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French neurologist speaks out on World Stroke Day

For World Stroke Day on Tuesday, a French expert talks about the causes of strokes, among the world's top killers, and ways to prevent them. Duration: 01:02

Oct 29, 2013

Crowds gather for opening of Bosphorus tunnel in Istanbul

Turkey on Tuesday formally opened the world's first sea tunnel connecting two continents, fulfilling a sultan's dream 150 years ago in a three-billion-euro mega project linking Istanbul's European and Asian sides. Duration: 00:39

Oct 29, 2013

French justice minister comments on racist remarks

French Justice Minister Christiane Taubira calls racism "a crime" days after being herself targeted by verbal attacks in which she was labelled a "monkey" by a far-right politician and a student. Duration: 00:35

Oct 29, 2013

France backs down on truck 'ecotax' after protests

France's Socialist government bowed to public pressure on Tuesday by suspending plans for an environmental tax on trucks, in its latest climbdown on a controversial tax hike.

Oct 29, 2013

US accent booms in Hong Kong language schools

A growing number of children in Hong Kong are learning to speak English like an American, with some parents believing it is more relevant than an accent of the southern Chinese city's former rulers, Britain. Duration: 02:05

Oct 29, 2013

Naples treasures gathered in unprecedented Rome show

A necklace and mitre studded with precious emeralds and diamonds go on display in Rome as part of an unprecedented exhibition in which the "Treasures of San Gennaro" are shown for the first time outside of Naples. Duration: 00:50

Oct 29, 2013

Palestinians in Gaza await release of 26 prisoners

Israel was preparing on Tuesday to release 26 long-serving Palestinian prisoners, the second batch of 104 inmates who are to be freed in line with commitments to US-brokered peace talks. Duration: 00:28

Oct 29, 2013

Footballer Yaya Tour joins fight against elephant poaching

International football star Yaya Touré and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) unveiled a new alliance to combat the illegal ivory trade that sees thousands of African elephants slaughtered each year. Duration: 01:13

Oct 29, 2013

Somali govt welcomes US drone strike against Shebab

The spokesman for Somalia's prime minister, Ridwan Haji Abdiwel, said on Tuesday that the country's government "welcomes the raid that took place in Middle Juba region, killing Ibrahim Ali Abdi". Duration: 00:51

Oct 29, 2013

Stop moving the target on Kosovo, Serbian PM tells EU

Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic has urged European countries to stop setting new conditions on the vexed issue of Kosovo as he tries to steer his nation to EU membership, in an interview with AFP. Duration: 00:44

Oct 29, 2013

Disabled Frenchman makes record jump over Everest

A French multiple sclerosis sufferer becomes the first disabled person to skydive over Mount Everest. Duration: 00:46

Oct 29, 2013

Hundreds of hospital workers protest in eastern China

Hundreds of hospital workers stage a rare protest in eastern China to denounce attacks on medical workers, after a patient stabbed three doctors, killing one. Duration: 00:41

Oct 29, 2013

Egypt judges withdraw from Brotherhood chief's trial

The three judges presiding in the trial of Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohamed Badie and his aides withdrew from the proceedings on Tuesday, citing "reasons of conscience". Duration: 00:45

Oct 29, 2013

Turkey fulfils sultan's dream with opening of Bosphorus rail tun

Turkey will on Tuesday unveil the world's first sea tunnel connecting two continents, fulfilling a sultan's dream 150 years ago, but also fuelling recent anti-government sentiment for such mega projects. Duration: 02:22

Oct 29, 2013