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France's first lady visits Syrian refugees in Lebanon

The onset of winter is raising concerns over the fate of Syrian refugees living in precarious conditions in Lebanon. Duration: 01:07

Nov 5, 2013

Hong Kong threatens sanctions against Philippines in hostage row

Hong Kong's leader threatens sanctions against the Philippines over a row involving the deaths of its tourists in a 2010 hostage crisis in Manila.

Nov 5, 2013

US military must adapt to smaller budgets: Hagel

The US military must reshape its role in the face of deep budget cuts while avoiding a turn towards isolationism after a decade of war, Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel said Tuesday.

Nov 5, 2013

Indian mission to Mars blasts off

India's first mission to Mars blasted off successfully on Tuesday, completing the first stage of an 11-month journey that could see New Delhi's low-cost space programme win Asia's race to the Red Planet.

Nov 5, 2013

Centre-right Kosciusko-Morizet bids for Paris mayor

Centre-right candidate for Paris mayor, Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, presents her election platform. Duration: 01:11

Nov 5, 2013

'Anonymous' activists denounce govt spying on citizens

Activists from the Anonymous movement held a rally outside the White House on Tuesday to protest various government activities including monitoring of citizens by the NSA.

Nov 5, 2013

Aussies glam up for the Melbourne Cup

Australians dress up for the annual race that stops the nation: the Melbourne Cup. Duration: 00:45

Nov 5, 2013

Tiger Woods drives golf ball from Asia to Europe

World number one Tiger Woods brought Istanbul to a 20-minute standstill on Tuesday as he hit golf balls from one continent to another. Special permission was needed for organisers of this week's Turkish Airlines Open to close three lanes of the Bosphorus Bridge that links Europe with Asia.

Nov 5, 2013

Bodies of French journalists killed in Mali arrive in Paris

The bodies of two French journalists shot dead in the rebel-infested northern desert of Mali arrived home in Paris early Tuesday, as Bamako vowed to hunt down their killers. Duration: 01:13

Nov 5, 2013

Women in DR Congo celebrate army's victory over rebels

Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo gather in front of the People's Palace in Kinshasa to celebrate after rebels in the east surrendered Tuesday following a crushing UN-backed offensive.

Nov 5, 2013

DR Congo army seizes key position from rebels

Democratic Republic of Congo troops drove M23 rebels from key hilltop positions in the east of the country, pushing on with their assault despite calls for a truce. Duration: 00:36

Nov 5, 2013

Destressss with an Indonesian snake massage

Adrenaline junkie spa-goers in Indonesia can now brave a 'snake massage', where the gentle hands of a masseuse are swapped for the cold, scaly skin of 2m long pythons. Duration: 01:30

Nov 5, 2013

Taipei hosts tray carrying contest

Hundreds of restaurant employees and students take part in a tray carrying contest with 8,000 USD prize money up for grabs. Duration: 00:33

Nov 5, 2013

Britain welcomes South Korean president

South Korea's President Park Geun-Hye has begun a three-day state visit to Britain. On Tuesday she attended a turf-cutting ceremony for a new Korean War Memorial in London with Prince William.

Nov 5, 2013

New York poised to usher in de Blasio as new mayor

Bill de Blasio, New York City's public advocate and leading mayoral candidate, has gone from underdog to frontrunner. Based on recent polls, he could win the upcoming election by a historic margin. Duration: 01:59

Nov 5, 2013