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Thousands who can't afford medical care flock to free US clinic

America may be the world’s richest country, but in terms of healthcare, the World Health Organisation ranks it 37th. Thousands turned out for a free clinic run by "Remote Area Medical" with a visit from the Governor of Virginia. Duration: 2:40

Jul 24, 2014

Glasgow ready for 'biggest Commonwealth Games ever'

Organisers of the 2014 Commonwealth Games have praised Glasgow for hosting the "biggest Games ever" with almost 5,000 athletes from 71 nations -- and given their vote of confidence to the future of the event. Duration: 00:43

Jul 24, 2014

Iraqi sacred city of Najaf gains prominence amidst crisis

The holy Shiite city of Najaf has gained prominence as a centre of political and military power since the start of a crisis that has raised the spectre of Iraq breaking up along sectarian and ethnic lines. Duration: 00:48

Jul 24, 2014

Famed Somali singer and lawmaker shot down by Shebab

Somali lawmaker and prominent singer-songwriter Saado Ali Warsame was shot dead Wednesday in the capital Mogadishu in the latest attack by Shebab insurgents against the government, police and witnesses said. Duration: 00:34

Jul 24, 2014

At least 42 killed in Taiwan plane crash

At least 42 people were killed in a plane crash in Taiwan on Wednesday, officials said, with witnesses and local media reporting the flight came down in a storm after an aborted landing. Duration: 00:52

Jul 24, 2014

Gaza hospital flooded with injured children following airstrike

Injured children are brought into the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City on Wednesday as their anxious parents wait for news of their treatment following multiple airstrikes in Gaza City. Duration: 00:42

Jul 24, 2014

Major airlines cancel Israel flights over Gaza rocket threat

Major US, European and Canadian airlines canceled flights to and from Israel, as Israeli artillery continue to pound northern the Gaza Strip while soldiers battle Hamas militants on the ground. Duration: 01:07

Jul 24, 2014

In Gaza, whatever the target, children often the victims

The spiraling number of children killed in the latest conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza has raised international concern. ATTENTION: This report contains images of dead and wounded children. Duration: 01:56

Jul 23, 2014

Planes carrying MH17 bodies leaves Ukraine

The remains of 40 victims from downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 were flown from eastern Ukraine to the Netherlands aboard two planes. Duration: 01:02

Jul 23, 2014

Kerry says made 'some steps forward' in ending Gaza conflict

US Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that diplomacy to end the Gaza bloodshed has made progress, but warned more time was needed. Duration: 01:01

Jul 23, 2014

Dutch mourn victims of MH17 tragedy

Mourners in the Netherlands lay flowers at Eindhoven airport in honour of 40 victims downed in Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. Duration: 00:56

Jul 23, 2014

Costa Concordia wreck leaves Giglio on final voyage

Italy's freshly refloated Costa Concordia cruise ship was manoeuvred into position on Wednesday ahead of its final journey to a scrapyard in northern Italy. Duration: 00:49

Jul 23, 2014

US daredevil walks a highline across Thai buildings

Andy Lewis of the US balances as he walks on a highline from the rooftop of a building in Bangkok. Lewis set a world record after walking the 169-metre slackline in 65 minutes. Duration: 00:34

Jul 23, 2014

With over 40 Lakh Cases Pending in Indian High Courts, a Look at the Ones Rotting for Years

Indian judiciary system has more than 3 crore cases pending from last year.

Jul 23, 2014

Family of deceased security personnel demands death penalty for Sabyasachi Panda

Bhubaneswar, July 23 (ANI): The family of deceased security personnel, Pramod Kumar Satapathy, demanded capital punishment for the top Maoist leader, Sabyasachi Panda, who was arrested and sent to 10 days of police custody. Special Operation Group commando, Satapathy, was one of the 17 officers who laid down their lives in the process of fighting armed Maoists on February 15, 2008 in Nayagarh district of Odisha. On July 18, Panda was produced in front of the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) of Berhampur amid tight security where he was ordered to be sent on 10-day police custody.

Jul 23, 2014