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Libyans mark four years after uprising

Thousands of Libyans gather to mark four years after the uprising that toppled former leader, Muammar Gaddafi. The country's transition has been plagued with political infighting, rival governments

Feb 18, 2015

Modi's Pinstripe Suit to be Auctioned, Proceeds to go Towards Clean Ganga Campaign

A total of 361 items gifted to Modi will go under the hammer in Surat today.

Feb 18, 2015

Judge's injunction on deportation relief renews immigration debate

Shouting "Yes, We Can," pro-immigration activists on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall are furious. (SOUNDBITE) (English) LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEMBER GILBERT CEDILLO SAYING: "It's been clear

Feb 18, 2015

Naeem Khan unveils a magical collection of sequined and beaded dresses

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Designer Naeem Khan presented an ornate and intricately detailed line for his fall/winter 2015 collection on Tuesday (February 17) at Mercedes-Benz Fashion

Feb 18, 2015

In Cuba, US senators urge bipartisan end to embargo

Democratic senators visiting Havana called Tuesday for a bipartisan effort in the US Congress to lift the decades-old embargo against communist Cuba. Duration: 00:44

Feb 18, 2015

Kosovo marks sombre anniversary facing exodus

Kosovo marks a sombre seventh anniversary of independence from Serbia as the mainly ethnic Albanian territory grapples with an exodus triggered by deep economic malaise. Duration: 00:53

Feb 18, 2015

Lionfish go from hunters to hunted in conservation competition

Florida conservationists have started holding 'lionfish derbies', competitive events in which scuba divers hunt the invasive - but tasty - fish to control its numbers. Duration: 02:22

Feb 18, 2015

India PM slams religious violence after church attacks

India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday promised a crackdown on religious violence and freedom of worship for all faiths after a series of attacks on churches. Duration: 00:57

Feb 18, 2015

Obama defends immigration executive action against judge's ruling

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he disagreed with a Texas judge's ruling to block executive actions that shield millions of illegal immigrants from

Feb 18, 2015

NGOs, people wary of anti-rebel DR Congo offensive

NGOs and people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are wary of a possible offensive against Hutu rebels in the country's restive east, saying it could cause problems for the civilian population. Duration: 00:48

Feb 18, 2015

Trial of Pakistani al Qaeda suspect begins

Opening arguments begin in New York in the terrorism trial of Abid Naseer. The Pakistani man is accused of taking part in an al Qaeda plot to carry out attacks in the U.S. and Europe in 2008 and 2009

Feb 18, 2015

More than 600 rescued migrants arrive in Sicily

Hundreds of migrants arrive in Sicily after being rescued at sea. They are the latest of some 2000 refugees the Italian coast guard has saved off Libya's coast in recent days. The North African

Feb 18, 2015

Badgley Mischka's regal take on the golden age of Hollywood

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Dark, rich red was the start of their Fall 2015 collection according to James Mischka, one half of design duo of American fashion house Badgley Mischka.

Feb 18, 2015

Gaga engaged, Pharrell Williams to make a children's book

Lady Gaga and her longtime boyfriend, actor Taylor Kinney, are engaged. The singer posted a photo of a heart-shaped ring on her Instagram account, saying that "he gave me his heart on Valentine's Day,

Feb 18, 2015

Greece handed ultimatum as eurozone bailout talks fail

Eurozone ministers have handed Greece an ultimatum to request an extension to its bailout programme after crunch talks collapsed, deepening a bitter standoff that risks seeing Athens bid farewell to the euro. Duration: 01:24

Feb 18, 2015