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Beatles, Chopin tunes echo over Kiev barricade

Activists took to a piano perched on Kiev's most famous anti-government barricade Monday, playing Chopin, the national anthem and the Beatles' "Let it Be" as riot police looked on. Duration: 00:56

Feb 11, 2014

Paris taxi drivers strike over competition from mini-cabs

Taxi services out of Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports in Paris are at a virtual standstill as drivers go on strike over competition from rival mini-cabs. Duration: 00:58

Feb 11, 2014

Yemenis react to Yemen becoming six-region federation

A presidential panel has agreed to transform Yemen into a six-region federation as part of its political transition, state news agency Saba announced Monday. Duration: 01:05

Feb 11, 2014

Togo Olympic official: we are here to 'amaze the world'

Olympic chiefs from the west African nation of Togo say their athletes want to "amaze" the world at the Winter Games. Duration: 00:48

Feb 11, 2014

Swiss referendum on immigration causes controversy

European Foreign Ministers in Brussels on Monday for talks one day after Swiss voters narrowly vote in favour of curbs on immigration from the EU. Business and political experts also react to the Swiss referendum. Duration: 01:26

Feb 11, 2014

Two NATO civilian contractors killed in Kabul attack

Two civilian contractors working for the NATO force in Afghanistan were killed in a bomb attack in Kabul on Monday. The car bomb attack near Kabul's main prison Pol-e-Charkhi targeted a convoy of NATO troops. Duration: 00:35

Feb 10, 2014

Syria talks begin anew in Geneva

Fresh talks kick off in Geneva involving Syria's government delegation, the Syrian opposition and United Nations and Arab League Special Envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi. Duration: 01:05

Feb 10, 2014

US snowboarders hail Sochi's fast course

The US snowboard team speak of how their Olympic discipline is evolving to add extra excitement to events. Duration: 00:46

Feb 10, 2014

Congo warlord Ntaganda 'key' to ethnic crimes, ICC hears

Former warlord Bosco Ntaganda played a "key role" in ethnic crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, using child soldiers and capturing sex slaves for his rebel army, the International Criminal Court heard on Monday.

Feb 10, 2014

Hundreds drop their pants in Colombia for 'No Pants Day'

Hundreds of people take part in "No Pants Day" in Medellin, Colombia, marching through the streets in underwear and shouting slogans in favour of freedom of expression. Duration: 00:34

Feb 10, 2014

Olympics: Sochi sells over 90% of tickets but seats unclaimed

With attendance rates still lower than ticket sales at the Olympics, the IOC gives an update on strict security checks, which have been blamed for spectators missing some events. Duration: 00:51

Feb 10, 2014

Deadly rainy season continues to wreak havoc in Bolivia

A state of emergency is still in place in Bolivia, where the deadly rainy season has claimed 40 lives and damaged homes of more than 46,000 people. Duration: 00:32

Feb 10, 2014

Olympic athletes celebrate weekend wins in Sochi

Olympic athletes celebrate weekend wins in Sochi. Austria's Matthias Mayer stormed to gold in the Winter Olympics men's downhill on Sunday. Duration: 01:09

Feb 10, 2014

Bangladesh Art Summit aims to bridge cultural gap between South Asian nations

Dhaka, Feb 10 (ANI): The art summit in Bangladesh, which aims to bridge the cultural gap between nations, showcased contemporary works of artists from South Asia and drew visitors, enthusiasts and critics from all over the world. The second edition of Dhaka Art Summit, began in Dhaka on Friday.

Feb 10, 2014

Italy scorns Indian decision to try marines with anti-piracy law

New Delhi/ Kochi, Feb 10 (ANI): Rome harshly criticised Indian decision to try two Italian marines accused of killing two fishermen under an anti-piracy and anti-terrorism act. Italian government’s Special Envoy Staffan De Mistura, miffed at the Indian attorney general’s decision at the Monday court hearing to hold the case under the controversial Suppression of Unlawful Acts (SUA), said the move was unacceptable as it made Italy equivalent to a terrorist country.

Feb 10, 2014