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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dethroned beauty queen seeks apology before returning crown

A Myanmar beauty queen dethroned for alleged misconduct says she would only return her crown if South Korean pageant organisers apologise -- and denies accepting free breast implants. Duration: 00:48

Sep 2, 2014

Football stars gather for Papal charity match

International football sensations such as Alessandro Del Piero, Samuel Eto'o and Sulley Muntari take to the pitch in Rome for a charitable "peace match" organised by former Argentina star Javier Zanetti and Pope Francis. Duration: 00:38

Sep 2, 2014

Israeli, Palestinian boys pitch up for football friendly

After a traumatic summer of war and death, Israeli and Palestinian children squared off on Monday for games of football, just miles away from the devastated Gaza Strip. Duration: 01:09

Sep 2, 2014

Ebola-denial a revolt against colonial mindset: expert

A leading social anthropologist who spent a month among communities in the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak claims that "Ebola-denial" -- one of the more bizarre features of the deadly epidemic -- is perhaps not all that it seems. Duration: 00:59

Sep 2, 2014

Pakistani anti-govt. protesters camp outside PM's house

Pakistani anti-government protesters remain camped outside the Prime Minister’s residence in Islamabad demanding the resignation of Nawaz Sharif. Duration: 00:57

Sep 2, 2014

Journalists being mistreated in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, September 2, 2014: The media in Gilgit Baltistan continues to bear the brunt of mirroring the realities of the region... with most media houses constantly being muzzled by Pakistan; journalists are under pressure to file biased reports.

Sep 2, 2014

PM Modi enjoys 'Vande Mataram' sung by children at Tokyo's Indian community reception Part - 1

Tokyo, Sep 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the Indian community reception in Tokyo where Indian students in Japan sang 'Vande Mataram' for the prime minister. Modi cherished the anthem throughout enjoying the tune and lipsing the song. Later, while addressing the people at the reception, Modi pitched in for the developed India and said that India is no more the land of black magic and snake charmers but of technology. Modi also said that he gifted his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe with Hindu religious book Bhagavad Gita and that there could be no better gift he could offer and any person cannot expect a better gift than this.

Sep 2, 2014