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Sectarian violence continues in Lebanon's Tripoli

A man was killed Monday in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli, a security source said, raising to 11 the toll in three days of sectarian clashes linked to Syria's war. Duration: 00:37

Dec 3, 2013

UK's Cameron focuses on business during China visit

British Prime Minister David Cameron emphasises trade in his first visit to China since incurring Beijing's wrath for meeting the Dalai Lama. Duration: 00:51

Dec 3, 2013

Exhibition dedicated to luxury brand Cartier opens in Paris

An exhibition about the luxury brand Cartier opens in Paris this week. Duration: 01:03

Dec 3, 2013

Police fire rubber bullets as unrest continues in Bangkok

Thai police fire rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators as they defend key government buildings after weekend of unrest in Bangkok. Duration: 00:47

Dec 3, 2013

Minino Garay brings Argentine beat to Paris

Percussionist and singer Minino Garay settled in Paris years ago, but continues to integrate the music of his native Cordoba, Argentina, into his rhythmic cocktail. Duration: 00:53

Dec 3, 2013

Malian defense minister vows to rebuild Malian army

As part of the launch of the project to rebuild Mali's armed forces, the country's defense minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga outlined his vision of the how to replenish the country's defences. Duration: 00:54

Dec 3, 2013

Japan's imperial couple in New Delhi

Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other top officials in New Delhi during their week-long visit to India. Duration: 00:35

Dec 3, 2013

Syria war crimes evidence implicates Assad: UN

Evidence has been uncovered in Syria that implicates President Bashar al-Assad and members of his entourage, in war crimes and crimes against humanity, UN human rights chief Navi Pillay said Monday. Duration: 01:01

Dec 3, 2013

Cranes start moving derailed Bronx commuter train cars

A crane starts moving the commuter train car that derailed over the holiday weekend, killing four passengers, injuring more than 60 others, and nearly plunging into a freezing river. Duration: 00:33

Dec 3, 2013

Gaza activists and fishermen defy Israeli naval blockade

Boats left the port of Gaza on Monday as part of the initiative of the "Intifada Youth Coalition" to break the naval blockade of Gaza as a protest against the Israeli siege in Gaza city. Duration: 00:40

Dec 3, 2013

Giant eagles in NZealand airport to mark Hobbit II release

Two giant eagles from the "Hobbit" movie are shown at Wellington Airport to mark the release of Peter Jackson's 2nd Hobbit movie "The Desolation of Smaug" which will be released worldwide this month. Duration: 00:40

Dec 3, 2013

Syrian boat refugees rescued from choppy seas in Italy

Italian coastguards on Monday rescued around 120 mostly Syrian refugees from a packed fishing boat adrift off the coast of southern Italy in gale-force conditions. Duration: 00:26

Dec 3, 2013

Morocco Berbers struggle to be heard despite nod to language

Morocco's indigenous Berbers, descendants of North Africa's pre-Arab inhabitants, are struggling to make their voices heard despite their ancient Amazigh-language winning official recognition in 2011 after decades of campaigning. Duration: 01:55

Dec 3, 2013

Brazil world cup fraught with tension

Riots and sweeping protests marked the Confederations Cup in Brazil last June. Amid mounting discontent, tear gas and rubber bullets may just be the warm-up for what comes next for Brazil's prime time as host of the 2014 World Cup. Duration: 02:43

Dec 3, 2013

Canaletto masterpieces to go on sale in London

Two major works by Canaletto will go up for auction in London on Wednesday, with an estimated price of £8-12 million (9.7 - 14.5 million euros ). Duration: 00:44

Dec 3, 2013