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Boris Becker launches 2nd autobiography at book fair

Former German tennis star Boris Becker presented his second autobiography, "Life is not a game," at the Frankfurt Book Fair on Thursday. In it, Becker talks about the past thirteen years of his life, including his marital woes. Duration: 1:01

Oct 10, 2013

As US Treasury issues warning, Republicans offer deal

Republican leaders offered President Barack Obama a temporary deal to raise the US government's debt ceiling and head off the immediate risk of default. Duration: 01:10

Oct 10, 2013

Libya Prime Minister calls for calm after his abduction

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan called for calm on Thursday following his abduction for several hours by former rebel militiamen. Duration: 0:22

Oct 10, 2013

'Bolder steps' needed to protect workers in Qatar

International trade unionists inspecting the plight of migrant workers in Qatar on Thursday urged immediate "bolder" steps by the 2022 football World Cup host country to protect workers. Duration: 00:53

Oct 10, 2013

Monaco Princess cares for elephants saved from disease

Two elephants in France that were due to be put down after a suspected case of tuberculosis are settling into their new life in Monaco, after Princess Stéphanie stepped in to save them. Duration: 0:39

Oct 10, 2013

Saudi Arabia holds parade of hajj security forces

Saudi Arabia held a military parade displaying soldiers and other forces who will be responsible for the security of next week's hajj pilgrimage. Duration:00:43

Oct 10, 2013

Annan: Africa ICC exit would protect leaders, not African people

Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan said Monday that if African leaders voted to leave the International Criminal Court it would be to protect themselves rather than their people. Duration: 1:05

Oct 10, 2013

Colombian drug trafficker turns liquid cocaine into powder

Colombia is one of the world’s biggest exporters of cocaine and has been the center of the war on drugs for the past three decades. Duration: 00:40

Oct 10, 2013

Tendulkar's retirement sends waves through cricket world

Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar announced Thursday that he would retire after playing his 200th Test match next month, calling time on a career stretching nearly a quarter of a century. Duration: 1:09

Oct 10, 2013

UN's Ban condemns abduction of Libyan PM

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the abduction of Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan and said he hoped that reports of his release were true. Duration: 01:04

Oct 10, 2013

Hopes rise for deal on US political crisis

Hopes rise for a breakthrough in the political impasse crippling Washington after "constructive" talks between President Barack Obama and top Republicans on a short term fix to stave off a debt default. Duration: 00:43

Oct 10, 2013

Libya on high alert after PM seized by gunmen

Gunmen seized Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan from a Tripoli hotel early Thursday, in the latest sign of the lawlessness sweeping Libya since dictator Moamer Kadhafi was toppled in 2011. Duration: 00:38

Oct 10, 2013

Munro literature prize 'great moment for women's writers':Foyles

Following the announcement that Canada's Alice Munro has been awarded the Nobel Literature Prize, a representative of Foyles Bookshop in London says the author has seriously increased the profile of the short story. Duration: 01:09

Oct 10, 2013

Army football match raises money for Afghan veterans

A team of of ISAF soldiers play an Afghan National Army select at football to raise money for the “Afghan Wounded Warrior Foundation”, an Afghan veteran’s charity. Duration: 00:53

Oct 10, 2013

US decision to suspend military deliveries "flawed": Egypt FM

Egypt criticised on Thursday the US move to suspend deliveries of major military hardware and cash assistance, calling it a "flawed" decision and saying Egypt would not bow to American pressure. Duration: 01:08

Oct 10, 2013