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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Golden Dawn deputy leader Pappas arrives in court

The leader of Greece's Golden Dawn party was to be taken to a high-security prison Thursday following his indictment on criminal charges as the government cracks down on the neo-Nazi group. Duration: 00:30 Oct 3, 2013
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Amnesty reacts after deadly boat disaster off Italy

Amnesty International would like an 'collective asylum system' put in place to handle the growing number of migrants and refugees who attempt to enter the EU through its Southern borders. Duration: 00:55 Oct 3, 2013
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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
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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
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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
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