Sunday, July 31, 2016

Gunfire, explosions heard at Kabul blast site

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a truck bomb blast in the Afghan capital Kabul, as a battle within the compound site continues to rage. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Taliban claims truck bomb blast in Afghan capital

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a huge blast outside a military and logistics compound in the Afghan capital Kabul. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Afghan capital hit by truck bomb blast

The Taliban have claimed responsibility for a huge blast at a compound mainly used by foreigners in Kabul. Natasha Howitt reporters.

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Pope Francis leaves Poland after five-day tour

Pope Francis wraps up his five-day visit to Poland amid tight security. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hospitals become targets in Syria

Three hospitals have come under attack as the war rages in Syria. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Zika risk minimal at Olympics - health officials

Rio de Janeiro's health secretary Daniel Soranz says threat of Zika virus 'more than overcome' ahead of Olympic Games launch. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi forces and militia progress against Islamic State in Anbar

Iraq's Popular Mobilisation forces (PMF), known as Hashid Shaabi, and Iraqi forces are making advancements in the western province of Anbar against radical groups in the country. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Erdogan tightens grip on the military

Erdogan says Turkey will shut down military academies and put armed forces under the command of the defense minister, in a move designed to bring the military under tighter government control. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Muslims attend Catholic mass in solidarity after French church attack

Muslims in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis join Catholics at a Sunday mass to show solidarity after the killing of French priest, Father Jacques Hamel. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Catholics and Muslims pay tribute to murdered French priest

Catholics and Muslims gather for a vigil and mass to pay tribute to murdered French priest, Father Jacques Hamel. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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World Youth Day ends in Poland

Pope Francis caps off a five-day visit to Poland with a Mass celebrating the end of World Youth Day. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Heavy flooding continues in parts of India

Rivers overflow banks in India leaving thousands stranded and homeless. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Islamic State attacks two energy plants in north Iraq, kills five

Islamic State militants have stormed two energy facilities in northern Iraq, killing at least five workers and shutting down a major oil pumping station, security and oil sources say. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Skydiver jumps from plane without a parachute

A daredevil skydiver successfully jumps from a plane without a parachute and lands in a large net in the California desert. Julie Noce reports.

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At least seven dead in Somalia attack

At least seven people are dead after a suicide attack in the Somali capital Mogadishu. Julie Noce reports.

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Donkeys "speak" to kids, horses fly to Olympics

New technology from "Real Donkeys" allows children to hear donkey noises translated to English, while a group of Olympic horses board a charter flight to Rio. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Taking life slowly at a Hungarian bath house

Hidden from the main tourist hubs, a 12th century Budapest bath house called Lukacs offers locals a different kind of "life-force" with so-called healing powers from natural minerals. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Putin tours Slovenia in effort to ease EU sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Slovenia on a diplomatic tour that some see as part of Moscow's campaign to ease European Union sanctions. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Residents flee Aleppo as air strikes pound Idlib and Rastan

A "safe corridor" promised by Moscow and Damascus is giving residents of Aleppo a chance to flee while air strikes pound rebel-held areas of Idlib and Rastan. Nathan Frandino reports.

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As war rages in Syria; Restoration begins in Homs

Restoration work is underway in Old Homs, in an attempt to repair the damage caused by the raging Syrian conflict. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Celebrating Clinton's nomination in a village in India

Residents of Jabrauli village in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state celebrate Hillary Clinton's nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Pope calls on faithful to open doors to their hearts

Pope Francis holds a Mass at the John Paul II Sanctuary as part of World Youth Day in Poland. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Far-right take to street of Berlin saying "Merkel has to go"

Far-right demonstrators march in Berlin under the slogan "Merkel has to go." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Armenian police, protesters clash amid hostage crisis

Armenian police use tear gas, stun grenades and batons to disperse protesters near a police station in the capital, Yerevan, that is being occupied by supporters of an imprisoned politician. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Giant panda turns four at San Diego Zoo

A giant panda at the San Diego Zoo celebrates his fourth birthday with an ice cake and presents. Julie Noce reports.

