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Prosecutor asks for Strauss-Kahn acquittal in French sex trial

Another judicial twist in the Dominique Strauss-Kahn case. The former IMF chief walked out of court on Tuesday after a French prosecutor asked for an acquittal of Strass-Kahn's pimping charge.

Feb 18, 2015

Snowballs fly in Washington, DC

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) A deadly winter storm paralyzed much of the eastern United States on Tuesday (February 17), snarling transit and shutting down federal offices in the nation's

Feb 18, 2015

Russian supply ship docks with International Space Station

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) An unmanned Russian supply ship carrying 3.1 tons of cargo and fuel docked successfully with the International Space Station on Tuesday (February 17). The

Feb 18, 2015

Biden gets up close and personal during Carter swearing in

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) U.S. Vice President Joe Biden stole the show at the swearing-in of new U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter Tuesday (February 17) by exercising his avuncular manner and

Feb 18, 2015

First ever drag queen race minces into Jerusalem

Running in high heels can be hazardous. . . Forty Jerusalem drag queens took to the streets for their first ever racing event. SOUNDBITE: "Bella to Die for", drag queen, saying (English): "(I am)

Feb 18, 2015

Ash Wednesday 2015: History and Significance; Top 5 Lesser-Known Facts about Lenten Season

Ash Wednesday is an important day among Christians worldwide, and is considered to be the first day of Lent season.

Feb 18, 2015

Spectacular light show over Sweden

STORY: Videographer Chad Blakley shot his February 16 time-lapse sequence from Abisko National Park on the northern edge of Sweden. "I have spent countless nights out under the northern lights but I

Feb 18, 2015

Egypt calls for global coalition to fight Libya's jihadists

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said "there is no choice" but to create a global coalition to confront the extremists in Libya, in an interview aired by France's Europe 1 radio. Duration: 00:57

Feb 17, 2015

Glitter and glam on Fat Tuesday

It's party time on the streets of New Orleans and the colorful characters are out in full force. ...Including Jazz Musician Pete Fountain AND Mayor Mitch Landrieu. (SOUNDBITE) (English) MAYOR

Feb 17, 2015

Ash Carter sworn in as new U.S. defense secretary

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) New U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden in a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday after the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted

Feb 17, 2015

Ukraine truce fades as fighting rages

A gas pipeline explodes near the eastern Ukrainian town of Debaltseve after being hit by mortar fire. THIS despite last week's ceasefire agreement between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian separatists

Feb 17, 2015

No first day slip-ups for new Defense Secretary, but wife takes a tumble

ROUGH CUT (No reporter narration) Ashton Carter's wife, Stephanie, took a tumble on the ice on Tuesday morning (February 17) as she accompanied her husband to work on his first day as U.S. Defense

Feb 17, 2015

Virginia town evacuated after oil train derails

A freight train derails in the eastern US state of West Virginia, sparking a huge blaze, spilling oil into a river, and forcing the evacuation of a town. Duration: 00:33

Feb 17, 2015

Thousands march in Niger against Boko Haram

Thousands marched through the streets of the capital of Niger Tuesday in support of the army, currently fighting Boko Haram on the border with Nigeria. Duration: 00:34

Feb 17, 2015

Italian Taxi drivers protest against minicabs and Uber

ItalianTaxi drivers demonstrate against minicabs and the Taxi app offered by Uber, UberPOP, which they consider being unfair competition, on February 17, 2015 in Turin. Duration: 00:26

Feb 17, 2015