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Russia has 'delivered on promises', says Olympics committee

Russia has delivered on its promises as host of the Olympic Games in Sochi, with any last-minute problems a normal part of hosting the great sporting show, the IOC president said on Monday. Duration: 01:07

Feb 4, 2014

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Amnesty fears rights crackdown in Russia after Olympics

An Amnesty International delegation has arrived in Sochi ahead of the Olympic Games to discuss human rights violations in the Russian Federation. Duration: 00:56

Feb 4, 2014

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Merger deal between S.African opposition parties fails

Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille denies her party entered into a partnership with Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele merely because they wanted a black face for their organisation. Duration: 00:58

Feb 4, 2014

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Italy slams international community's failure to aid Syria

Speaking at an international conference on aid to Syria, Italy's foreign minister Emma Bonino said Monday that the international community had "largely failed" in getting humanitarian aid to Syria. Duration: 00:53

Feb 4, 2014

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Rwandan to go on trial in France over 1994 genocide

A French court will try Pascal Simbikangwa over his alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The trial of is due to start in the French capital on the 4th of February. Duration: 01:53

Feb 4, 2014

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El Salvador ex-guerrilla voted into presidential runoff

A former leftist guerrilla narrowly missed victory in El Salvador's presidency race Sunday, and will now face a run-off vote with a conservative rival, according to official results. Duration: 00:46

Feb 4, 2014

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New Indonesian volcanic eruption halts victim search

A volcano in western Indonesia that killed 15 people in a weekend eruption shoots hot ash and rocks high into the air again, halting a search for any more victims. Duration: 00:37

Feb 4, 2014

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UN urges better access in Syria to deliver aid

The UN Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos urges better access for aid to Syria. Duration: 01:12

Feb 4, 2014

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Student kills two in Moscow school hostage crisis

An armed student on Monday briefly took 20 teenagers hostage in a Moscow school and killed a policeman and a teacher before being detained amid security jitters ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Duration: 01:01

Feb 4, 2014

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Explosion and mortar fire near French embassy in Yemen

The French embassy in Sanaa was operating normally on Monday after a series of night-time attacks near the chancellery and the ministry of defence in the Yemeni capital, which wounded three people, according to diplomatic and police sources. Duration: 00:31

Feb 4, 2014

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Mandela's will made public two months after this death

Nelson Mandela leaves his roughly $4.1-million estate to his wife Graca Machel, family members, staff, schools and the ANC, according to a summary of his will released today. Duration: 01:17

Feb 4, 2014

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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano spews ash, lava

Ecuador has declared a state of alert for towns and village around Tungurahua volcano and evacuated hundreds of residents after the volcano, which has been rumbling on and off since 1999. Duration: 00:31

Feb 3, 2014

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Deadly rainy season leaves 44 dead in Bolivia

Bolivia's deadly rainy season has claimed 44 lives and affected around 33,700 families, according to the latest numbers given by authorities. Bolivia President Evo Morales declared a state of emergency last Tuesday to assist victims. Duration: 00:40

Feb 3, 2014

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Venice under water after 'acqua alta' of rain and high tides

Venice was under water after high tides and heavy rained combined in a phenomenon known as the 'acqua alta'. Duration: 00:37

Feb 3, 2014

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Evidence of brutal attacks litters streets of South Sudan's Bor

All that remains of Bor, a small market town in South Sudan that has recently changed hands four times, is an overwhelming smell of putrefying bodies and scattered trash. Duration: 02:07

Feb 3, 2014

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