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Kerry, Ayrault meet to discuss NATO, Russia

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his French counterpart, Jean-Marc Ayrault, meet in Paris to discuss a range of issues, including NATO and Russia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Unique take on dim sum in Hong Kong

A dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong delights customers with disgusting delicacies. Julie Noce reports.

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Friday, July 29, 2016

CIA's Brennan: I don't know if Syria can be put back together

Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan said on Friday he was not optimistic about the future of Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Images of July

Images taken by Reuters photographers for the month of July 2016, including the deadly attack in Nice, wildfires in California, a failed coup in Turkey, a police ambush in Dallas, the Euro 2016 tournament and more. Produced by Jeremy Schultz.

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Libyan forces fight Islamic State in Sirte.

Libyan forces make a fresh push Friday to capture ground from Islamic State militants in the center of Sirte. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Shakeup in Turkey

President Tayyip Erdogan angrily rejects Western criticism of purges underway in Turkey's military and other state institutions after a failed coup. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Olympic Torch arrives in Rio

The Olympic torch completes another week, passing through Rio de Janeiro state as it edges ever closer to Maracana Stadium for the opening ceremony on August 5. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope Francis prays at Auschwitz

Pope Francis walks and prays silently through the former Nazi death camp at Auschwitz during his trip to Poland.

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Images of July

Images taken by Reuters photographers around the world for the month of July 2016, including the deadly attack in Nice, wildfires in California, a failed coup in Turkey, a police ambush in Dallas, the Euro 2016 tournament and more. Produced by Jeremy Schultz.

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The battle for control in Syria, one street at a time

New video shows fighters from a US-back alliance of Kurdish and Arab rebel groups clashing with Islamic State in Manbij, Aleppo Province. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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India struggles to cope with monsoon

Floods are ravaging much of India, leaving residents stranded and sending animals in the national parks fleeing for higher ground. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Pope, at Auschwitz, asks God to forgive 'so much cruelty'

Pope Francis made his first visit to the Auschwitz death camp in Poland on Friday, praying in silence for the camp's 1.5 million victims. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Chilean police seize $12 million worth of cocaine in drug bust

Police in Chile bust an international drug ring and seize more than 232 pounds of cocaine.

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Brazil pollution woes spark warning for Olympic athletes

Health experts are advising athletes competing in swimming and boating events at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games to keep their mouths shut to avoid contamination from the city's polluted waters.

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Indonesia executes foreign drug traffickers

Indonesia executes four people, three of them foreigners, as part of the country's zero tolerance on drug offences. Julie Noce reports.

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Pope Francis visits Nazi internment camp Auschwitz

Pope Francis visits the concentration camp Auschwitz while on his tour of Poland. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Islamic State video shows France church attacker

Islamic State's news agency posts a video of a man it says was one of the two who attacked a church in northern France this week . Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Hong Kong: Wedding shoots before saying 'I do'

Urban wedding shoots take Hong Kong by storm. Industry experts say Asians spend about $10,000 dollars more per wedding than Americans. To mark the occasion, fiancées meet with a photographer to pose in their gown and tux before the big day. As Reuters Chief Asia Correspondent Tara Joseph explains, these photos also capture a city constantly in transition.

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Thursday, July 28, 2016

Syrian military calls for surrender of Aleppo rebels

The Syrian government tightens its grips around Aleppo, urging civilians to make a safe escape from the city through one of their "safe-exit points." Gavino Garay reports.

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Bag checks, police patrols now part of Cannes beach life

Vacationers in Cannes along the French Riviera say they fully accept the bag checks and police patrols that have been introduced following the recent attack in nearby Nice. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Huge dinosaur track found in Bolivia

The largest track ever found of a giant, meat-eating dinosaur called an abelisaurus has been discovered near the city of Sucre, in central Bolivia. Diane Hodges reports.

