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NATO chief hopes for new EU defence commitment

NATO head Anders Fogh Rasmussen tells AFP in an exclusive interview that he hopes EU leaders will commit to new military capabilities and cooperation at this week's summit, with a strong Europe in everyone's interest. Duration: 01:11

Dec 18, 2013

Tunisians mark revolution anniversary with dashed hopes

Three years ago on December 17, the self-immolation of 26-year-old street vendor Mohammed Bouazizi in the impoverished central Tunisian town of Sidi Bouzid unleashed a wave of protests. Duration: 02:12

Dec 18, 2013

US budget deal clears key Senate hurdle

The Senate advanced a bipartisan budget deal Tuesday, setting up likely passage of a bill that sets spending caps for the next two years and reduces prospects of a government shutdown in 2014. Duration: 00:27

Dec 18, 2013

AFP looks back at 2013's biggest news stories

AFP looks back on some of 2013's top news stories from around the world. Duration: 01:21

Dec 18, 2013

Russia, Ukraine sign deal removing trade obstacles

Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday signed an agreement after Kremlin talks between Ukraine President Yanukovych and Russian President Putin aimed at removing trade obstacles between the two neighbours and boosting economic ties. Duration: 01:00

Dec 18, 2013

Discreet ceremony for third anniversary of Tunisia uprising

Tunisia marked on Tuesday the third anniversary since the self-immolation of a street vendor in Sidi Bouzid, a dramatic act of protest which unleashed the revolution that toppled long-term strongman Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Duration: 00:30

Dec 18, 2013

French troops start raiding militias' stronghold in C.Africa

French troops on Tuesday began raiding strongholds of Christian militias in the Central African Republic. Duration: 00:35

Dec 18, 2013

Austrian Teddy Bear Clinic aims to beat hospital fears

For a few days every year, Austrian medical students organise a Teddy Bear Clinic. By giving the cuddly companions a medical check-up, the students hope to help children lose their fear of hospitals and doctors. Duration: 01:12

Dec 18, 2013

Politicos hail passage of Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Politicos from different political parties hailed the passage of the Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha. The Bill will be taken up in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Dec 17, 2013

Biggest myths that can destroy marriages revealed

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): If you believe that finding the right partner will ensure that the two of you will remain in love for the rest of your lives without any effort, then you are highly mistaken.

Dec 17, 2013

Lokpal Bill passed in RS, Anna Hazare says thanks

Ralegan Siddhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Anti Graft crusader Anna Hazare on Tuesday thanked the MPs for passing the Lokpal bill in the Rajya Sabha. Hazare also said that he will break his fast after the Lokpal Bill gets passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Dec 17, 2013

High-level team visits moreh to find an amicable solution to border fencing issue with Myanmar

Manipur, Dec 17 (ANI): A delegation of Union Ministry of Home Affairs led by Joint Secretary (Northeast) Shambhu Singh along with officials from Border Road Organisation, Surveyor General of India and Assam Rifles visited Manipur on December 7 to conduct a spot verification of the fencing work along the Indo-Myanmar border in Moreh.

Dec 17, 2013