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Multiple Afghan suicide attack kills ten police

Seven Taliban suicide attackers stormed a police station in the centre of Jalalabad city in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing 10 policemen in a major assault ahead of the presidential election. Duration: 00:26

Mar 21, 2014

Ecuadorians ask US court to hold ruling backing Chevron

Ecuadorian plaintiffs in a high-profile environmental case against Chevron said they've asked a US court to hold a ruling in favor of the oil giant, while they appeal the decision. Duration: 01:17

Mar 21, 2014

France remembers Toulouse killings

France pays tribute to the victims of Mohamed Merah, two years after the petty criminal turned 'jihadist' went on a killing spree and murdered seven including three children in and around Toulouse. Duration: 01:14

Mar 21, 2014

Syria regime forces enter famed Crusader fort

Syrian regime forces entered renowned Crusader castle Krak des Chevaliers on Thursday, state television said, after deadly fighting with rebels in the area near the border with Lebanon. Duration: 00:30

Mar 21, 2014

Italian navy rescues another 1,000 migrants in 24 hours

The Italian navy said Thursday they had rescued another 1,000 migrants in the last 24 hours as they tried to cross the Mediterranean Sea from the North African coast in rickety boats. Duration: 00:22

Mar 21, 2014

Ukraine's illegal miners see Russia as chance to escape hole

The Donbas region is Ukraine's industrial heartland, but since the collapse of the Soviet Union the coal mining industry has fallen on hard times and dangerous illegal mines have sprung up to replace closing state pits. Duration: 02:28

Mar 20, 2014

Protest as Colombian president removes Bogota mayor

Supporters of Bogota's dismissed elected mayor rally in his defence as Gustavo Petro calls for a peaceful general strike. Duration: 00:40

Mar 20, 2014

Amnesty activists protest Spain, EU immigration policies

A handful of Amnesty International activists demonstrated in front of the Spanish interior ministry to protest against the immigration policies of Spain and the European Union. Duration: 00:35

Mar 20, 2014

Tech startups taking off in Washington D.C.

Long a poor relation to west coast US cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles when it came to startups, Washington D.C. is now attracting them with readily available talent and close links to government. Duration: 02:32

Mar 20, 2014

Obama: Sanctions on more Russian govt. officials, bank

President Barack Obama announces new sanctions on more Russian officials, other individuals and a bank, and threatens to directly target the Russian economy over Moscow's absorption of Crimea. Duraion: 00:39

Mar 20, 2014

Ukrainians file out of Russian-occupied navy headquarters

Ukrainian servicemen filed out of navy headquarters in Sevastopol on Wednesday after the base was seized by pro-Moscow militants, Russian troops and Cossack forces. Duration: 00:44

Mar 20, 2014

Mumbai court convicts four over photographer gang-rape

A Mumbai court convicts four men over the gang-rape of a photographer on assignment in the Indian city last year, a case that reignited nationwide anger over women's safety. Duration: 00:50

Mar 20, 2014

Dutch tulip fest Keukenhof opens to the public

The 65th edition of the Netherlands' massive flower show at Keukenhof, the world's largest bulb garden with over seven million flowers, opened to the public on Thursday. Duration: 00:55

Mar 20, 2014

French 'Spiderman' climbs Total tower in the La Defense

French 'Spiderman' Alain Robert climbs the 186-metre-tall Total tower in La Defense, the business district just outside Paris. He undertakes the ascent without a rope as crowds watch from the ground. Duration: 00:34

Mar 20, 2014

Protesters occupying Taiwan's parliament issue ultimatum

Protesters barricade themselves inside Taiwan's parliament for a third straight day, threatening "further action" if the government pushes ahead with its plans to ratify a contentious trade pact with China. Duration: 00:35

Mar 20, 2014