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India floods force rhinos, wildlife to seek dry land

India's Kaziranga National Park, home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos, is at least 80% submerged under deadly flood waters, forcing the rhinos and other wildlife to leave the sanctuary in search of higher ground. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Syrian army cuts off supply routes into Aleppo

The Syrian army says it has cut off all supply routes into eastern Aleppo and has air-dropped thousands of leaflets asking residents to cooperate with the army and calling on fighters to surrender.

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Normandy attackers both known to police

As Islamic State releases video it claims shows the France church attackers, French sources say police had been actively hunting for one of the two teenagers after a tip from foreign intelligence said he may be a militant planning an attack. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Pope Francis tumbles at World Youth Day ceremony

Pope Francis falls while performing a blessing to mark World Youth Day in Poland.

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Fatal floods wreak havoc in Nepal

Severe flooding and landslides in Nepal kill at least 58 people and leave others stranded as many homes are destroyed.

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Pope suffers slight fall during Poland visit

Pope Francis is helped back onto his feet after taking a tumble at the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa.

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Taiwan's temple factory

A factory in Taiwan could be the answer to a prayer, building ready-made temples which can be delivered to customers in just weeks. Paul Chapman reports.

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Chile investigates mass dolphin deaths

Police and scientiests are investigating the deaths of 124 dolphins washed up on a beach in southern Chile. Paul Chapman reports.

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Bloomberg: Trump "risky, reckless and radical"

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg calls on fellow independent voters to vote for Hillary Clinton, saying, "together let's elect a sane, competent person" who is a "unifier." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dozens die in Syria truck bombing

At least 48 people have been killed in a large truck bomb blast in the north-eastern Syrian city of Qamishli.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

IS posts 'church attackers' video

Islamic State's news agency posts video of two men it says carried out the attack on a church in France, killing an elderly priest.

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Mass for murdered French priest

French President Francois Hollande joins hundreds at a mass to honour the priest killed in Tuesday's church attack. Paul Chapman reports.

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On first trip to Poland, Pope Francis finds a divided Catholic Church

Privately, Vatican officials expect Pope Francis to wow young people in Poland during World Youth Day, a Catholic youth jamboree dubbed the "Catholic Woodstock" -- but publicly, Polish Roman Catholic bishops disagree with his views on issues like homosexuals and divorce and are concerned that he threatens to dilute Church teachings. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Trump impersonates SNL's Jon Lovitz

Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump impersonates Saturday Night Live's Jon Lovitz in attacking Hillary Clinton's campaign. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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India under water as monsoon takes toll

Monsoon season is bringing chaos and misery to northern India, with floods displacing more than a million people and causing major headaches for commuters in both urban and rural areas. Gavino Garay reports.

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Trump tells reporter to "be quiet"

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump tells a female reporter to "be quiet" during a news conference after she asks him to explain why he would urge Russia to hack into Hillary Clinton's emails. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: Hinckley should not be released

Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump says John Hinckley Jr., the man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, should not be freed. He was responding the the decision by a federal judge that Hinckley should be released from a government psychiatric hospital after 35 years. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope in Poland for 'Catholic Woodstock'

Pope Francis arrives in Krakow for World Youth Day, a five-day international Catholic youth jamboree dampened this year by Tuesday's murder of a Catholic priest in France. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Israel kills Hamas fighter in overnight raid

Dramatic video shows an overnight raid by Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Hebron where a Hamas militant accused of shooting dead a rabbi was killed and his body transported inside the shovel of a bulldozer. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Would-be Reagan assassin to be freed

John Hinckley Jr., the man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, will be released from a mental hospital after a judge said he no longer poses a threat to the public. Linda So reports.

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Canal found under Mayan temple believed to be gateway to afterlife

Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered an ancient canal system under the tomb of a Mayan ruler, which they say could be the civilization's symbolic entrance to the underworld.

