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Cows slaughtered as Pakistan celebrates Eid al-Adha

The festival of Eid al-Adha is celebrated with the slaugther of cows and goats across Pakistan as Muslims commemorate Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his son to God. Duration: 00:31

Oct 16, 2013

Muslim pilgrims ritually stone devil as hajj nears end

Throngs of Muslim pilgrims took part in the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual for a second day Wednesday in Saudi Arabia's Mina Valley, as the annual hajj neared its end. Duration: 00:35

Oct 16, 2013

Russian court gives Navalny suspended term on appeal

Russian protest leader Alexei Navalny on Wednesday avoided being sent to jail after a Russian court changed a five-year penal colony sentence against him in an embezzlement case into a suspended term. Duration: 01:00

Oct 16, 2013

Algiers' 6th Intl. Comic Festival spotlights local humour

The sixth International Comic Festival of Algiers (Festival International de la Bande Dessinée d’Alger, FIBDA) drew comics artists from around the world and showcased Algerian talents including Rachid Ait-Kaci and Amine Labter. Duration: 00:48

Oct 16, 2013

Khmer Rouge trial hears closing statements

Cambodia's Khmer Rouge trial enters a crucial phase with closing statements in the case of former regime leaders accused of masterminding one of the worst horrors of the 20th century. Duration: 02:30

Oct 16, 2013

EU's Ashton hails 'important' Iran nuclear talks

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said Wednesday that "positions have been set out on a number of issues already" during talks on Iran's nuclear programme and that the EU will work with the United States to carry them forward. Duration: 01:03

Oct 16, 2013

South Korea introduces 'Gangnam Style' tourist police

South Korea unveils its new "tourist police" force, with snappy uniforms from rapper Psy's costume designer and a "Gangnam Style" launch in central Seoul. Duration: 00:37

Oct 16, 2013

Search for Philippine quake survivors as death toll rises

Rescue workers struggle to reach isolated communities on a popular Philippine tourist island that has been devastated by a huge earthquake. Duration: 00:47

Oct 16, 2013

Silence is golden for New York restaurant

Does a meal taste better if it's eaten in silence? One New York restaurant thinks it might, and has banned all talking at the table. Duration: 02:02

Oct 16, 2013

Tweed takes over Tokyo for Japan Fashion Week

A tweed-themed bicycle ride around Tokyo saw around 150 people gather in Scottish sports casual to mark Japan Fashion Week. Duration: 00:38

Oct 16, 2013

Tight post-attack security curbs Iraqi Kurdistan tourism

Tight security measures imposed after a rare deadly attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region have curbed tourism ahead of the year's biggest Muslim holiday, industry officials and business owners say. Duration: 00:52

Oct 16, 2013

The Philippine's oldest church is badly damaged by latest quake

Rescue workers struggle to reach isolated communities on a popular Philippine tourist island that was devastated by a huge earthquake, as aftershocks torment survivors and the death toll surpassed 140. Duration: 00:36

Oct 16, 2013

French court upholds Scientology fraud conviction

France's top appeals court on Wednesday upheld a fraud conviction and hundreds of thousands of euros in fines against the Church of Scientology for taking advantage of vulnerable followers. Duration: 1:18

Oct 16, 2013

Brazil teacher protest turns violent as anarchists join

A peaceful protest in Rio de Janeiro by striking school teachers to mark "Teachers' day" turns violent as "Black bloc" anarchists turn up and clash with police, leading to a reported 120 arrests. Duration: 00:54

Oct 16, 2013