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Thousands gather for final rally in Hong Kong

Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters gather for what is likely to be the final mass rally at their main site ahead of an expected clearance by bailiffs and police on Thursday. Duration: 01:03

Dec 11, 2014

Belgians mourn Queen Fabiola at the Royal Palace in Brussels

Belgian people are entitled to go pay their respects to Queen Fabiola, their deceased sovereign, until Thursday at the Royal Palace of Brussels before the state funeral, to be held Friday. Duration: 00:51

Dec 11, 2014

Brazil truth commission urges end to dictatorship amnesty

French government defends controversial reform package investigating the 1964-1985 military dictatorship urges an end to amnesty for torturers, and lists the number of those killed or disappeared during the regime at 434. Duration: 00:56

Dec 11, 2014

French government defends controversial reform package

The French government defends a controversial package of reforms to energise their country's crisis-hit economy, including a plan to expand Sunday trading for shops that has sparked outrage in some quarters. Duration: 00:55

Dec 11, 2014

World's most starred chef sets sights on fresh accolades

Retirement is out of the question for celebrated French chef Joel Robuchon. The most starred chef in the world has just opened a new restaurant with the objective of winning yet another three Michelin stars to add to his tally of 28. Duration: 01:09

Dec 11, 2014

Monks, garment workers rally for rights in Cambodia

Thousands of Cambodians, including Buddhist monks and garment workers, rally across the capital calling for respect for human rights and the release of a group of jailed land activists. Duration: 00:42

Dec 10, 2014

Thousands rally in Indonesia for higher pay

Thousands of Indonesian workers rally in Jakarta demanding higher salaries after a recent increase in the fuel price pushed up inflation. Duration: 00:29

Dec 10, 2014

Relatives of Bangladesh's missing hundreds protest

Hundreds of relatives of people who disappeared during a violent crackdown on the opposition ahead of this year's elections in Bangladesh protest to demand justice. Duration: 01:11

Dec 10, 2014

Palestinian official dies after Israeli army 'attack'

A senior Palestinian official died Wednesday after being beaten by Israeli forces during a protest march in the West Bank, medical and security sources told AFP. Duration: 00:59

Dec 10, 2014

Malala, Satyarthi receive Nobel Peace Prize

Malala Yousafzai vowed Wednesday to struggle for every child's right to go to school as she became the youngest ever Nobel laureate, sharing the Peace Prize with Indian campaigner Kailash Satyarthi. Duration: 01:32

Dec 10, 2014

Britain, Turkey work 'closely' to stop foreign fighters

Britain and Turkey are working "as closely as possible" to stop foreign fighters joining Islamic State insurgents in Iraq and Syria, according to British Prime Minister David Cameron. Duration: 00:58

Dec 10, 2014

Ebola Caregivers have been listed for the TIME's Person of the Year 2014.

Ebola Caregivers Chosen TIME's Person of the Year 2014

Ferguson Protesters became the first runner-up, followed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Dec 10, 2014

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi

Satyarthi, Malala Receive Joint Nobel Peace Prize for Child Campaigns

India's child rights crusader Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's girls' education activist Malala Yousafzai received the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo Wednesday evening.

Dec 10, 2014

Revoking Section 309 to Prevent Suicide: Will People Choose Free Will or Suffering?

Nothing other than a stable economy along with social harmony can help India deal with suicides.

Dec 10, 2014

HK protest leaders will 'stay to end' as police swoop looms

Hong Kong's student protest leaders say they will "stay to the end" as police prepare to swoop on the city's main rally site after more than two months of mass pro-democracy demonstrations. Duration: 01:35

Dec 10, 2014