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Steven Sotloff: Islamic State Beheads Second US Journalist; Jihadists Threaten to Kill UK Hostage

US journalist Steven Sotloff has been purportedly beheaded on video by the Islamic State militants.

Sep 3, 2014

Tech giants bet on 3D headsets for gaming, healthcare

When Facebook acquired the virtual reality hardware developer Oculus VR in March for $2 billion, CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed the firm's technology as "a new communication platform." Duration: 02:24

Sep 3, 2014

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Lesotho police station bears marks of military operation

The Hamabote police station in Maseru still bears the marks of the operation run by the military. The few policemen present don’t wear uniforms and keep a low-profile. Lesotho's exiled prime minister delayed a planned return. Duration: 00:44

Sep 3, 2014

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Yemen president to replace government after weeks of protest

Yemen's president is to name a new prime minister and cut a disputed fuel price hike as he bids to head off escalating tension with Shiite rebels. Duration: 00:28

Sep 3, 2014

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PFLP militants celebrate a week of truce in Gaza

Militants of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), held a rally in Gaza city on Tuesday to celebrate a week of truce between Israel and Hamas. Duration: 01:06

Sep 3, 2014

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Turkey hosts Internet forum despite 'abysmal' online record

Turkey on Tuesday began hosting a major UN-backed forum on Internet governance aimed at promoting online use and cutting cyber crime, despite criticism over its "abysmal" record as an offender on limiting Internet rights. Duration: 01:11

Sep 3, 2014

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African leaders: We must tackle 'scourge' of terrorism

African leaders said Tuesday the continent must work together to end the "scourge" of terrorism, amid fears of a growing extremist threat on the continent. Duration: 00:38

Sep 3, 2014

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Ukrainian military remain in Donetsk airport despite pressure

Ukrainian forces were still present at Donetsk airport on Tuesday lunchtime but pressure from pro-Russian separatists continues to mount. Duration: 00:57

Sep 3, 2014

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At least half a million displaced by Ukraine conflict: UN

Fighting in Ukraine has driven over half a million people from their homes, the UN refugee agency said Tuesday, warning that the real number could be double that, in a crisis threatening the entire region. Duration: 00:55

Sep 3, 2014

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Iraqi forces bring humanitarian aid to civilians in Amerli

After breaking a months-long jihadist siege of the Shiite Turkmen town of Amerli by Islamic State (IS) fighters, Iraqi troops on Tuesday brang humanitarian aid to civilian population. Duration: 00:47

Sep 3, 2014

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US reacts to alleged beheading of 2nd US journalist by IS

The Islamic State released a video on Tuesday showing a masked militant beheading a second American journalist, according to the private terrorism monitoring group SITE. Duration: 00:58

Sep 3, 2014

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New round of Mali peace talks opens in Algiers

Peace talks between the Malian government and armed rebels opened on Monday in the Algerian capital, the second round of negotiations since July aimed at clinching a lasting peace agreement. Duration: 01:20

Sep 3, 2014

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Italian FM: Russia is no longer a 'strategic partner' for EU

Russia was also no longer a "strategic partner" for the European Union, said Federica Mogherini, the Italian foreign minister, as she took questions from members of the European parliament following her nomination to the EU post. Duration: 00:46

Sep 3, 2014

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British activist faces trial in Thailand for defamation

The defamation trial of a British activist begins after he co-authored a report alleging widespread labour abuses in Thailand's food industry, a prime supplier of cheap foodstuffs to Western supermarkets. Duration: 00:36

Sep 3, 2014

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Japan firm showcases 'touchable' 3D technology

Technology that generates touchable 3D imagery is unveiled in Japan, with its developers saying users could pull and push objects that are not really there. Duration: 01:07

Sep 2, 2014

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