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Top Ten Richest Americans [PHOTOS]

Bill Gates is the wealthiest in America still, a position he has maintained since 1994.

Dec 5, 2013

Spate of violence cripples normal life in Bangladesh, destabilises peace

Dhaka, Dec 05 (ANI): Bangladesh reeled under a spate of violence by the country's main opposition and its fundamentalist ally, as it de-stabilised peace and crippled normal life, creating fresh tensions ahead of the elections. As a result of the flaring violence at least six people were killed and 30 injured in Chittagong and Chandpur regions of the delta nation.

Dec 5, 2013

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As World Cup nears, Brazil shrugs off stadium delays

World Cup hosts Brazil say that while all 12 stadiums will be ready in time for test events early next year, six will not meet FIFA's now redundant December 31 deadline. Duration: 0:44

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Reactions as France adopts bill to fine prostitutes' clients

French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a controversial bill that will make the clients of prostitutes liable for fines starting at 1,500 euros ($2,000). Duration: 0:41

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Ivory statuette to go on sale at Sotheby's auction

A 13th-century ivory statuette of the Virgin and Child will go up for auction at Sotheby's on Wednesday, December 4. The mysterious story of the statuette which travelled throughout Europe was uncovered by art specialist, Erik Bijzet. Duration: 0:44

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Greek Catholic Church gives support to Kiev protesters

Singing hymns and standing shoulder to shoulder, members of Ukraine's Greek Catholic Church joined demonstrations in Kiev on Wednesday protesting against the government's decision to reject an historic pact with the European Union. Duration: 0:56

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Dozens of pilot whales stranded along Florida coast

Dozens of pilot whales are stranded in shallow waters along Florida's southwest coast. Duration: 0:30

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Violence in Central African Rep. displaces thousands

The dusty road that leads from the Central African town of Damara to the capital is filled with families fleeing the latest deadly clashes between rebels and vigilante groups, leaving behind a ghost town. Duration: 0:51

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Deadly car bomb, clashes rock Iraq's Kirkuk killing at least six

A car bomb targeted an Iraqi police intelligence office in the ethnically-mixed northern city of Kirkuk. The explosion was followed by a firefight between militants and security forces at the scene. Duration: 0:41

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The cultivation of cannabis for personal use in Uruguay

Uruguay, a small Latin American country with 3,3 million inhabitants, might become on December 10 the first country in the world to produce and distribute marijuana to registered users. Duration: 1:54

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American Football in Brazil has high hopes for WC2014 aftermath

Who is reaping the benefits from the World Cup in Brazil? American football, of all things. Duration 1:24

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US halts shipments from Afghanistan through Pakistan

The US military suspends shipments of equipment out of Afghanistan through Pakistan, citing protests that pose a risk to truck drivers. Duration: 1:36

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Man survives nearly 3 days in air pocket after shipwreck

A tug boat cook managed to find an underwater air pocket, in June, after his vessel sank off Nigeria's coast and survived nearly three days before being brought out alive. Duration: 00:54

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Fukushima remains 'very complex' despite progress: IAEA

UN nuclear experts praise Japan for making progress on shutting down the crippled Fukushima plant, but warn the situation there remains "very complex". Duration: 00:46

Dec 5, 2013

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Ukraine opposition keeps up protest despite PM warning

Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov on Wednesday warned the opposition to stop escalating the country's worst political crisis in a decade, as his embattled government sought to hold talks with Brussels and Moscow. Duration: 01:19

Dec 5, 2013

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