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Shipwrecked sailors survive huge Philippine typhoon

Adrift in a boat in one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded to hit the Philippines, captain Richard Rama and his terrified crew managed to stay alive, but their flotilla is now stuck on shore.

Nov 21, 2013

Hong Kong domestic workers 'treated as slaves': Amnesty

In its new report, Amnesty International condemns the "slavery-like" conditions faced by thousands of Indonesian women who work in Hong Kong as domestic staff, accusing authorities of "inexcusable" inaction. Duration 01:11

Nov 21, 2013

Toxic mafia dumps sow panic in Italy 'Triangle of Death'

Anger is boiling over near Naples after revelations about toxic mafia dumps blamed for rising cancer rates that have prompted accusations the state is ignoring a vast public health crisis. Duration: 02:14

Nov 21, 2013

New Japan islet created by volcano eruption

A dramatic volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean has created a tiny new islet in Japan's territorial waters -- the first time in decades the nation has seen the phenomenon.

Nov 21, 2013

EU: Iran talks 'very substantial and detailed'

Talks on Thursday between Iran's foreign minister and world powers' chief negotiator Catherine Ashton were "very substantial and detailed," Ashton's spokesman said. Duration: 00:29

Nov 21, 2013

Dutch alcoholics receive beer in return for cleaning streets

A Dutch charity is employing chronic alcoholics to clean the streets of Amsterdam for three days a week. In return, they receive ten euros, half a packet of tobacco and five cans of beer. Duration: 02:52

Nov 21, 2013

US Senate panel advances Yellen Fed nomination

The Senate Banking Committee on Thursday approved Janet Yellen to chair the US Federal Reserve, setting up a likely confirmation by the full chamber next month. Duration: 00:31

Nov 21, 2013

Louis Vuitton trunk descends on Moscow's Red Square

A giant Louis Vuitton trunk has been assembled in Moscow's Red Square ahead of the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the famous fashion brand. Duration: 00:25

Nov 21, 2013

London police rescue three women held captive for 30 years

British police on Thursday rescued three women from a house in London where they are believed to have been held as slaves for at least 30 years. Duration: 0:46

Nov 21, 2013

US drone strike kills senior Haqqani leader in Pakistan

A US drone strike in northwest Pakistan kills six people including a senior leader of the ruthless Haqqani network, officials say, in only the second such strike outside the country's lawless tribal districts. Duration: 00:45

Nov 21, 2013

Activist rally in Paris on World Day Against Foie Gras

Activists protesting against Foie Gras, the French Christmas dish of choice, meet in Paris on World Day Against Foie Gras, calling on chefs to withdraw the delicacy, obtained by force-feeding geese and ducks, from their menus. Duration: 01:08

Nov 21, 2013

Afghan tribal assembly debates US military presence

A grand assembly of tribal chiefs, community elders and politicians began four days of debating in Kabul Thursday over the bilateral security agreement (BSA) which will shape the future US military presence in Afghanistan. Duration: 00:42

Nov 21, 2013

A Libyan militia hands over its Tripoli base to the authorities

Libya's government announced plans to remove militias from the capital and integrate them into security forces. A powerful brigade made up of former rebels from the town of Zintan handed over its base in Tripoli to the authorities. Duration: 00:37

Nov 21, 2013

EU commissioner to return to Ukraine in bid to save deal

European Commissioner Stefan Fuele returns to Ukraine on Thursday in a new bid to save a key EU-Ukraine deal undermined by a rights row over the fate of jailed Yulia Tymoshenko. Duration: 00:32

Nov 21, 2013

Turkey arrests man with fake bomb outside PM office

Turkish police arrested a "mentally unstable" man carrying a fake bomb outside the office of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday, officials said, causing a security scare in the capital. Duration: 0:42

Nov 21, 2013