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US veterans protest shutdown, worry about benefits

Veterans of the US military protested the government shutdown at the World War II memorial and urged Congress and president Obama to reach a compromise.

Oct 15, 2013

Syria's Assad prays at Damascus mosque for Eid al-Adha

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad prayed at a Damascus mosque early on Tuesday morning as Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, state media said. Duration: 00:30

Oct 15, 2013

Protests as French parliament votes for pension revamp

French unions protest controversial retirement reform voted in parliament on Tuesday.

Oct 15, 2013

Cambodia remembers King Norodom Sihanouk

Cambodia marks first anniversary of the death of former King Norodom Sihanouk. Duration: 00:32

Oct 15, 2013

Flood of Muslim pilgrims stone devil in final hajj ritual

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims converged on the Mina valley in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to participate in a symbolic stoning of the devil, the final stage of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims say the reduction in the number of people attending this year is making the event run more smoothly.

Oct 15, 2013

Indonesia celebrate Eid al-Adha

Indonesians parade and perform the ritual of slaughter of cows and goats for Eid al-Adha which is celebrated throughout the Muslim world in remembrance of Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his son to God. Duration: 00:41

Oct 15, 2013

Serbian postman who goes the extra mile

After Serbian postman Filip Filipovic saw how many people in the town of Kursumlijska Banja lived in isolation without access to basic goods, he decided to deliver groceries and other essentials along with the mail and even helped renovate a school.

Oct 15, 2013

India cyclone survivors return home to destruction

Hundreds of thousands of people who fled India's strongest cyclone in 14 years return home to scenes of devastation, as a massive relief operation kicks into gear. Duration: 01:51

Oct 15, 2013

Movies with a 270-degree view to hit South Korea

A new format that gives movie-goers a panoramic 270 degree view will be rolled out by South Korea's biggest cinema chain this month, using the walls of theatres as additional screens. Duration: 01:39

Oct 15, 2013

Mortar rounds hit Damascus suburb after Assad visit

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad attended prayers for the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday in a Damascus neighbourhood on Tuesday, with mortar rounds landing in the area hours after his visit.

Oct 15, 2013

Dramatic footage of India stampede, people using saris to escape

Dramatic footage has emerged showing the panic caused by a stampede at a religious festival in India. Amateur images of people climbing down saris to escape the crush on the bridge. Duration: 01:00

Oct 15, 2013

Russia keeps Greenpeace ship captain behind bars

A Russian court on Monday rejected bail requests from the captain of a Greenpeace ship -Pete Willcox- and a young female Argentinian activist involved in a protest against oil drilling in the Russian Arctic. Duration: 00:35

Oct 15, 2013

Pakistani goat markets teem with buyers before Eid

Pakistan prepares to celebrate Eid with goats and cattle at markets preened and ready for slaughter.

Oct 15, 2013

India cyclone survivors return home to destruction

Hundreds of thousands of people who fled India's strongest cyclone in 14 years returned home to scenes of devastation Monday, as a massive relief operation kicked into gear. Duration: 01:04

Oct 15, 2013

Mexico head into final World Cup qualifier in Costa Rica

Mexico head into their final qualifier in Costa Rica needing at least a draw to secure a playoff against Oceania champions New Zealand for a World Cup berth. Duration: 00:35

Oct 15, 2013