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Several wounded in shooting at US Navy base

A shooting outside the US Navy Yard in Washington leaves several people wounded including two police officers, officials report. Duration: 00:40

Sep 16, 2013

Myanmar Muslim hospital offers hope

From political activists to impoverished families, all are welcome at a free hospital run by Muslims in Yangon -- a symbol of unity in a country riven by religious unrest. Duration: 01:52

Sep 16, 2013

DC police: One shooter dead, perhaps two at large

One gunman has been killed and up to two more may still be at large after a shooting rampage at a US Naval base in Washington that left "multiple victims" dead. Duration: 01:07

Sep 16, 2013

Deadly hurricane, tropical storm combine in Mexico

Tropical Storm Manuel blasts Mexico's Pacific coast while Hurricane Ingrid creeps toward eastern states, triggering rain, landslides and floods that have killed at least 20 people. Duration: 00:41

Sep 16, 2013

UN resolution on Syria may 'wreck peace talks'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday warned that talks by Britain, France and the United States on a tough United Nations resolution on Syria could wreck peace efforts, but said he was "convinced" the US would adhere to the framework it drew up with Russia. Duration: 00:48

Sep 16, 2013

Police, demonstrators clash again in Istanbul

Riot police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters in several Turkish cities overnight Sunday, as demonstrations against the Islamic-rooted cabinet simmered across the country. Duration: 00:35

Sep 16, 2013

Philippines launches helicopter assault on rebels

Philippine troops fired rockets from helicopters at Muslim rebels who have occupied parts of a major city on Monday. This comes after an eight-day standoff that has left dozens dead. Duration: 00:39

Sep 16, 2013

Cambodia rivals meet after protest bloodshed

Cambodia's political rivals hold fresh crisis talks as thousands of protesters mass for a second day following violent clashes against a disputed election that left one demonstrator dead and several wounded. Duration: 00:27

Sep 16, 2013

US Navy Yard shooting toll rises to 13, suspect named

Sep 16, 2013

Italy shipwreck hoisted upright in record salvage

The Costa Concordia cruise ship begins to emerge from its watery grave off the Italian island of Giglio on Monday. Duration: 00:55

Sep 16, 2013

Pupils attend class at Somaliland EU-funded high school

Sep 16, 2013

European church treasures on display in New York City

Sep 16, 2013

Modi's campaign is blow on face of Congress: BJP

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday hailed its Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and contended that the overwhelming response of the public at Modi's rally was a blow on the face of the ruling Congress party. BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi was full of praise for their PM candidate.

Sep 15, 2013

New land acquisition law will defeat Maoist influence: Jairam Ramesh

Jodhpur, Sep 15 (ANI): Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh asserted that the recently enacted Land Acquisition Bill will eliminate the influence of Maoists in tribal-dominated areas in the country. He stated this while addressing a news conference at Jodhpur in Rajasthan on Sunday. Further he said that the Maoist outfits were holding their influence in several regions mainly on the issues of forest areas.

Sep 15, 2013

Election watch Bangladesh

Dhaka, SEP 15 (ANI): Bangladesh goes to polls early next year, but the major opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party is resisting the government's bid to hold the election without dissolving the present parliament. The ruling Awami League government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the parliament will not be dissolved but no session will be held till elections are over. Even this is not acceptable to the BNP.

Sep 15, 2013