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Austrian brewery in Havana to convert port into tourism hub

The opening of an Austrian brewery in an old tobacco shop marks the beginning of Havana's ambitious project to convert its five-century old commercial port into a tourism hub. Duration: 01:29

Apr 9, 2014

Kharkiv government HQ target of cycle of violent protest

The regional government HQ in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has become the focus of repeated assaults by pro-Russian protesters, bent on forcing the local administration to grant them a referendum on greater authority. Duration: 01:57

Apr 9, 2014

Dewani in S.Africa, expected to be charged with murder

South Africa's National prosecuting authority said Tuesday that British businessman Shrien Dewani - who is expected to be formally charged with murdering his wife on their 2010 honeymoon in South Africa - is 'mentally ill'. Duration: 00:35

Apr 9, 2014

French actor Depardieu drunk driving conviction upheld

French actor Gerard Depardieu's conviction for drunk driving is upheld by a Paris appeals court. He will have to pay a 4,000 euro fine but will not face a licence suspension for his Belgian driving licence. Duration: 00:30

Apr 9, 2014

US defence chief holds talks with Chinese counterpart

US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel meets with his Chinese counterpart on the second day of his tour in China. Duration: 00:44

Apr 9, 2014

Four policemen killed in Iraq suicide attack

A car bomb set off by a suicide attacker at a checkpoint in the city of Tuz Khurmatu in Iraq killed four policemen, while attacks were also carried out in Baiji and Tikrit in Salaheddin province. Duration: 00:39

Apr 9, 2014

France's new PM delivers first key speech to parliament

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says his government will give priority to growth, jobs and purchasing power as he prepares to deliver a key policy speech to parliament. Duration: 00:56

Apr 9, 2014

British Queen welcomes Irish president on historic visit

Queen Elizabeth II welcomed the Irish president to Britain on Tuesday for the first time since the republic became independent, in a historic state visit consolidating ties between the once hostile neighbours. Duration: 00:36

Apr 9, 2014

Kerry: Russians sent to foment 'chaos' in east Ukraine

US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Tuesday that Russia was sending agents into eastern Ukraine to "create chaos" the Kremlin could use as a pretext for more military intervention. Duration: 00:47

Apr 9, 2014

Hunger, anxiety as South African mining strike wears on

As South Africa's platinum strike drags on for almost three months, miners and their family are battling to survive without pay. Duration: 02:30

Apr 9, 2014

Jazz guitar legend John McLaughlin to perform in Ramallah

John McLaughlin, the 72-year-old legend of jazz guitar and pioneer of fusion, will play a concert in Ramallah on Wednesday to support a Palestinian NGO that uses music and artistic therapy. Duration: 00:52

Apr 8, 2014

Gunmen kill 3 in Yemen capital

Gunmen killed three people in the Yemeni capital on Tuesday in an attack targeting university professor Ismail al-Wazir, who was lightly wounded, a security official said. Duration: 00:26

Apr 8, 2014

Kiev warns against separatism after pro-Kremlin protests

Ukraine was threatened with disintegration Monday as pro-Kremlin militants seized government buildings in the eastern city of Donetsk, declared independence and vowed to vote on joining Russia. Duration: 00:53

Apr 8, 2014

One million buried in mass graves on forbidden New York island

Hart Island in New York is the biggest mass grave in the United States. One million bodies have been buried there since 1869, including stillborn babies, the homeless, the poor, the unidentified and the unclaimed. Duration: 02:35

Apr 8, 2014

Pistorius breaks down, forcing trial adjournment

Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears in the dock Tuesday, forcing an adjournment in his murder trial, as he recalled the moment he discovered he had shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead. Duration: 00:45

Apr 8, 2014