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Hamas rejects Egypt court ban of Palestinian movement

A Cairo court banned Tuesday the Palestinian Hamas movement from operating in Egypt, tightening the noose around the militant rulers of the blockaded Gaza Strip amid a crackdown on Islamists. Duration: 00:43

Mar 5, 2014

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Putin says Russian intervention in Ukraine is legitimate

Vladimir Putin on Tuesday denied that Russian troops were operating in the Ukrainian Black Sea region of Crimea, while insiting that sending Moscow's forces to Ukraine would be a legitimate move but also a last resort. Duration: 00:55

Mar 5, 2014

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Egypt tightens grip on mosques to curb Islamist dissent

Egypt's military-installed authorities are tightening their grip on mosques by laying down the theme for the weekly Friday sermons, in the latest move to curb Islamist dissent. Duration: 02:35

Mar 5, 2014

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Pistorius leaves court after second day of trial

A key witness in Oscar Pistorius's murder trial wept in court on Tuesday, saying she still relives the "terrifying screams" heard from his home the night Reeva Steenkamp was killed. Duration: 00:51

Mar 5, 2014

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Confidence remains after artificial heart patient dies

French Health Minister Marisol Touraine says she remains confident in all medical professionals, following news a man died two and a half months after receiving an artificial heart made by French firm Carmat. Duration: 00:58

Mar 5, 2014

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Geneva motor show set to kick off on Thursday

The Geneva Motor Show is set to kick off on Thursday on an optimistic note as the long-suffering European car market appears to finally have swerved out of the slow lane. Duration: 00:40

Mar 4, 2014

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Gaza: funeral of a Palestinian killed by an Israeli air strike

An Israeli air strike on the northern Gaza Strip killed two Palestinians and wounded two others on Monday, the emergency services in the Hamas-run enclave said. Duration: 00:37

Mar 4, 2014

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Ukrainians confront Russian troops at Crimean bases

On the day Russian soldiers took over the Belbek military base in Crimea and fired shots at approaching Ukrainian soldiers, Ukrainian demonstrators gathered at the nearby military base in Kerch to proteste. Duration: 01:00

Mar 4, 2014

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Inflation fuels anger in Gilgit

Gilgit Baltistan, March 4: Gilgit Baltistan is on the brink… spiraling inflation coupled with increasing shortages is pushing the region into despair.

Mar 4, 2014

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China's urban drive risks digging economic hole

Two million rural poor are being relocated to newly built towns in a mass urbanisation drive aimed at reducing poverty and stimulating the economy. Duration: 02:08

Mar 4, 2014

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Kerry pledges lasting US support to Israel at AIPAC conference

US Secretary of State John Kerry addressed the annual three-day conference of the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Monday, promising that the US 'will stand firmly' by Israel's side. Duration: 01:26

Mar 4, 2014

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Venezuelan protesters clash with riot police in Caracas

Venezuelan protesters use molotov cocktails, slingshots and firebombs against riot police in Caracas. Duration: 00:37

Mar 4, 2014

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Pistorius murder trials enters second day

Lawyers for Paralympian Oscar Pistorius for a second day on Tuesday grilled a key witness at his murder trial who claims to have heard screams, then shots, as his girlfriend was killed. Duration: 00:42

Mar 4, 2014

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Pistorius murder trial enters second day

Mar 4, 2014

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Haze shrouds Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur

Haze shrouded Malaysia's capital and its surroundings on Tuesday, causing "unhealthy" air quality due to fires from a drought that has led to water rationing. Duration: 00:29

Mar 4, 2014

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