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Russia frees 13 more Greenpeace crewmembers on bail

Russia on Friday released on bail 13 more Greenpeace crewmembers detained for more than two months over a protest against Arctic oil drilling. Duration: 00:37

Nov 22, 2013

Climate talks in trouble as green groups walk out

Exasperated green groups walked out of faltering UN climate talks in Warsaw on Thursday as rich and poor nations bickered about who must do what to curb planet warming.

Nov 22, 2013

Dozens dead in Latvia after supermarket roof collapse

Rescuers in Latvia frantically combed the rubble of a supermarket on Friday, a day after its roof collapsed on hundreds of shoppers near the capital Riga, killing dozens. Duration: 00:48

Nov 22, 2013

Number of child soldiers in Central Africa nearly doubled

Up to 6,000 children have been enrolled by warring militias in the Central African Republic, a senior UN official said Friday, issuing a stark warning about the country's spiralling crisis. Duration: 00:42

Nov 22, 2013

Avant-garde Spanish chef awarded three stars by Michelin

David Munoz, a 33-year-old chef, has become the first chef in Madrid to receive three stars in the Michelin Guide, for his restaurant, Diverxo. Duration: 00:44

Nov 22, 2013

UK 'slave' women 'beaten, brainwashed' in 30-year ordeal

Three women held captive in a London house for 30 years were beaten and brainwashed, police said Friday, as Britain struggled to comprehend its worst case of modern-day slavery. Duration: 00:55

Nov 22, 2013

Norwegian prodigy Carlsen claims world chess title

Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen claimed the world chess title on Friday in emphatic style, dethroning India's Viswanathan Anand after a one-sided series and becoming the first Western champion since 1975. Duration: 00:44

Nov 22, 2013

Dallas commemorates JFK's assassination 50 years later

In contrast to the sunny skies that warmed Dallas the day President John F. Kennedy was shot some 50 years ago, a chilling drizzle fell on the crowds that gathered to remember him Friday. Duration: 00:46

Nov 22, 2013

People of Tacloban look to the future as rebuilding starts

People in the typhoon-ravaged city of Tacloban look to the future as they start the long process of rebuilding their homes and lives. Duration: 02:29

Nov 22, 2013

Boxer Pacquiao trains in Macau ahead of world title bout

Manny Pacquiao trains in Macau ahead of his world title bout against American Brandon Rios. Duration: 00:48

Nov 22, 2013

Carmakers unveil latest models in Tokyo

Japanese and international car makers unveil their latest models at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013. Duration: 00:45

Nov 22, 2013

US commemorates JFK assassination's 50th anniversary

The United States paused Friday to remember President John F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination. Images at the John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame memorial in Arlington Cemetery. Duration: 00:32

Nov 22, 2013

Israel's opposition Labour party elects new leader

Israel's opposition Labour party announced on Friday that its members have elected a new leader -- former government minister Isaac Herzog -- seen as more open to joining the right-leaning ruling coalition. Duration: 01:02

Nov 22, 2013

LRA rebel chief Kony in Central Africa, wants to surrender

Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony -- one of the world's most elusive war criminals -- is currently in the Central African Republic according to the Central African Presidency, which says Kony wants to lay down his arms and surrender. Duration: 01:30

Nov 22, 2013

Anti-Australia protests in Indonesia as ex-spy chief hits out

Protesters hurl eggs at the Australian embassy in Jakarta, as Indonesia's former spy chief dismisses official anger at espionage allegations as an overreaction and says tapping leaders' phones was "normal". Duration: 00:44

Nov 22, 2013