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French religious leaders call for calm

France's religious leaders appeal for calm after the church attack by two men in which a priest was killed. Paul Chapman reports.

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Geneva police up airport security after French tip-off

Security at Geneva's Cointrin airport is tightened after police receive a warning from French counterparts about a possible threat.

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China finds 'biggest hole'

China says it's discovered the world's deepest salt water blue hole in a disputed area of the South China Sea. Paul Chapman reports.

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Police raid home of Japan killing suspect

Japanese police have raided the home of the man accused of killing at least 19 patients at a home for the disabled. Paul Chapman reports.

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Shrine to Japan mass killing victims

Local people pay tribute outside the facility for disabled people where 19 patients were killed by a former employee.

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F1 chief's mother-in-law kidnapped

The mother-in-law of Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone is being held by kidnappers demanding a $36.5 million ransom for her return. Paul Chapman reports.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Candles and flowers for murdered priest

Residents of the small French town where knife-wielding attackers interrupted a church service and killed a priest, lay candles and flowers at a makeshift memorial. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Japan killer suspect meets prosecutors

A Japanese man accused of killing 19 patients at a facility for the disabled near Tokyo is taken from a regional jail for talks with prosecutors.

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Islamic militant threat to Europe has never been so severe - France's Hollande

French President Francois Hollande says the Islamist militant threat to France and Europe has never been so severe as now. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monsoons leave trail of destruction across India

More than a million people in India have been forced to flee to higher ground and rescue shelters as monsoon season dumps record rainfall on the region. Nathan Frandino reports.

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White House condemns "horrific" French church attack

The U.S. condemns the attack on a French church in which an elderly priest was killed, a White House spokesman says. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Kosovo mourns two people killed in Munich attack

Hundreds in Kosovo bid farewell to two people killed when a gunman opened fire at the Olympia Shopping Center in Munich last Friday. Diane Hodges reports.

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Say hello to heirs of Dolly

Four sheep cloned from the world's first cloned mammal are approaching a healthy old age, giving researchers new hope that cloning can be used to patients suffering from spinal cord injuries and Parkinson's disease. Diane Hodges reports.

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Fears of war increase as South Sudan replaces vice president

South Sudan President Salva Kiir replaces his vice president and rival Riek Machar, a move that could potentially undermine last year's peace deal and reignite war in Africa's youngest nation.

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Millions need aid as Zimbabwe battles drought

4.5 million people are facing food shortages and need aid in Zimbabwe, the United Nations says, as drought continues to devastate the country and malnutrition is on the rise.

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Multiple blasts at Azerbaijan arms factory

At least 20 people are injured after a blast rips through an arms factory in Azerbaijan, sending plumes of smoke billowing over the site and setting off multiple other explosions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Priest killed in French church, attackers dead

Two attackers killed a priest with a knife and seriously wounded another hostage in a church in northern France on Tuesday before being shot dead by French police. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Suicide blasts kill 13 at Somalia peacekeeping base

Suicide bombers have killed at least thirteen people in an attack on African Union peacekeeping base in Somalia's capital. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Two attackers kill priest in French church

Two men slit the throat of a priest at a church in northern France, before they are shot dead by police.

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Indian flash floods wreak havoc for hundreds of thousands

Heavy rainfall creates flash floods in India's eastern West Bengal state, affecting around 500,000 people and forcing many from their homes.

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Japanese stabbing suspect spoke of 'euthanizing' disabled people

The man police say fatally stabbed at least 19 people at a home for the disabled had been hospitalized for wanting to rid the world of disabled people. Julie Noce reports.

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Knife attacker kills 19 at disabled center in Japan

A man wielding a knife kills 19 people at a disabled facility in a small town near Japan's capital, the country's worst mass killing in decades.

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Two attackers, one hostage killed in France church attack

Police say at least one hostage and two hostage takers were killed after an incident in northern France. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Civilian casualties hit record high in Afghanistan

Days after one of the deadliest attacks Kabul has ever seen, the UN reveals that more civilians have been killed and maimed in the first half of 2016 than in any other six-month period on record. Kabul correspondent Josh Smith explains what's behind the rising civilian toll.

