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Supporters of Xu Zhiyong gather in Beijing

Supporters of prominent Chinese activist Xu Zhiyong gather in Beijing as he goes on trial over his role in anti-corruption protests.Duration:01:18

Jan 23, 2014

1993 Delhi bomb blast case: MS Bitta demands probe into execution delay after SC's verdict

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): A 1993 Delhi bomb blast victim and former leader of Congress M S Bitta demanded a probe behind the delay in the execution of death row convict, Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, after apex court's recent verdict that commuted death sentence of 15 death row inmates to life imprisonment.

Jan 23, 2014

Snow finds its way into NY-DC train during heavy storm

Unexpected consequence of the snowstorm that rolled across the northeastern United States yesterday, an Amtrak train from New York to Washington DC fills up with snow inside some of the railcars. Duration: 00:49

Jan 23, 2014

Central Africa's new president wants to "meet the armed groups"

Central Africa's new interim president Catherine Samba-Panza says she wants to "meet the armed groups and listen to them" during a press conference at her home in Bangui. Duration: 00:51

Jan 23, 2014

Kerry calls Assad 'greatest magnet for terrorism' in region

The United States on Wednesday led a fierce denunciation of the Syrian regime and vowed it would step up support for the opposition as it seeks to topple President Bashar al-Assad. Duration: 00:48

Jan 23, 2014

Syria's warring sides urged to end bloodshed at Geneva II

UN leader Ban Ki-moon tells Syria's warring sides at a peace conference in Switzerland on Wednesday that the time has come for negotiations to end the country's bloodshed. Duration: 01:34

Jan 23, 2014

Kiev protesters prepare for another night of clashes

Anti-government protesters in Kiev have been preparing for another night of confrontation with Ukrainian police, after a day marked by running battles and the death of five activists, according to protesters. Duration: 01:00

Jan 23, 2014

Anti-abortion activists march in DC in frigid weather

Thousands of anti-abortion activists demonstrated on the National Mall in Washington on the anniversary of the 1973 Roe VS Wade Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in the US. Duration: 00:55

Jan 23, 2014

Pakistan polio vaccination under high threat

Polio workers continue their vaccination drive despite deadly attack in Karachi Tuesday. Duration: 00:58

Jan 23, 2014

Syrians in war-wracked Aleppo react to Geneva II

As world leaders gather in Geneva on Wednesday for talks on the ongoing conflict in Syria and President Assad's reign, Aleppo continues to deal with the aftermath of air strikes. Duration: 00:56

Jan 23, 2014

Italian police launch mammoth operation against the mafia

Italian police have launched a stinging attack on the Camorra crime syndicate, issuing 90 arrest warrants and seizing dozens of businesses including bars and restaurants in the heart of Rome. Duration: 00:51

Jan 23, 2014

Reserve Bank of India to Withdraw all Currency Notes Prior to 2005; When and How to Exchange Old Banknotes

In what appears to be an attempt to curb black money and fake currencies, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday decided to withdraw all currency notes, including ₹500 and ₹1000 issued prior to 2005.

Jan 23, 2014

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood members wary of crackdown

Muslim Brotherhood members in Egypt only agree to meet after sunset and are wary of everyone including family members, as part of tactics to outwit informants. Duration: 01:03

Jan 23, 2014

Fiery exchanges erupt at Syria peace talks

The biggest push yet to end Syria's bloodshed was marked by fiery exchanges Wednesday as the warring sides and global powers clashed over President Bashar al-Assad's fate at a UN peace conference. Duration: 01:27

Jan 23, 2014

Major snowstorm slams northeastern US

The northeastern US shivered amid heavy snowfall and far below average temperatures after a storm that grounded thousands of flights and triggered traffic chaos. Duration: 00:37

Jan 23, 2014