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Russia transfers Greenpeace crew from Murmansk

Greenpeace officials on Wednesday expressed thier doubts on the transfer to St. Petersburg of thirty members of the crew of their ship, imprisoned since September after an action in the Arctic.

Nov 13, 2013

Da Vinci's 'Viola Organista' comes to life in Poland

With elegant black and tan keys it looks like a baby grand piano, but when tinkled they release the voluptuous tones of a cello. Duration: 1:06

Nov 13, 2013

French, Dutch far-right discuss European alliance

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen travelled to The Hague Wednesday to discuss forging closer ties with Dutch anti-Islamic leader Geert Wilders ahead of next year's European elections. Duration: 00:36

Nov 13, 2013

Israeli settler reacts to Netanyahu's settlement U-turn

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancels plans to build 20,000 new settler homes in the West Bank, hours after their announcement sparked US and Palestinian criticism. Duration: 00:43

Nov 13, 2013

Filipinos overseas mobilise to help typhoon victims

Filipinos abroad who have spent harrowing days trying to contact loved ones after a typhoon devastated their homeland are mobilising to send relief. Duration: 01:15

Nov 13, 2013

French ex-hostage back home after 3 years in Mali

Former French hostage Daniel Larribe visits support group in his home town after three years of captivity in Mali. Duration: 01:04

Nov 13, 2013

Afghanistan's modern artists puzzle and provoke

Young Afghan artists address their country's troubles through their works with the added incentive of winning a cash prize. Duration: 02:44

Nov 13, 2013

Lawyer says Egypt's Morsi to sue rulers over 'coup'

Egypt's deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi intends to sue the army-installed authorities over his ouster in July, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Duration: 00:44

Nov 13, 2013

Ashura commemorations begin in Baghdad

Ceremonies marking the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein, a key figure in Shiite Islam began Wednesday evening in Baghdad. Duration: 00:37

Nov 13, 2013

Focus on football, cycling at World Conference on Doping

FIFA's chief medical officer says he backs plans for a four-year ban for intentional dopers, during the World Conference on Doping in Sport. Duration: 01:09

Nov 13, 2013

Camel breeders count losses in Rajasthan

For Rajasthan's camel herders the Pushkar fair is the one time of the year for them to sell off their young camels. But with demand for the animals in steady decline, many are returning home out of pocket and with unsold camels. Duration: 02:33

Nov 13, 2013

UN says 2013 marked by record sea level, weather extremes

Sea levels this year hit a record high, making low-lying coastal regions ever more vulnerable to extreme weather like super-storm Haiyan, the UN says. Duration: 01:42

Nov 13, 2013

JFK's daughter becomes US ambassador to Japan

Caroline Kennedy, the lone surviving child of slain US president John F. Kennedy, calls Japan "our most important ally" in Asia as she takes up the post of ambassador to Japan.

Nov 13, 2013

Germany under EU scrutiny over trade surplus

The European Commission places Germany under scrutiny for its international trade surplus, seen as an obstacle to recovery across the rest of Europe. Duration: 00:44

Nov 13, 2013

Police attempt to bring order as Tacloban counts its dead

Police and doctors are trying to bring order to Typhoon-ravaged Tacloban and as the body count rises - those who can are looking for a way out of the disaster area. Duration: 01:50

Nov 13, 2013