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Syrians in US divided on military intervention

As the Syrian crisis goes through diplomatic twists and turns, US military strikes remain a possibility. For Syrian Americans, the situation is far from clear-cut, with some vocally supporting Bashar al-Assad’s regime, and others in favour of the opposition. Duration: 02:06

Sep 10, 2013

Kenyan VP Ruto pleads not guilty at ICC trial

Kenya Vice President William Ruto pleaded not guilty to fomenting deadly post-election violence in Kenya five years ago, at the opening Tuesday of his high-stakes trial before the International Criminal Court. Duration: 00:55.

Sep 10, 2013

Tokyo Olympic bid delegation hailed by home crowd

Proud of Tokyo for winning the race to host the Games in 2020, 6 000 people gather to greet the Olympic delegation returning from Buenos Aires. Duration: 00:44

Sep 10, 2013

Giraffe gives birth to record 18th calf

A giraffe has given birth to its 18th calf at a South Korean safari park, setting a new world record, the park says. Duration: 00:42

Sep 10, 2013

Syrian opposition skeptical of Russian proposal benefits

Leading Syrian opposition figures on Tuesday urged the international community to look beyond the question of chemical weapons and focus on ending violence that has killed tens of thousands. Duration: 00:31

Sep 10, 2013

Russia pushes plan to secure Syria chem arms, US wary

US lawmakers weighed their options as Russia seized the diplomatic initiative Monday with a plan for Syria to surrender its chemical weapons to international control. Duration: 01:42

Sep 10, 2013

Electric Formula E car on show in Frankfurt

Electric cars by German builders are just some of the nearly 70 world premieres at the 65th edition of the IAA auto show opening later this week. Duration: 01:25

Sep 10, 2013

Phillippine security forces patrol Zamboango after clashes

Muslim militants traded gunfire with Philippine troops and were using almost 200 villagers as human shields, officials said, in a stand-off after a deadly attack on the southern city, Zamboanga. Philippine police manned a checkpoint, with army personnel patrolling, as affected residents were evacuated to a safer place. Duration: 00:31

Sep 10, 2013

Ethiopians shop ahead of New Year celebrations

Ethiopians are preparing to celebrate on Wednesday the Ethiopian New Year. The Horn of Africa nation follows a unique, slightly modified version of the archaic Julian calendar. In the capital Addis Ababa, people have been busy shopping for food and gifts ahead of the holiday period. Duration: 02:37

Sep 10, 2013

2013 Man Booker Prize for Fiction shortlist announced

The 2013 Man Booker Prize for Fiction shortlist was announced Tuesday at a press conference in London. Duration: 00:35

Sep 10, 2013

How a gang rape caused turmoil in India

A look back at how a gang rape on a New Delhi bus sickened India and led to tough new anti-rape laws. Duration: 03:04.

Sep 10, 2013

Nigeria palm wine tappers struggle to find recruits

The pay is low and the work involves scaling a 50-foot tree multiple times a day with no safety net, so it is not surprising that Nigerian palm wine tappers are struggling to find fresh recruits. Duration: 00:32

Sep 10, 2013

World's largest solar ship crosses Atlantic twice

Sep 10, 2013

Peer Steinbruck facing uphill struggle against Angela Merkel

Peer Steinbruck, the Social-Democrat candidate in the running to be chancellor of Germany in the country's forthcoming elections, faces a formidable challenge from the current leader, Angela Merkel, who remains highly popular. An economist with a reputation for plain speaking, Steinbruck's critics see him as awkward and arrogant, with little chance of victory. Duration: 02:19.

Sep 10, 2013

Kerry: US won't 'wait for long' Syria arms plan

The United States is waiting to see a Russian proposal to put Syria's chemical weapons stock under international control, but will not wait for long, top diplomat John Kerry said Tuesday. Duration: 01:14

Sep 10, 2013