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Chinese quake victim loses hope to find his child alive

Staring at the blades of a mechanical digger as it combed through the debris that entombs his only child, Zhao Dekun on Wednesday faced the grim reality that time has run out in Longtoushan, China on August 6, 2014. Duration: 00:42

Aug 7, 2014

Michelle Obama calls for women empowerment in Africa

US First Lady Michelle Obama, joined by her predecessor Laura Bush, speaks about the need to empower African youth and educate women and girls on the last day of the US-Africa summit in Washington, DC on August 6, 2014. Duration: 00:54

Aug 7, 2014

Wikipedia slams European 'Right to be forgotten' ruling

The Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization which operates Wikipedia, condemns the so-called "right to be forgotten" online, in London, England on August 6, 2014. Duration: 00:52

Aug 7, 2014

Obama pledges continued US assistance in Ebola crisis

President Obama opened the final day of the unprecedented US-Africa summit in Washington, saying African nations are growing stronger despite the many challenges they face, August 6, 2014. Duration: 00:42

Aug 7, 2014

Caretaker prime minister named in crisis-hit Bulgaria

Bulgaria's president named on Tuesday a left-wing law professor as caretaker prime minister to serve until October 5 when the country holds its second snap elections in 17 months in Sofia on August 6, 2014. Duration: 00:55

Aug 7, 2014

Turks prepare to vote in first direct presidential election

Turkey prepares to vote on Sunday in its first direct presidential election, with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeking to be elected head of state, Istanbul, August 6, 2014. Duration: 01:10

Aug 7, 2014

Pistorius due back in court as murder trial nears verdict

The murder trial of fallen South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius resumes Thursday for closing arguments after months of gripping testimony that captured the world's attention. Duration: 02:00

Aug 6, 2014

Bangladesh charges ferry owner, captain over deadly sinking

The owner and captain of a heavily overloaded river boat that sank in Bangladesh are facing criminal charges over the disaster, in which more than 130 people are feared drowned. Duration: 00:36

Aug 6, 2014

Georgian man beats new record by lifting 33 kg with his eyelids

A Georgian man is believed to have broken a new world record by lifting 33 kg with his eyelids in the small town of Dmanisi, 100 km from Tbilisi. Duration: 00:45

Aug 6, 2014

Rosetta spacecraft makes rendezvous with comet: ESA

The space probe Rosetta on Wednesday made a historic rendezvous with a comet, climaxing a 10-year, six billion-kilometre (3.7-billion-mile) chase through the Solar System, the European Space Agency (ESA) said. Duration: 00:34

Aug 6, 2014

Former rebel-held Mariupol tries to return to normal life

The southern Ukraine city of Mariupol was taken back by the Ukrainian forces last June. Duration: 00:45

Aug 6, 2014

Afghan soldiers man checkpoint in tense Kabul

Afghan National Army (ANA) troops keep watch at a checkpoint near an army training complex on the outskirts of Kabul a day after a US general was gunned down by a rogue Afghan soldier. Duration: 00:36

Aug 6, 2014

Hundreds rally to support Indonesian ex-general Prabowo

Hundreds of supporters cheer on losing presidential candidate Indonesian ex-general Prabowo Subianto as he starts his appeal against the election results. Duration: 00:50

Aug 6, 2014

Gaza truce pushes into a second day ahead of Cairo talks

A fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip entered a second day Wednesday as Israeli and Palestinian delegations prepared for crunch talks in Cairo to try to extend the 72-hour truce. Duration: 01:15

Aug 6, 2014