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Kerry in UAE to discuss Iran, Syria

Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday defended US moves to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, saying it would protect Israel and stressing Tehran walked away from the deal. Duration: 00:34

Nov 11, 2013

Top UN court awards flashpoint temple area to Cambodia

The UN's top court ruled Monday that most of the area around a flashpoint ancient temple on the Thai border belongs to Cambodia and that any Thai security forces there should leave. Angry Thai protesters reacted in Bangkok. Duration: 00:57

Nov 11, 2013

Greek coalition defeats no-confidence motion

The Greek coalition government defeated a no-confidence motion brought by the left-wing opposition party Syriza overnight Sunday, with most parliamentary deputies voting it down as expected.

Nov 11, 2013

Storm-chaser says Philippines typhoon 'off the scale'

Storm-chaser James Reynolds, who has spent the past eight years filming Asia's deadliest natural disasters including the wake of Japan's tsunami catastrophe, says Super Typhoon Haiyan was the most terrifying event he has witnessed. Duration: 01:38

Nov 11, 2013

Palestinians commemorate Arafat amid faction tensions

New scientific findings suggesting Yasser Arafat was poisoned with polonium have brought to the fore decades-old tensions between rival Palestinian factions and with Israel.

Nov 11, 2013

Lady Gaga launches 'Artpop' at VIP New York party

Multi-platinum selling diva Lady Gaga electrified several thousand handpicked groupies with a live performance at the Brooklyn docks, kicking off the global release of her third album "ArtPop". Duration: 01:09

Nov 11, 2013

World Food Programme provides aid to Philippines

As the death toll from super typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines reaches as many as ten thousand people, the World Food Programme says it is working flat out to provide basic food and support to victims. Duration: 01:10

Nov 11, 2013

Space station crew returns to Earth with Olympic torch

Three astronauts returned to Earth on Monday after a 166-day mission, bringing the Olympic torch back from the International Space Station after a historic space walk. Duration: 00:45

Nov 11, 2013

Malian artist tells story of his troubled country

Malian artist Amadou Sanogo uses abstract art to tell the story of his troubled country, providing a rare voice of reconciliation.

Nov 11, 2013

Philippines struggles to help desperate typhoon victims

Philippines rescue workers struggle to bring aid to famished and destitute survivors after a super typhoon that may have killed more than 10,000 people, in what is feared to be the country's worst natural disaster. Duration: 00:59

Nov 11, 2013

Mortar fire kills nine children at Damascus school: TV

Nine children were killed and 27 people wounded when mortar rounds hit a school and a school bus in the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday, state television reported.

Nov 11, 2013

California experiencing boom in gay wedding business

California has seen a boost in demand of gay wedding services since the enactment of the same-sex marriage law four months ago. Duration: 01:27

Nov 11, 2013

Syrian refugees hope to market regional recipes

In a bustling neighbourhood outside of Lebanon's capital Beirut, a group of Syrian refugee women are learning to translate knowledge of their regional dishes into a marketable skill.

Nov 11, 2013

Two truffles sold in Italy for 90,000 euros

Two truffles weighing a total of 950 grams have been sold for 90,000 euros to a Hong Kong buyer during the World Alba White Truffles Auction in Grinzane Cavour in northwestern Italy. Duration: 00:39

Nov 11, 2013

Garbage piles up in Madrid as sweepers' strike continues

Rubbish continues to pile up in the gutters of Madrid as a strike by street-sweepers facing sackings and salary cuts leaves its mark on the Spanish capital.

Nov 11, 2013