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Charter plane crashes in Lagos with 20 on board

A Nigerian charter plane with 20 people on board suffered engine failure shortly after takeoff from Lagos on Thursday, crash-landing near an airport fuel depot and killing at least 14 people, officials said. Duration: 00:55

Oct 3, 2013

Venezuelans ponder economic situation under Maduro

Food shortages, rising living costs and corruption are affecting some Venezuelans’ support of President Nicolas Maduro, almost six months after he took over from the late Hugo Chavez. Duration: 0:57

Oct 3, 2013

Warships in Australia for military milestone

Tall ships sail into Sydney Harbour on Thursday on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Duration: 00:31

Oct 3, 2013

Street witnesses tell about the shooting incident at US Capitol

A volley of shots rang out outside the US Capitol building on Thursday, sending lawmakers and tourists scattering for cover and triggering a massive security operation. Duration: 0:49

Oct 3, 2013

Hong Kong hotel opens doors to contemporary art

Asia Contemporary Art Show opens with more than 300 international artists showcasing their works in luxury hotel rooms. Duration: 01:03

Oct 3, 2013

New armed group in Syria invites fighters to join ranks

An armed group calling itself the Jaish Ahl As-Sunnah wal-Jamaa released a statement on video announcing their formation and asking others to join their ranks. Duration: 0:32

Oct 3, 2013

Myanmar leader visits restive area amid violence

Myanmar's president meets communities in an area convulsed by deadly anti-Muslim violence, after mobs torched property and police fired warning shots to try to restore order. Duration: 01:20

Oct 3, 2013

Alhurra TV: Capitol car chase caught on camera

Shots ring out outside the US Capitol building as police intercept a speeding driver, sending lawmakers and tourists scattering for cover and triggering a massive security operation. Duration: 1:27

Oct 3, 2013

Syrian rebels resilient as fight goes on

On the front lines of the battle for Syria's second city, Aleppo, frustration grows among the rebels who see no way out but who doggedly plan to battle on. Duration: 00:43

Oct 3, 2013

Suspect in US Capitol shooting confirmed dead: police

The female suspect who led US police on a car chase through the streets of Washington from near the White House to Capitol Hill has been pronounced dead, the city's police chief said Thursday. Duration: 0:23

Oct 3, 2013

Golden Dawn deputy leader Pappas arrives in court

The leader of Greece's Golden Dawn party was to be taken to a high-security prison Thursday following his indictment on criminal charges as the government cracks down on the neo-Nazi group. Duration: 00:30

Oct 3, 2013

US, Japan aim at 'balanced' security alliance

US Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Japanese ministers Fumio Kishida and Itsunori Onodera hold the first review of the cornerstone alliance in 16 years. Duration: 01:36

Oct 3, 2013

Amnesty reacts after deadly boat disaster off Italy

Amnesty International would like an 'collective asylum system' put in place to handle the growing number of migrants and refugees who attempt to enter the EU through its Southern borders. Duration: 00:55

Oct 3, 2013

Mexicans protest in honour of 1968 student massacre

Thousands of people took to the streets of Mexico City on Wednesday to commemorate the massacre of students by the Mexican army on October 2, 1968. Duration: 00:35

Oct 3, 2013

Fear grips western Myanmar after deadly attack

Terrified women and children hid in forests and police patrolled tense villages in western Myanmar Wednesday, residents said, following sectarian clashes which left five Muslims dead and prompted international alarm. Duration: 00:40

Oct 3, 2013