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Obama encourages companies to share cyber threat data

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) President Barack Obama met with chief executive officers on Friday at a summit in Silicon Valley held by the White House that aims to build support for beefing up

Feb 14, 2015

Robot to fight Navy ship fires

INTRO: At its latest technology expo, the U.S. Navy says its fire-fighting robot can put out blazes on board ships and it also unveils unmanned boats designed to create a "swarm" around threats at sea

Feb 14, 2015

Greece starts bailout talks as hopes rise

Greece began tough negotiations with its creditors as hopes grew of a deal to replace its detested bailout after new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pushed his case at a European summit. Duration: 00:51

Feb 14, 2015

Tens of thousands battle floods after Madagascar storms

Tropical storms batter Madagascar during the rainy season leaving tens of thousands of people in flooded homes. Duration: 01:03

Feb 14, 2015

Germany to mark 70 years since Dresden's WWII bombing

Seventy years ago Allied bombing laid waste to the historic German city of Dresden, whose post-war image as a symbol of peace has been dented recently by anti-Islamic protests. Duration: 00:22

Feb 14, 2015

Nigerian poll delay saves Valentine's Day

Restaurant owners in Nigeria's financial capital Lagos are benefitting from the postponement of the country's general election with couples busy making reservations for Valentines's Day. Duration: 00:57

Feb 14, 2015

Kanye West debuts fashion line, Blanchett hits Berlin

Kanye West unveiled his new Yeezy Season 1 clothing line and new sneaker, the Yeezy Boost during the first day of Fashion Week in New York. The rapper turned fashion designer was on hand, along with

Feb 14, 2015

Poroshenko says Ukraine still a long way from peace

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko meets with troops ahead of a ceasefire that is expected to take hold. They sing the national anthem amid reports that two civilians were killed in separatist

Feb 14, 2015

Amnesty concerned about French sale of Rafale jets to Egypt

After France announced the sale of 24 Rafale fighters and a frigate to Egypt, Amnesty International expressed concern about the jets being used in human rights violations. Duration: 00:56

Feb 14, 2015

Tens of thousands battle floods after Madagascar storms

Tropical storms batter Madagascar during the rainy season leaving tens of thousands of people in flooded homes. Duration: 02:11

Feb 14, 2015

Pentagon: Attack on Iraq air base included several suicide bombers

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) An attack on Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq on Friday was carried out by some 25 Islamic State fighters including several suicide bombers, some of whom evidently

Feb 14, 2015

Tadashi Shoji draws on the joy of flight for inspiration

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Designer Tadashi Shoji showcased a fluttery and ethereal collection in tulle and feather gowns on Thursday (February 12), the first day of Mercedes-Benz

Feb 14, 2015

Kanye West unveils his new sneaker Yeezy Boost

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Rapper turned fashion designer Kanye West unveiled his new Yeezy Season 1 clothing line and new sneaker, the Yeezy Boost, during the first day of Mercedes

Feb 14, 2015

Aung San Suu Kyi calls for unification as she marks her father's 100th birthday

A ceremony to remember General Aung San in Myanmar to mark the 100th anniversary of his birthday. The General is given credit for leading the country to independence from colonial rule, but was

Feb 14, 2015

Home for the holidays in China

It's an annual journey that begins one step at a time as tens of thousands head to the train station in Shanghai to make their way home to celebrate the Lunar New Year. For more than a billion people

Feb 13, 2015