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World-revered political figure Nelson Mandela dies at 95

Nelson Mandela, the revered icon of the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa and one of the towering political figures of the 20th century, has died aged 95. Duration: 0:30

Dec 6, 2013

Pro-European Union protesters continue to rally in Kiev

For three days, hundreds of pro-European Union protesters have been camping out tirelessly at Independence Square in Kiev. Duration: 1:13

Dec 6, 2013

Obama: Mandela 'courageous and profoundly good'

America's first black president Barack Obama paid solemn tribute Thursday to South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela, dubbing him "influential, courageous and profoundly good." Duration: 0:42

Dec 6, 2013

Mandela's legacy of hope for South Africa

With Nelson Mandela's death, attention turns to the legacy of a man whos achievements had already passed into the history books during his lifetime. Duration: 2:43

Dec 6, 2013

Colombia tries to identify 5.000 children killed in violence

Colombia’s Institute of Legal Medicine seeks to restore the identity of 5,000 children who died in the last decades, many of them due to the country’s armed conflict, and were buried as unidentified victims in unmarked graves. Duration: 0:57

Dec 6, 2013

Post-revolt Egypt TV soaps tackle taboos, real life

Shady political types, police abuses, corruption at the heart of the state: "new" topics tackled in Egypt's popular soap operas are far removed from traditional family sagas and classic comedies. Duration: 1:15

Dec 6, 2013

Brazil's World Cup stadium feared to be future white elephant

The Amazonian city of Manaus is building a sparkling new stadium for the World Cup in Brazil. But many are worried about how useful it will be once the fans go back home. Duration: 2:31

Dec 6, 2013

Tunisia jails rapper over lyrics 'insulting' to police

A Tunisian rapper was jailed on Thursday for four months over songs deemed insulting to police, in a retrial that his supporters say proves the authorities are harassing dissident artists. Duration: 0:46

Dec 6, 2013

Hungarian museum celebrates native photographer Capa

The Hungarian National Museum presents the 'Master Selection' of photographic works by celebrated photographer Robert Capa, to mark 100 years since his birth. Duration: 1:12

Dec 6, 2013

US fast food workers strike for a 'living wage'

Federally contracted employees at the McDonald's in Washington's National Air and Space Museum walked off their jobs Thursday to join the nationwide strike calling for "living wages" for fast food workers. Duration: 0:58

Dec 6, 2013

High winds as storm hits the Netherlands

A fierce storm battered northern Europe Thursday, leaving three people dead or missing, causing mass transport disruption and threatening the biggest tidal surge in decades. Duration: 00:34

Dec 6, 2013

Children attacked in C.Africa Rep. by Antibalaka militias

Fourteen children were taken in for emergency care at the paediatric hospital in Bangui on Tuesday, after being attacked by Antibalaka militias in a Peulh camp of Boali, a town 95 km from Bangui. Duration: 00:48

Dec 6, 2013

Giant Christmas tree set up on Vatican square

Workers set up the traditional Christmas tree on Saint Peter's square in the Vatican on December 5, 2013. The tree, that was cut in Regensburg, Germany, is 25 metres tall, weighs 7,2 tons and is 45-years-old. Duration: 00:37

Dec 6, 2013

At least 8 dead in car bomb attack in Somalia's Puntland

At least eight people were killed Thursday when a suicide car bomber rammed a convoy in Somalia's northern port of Bossasso, a region harbouring Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab insurgents where tensions are high ahead of elections in January. Duration: 00:27

Dec 5, 2013

Israel, US working towards historic peace with Palestinians

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday insisted Israel's security is a top priority for Washington, both in nuclear talks with Iran and peace talks with the Palestinians. Duration: 00:46

Dec 5, 2013