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Finland keen to show there is life after Nokia

You would be forgiven for thinking that with the decline of Nokia in Finland, the nation's tech industry would suffer a similar fate. But with so many skilled developers still based in the country, Finland is experiencing a mobile revolution.

Nov 18, 2013

Escaped French hostage arrives home from Nigeria

A French engineer abducted by Islamist militants in Nigeria and held for 11 months arrives back in France after managing to escape his kidnappers. Duration: 00:40

Nov 18, 2013

Site of Kennedy killing a place of pilgrimage for tourists

50 years after JFK's assassination, the infamous Dealey Plaza in Dallas has become an atmospheric crossroads for tourists, conspiracy theorists and witnesses to the historic killing. Duration: 02:12

Nov 18, 2013

Cebu airport faces congestion as help pours in Philippines

As humanitarian aid flows to the Philippines after super typhoon Haiyan, the UN-designated logistics hub, Cebu airport, faces congestion with around 40 flights a day. Duration: 01:15

Nov 18, 2013

Photographer wounded in French newspaper shooting

A man with a shotgun stormed the Paris offices of the left-wing French daily Libération Monday morning, wounding a photographer. The shooting comes three days after a similar event at the headquarters of news channel BFMTV. Duration: 01:16

Nov 18, 2013

Merkel demands explanation over 'grave' US spy claims

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Monday for answers over "grave" US spying accusations which, she said in a speech to parliament, were testing transatlantic ties, including fledging trade talks. Duration: 00:39

Nov 18, 2013

Iraq death toll from Baghdad bombings rises to 26

Violence across Iraq, including a spate of evening bombings against markets and cafes in Baghdad, killed at least 26 people and a dozen militants. Duration: 00:24

Nov 18, 2013

Kerry says two century US LatAm policy over

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday declared that a nearly 200-year-old policy which had governed Washington's relations with Latin America was finally dead. Duration: 01:22

Nov 18, 2013

Hollande demands end to settlements after Abbas talks

French President Francois Hollande met the Palestinian leadership on Monday to discuss the faltering Middle East peace process after a day of talks in Israel focused heavily on Iran. Duration: 01:12

Nov 18, 2013

Opera's Montserrat Caballe receives award in Madrid

Spanish Opera singer Montserrat Caballe received the 'International Medal of The Arts' 2012 award on Monday, from Madrid's regional president Ignacio Gonzalez. Duration: 01:09

Nov 18, 2013

Egypt train crashes into mini-bus, kills dozens

At least 26 people, many returning from a wedding, were killed in Egypt when a train ploughed into a truck and a mini-bus at a railway crossing early Monday, the health ministry said. Another 28 people were injured in the accident, south of Cairo.

Nov 18, 2013

Over 1,000 exhibitors, 150 aircraft at the 13th Dubai Airshow

Participants at the 13th Dubai Airshow were treated to an aerial display. The airshow features 150 aircraft displayed on the tarmac and 1,000 exhibitors. Duration: 00:48

Nov 18, 2013

Dramatic footage shows Philippines storm surge

Amateur video shows a storm surge causing two big waves to hit Hernani town in the Philippines on November 8. The videographer was taking shelter with five other people on the second floor of a house less than a few hundred metres from the sea.

Nov 18, 2013

Sweden ready to attack in World Cup play-off vs Portugal

Sweden prepare to take on Portugal in Solna on Tuesday night in the second leg of their World Cup play-off after losing 1-0 in the first leg, and hope they will have more of an attacking game at home. Duration: 00:58

Nov 18, 2013

'Mini miss' contests in France soon to be banned in France

The French government is planning to ban child beauty pageants, much to the chagrin of organisers and many young participants, such as seven-year old Lena who has been taking the stage for five years already.

Nov 18, 2013