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Afghanistan: Suicide Bomb Attack at Funeral Kills 16, Taliban Attack at Checkpoint Kills 11

A suicide bomb attack targeted at funeral-goers in east Afghanistan killed 16 people, while another attack at a checkpoint resulted in the death of 11 people.

Jan 30, 2015

Babies Trapped Under Rubble as Gas Blast Rips Through Mexico Maternity Hospital; 3 Dead

'I remember the cries of the babies under the rubble'.

Jan 30, 2015

Colonel Rai's Killers are Martyrs: Separatist Leader Geelani

Their "sacred blood" would not go in vain and India must accept the ground realities, said Geelani, chairman of the hardliner Hurriyat group.

Jan 30, 2015

Man with fake gun interrupts Dutch TV, is overpowered

A man armed with a fake gun disrupted Dutch television on Thursday evening when he forced his way into the building of public broadcaster NOS and demanded airtime before being overpowered by police.

Jan 30, 2015

Keystone pipeline bill passes Senate; faces presidential veto

After weeks of debate and a roller-coaster amendment process, the US Senate advanced a bill authorizing immediate construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Jan 30, 2015

Former US Secretaries of State make rare joint appearance

Three former US Secretaries of State are brought together for a rare appearance before a Senate Committee.

Jan 30, 2015

Gas blast at Mexico children's hospital, dozens injured

A huge gas explosion ripped through a children's hospital in Mexico City, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, including 22 children, as the building partly collapsed. Duration: 01:00

Jan 30, 2015

Jordan demands proof pilot alive as IS deadline passes

Jordan demanded proof Thursday that a pilot threatened with execution by the Islamic State group was alive, as a deadline set by the jihadists to free a female militant expired. Duration: 00:29

Jan 30, 2015

Latin American leaders attend CELAC summit in Costa Rica

Latin American leaders, including Cuban President Raul Castro and Bolivian President Evo Morales, attend the first day of the two-day summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in Costa Rica. Duration: 00:52

Jan 30, 2015

French PM Valls leads business delegation in China visit

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang welcomes his French counterpart Manuel Valls in Beijing. Duration: 00:45

Jan 30, 2015

Hero of Paris kosher grocery attack visits native Mali

Lassana Bathily, hailed as a hero and granted French citizenship for leading patrons to a hiding place during the recent attack on a Paris kosher grocery store, arrives back in his native Mali to visit his family. Duration: 00:46

Jan 30, 2015

Chile approves same-sex civil unions

Chile's Congress approves the country's first law authorizing civil unions of gay and lesbian couples, sparking celebrations on the streets of Santiago. Duration: 01:22

Jan 30, 2015

S. Korea conducts joint anti-terror drill in Seoul

Seoul police hold a joint anti-terror drill with 18 organisations and 160 officers to prepare for any major terrorist attack in the South Korean capital. Duration: 01:03

Jan 30, 2015

Women rally against Egyptian police after shooting

Dozens of women protest against Egypt's police in the central Cairo square where a female demonstrator was shot dead on the eve of the anniversary of the 2011 uprising. Duration: 00:48

Jan 30, 2015