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France opens probe into Assad uncle's assets

Paris prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into the assets of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's uncle, whom anti-corruption groups accuse of illegally obtaining a vast fortune and property empire. Duration: 01:15

Oct 3, 2013

French lawmakers vote to curb Amazon book discounts

French lawmakers have approved a bill that will prevent Amazon from offering free deliveries of discounted books. Duration: 01:07

Oct 3, 2013

Hong Kong's handcart heroes keep the city rolling

Handcarts are as much a part of the landscape in Hong Kong as the white van man in London or the bicycle courier in New York, and these simple old-fashioned contraptions help keep the modern city moving. Duration: 02:07

Oct 3, 2013

'French Spiderman' Alain Robert strikes again

French "Spiderman" Alain Robert has carried out another vertigo-inducing climb of the GDF skyscraper in Paris's La Defense business district. Duration: 01:11

Oct 3, 2013

Shots fired outside US Capitol, triggering lockdown

A volley of shots rang out outside the US Capitol building on Thursday, sending lawmakers and tourists scattering for cover and triggering a massive security operation. Duration: 00:33

Oct 3, 2013

Charter plane crashes in Lagos with 20 on board

A Nigerian charter plane with 20 people on board suffered engine failure shortly after takeoff from Lagos on Thursday, crash-landing near an airport fuel depot and killing at least 14 people, officials said. Duration: 00:55

Oct 3, 2013

Venezuelans ponder economic situation under Maduro

Food shortages, rising living costs and corruption are affecting some Venezuelans’ support of President Nicolas Maduro, almost six months after he took over from the late Hugo Chavez. Duration: 0:57

Oct 3, 2013

Warships in Australia for military milestone

Tall ships sail into Sydney Harbour on Thursday on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Duration: 00:31

Oct 3, 2013

Street witnesses tell about the shooting incident at US Capitol

A volley of shots rang out outside the US Capitol building on Thursday, sending lawmakers and tourists scattering for cover and triggering a massive security operation. Duration: 0:49

Oct 3, 2013

Hong Kong hotel opens doors to contemporary art

Asia Contemporary Art Show opens with more than 300 international artists showcasing their works in luxury hotel rooms. Duration: 01:03

Oct 3, 2013

New armed group in Syria invites fighters to join ranks

An armed group calling itself the Jaish Ahl As-Sunnah wal-Jamaa released a statement on video announcing their formation and asking others to join their ranks. Duration: 0:32

Oct 3, 2013

Myanmar leader visits restive area amid violence

Myanmar's president meets communities in an area convulsed by deadly anti-Muslim violence, after mobs torched property and police fired warning shots to try to restore order. Duration: 01:20

Oct 3, 2013

Alhurra TV: Capitol car chase caught on camera

Shots ring out outside the US Capitol building as police intercept a speeding driver, sending lawmakers and tourists scattering for cover and triggering a massive security operation. Duration: 1:27

Oct 3, 2013

Syrian rebels resilient as fight goes on

On the front lines of the battle for Syria's second city, Aleppo, frustration grows among the rebels who see no way out but who doggedly plan to battle on. Duration: 00:43

Oct 3, 2013

Suspect in US Capitol shooting confirmed dead: police

The female suspect who led US police on a car chase through the streets of Washington from near the White House to Capitol Hill has been pronounced dead, the city's police chief said Thursday. Duration: 0:23

Oct 3, 2013