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Lawyer says Egypt's Morsi to sue rulers over 'coup'

Egypt's deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi intends to sue the army-installed authorities over his ouster in July, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Duration: 00:44

Nov 13, 2013

Ashura commemorations begin in Baghdad

Ceremonies marking the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein, a key figure in Shiite Islam began Wednesday evening in Baghdad. Duration: 00:37

Nov 13, 2013

Focus on football, cycling at World Conference on Doping

FIFA's chief medical officer says he backs plans for a four-year ban for intentional dopers, during the World Conference on Doping in Sport. Duration: 01:09

Nov 13, 2013

Camel breeders count losses in Rajasthan

For Rajasthan's camel herders the Pushkar fair is the one time of the year for them to sell off their young camels. But with demand for the animals in steady decline, many are returning home out of pocket and with unsold camels. Duration: 02:33

Nov 13, 2013

UN says 2013 marked by record sea level, weather extremes

Sea levels this year hit a record high, making low-lying coastal regions ever more vulnerable to extreme weather like super-storm Haiyan, the UN says. Duration: 01:42

Nov 13, 2013

JFK's daughter becomes US ambassador to Japan

Caroline Kennedy, the lone surviving child of slain US president John F. Kennedy, calls Japan "our most important ally" in Asia as she takes up the post of ambassador to Japan.

Nov 13, 2013

Germany under EU scrutiny over trade surplus

The European Commission places Germany under scrutiny for its international trade surplus, seen as an obstacle to recovery across the rest of Europe. Duration: 00:44

Nov 13, 2013

Police attempt to bring order as Tacloban counts its dead

Police and doctors are trying to bring order to Typhoon-ravaged Tacloban and as the body count rises - those who can are looking for a way out of the disaster area. Duration: 01:50

Nov 13, 2013

Worlds largest orange diamond sold for $35.5 million in Geneva

A spectacular and rare orange diamond, the largest known gem of its kind, is auctioned for a record $35.54 million in Geneva. Duration: 01:19

Nov 13, 2013

Ukraine EU deal in jeopardy after parliament stalemate

Ukraine's prospects of signing a historic deal with the European Union suffered a severe blow on Wednesday after its parliament failed to agree a bill that would allow the release of jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko. Duration: 01:04

Nov 13, 2013

Relief effort intensifies in the Philippines

Volunteers pitch in to help with aid efforts across the Philippines as the UN launches an appeal for more than $300 million and the US military mobilises its ships and troops. Duration: 01:36

Nov 13, 2013

Indonesian military mobilises aid deliveries

Indonesia sends relief goods and donates one million USD to victims of the super typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Duration: 00:39

Nov 13, 2013

President of Somalia's Puntland calls for flood help

As many as 300 people are feared dead after a ferocious storm and days of heavy floods in Somalia's northeastern Puntland region, the local government said Wednesday. Duration: 00:31

Nov 13, 2013

Canadian makes trans-Atlantic crossing history

Mylene Paquette, a 35-year-old from Quebec in Canada, on Tuesday made history by becoming the first North American to make a solo crossing of the Atlantic on a rowboat. Duration: 01:37

Nov 13, 2013