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Kerry raises DNC email issue with Lavrov

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry raises issue of DNC email hacking with Russian counterpart. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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19 people stabbed to death at Japanese care home

19 people are dead and dozens injured after an attack by a knife-wielding man at a facility for the disabled in Japan. As Reuters Japan Correspondent Elaine Lies reports from the scene of the country's worst mass killing in the post-war era.

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Nine militants killed in Bangladesh raid

Police raid a hideout, killing nine militants on the outskirts of Dhaka. According to authorities, the insurgents likely belonged to the same group that killed 22 people in a cafe bombing earlier this month, were planning another major attack. Reuters Sanjeev Miglani says officials are slowly starting to admit that Islamic State may have a foothold in the country.

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Japanese stabbing not related to Islamic State-officials

Japanese government officials say a mass stabbing at a home for disabled people in which at least 19 people were killed, is not related to Islamic State. Julie Noce reports.

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Solar-powered plane completes flight around the world

Solar-powered plane completes first fuel-free flight around the globe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Warren: "I'm with Hillary"

Sen. Elizabeth Warren declared, "I'm with Hillary," at the Democratic National Convention, saying, "For me, this choice is personal." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, July 25, 2016

Michelle Obama: "In this election, I'm with her"

First Lady Michelle Obama backs her husband's one-time rival for the presidency, telling Democrats, "In this election, I'm with her." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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At least 15 dead, in knife attack outside Tokyo - media

Japanese media report at least 15 dead after a knife-wielding man carried out an attack at a disabled facility outside Tokyo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Endangered animals flee Indian floodwaters

Animals join people fleeing to safety in India's northeastern Assam state, as monsoon rains flood a national park which is a World Heritage Site. Diane Hodges reports.

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Mexico confiscates nearly 800 kilos of cocaine

Suspects frantically toss packets of cocaine into the Pacific Ocean as boats from the Mexican navy close in off the coast of the far southern state of Chiapas. Diane Hodges reports.

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Still photograph of alleged Ansbach bomber released

Amaq News Agency posts a still photograph of alleged Ansbach bomber, SITE Intelligence Group says. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Baltimore mayor opens up DNC

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake kicks off the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hunger strike on the Hungarian border

Migrants at the Serbia-Hungary border start a hunger strike to draw the attention of world leaders, and demand passage to the European Union. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Scenes from the Asean dinner

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their counterparts from dialogue partner countries join in a gala dinner. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Soldiers arrested as Erdogan's crackdown continues

Seven rebel soldiers suspected of taking part in an attempted coup against Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's government are captured near Marmaris. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"Duterte Harry" defends deadly crime crackdown

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte promises to wipe out crime and illegal drugs during his inaugural State of the Nation Address. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Australian athletes refuse to stay at Olympic village

The Australian Olympic team refuses to move in to Rio de Janeiro's village for athletes, saying the accommodation is "not safe or ready" ahead of next month's games.

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Germany reeling after four attacks in one week

Investigations are underway into four separate attacks in Germany over the past week, amid mounting concerns over the country's security situation. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Afghan civilians being killed in record numbers, says UN

Civilians are being killed and wounded in record numbers in Afghanistan, the United Nations said on Monday, just days after one of the deadliest attacks ever in Kabul.

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Dramatic video shows tiger attacking woman in Beijing wildlife park (graphic images)

(WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT) China's state broadcaster CCTV shows footage of a tiger attacking a woman in a wildlife park.

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Ansbach locals shocked by blast

Police remain on the scene of a blast in southern Germany after a Syrian refugee detonated a bomb killing himself. Julie Noce reports.

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Syrian man sets off bomb in Germany, wounding 12

A Syrian man denied asylum in Germany died when he set off a bomb which also wounded 12 people outside a music festival on Sunday. It was the fourth violent attack in the country in a week.

