Politics

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One year from vote, Scotland's separatists struggle

A year ahead of a vote which could see Scotland break from the United Kingdom, the 'No' campaign has a clear lead in the polls. But Scotland’s nationalist leader remains confident of an upset. Duration: 02:53 Sep 16, 2013
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Myanmar Muslim hospital offers hope

From political activists to impoverished families, all are welcome at a free hospital run by Muslims in Yangon -- a symbol of unity in a country riven by religious unrest. Duration: 01:52 Sep 16, 2013
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Deadly hurricane, tropical storm combine in Mexico

Tropical Storm Manuel blasts Mexico's Pacific coast while Hurricane Ingrid creeps toward eastern states, triggering rain, landslides and floods that have killed at least 20 people. Duration: 00:41 Sep 16, 2013
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Police, demonstrators clash again in Istanbul

Riot police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters in several Turkish cities overnight Sunday, as demonstrations against the Islamic-rooted cabinet simmered across the country. Duration: 00:35 Sep 16, 2013
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Cambodia rivals meet after protest bloodshed

Cambodia's political rivals hold fresh crisis talks as thousands of protesters mass for a second day following violent clashes against a disputed election that left one demonstrator dead and several wounded. Duration: 00:27 Sep 16, 2013
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EU pledges $870 million to help Somalia

International donors met Monday to approve a "New Deal" for Somalia, with the EU pledging another 650 million euros ($870 million)to help drive its recovery from 20 years of bloody civil war. Duration: 01:04 Sep 16, 2013
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Soy: Argentina's dangerous savior

Soy has revolutionized the economies of South American countries like Brazil, Argentina Uruguay and Paraguay, thanks to China’s insatiable appetite for the product. Argentina is the world's number 3 soybean supplier and its top exporter of soymeal, used to feed cattle, and soyoil, used in the booming biofuels sector. As a result, the Argentine Pampa looks nothing like it did 20 years ago: soybean plantations have replaced fruit trees and cattle farming, like in Rosario, the country’s biggest exporter of soy and its sub products. But with almost 65% of its farmlands being planted with soy, Argentina is veering towards a single-crop farming economy which could be dangerous in the long-term. Duration: 02:50 Sep 16, 2013
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US, UK, France want enforceable resolution on Syria

Britain, France and the United States have agreed at talks in Paris on the need for a strong UN resolution that will hold Syria accountable to its promise to destroy its chemical weapons. Duration: 01:10 Sep 16, 2013
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