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Islamic Jihad parades to mark 2012 Israel-Gaza War

Thousands of Islamic Jihad members marched through the center of Gaza City in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2012 confrontation with Israel in which more than 170 Palestinians and six Israelis were killed. Duration: 00:35

Nov 13, 2013

Chaos in stricken Philippine city amid wait for aid

Looters and transport problems slow down Red Cross workers' efforts to provide supplies to victims of super typhoon Haiyan. Duration: 01:36

Nov 13, 2013

Chile's presidential favourites offer varied visions of future

Socialist presidential candidate Michelle Bachelet is the favorite in the November 17 elections in Chile and is offering a vision of change for a country where the constitution was put in place by the military dictatorship. Duration: 02:02

Nov 13, 2013

Tanker crew acquitted of causing 2002 Spain oil spill

A judge on Wednesday acquitted crew members and a top maritime official of causing a massive oil spill off Spain in 2002, one of Europe's worst environmental disasters. Duration: 00:43

Nov 13, 2013

Iraqi Shiites perform Ashura rituals in Baghdad

Ceremonies marking the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein, a key figure in Shiite Islam began Wednesday evening in Baghdad. Duration: 00:47

Nov 13, 2013

Military parade in Gaza one year after war with Israel

The Hamas government holds a military parade in the city of Gaza to mark the anniversary of the 2012 Israel-Gaza conflict. Duration: 00:40

Nov 13, 2013

WFP helping relief effort to Philippines' typhoon victims

The World Food Programme is participating in the aid effort in the Philippines, after the devastation left by typhoon Haiyan. Duration: 00:44

Nov 13, 2013

Historic face-lift falls flat in South Korea's Seoul

South Korea's botched attempt to restore a burned-out national treasure to its 600-year old glory has triggered a bout of national hand-wringing over cultural mismanagement and the loss of traditional skills. Duration: 00:38

Nov 13, 2013

Waving positive signs to make DC residents smile. Duration: 0:41

"Honk if you love someone", "Today is awesome"… these are just some of the signs Massoud uses for 'Make DC Smile,' a project that spreads positive messages on the capital's streets as residents rush to work in the morning. Duration: 0:41

Nov 13, 2013

Russia transfers Greenpeace crew from Murmansk

Greenpeace officials on Wednesday expressed thier doubts on the transfer to St. Petersburg of thirty members of the crew of their ship, imprisoned since September after an action in the Arctic.

Nov 13, 2013

Da Vinci's 'Viola Organista' comes to life in Poland

With elegant black and tan keys it looks like a baby grand piano, but when tinkled they release the voluptuous tones of a cello. Duration: 1:06

Nov 13, 2013

French, Dutch far-right discuss European alliance

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen travelled to The Hague Wednesday to discuss forging closer ties with Dutch anti-Islamic leader Geert Wilders ahead of next year's European elections. Duration: 00:36

Nov 13, 2013

Sukma: 2 BSF jawans among 3 killed in Maoist triggered landmine

Manjhipada, Nov 12 (ANI): Two BSF jawans and a civilian driver were killed when Naxals blew up their vehicles in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. Two others were injured in the blast. The jawans were returning after security deployment for polling in Sukma when a landmine blast took place between their two vehicles near Kerlapal camp.

Nov 12, 2013

PoK healthcare in shambles

Muzaffarabad, Nov 12: Healthcare is virtually nonexistent in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Mortality rate is one of the highest in the region. No cure or diagnostics are available to trace even the most cardinal diseases. Moreover, to top it dispensaries and health facilities built by foreign countries are in a bad shape because of poor management. Situation of healthcare is grim and critical in PoK.

Nov 12, 2013

PM-FM's advice to CBI meant to intimidate 'high-profile' investigations: Jaitley

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Even as Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram echoed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's advice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to stay away from policy making, Senior BJP Leader, Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the advice was meant to intimidate 'high-profile' investigations.

Nov 12, 2013