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Clashes after Israeli soldier shot dead in Hebron

Israel's forces fire rubber bullets at stone-throwing Palestinians in clashes in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, as troops hunt for the suspected killer of an Israeli soldier. Duration: 00:48

Sep 23, 2013

Kenya launches assault to end mall bloodbath

Kenyan security forces were locked in a fierce, final battle with Somali Islamist gunmen inside an upmarket Nairobi shopping mall on Monday as huge explosions and a barrage of heavy gunfire echoed out of the complex. Duration: 00:47

Sep 23, 2013

AFPTV journalist recounts horrors inside Nairobi mall

Sep 23, 2013

Romanians protest against Canadian mine project

Thousands of Romanians took to the streets on Sunday in a fourth week of protests against a Canadian company's plan to open Europe's largest gold mine in a picturesque Transylvanian village. Duration: 00:42

Sep 23, 2013

Sweden becomes new home for war weary Syrians

Sep 23, 2013

Deadly Nairobi mall stand-off enters third day

The Kenyan army says it has secured most of a shopping mall in a stand-off with Somali militants. The International Criminal Court on Monday excused Kenyan Vice President William Ruto from his crimes against humanity trial for a week so he can deal with the crisis. Duration: 01:32

Sep 23, 2013

Voters in Swiss county ban full-face Muslim veil

Sep 23, 2013

Monsoon rains pound Philippines causing floods

Monsoon rains worsened by Typhoon Usagi pound the Philippines, causing widespread flooding. Duration: 00:33

Sep 23, 2013

Lebanese army deploys in Hezbollah Beirut stronghold

Sep 23, 2013

Obama appeals for reform of gun ownership laws

President Barack Obama uses a memorial service for the victims of America's latest mass shooting to make another impassioned appeal to reform gun ownership laws. Duration: 01:17

Sep 23, 2013

Egypt court bans all Muslim Brotherhood activities

Sep 23, 2013

Typhoon Usagi brings flight chaos to Hong Kong

Transport systems are reduced to chaos and tens of thousands of airline passengers stranded in Hong Kong after Typhoon Usagi hit southern China, killing 25 people. Duration: 01:18

Sep 23, 2013

Chinese tourists, diplomats make a splash in the Maldives

A boom in the number of visitors from China is keeping the Maldives' tourism industry afloat, as cash-strapped Europeans choose to holiday closer to home. Duration: 02:23

Sep 23, 2013

Kenyan troops battle to save mall hostages

Heavy gunfire and loud explosions erupted at Nairobi's Westgate shopping mall Monday as Kenyan troops fought Al Qaeda-linked gunmen who were holding hostages after massacring dozens of people. People are running away and journalists are hiding to protect themselves. Duration: 01:15

Sep 23, 2013

Thousands of Moroccans protest over cost of living

Up to 5,000 people protest in the Moroccan capital against the Islamist government and the high cost of living after price rises for staple goods. Duration: 00:42

Sep 23, 2013