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Iran nuclear talks kick off

A fresh round of talks between Iran and world powers kicked off Thursday with a push for Tehran to freeze its disputed nuclear programme in exchange for some relief from sanctions. Duration: 01:06

Nov 7, 2013

French rugby team warns Kiwis ahead of test match

The French rugby team warns New Zealand that they won't just be "sparring partners" for the All Blacks, ahead of their match at the Parisian Stade de France on Saturday. Duration: 00:42

Nov 7, 2013

US and Cameroon authors win top French literary prize

The Femina committee awarded its prize for best French novel to Cameroonian Leonora Miano for "La Saison de l'ombre" ("The Season of Darkness") and its prize for best foreign novel to American Richard Ford for his novel "Canada." Duration: 1:22

Nov 7, 2013

Algiers hosts first festival for Maghreb cinema

Algeria is hosting the first Maghreb Cultural Film Festival this week. Duration: 00:33

Nov 7, 2013

Garbage clogs streets of Madrid as sweepers strike

Rubbish piled up in the gutters of Madrid on Thursday as a strike by street-sweepers facing sackings and salary cuts began to leave its mark on the major tourist destination. Duration: 0:55

Nov 7, 2013

PLO official urges global probe into Arafat 'killing'

A PLO official on Thursday called for an international inquiry into "the killing" of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, a day after Swiss scientists said he probably died from polonium poisoning. Duration: 00:53

Nov 7, 2013

Gwyneth Paltrow unveils Printemps Christmas decorations

American actress Gwyneth Paltrow inaugurated today the Christmas shopwindow decorations of the Printemps department store in Paris. Duration: 0:31

Nov 7, 2013

Ex-Israel PM Sharon aide says Israel stayed out of Arafat death

A top aide to former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon said on Thursday the premier had ordered that no harm be done to the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and that Israel was in no way involved in his death. Duration: 01:12

Nov 7, 2013

Morocco king hits back at W.Sahara rights criticism

King Mohammed VI reacted angrily to international criticism of Morocco's human rights record in the annexed Western Sahara late Wednesday, insisting the kingdom needed no lessons from anybody. Duration: 00:44

Nov 7, 2013

Spanish winemakers look to seduce China at HK fair

Spanish and New World winemakers push to make gains in the vast Chinese market, as they showcase their wares at one of Asia's largest wine fairs. Duration: 01:17

Nov 7, 2013

Colombia and FARC strike deal on key peace issue

Colombia's government and FARC guerrillas have reached agreement on the rebels' future participation in politics, a deal that brings the country closer to ending a half-century of civil war. Duration: 00:50

Nov 7, 2013

Marvel announces comic with new Muslim superhero

Marvel Comics introduce a new superhero, 16-year-old Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American Muslim teenager living in Jersey City, New Jersey. The character's story will launch early next year. Duration: 00:37

Nov 7, 2013

Protesters call for more black models on the catwalks of Rio

Dozens demonstrate to call for more black models on the catwalks of Rio Fashion Week. Duration: 01:06

Nov 7, 2013

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla visit India

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla visited a forest research centre and a military academy Thursday on the first full day of their Indian tour which began with garlands and a blessing beside the River Ganges. Duration: 01:12

Nov 7, 2013

France, Ecuador sign joint research agreements

French President François Hollande has been meeting his Ecuadorian counterpart Rafael Correa, as the two countries sign cooperation agreements in education and research. Duration: 01:03

Nov 7, 2013