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Obama grants traditional pardon to Thanksgiving turkeys

US President Barack Obama symbolically "pardoned" a turkey Wednesday on the eve of the US Thanksgiving holiday, in what has become an annual White House tradition. Duration: 00:46

Nov 27, 2014

Obesity

Obesity-Related Cancers on Rise: WHO Report

A study conducted by The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the specialised cancer agency of WHO located at Lyon in France, has amassed solid evidence to label obesity as a major risk factor for cancer as the half a million new cases of the deadly disease (481,000) reported in 2012 was caused by a high body mass index (BMI).

Nov 27, 2014

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France calls on Egypt to pursue 'democratic transition'

François Hollande calls on Egypt to pursue its 'democratic transition' during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Duration: 01:03

Nov 27, 2014

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Egypt reopens Gaza crossing for first time in month

Egypt reopened the Rafah border crossing with Gaza on Wednesday for the first time since its closure in late October after a bombing in the Sinai Peninsula, officials said. Duration: 00:59

Nov 27, 2014

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Christians of Syria's Aleppo hold out despite jihadist threat

Tens of thousands of Christians have fled homes in Syria's war-wracked second city of Aleppo but many others are determined to hold out despite their dread of Islamic State jihadists. Duration: 01:07

Nov 27, 2014

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Merkel says IS 'most brutal threat ever' to region

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday warned that Islamic State (IS) jihadists in Iraq and Syria were one of the greatest ever threats to the region. Duration: 00:37

Nov 27, 2014

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Syria air strikes on IS group stronghold kill 95 people

A video posted on a YouTube channel close to the Islamic State organization on November 25 shows rescuers coming to the aid of the victims of an explosion in Raqa. AFP has verified the location through inscriptions on vehicles. Duration: 00:51

Nov 27, 2014

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Ukraine's elderly struggle to get their pension

The ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine is preventing elderly Ukrainians from accessing their pensions because they can only access their money by registering in government-controlled territories. Duration: 01:01

Nov 27, 2014

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Thanksgiving 2014: Turkey Size Doubles as Demand Hits Roof [PHOTOS]

To mark the holiday, over 300 million Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving 2014 on Thursday, and an average American will eat over 3,100 calories on this special day,

Nov 27, 2014

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Tonga gears up for a general election

Tonga is gearing up for a general election Thursday with more than 100 candidates competing for seats in the Legislative Assembly. Duration: 00:37

Nov 26, 2014

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Mexico protest demand release of detained demonstrators

Hundreds of people protested in Mexico City on Tuesday, demanding the release of 11 demonstrators who were detained when marches last Thursday turned violent. Duration: 00:54

Nov 26, 2014

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Haiti protesters demand president step down

Thousands of anti-government protesters in Haiti call for the resignation of President Michel Martelly, whom they accuse of trying to reinstall a dictatorship. Duration: 00:37

Nov 26, 2014

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British Muslims raise concern over new anti-terror law

The British government on Wednesday is presenting anti-terrorism law including measures to tackle British jihadists travelling to fight with the Islamic State group and extremist preachers. Duration: 01:23

Nov 26, 2014

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Hong Kong police clear protest camp after clashes

Fresh scuffles break out as Hong Kong authorities move in to clear the main body of a major pro-democracy protest site, a day after more than 100 demonstrators were arrested. Duration: 00:52

Nov 26, 2014

Turkey

Happy Thanksgiving: 'Frog Eye Salad', 'Pumpkin Whoopie Pie' and Other Top Searched Recipes

This year The New York Times has put together more than 50 Thanksgiving recipes, which are very unusual and popular in the US.

Nov 26, 2014

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