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Methane gas rises from island created by Pakistan quake

A small island of mud and rock created by the huge earthquake that hit southwest Pakistan is fascinating locals but experts -- who found methane gas rising from it -- say it is unlikely to last long.Duration:00:43 Sep 26, 2013
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Ivory Coast's cinema scene reinvigorated with 'Run'

Director Philippe Lacote’s film "Run" charts a decade of rebellion, civil war and post-electoral violence in Ivory Coast. Its European release scheduled for 2014 marks a turning point in the country's flagging cinematic industry.Duration: 02:05 Sep 26, 2013
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Nine dead in attack on Indian Kashmir base

Militants disguised as soldiers kill nine people in an attack on a police base in Indian Kashmir, days before long-awaited talks between the leaders of India and Pakistan. Duration: 00:45 Sep 26, 2013
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New space crew joins ISS on Olympic torch mission

An American and two Russians Thursday boarded the International Space Station after a lightning journey from Earth, on a mission that will see the Olympic torch for the 2014 Sochi Games taken into space for the first time. Duration:00:34 Sep 26, 2013
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Pakistan earthquake death toll tops 350

Tens of thousands of survivors of Pakistan's earthquake waited for help in soaring temperatures Thursday, as the death toll rose past 350 and anger grew at the slow pace of government aid. Duration:00:52 Sep 26, 2013
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Radio brings 'fresh air' to Syria's Aleppo

A local radio station in Aleppo is trying to bring information to listeners, provide updates on the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad, and even try to keep morale up during bombings. Duration: 00:36 Sep 26, 2013
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Olympic committee praises Sochi ahead of Games

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday declared Russia's Olympic venues in Sochi were ready for the 2014 Winter Games, adding it was satisfied that a law on homosexuality passed by Russia did not violate the Olympic charter. Duration: 01:16 Sep 26, 2013
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Guinea to elect parliament amid ethnic tensions

Guineans will on Saturday vote in the first parliamentary elections in the troubled west African nation in over a decade, after months of delays and a campaign plagued by unrest. Duration: 00:31 Sep 26, 2013
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Messi tax evasion case not a concern for his fans

Lionel Messi moved into second place on the all-time list of Champions League goalscorers with his 27th career hat-trick as Barcelona beat Ajax 4-0 at the Nou Camp on Wednesday. Duration: 01:02 Sep 26, 2013
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Austrian voters head to polls to elect parliament

Austria goes to the polls to elect a new parliament on Sunday, with the Social Democrats and conservative People's Party likely to remain in office. But many voters are unhappy with the status quo and in favour of smaller parties. Duration: 01:05 Sep 26, 2013
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