Duration: 00:56

Jul 16, 2014

Suicide bomber drives truck into market, kills at least 41

A suicide bomber driving a truck packed with explosives killed at least 41 people at a busy market in southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the deadliest attack in the war-torn country for months. Duration: 00:43

Jul 16, 2014

Charity in restive Aleppo serves mass meals for Ramadan

An association in Aleppo is providing meals for residents whose families have left the war-torn city and are fasting for Ramadan. Organisers prepare and distribute up to 3000 meals for iftar, when the daily fast is broken. Duration: 00:54

Jul 16, 2014

12th century UK tradition of 'swan upping' creating a flap

For five days, the Queen's Swan Marker in Britain travels along the river examining and marking swans for conservation purposes, in a tradition dating back to the 12th century originally carried out by families claiming ownership. Duration: 01:01

Jul 16, 2014

Taking control of Italy_s cruise ship wreck

Italy_s Costa Concordia c is now floating on its own, thanks to an unprecedented operation. Belgian salvage expert David Fieuw is one of the few to have access to the control room located at the top of striken vessel. Duration: 01:16

Jul 16, 2014

Juncker wins EU endorsement, calls for investment plan

Jean-Claude Juncker called for a 300-billion-euro investment plan for Europe as he laid out his vision for the future shortly before being elected as head of the EU executive. Duration: 00:56

Jul 16, 2014

Britain's new foreign secretary speaks on Ukraine and the EU

Speaking at the Farnborough Air Show, Britain's new foreign secretary Philip Hammond addressed the unrest in Ukraine and the need for reform within the EU. Duration: 00:43

Jul 16, 2014

Tehran residents stage protest in support of Gaza

People gathered in front of a United Nations building in Tehran Thursday to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and call for an end to the conflict there. Duration: 00:43

Jul 15, 2014

Israel to 'broaden' campaign if Hamas rejects truce: PM

Israel will expand its week-long military campaign in the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to accept an Egyptian ceasefire plan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday. Duration: 00:31

Jul 15, 2014

20 dead, scores injured in Moscow metro crash

Twenty people died and scores more were hurt after a train derailed in Moscow's packed metro during rush hour on Tuesday in the worst accident to hit one of the world's busiest subways. Duration: 01:08

Jul 15, 2014

Hong Kong leader calls for 'patriotic' political reform

Hong Kong's leader calls for limited electoral change despite mass pro-democracy protests, saying in a report to China that voters want a "patriotic" chief executive. Duration: 01:15

Jul 15, 2014

Brazil interested in Russian air defenses: Rousseff

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff told her Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Brasilia was keen on obtaining air defenses from Moscow and cooperating on nuclear energy. Duration: 01:45

Jul 15, 2014

Merkel attends Balkans summit with eight heads of state

German Chancellor Angela Merkel attended a summit in Dubrovnik Tuesday along with heads of state from eight Balkan countries aimed with creating greater ties between the nations. Duration: 00:59

Jul 15, 2014

Modi Keen on River-Linking Project to Boost Agriculture, Says Chandrababu Naidu

Inter-linking of rivers in India for the progress of the country's agriculture will soon become a reality as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is very keen on the ambitious national project, stated Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday.

Jul 15, 2014

Japanese firms expanding base in ASEAN

Cambodia, July 15 (ANI): Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, witnesses a major economic growth, but here exists only a few commercial establishments. International giants like Japan's Aeon Group are foraying into the Cambodian market and it opened its first shopping mall. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida were among the dignitaries present at the event. The Cambodian Prime Minister calls it a major investment by AEON, which shows the economic growth of Cambodia. He hopes for more advancement of Japanese investment in the country.

Jul 15, 2014