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Mexico probes US spying

Mexico says it will investigate allegations that the United States spied on the emails of President Enrique Pena Nieto and his predecessor, the latest diplomatic wrangle stemming from America's intelligence-gathering efforts. Duration: 00:44

Oct 23, 2013

New blazes in Australia but worst fears ease

Firefighters in Australia battled hot, dry winds and soaring temperatures Wednesday as new blazes were whipped up in a week-long bushfire emergency, but fears of a catastrophe eased. Duration: 01:12

Oct 23, 2013

Bolivia's churches plagued by sacred art theft

Bolivian churches are plagued by sacred art theft, with one robbery leaving the Virgin of Copacabana without her crown. An increased demand for religious artifacts sold on the black market is to blame, according to officials. Duration: 01:07

Oct 23, 2013

Vatican suspends Germany's 'bling bishop'

The Vatican on Wednesday suspended indefinitely a German Catholic cleric dubbed the "bling bishop" for his luxury lifestyle, despite multiple calls in Germany for the prelate to be dismissed. Duration: 00:58

Oct 23, 2013

New blazes in Australia but worst fears ease

Firefighters in Australia battle hot, dry winds and soaring temperatures as new blazes are whipped up in a week-long bushfire emergency. Duration: 01:02

Oct 23, 2013

British cyclists thrilled by 2014 Tour de France route

Reigning champion Chris Froome has said he is delighted by the 2014 Tour de France route, despite it seemingly favouring pure climbers. Duration: 01:03

Oct 23, 2013

Cali Expo 2013 fashion show kicks off in Colombia

The Cali Exposhow 2013 fashion show kicks off in Colombia with collections by local designers. The event is expected to draw more than 178,000 visitors. Duration: 00:39

Oct 23, 2013

Saudi activist talks about campaign for right to drive

Saudi female activists gear up to test a long-standing driving ban Saturday, with more women already getting behind the wheel in defiance of the restriction amid a seemingly more lenient approach from authorities. Duration: 01:24

Oct 23, 2013

Nobel laureate Llosa introduces new book in Panama

Three years after winning the Nobel prize for literature Mario Vargas Llosa presents his new book 'The Discreet Hero', at the congress of Spanish language in Panama. Duration: 00:29

Oct 23, 2013

France's contemporary art show FIAC in its 40th year

France's contemporary art fair FIAC launches its 40th edition in Paris, with over nearly 200 galleries from two dozen countries. Duration: 1:07

Oct 23, 2013

French art fair celebrates fortieth year

France's International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC) has taken over Paris for its 40th anniversary exhibition, with works from 184 galleries around the world brought together at Paris's Grand Palais. Duration: 00:35

Oct 23, 2013

NSA revelations cause diplomatic ruckus among allies

The United States has branded reports it spied on millions of French citizens as inaccurate but the newspaper behind them said Wednesday it was sticking by a story which has caused a diplomatic ruckus between the allies. Duration: 00:42

Oct 23, 2013

Royal fans gather as Britain's Prince George baptised

Royal fans gather outside St James's Palace in London as three-month old Prince George, who is third in line to the throne, is christened in a low-key ceremony. Duration: 00:59

Oct 23, 2013

Sharif urges Obama to end drone strikes

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called Wednesday on US President Barack Obama to end drone strikes, which are widely unpopular in his country, during a meeting between the two heads of state at the White House. Duration: 1:18

Oct 23, 2013

Vatican cricket side ready to challenge other faiths

The Vatican launches its own cricket club, challenging the Church of England to a match and vowing to take on Indian Hindu and Muslim teams. Duration: 01:09

Oct 23, 2013