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Boko Haram video claims attack that killed 35

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau said in a video released Sunday that he led an October 24 attack in which 35 people found in military uniform were killed in the Nigerian city of Damaturu. Duration: 00:34

Nov 4, 2013

France's most prestigious literary prizes announced

France's most prestigious literary prize, the Goncourt, has been awarded to Pierre Lemaitre for his Lost-Generation novel "Au revoir là-haut" (Goodbye Up There). Duration: 00:56

Nov 4, 2013

Russian nationalists stage anti-migrant march in Moscow

About 10,000 Russian ultra-nationalists marched across Moscow on Monday in an annual show of anger against the presence of Muslim migrants that witnessed dozens of arrests. Duration: 01:17

Nov 4, 2013

NATO nations take part in 'Steadfast Jazz 13' exercise

28 NATO nations and the three partner nations of Ukraine, Sweden and Finland are taking part in an exercise named "Steadfast Jazz 13" in Latvia and Poland from 2 - 9 November 2013. Duration: 00:31

Nov 4, 2013

Kerry calls for US-Saudi ties to stay on track

Secretary of State John Kerry called Monday for US-Saudi ties to stay "on track" ahead of talks with King Abdullah, after Saudi anger over US policy in the region flared into the open. Duration: 00:32

Nov 4, 2013

Thousands of Romanians protest against mining project

Thousands of Romanians take to the streets in the latest weekly demonstration to protest against a controversial Canadian gold mine project and against shale gas exploration. Duration: 01:31

Nov 4, 2013

'Call of Duty' sequel to be released

A keenly-awaited sequel to the "Call of Duty" videogame franchise is expected to rally armies of zealous players and rack up dizzying sales when it is released on Tuesday. Duration: 00:53

Nov 4, 2013

Thai opposition rallies against amnesty bill

Several thousand Thai anti-government protesters gather in Bangkok after lawmakers approved a controversial amnesty that could allow fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to return. Duration: 00:43

Nov 4, 2013

'Virtual' 10-year-old snares 1,000 webcam sex tourists

A Dutch rights group said Monday it had identified over 1,000 paedophiles around the world by offering online sex with a computer-generated 10-year-old Filipina girl called Sweetie. Duration: 01:37

Nov 4, 2013

Six dead as tourist ferry sinks off Thai resort

A packed tourist ferry sinks off the Thai resort of Pattaya, killing six passengers including three foreigners in the latest deadly incident to tarnish the kingdom's image as a tourism haven. Duration: 00:55

Nov 4, 2013

Paris SG ready for crucial Champions League group match

PSG coach Laurent Blanc says Champions League clash against Anderlecht is probably the most crucial match in the stages as PSG can secure their qualificiation for the next round with a win. Duration: 00:52

Nov 4, 2013

Mutai, Jeptoo win New York Marathon titles

Kenyans Geoffrey Mutai and Priscah Jeptoo won New York City Marathon titles Sunday as elite runners returned to the Big Apple a year after Hurricane Sandy forced the cancellation of the race. Duration: 01:07

Nov 4, 2013

Tension in Cairo dramatic trial of ousted Morsi opens

The trial of Egypt's deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, over his alleged involvement in the death of protesters during his year in power, opened on Monday. Duration: 01:05

Nov 4, 2013

Egypt's Morsi in court over protester deaths

The trial of Egypt's deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi began Monday at a Cairo courthouse over protester deaths, raising fears of new bloodshed four months after the army ousted him. Duration: 00:46

Nov 4, 2013

New exhibition sheds light on enigmatic photographer of Paris

Historians of photography have long appreciated Charles Marville's photographs of Paris as it transformed into 19th century modernity, but very little was known about the man himself. Duration: 02:13

Nov 4, 2013