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Russian parliament revokes option to invade Ukraine

Russia's upper chamber of parliament on Wednesday voted to scrap an earlier resolution allowing President Vladimir Putin to send troops into Ukraine, in a move Moscow says will help the peace process. Duration: 00:45

Jun 26, 2014

Shimon Peres at W.House says Iraq may not stay united

Israel's Shimon Peres, who met with President Barack Obama, said he wondered if Iraq would remain a united country following the rise of the jihadist Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. Duration: 00:54

Jun 26, 2014

Sister of murdered hacking victim calls for press change

The sister of a prominent hacking victim, murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, Wednesday called on British Prime Minister David Cameron to keep his promise to change the way newspapers are regulated following the hacking scandal.

Jun 26, 2014

Hundreds of displaced Iraqis shelter in Germawa camp

Nearly seven hundred families displaced from Tal Afar and nearby Mosul are sheltering in the Germawa camp, near Dohuk. Duration: 00:45

Jun 26, 2014

Tunisia sets dates for parliamentary and presidential polls

Tunisia's National Assembly approved Wednesday the proposed dates of parliamentary and presidential polls due to take place this year under a deal to end a political crisis. Duration: 01:06

Jun 26, 2014

Women take part in a 50 metre race in high heels in Georgia

Women take part in a 50 metre race in high heels in the Georgian capital. Duration: 00:32

Jun 26, 2014

Thousands Brazilian homeless protests in Sao Paulo

With vuvuzelas, drums, banners and thousands of Homeless Workers Movement (MTST) protesters marched Tuesday to the seat of the legislature of Sao Paulo city asking to legitimate their land occupations. Duration: 00:37

Jun 26, 2014

The abducted girls have been converted to Islam (YouTube screengrab)

Boko Haram Abducts 91 Including Young Girls, Boys from Borno State

At least 91 people have been reportedly abducted by Nigerian Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram from Borno State.

Jun 26, 2014

Egypt's newly-elected Sissi in Algieria on first state visit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Algiers on Wednesday for his first trip abroad since being elected in May. Duration: 00:56

Jun 26, 2014

S.Africa platinum miners back to work after wage deal

Thousands of miners on South Africa's platinum belt streamed back to work on Wednesday after reaching a wage deal with leading global producers that ended a crippling five-month strike. Duration: 00:53

Jun 25, 2014

Libya PM calls on Libyans to vote for new parliament

Libyans were voting Wednesday in a legislative election the authorities hope will end political turmoil and deadly violence that has gripped the country since the ouster of dictator Moamer Kadhafi. Duration: 00:56

Jun 25, 2014

Iraqi Kurds say future of disputed Kirkuk in their hands

A major offensive by Sunni militants, led by jihadists from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), has only served to strengthen the conviction among Kurds that Kirkuk's future lies with the Kurdistan region. Duration: 02:06

Jun 25, 2014

Amateur films Ukrainian helicopter downed by rebels

Nine Ukrainian servicemen died on Tuesday when pro-Russian insurgents shot down an army helicopter in the separatist east just a day after a top militia leader ordered a temporary ceasefire. Duration: 00:31

Jun 25, 2014

In an isolated Slavyansk, humanitarian aid groups appear

In the eastern Ukrainian city of Slavyansk, humanitarian aid groups have been set up to help the residents in need - and the city's mayor claims they do not have electricity or running water. Duration: 01:21

Jun 25, 2014

Student survivors of Korea ferry disaster go back to class

More than 70 student survivors of South Korea’s ferry disaster make an emotional return to their high school, watched by the relatives of the hundreds who died. Duration: 01:06

Jun 25, 2014