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China, Russia veto UN attempt to refer Syria to ICC

China and Russia on Thursday vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution to refer Syria to the International Criminal Court for war crimes committed by both sides in its civil war. Duration: 01:11 May 23, 2014
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Thai military seizes power, leaving uncertain road ahead

The Thai army seized power from the civilian government on Thursday, bringing about the latest of many military coups that Thailand has seen in recent decades, and leaving the country with an uncertain future. Duration: 01:56 May 23, 2014
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Black day for Ukraine military ahead of key vote

Pro-Russian rebels firing mortar shells and grenades killed 14 Ukrainian soldiers on Thursday, the blackest day yet for the military and a dramatic ratcheting up of tensions just three days before a crunch election. Duration: 00:52 May 23, 2014
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Syria displaced revive the country's coastal economy

A massive influx of displaced families, mainly from Aleppo, to Syria's coast has boosted Latakia, a city whose economy heavily relied on its port and summertime tourism before the war. Duration: 01:16 May 23, 2014
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Nigerians in mourning after country's deadliest attack

Nigerians were mourning the loss of their loved ones on Thursday after the country's deadliest ever bomb attack in Jos, with Boko Haram blamed for the atrocity that killed at least 118 people. Duration: 00:30 May 22, 2014
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European elections kick off in Britain, Netherlands

Europe's mammoth parliamentary elections kicked off on Thursday, with Britain and the Netherlands going to the polls in a vote that is expected to see a swing towards populist right-wing parties. Duration: 01:12 May 22, 2014
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Iran confident on reaching nuclear deal by deadline

Talks between Iran and six world powers on a comprehensive deal over its nuclear programme are "very likely" to reach a successful conclusion by a July 20 deadline, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says. Duration: 01:04 May 22, 2014
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UKIP's Nigel Farage votes in European elections

Europe's mammoth parliamentary elections kicked off on Thursday, with Britain and the Netherlands going to the polls in a vote that is expected to see a swing towards populist right-wing and anti-EU parties. Duration: 00:42 May 22, 2014
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Ukraine turmoil threatens farmers and global markets

With prices for petrol, equipment and seeds all soaring, daily life for Ukrainian farmers has become a real struggle - with knock-on effects not just for the local economy but for markets across the globe. Duration: 02:15 May 22, 2014
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Tech advances boost hurricane tracking and relief

Storm technology experts and relief organisers gathered in Florida ahead of the the US government releasing its prediction for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season this week. Duration: 01:51 May 22, 2014
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