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Israel, US insist alliance between two countries still strong

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied Monday that his upcoming speech to the US Congress was a slight to President Barack Obama, and insisted the US-Israeli alliance remains strong. Duration: 01:17

Mar 3, 2015

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Obama calls for "independent investigation" into Nemtsov killing

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) The President told Reuters reporter Jeff Mason that he has no information about last week's murder of Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, but that he is calling

Mar 3, 2015

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Obama says he hopes to open embassy in Cuba before Panama summit

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) In an exclusive interview with Reuters on Monday (March 2), U.S. President Barack Obama says he hopes to open a U.S. embassy in Cuba but a lot of work still has to

Mar 3, 2015

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Namibians react as their president wins Mo Ibrahim prize

Namibia's outgoing president was on Monday named winner of the Mo Ibrahim Prize for "good governance" in Africa, the world's richest award that has seen a dearth of worthy candidates. Duration: 00:57

Mar 3, 2015

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Pro-Russian rebels train for more fighting despite Ukraine truce

A ceasefire is broadly holding at last on the front line in east Ukraine. But at this field in the separatist stronghold of Donetsk, rebels are training for another round of clashes with government

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Thousands embrace 'no pants' day in Colombia

Thousands of Colombians take to the streets in their underwear for 'no pants day.' Duration: 01:00

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The Volkswagen Passat is 'European Car of the Year'

The Passat, a car by German car manufacturer Volkswagen, has been awarded the European 'Car of the Year' trophy this Monday. Duration: 00:47

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Slovak wins bike race through Chile streets

The Chilean city of Valparaiso welcomed cyclists for the city downhill mountain bike race. Riders navigated streets, stairs, ramps and man-made obstacles over an approximately one mile or

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Smartphone giants unveil latest models at technology show

Mobile providers have been unveiling their upcoming models at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, showing off the latest in smartphone technology. Duration: 00:57

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Fears for Nemstov murder witness under guard in Moscow

The chief witness to the murder of Boris Nemtsov, a Ukrainian model named Ganna Duritska, has complained of being kept under guard in Moscow. Her mother has appealed to authorities in Ukraine to help. Duration: 00:51

Mar 3, 2015

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Thousands throng funeral for Turkish author Yasar Kemal

Thousands of mourners, including a Nobel laureate and a former president, turned out for the funeral Monday of Turkish literary giant Yasar Kemal in Istanbul. Duration: 00:56

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New portrait of the Queen for UK coins unveiled

Britain's Royal Mint unveiled a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth which will appear on coins, at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark created the new image and says

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Rebels in Ukraine withdraw to new positions: Lysenko

Ukrainian defence spokesperson Andriy Lysenko said Monday that in areas where rebels have pulled back, they either relocate to another area or return to the original position at night. Duration: 00:44

Mar 3, 2015

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Designer to the stars dresses disabled catwalk in Milan

From outfits for Lady Gaga and Beyonce to fashion for the disabled: Antonio Urzi, a long-time collaborator with Armani, is trying to revolutionise Milan fashion week with creations designed for amputees. Duration: 01:22

Mar 3, 2015

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Chile on alert as volcano spews smoke and ash

Chile's towering Viyarica volcano erupted Sunday night, spewing incandescent rock and lava fragments. The volcano is in Chile's south and it's activity levels started increasing February 6. Chile's

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