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Kerry: US won't 'wait for long' Syria arms plan

The United States is waiting to see a Russian proposal to put Syria's chemical weapons stock under international control, but will not wait for long, top diplomat John Kerry said Tuesday. Duration: 01:14

Sep 10, 2013

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Nigeria palm wine tappers struggle to find recruits

The pay is low and the work involves scaling a 50-foot tree multiple times a day with no safety net, so it is not surprising that Nigerian palm wine tappers are struggling to find fresh recruits. Duration: 00:32

Sep 10, 2013

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Ethiopians shop ahead of New Year celebrations

Ethiopians are preparing to celebrate on Wednesday the Ethiopian New Year. The Horn of Africa nation follows a unique, slightly modified version of the archaic Julian calendar. In the capital Addis Ababa, people have been busy shopping for food and gifts ahead of the holiday period. Duration: 02:37

Sep 10, 2013

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Electric Formula E car on show in Frankfurt

Electric cars by German builders are just some of the nearly 70 world premieres at the 65th edition of the IAA auto show opening later this week. Duration: 01:25

Sep 10, 2013

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Giraffe gives birth to record 18th calf

A giraffe has given birth to its 18th calf at a South Korean safari park, setting a new world record, the park says. Duration: 00:42

Sep 10, 2013

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Kenyan VP Ruto pleads not guilty at ICC trial

Kenya Vice President William Ruto pleaded not guilty to fomenting deadly post-election violence in Kenya five years ago, at the opening Tuesday of his high-stakes trial before the International Criminal Court. Duration: 00:55.

Sep 10, 2013

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TEPCO finds high radiation in Fukushima groundwater

Japan pledges a renewed push to contain potentially hazardous leaks at Fukushima after the operator of the crippled plant reports spiking levels of radiation in groundwater. Duration: 00:48.

Sep 10, 2013

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Muslim rebels locked in standoff with Philippine army

Muslim rebels seize more hostages and trade gunfire with Philippines troops in the second day of a stand-off after mounting a deadly attack on a southern city. Duration: 00:44.

Sep 10, 2013

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Norway moves right with populists likely in government

Norway shifts right in elections, ending eight years of centre-left rule and setting the stage for a new Conservative-led government with the populist anti-immigration Progress Party as junior partner. Duration: 01:35.

Sep 10, 2013

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Jaguar launches concept car at Frankfurt car show

Jaguar presents its SUV concept car, the Jaguar C-X17, at the 65th edition of the IAA auto show which opens in Frankfurt later this week. Duration: 00:36.

Sep 10, 2013

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Mulayam hints at conspiracy behind Muzaffarnagar violence

Agra, Sept 10 (ANI): Terming the Muzaffarnagar violence as unfortunate, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday hinted at conspiracy behind it. Talking to mediapersons in Agra, Singh said that the state government took swift action in bringing the situation under control. He also said that some communal forces are taking advantage of the situation. Meanwhile, talking about the emergence of third front, he said that there is a very good chance of third front government in 2014.

Sep 10, 2013