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Westerners join Iraqi Christian militia to fight Islamic State

When Islamic State swept through Iraq and Syria last year, posting its conquests on social media, it drew thousands of foreign fighters from across the world to join its ranks. But it also drew some

Feb 16, 2015

Fireworks in Pyongyang to celebrate 73rd birth anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il.

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: A firework display to celebrate the 73rd birth anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il lit up Pyongyang skyline as the clock ticked towards Monday (February 16

Feb 16, 2015

Carnival street party stage for playful political messages

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Amplifiers were set-up for some 80,000 party-goers at the Boitata street party on Sunday (February 15), which returns to the center of Rio de Janeiro to defend its

Feb 16, 2015

Carnival street party stage for playful political messages

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Amplifiers were set-up for some 80,000 party-goers at the Boitata street party on Sunday (February 15), which returns to the center of Rio de Janeiro to defend its

Feb 16, 2015

Ukrainian leaders lay flowers at memorial to Afghanistan veterans

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Ukrainian leaders laid flowers on Sunday (February 15) at a monument in Kiev honoring soldiers who served in the

Feb 16, 2015

A spectacular 'Battle of the Oranges' citrus clash in Italy

Ivrea, Italy is taking a food fight to another level. And watch out not to wear white in what has become a celebration of Carnival. Hundreds are turning out donning medieval outfits to re-enact the

Feb 16, 2015

A spectacular 'Battle of the Oranges' citrus clash in Italy

Ivrea, Italy is taking a food fight to another level. And watch out not to wear white in what has become a celebration of Carnival. Hundreds are turning out donning medieval outfits to re-enact the

Feb 16, 2015

"Israel is the home of every Jew'" - Netanyahu

Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt visits the Copenhagen synagogue -- where security guard was killed overnight. She has a message for the Jewish community. (SOUNDBITE) (English) DENMARK'S

Feb 16, 2015

Is the Chinese New Year 2015 associated with sheep, goat or ram? There is no straight answer.

Chinese New Year 2015: Predictions for Wood Sheep Year; Personality, Lucky Colours, Careers and Numbers

Chinese calendars are connected to the Five Element (Yin-Yang) theory - metal, water, wood, fire and earth.

Feb 16, 2015

Pope Francis leads mass for new cardinals

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Pope Francis on Sunday (February 15) conducted mass in honour of the new cardinals he inducted in a ceremony a day earlier. Francis elevated the 20 prelates, many

Feb 15, 2015

Danish police: Attack suspect was on radar

--STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES-- As Danish investigators remain on the scene where the suspect in the deadly attacks was shot by police early Sunday, officials have learned the suspect's identity.

Feb 15, 2015

Police search for clues around body of suspect of Copenhagen attacks

--STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES- ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Danish police shot dead a gunman in Copenhagen on Sunday (February 15) they believe was responsible for killing two and

Feb 15, 2015

Tony Blair in Gaza, visits refugees

Former British prime minister Tony Blair visited a UNRWA school in Gaza on Sunday morning where refugees from the last conflict in the Palestinian coastal enclave were taking shelter. Duration: 00:42

Feb 15, 2015

Ukrainian troops down arms as ceasefire takes hold

Ukrainian soldiers near the frontline with pro-Russian rebels play football on the road as a fragile ceasefire comes into force in Ukraine, after President Petro Poroshenko orders Ukrainian troops to respect the truce. Duration: 01:22

Feb 15, 2015

Kurds clash with police in Turkey

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Thousands of Kurds rallied in towns across Turkey's mainly Kurdish southeast on Sunday and some clashed with riot police. The protesters were calling for the

Feb 15, 2015