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Mexicans protest in honour of 1968 student massacre

Thousands of people took to the streets of Mexico City on Wednesday to commemorate the massacre of students by the Mexican army on October 2, 1968. Duration: 00:35

Oct 3, 2013

Fear grips western Myanmar after deadly attack

Terrified women and children hid in forests and police patrolled tense villages in western Myanmar Wednesday, residents said, following sectarian clashes which left five Muslims dead and prompted international alarm. Duration: 00:40

Oct 3, 2013

Dozens dead in migrant boat disaster near Italy

At least 92 asylum-seekers drowned and 150 were rescued after a boat carrying some 500 people caught fire and capsized near an Italian island on Thursday, officials and media reports said. Duration: 00:35

Oct 3, 2013

Ashton urges 'inclusive' approach for Egypt turmoil

EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton on Thursday called for an "inclusive" approach to solve political turmoil in Egypt triggered by the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. Duration: 01:00

Oct 3, 2013

Jury finds Jackson promoter not liable for icon's death

A California jury on Wednesday dismisses a lawsuit brought by Michael Jackson's family seeking massive damages from tour promoter AEG Live over the pop legend's 2009 death.Duration: 00:58

Oct 3, 2013

End of the line for Kenya's 'lunatic express'

An ambitious deal between Kenya and China to build a new railway across the country may spell the end of the line for East Africa's first train link that once connected coastal Mombasa to landlocked Uganda. Duration: 02:40

Oct 3, 2013

Bhutanese musical drama to open Busan film festival

The 18th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is to open with the world premiere of Bhutanese musical drama "Vara: A Blessing".Duration: 00:56

Oct 3, 2013

Eric Cantona heads French-based British film fest

The British Film Festival opens in the French town of Dinard, with former footballer and actor Eric Cantona heading the jury. Duration: 01:35

Oct 3, 2013

Kerry says US won't be 'played' by Iran

Secretary of State John Kerry says US will not take Iran at its word over pledges of openness on a believed nuclear weapons programme after Israel threatened to act against Tehran. Duration: 00:50

Oct 3, 2013

Obama slams Republican speaker over govt shutdown

President Barack Obama on Thursday directly attacked Republican Speaker John Boehner, saying he could end a "reckless" US government shutdown in just five minutes. Duration:00:57

Oct 3, 2013

New Asterix album unveiled with all-new authors

The first Asterix album written without either of the two original authors has been unveiled in France, and sees the titular Gaul set off on a voyage through Scotland. Duration: 01:01

Oct 3, 2013

France keeps exiled Kazakh oligarch in custody

A French court has rejected a second request from Mukhtar Ablyazov, an exiled Kazakh oligarch, to be freed on bail pending an extradition decision. Duration: 0:41

Oct 3, 2013

Republican leader complains Obama won't negotiate

Republican House Speaker John Boehner left talks with US President Barack Obama Wednesday complaining that Democrats will not negotiate to end a government shutdown. Duration:01:03

Oct 3, 2013

Russia charges more activists with piracy: Greenpeace

Russian investigators on Thursday charged three more Greenpeace campaigners with piracy over their Arctic protest at a state-owned oil rig. Duration: 00:26

Oct 3, 2013

Italians react after Berlusconi dropped bid to oust govt

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi abandoned his bid to topple Enrico Letta's government in a humiliating climbdown after key allies rebelled against his leadership. Duration: 1:05

Oct 3, 2013