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Hundreds evacuated from path of wildfires in California

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes north of Los Angeles as fast-moving wildfires threaten residential areas. Julie Noce reports.

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Bottom line in focus for China's lingerie market

China's lingerie market is expected to hit double the retail value of the U.S. in a year so global brands like Victoria's Secret are eager to rush in. Reuters correspondent Farah Master explains how consumers are picking their undergarments and what sets each brand apart for the average consumer.

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Syrian bomber was denied asylum:officials

The Syrian born man who exploded a backpack bomb in southern Germany on Sunday had been denied asylum. Julie Noce reports.

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One dead, one injured after tiger attack at Beijing wildlife park

China's state broadcaster CCTV shows footage of a tiger attacking a woman at a Beijing wildlife park. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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It's very disturbing: German blast witness

Witnesses say the explosion in Ansbach Germany on Sunday evening is particularly disturbing considering it's the fourth attack in a week. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Sunday, July 24, 2016

One killed, nearly a dozen injured in Germany blast

A Bavarian Interior Ministry spokesman says the explosion that killed one person and injured at least 10 people in Ansbach, Germany, is assumed to be "deliberate". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Philadelphia mayor: We need "positivity"

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney says the country needs "four days of positivity" at this week's Democratic party convention to counter last week's Republican convention. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tight security in Philadelphia ahead of Democratic convention

Police keep a close watch on the building in Philadelphia where Democrats are preparing to gather to name Hillary Clinton as their party's nominee for president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turkey's rival parties rally in solidarity after failed coup

Tens of thousands of supporters from both Turkey's ruling and main opposition parties rally together against the failed coup attempt in a rare show of solidarity. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Relief in Russia after IOC's decision

The International Olympic Committee says it would not impose a blanket ban on Russia for next month's Rio Games over the nation's doping record. Gavino Garay reports.

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Obama on best advice from Bush: Always use hand sanitizer

U.S. President Barack Obama says the recommendation to carry hand sanitizer was one of the best pieces of advice he was given by outgoing president George W. Bush. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Man tackled for trying to grab Olympic torch

New video shows a man being tackled on Saturday after he tried to grab the Olympic torch from a runner during the torch's relay in Sao Paulo state. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Anger, mourning in Afghanistan after Kabul suicide attack

Afghans begin mass funerals after twin bombs blasts kill at least 80 people and wound more than 230 others, mostly Shi'ites from the Hazara minority who are increasingly angry with the government and their political leaders. Mana Rabiee reports.

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No blanket ban on Russians for Rio Olympics

IOC President Thomas Bach says the International Olympic Committee will leave the decision up to each sports federation on whether to allow Russian athletes, on an individual basis, to participate in the Rio Olympics. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Blast in Baghdad claimed by Islamic State kills six

Iraqi police and medical sources say at least six people are killed and 20 others wounded in a suicide bomb attack claimed by Islamic State in northwest Baghdad. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Germany mourns Munich dead

Munich residents attend a mass in memory of the victims of Friday's shooting at a shopping mall.

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Wonder Woman celebrates 75th birthday

Iconic comic book character Wonder Woman marks her 75th birthday at Comic-Con in San Diego. Paul Chapman reports.

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Rio anti-police violence demo

U.S. Black Lives Matter delegates join a massacre memorial vigil in Rio to protest Brazilian police violence ahead of the Olympics. Paul Chapman reports.

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G20 leaders hold first meeting since Brexit vote

Leaders from the world's biggest economies are set to renew their commitments to back global growth amid post-Brexit vote uncertainty.

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Saturday, July 23, 2016

French security sparks UK tailbacks

People travelling to France from the English port of Dover face huge tailbacks because of heightened French securty checks after the Nice attacks.

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Pilots prep for "exhausting" last leg of world solar flight

Solar Impulse pilots prepare for their final stretch of round the world journey, which is expected to be a 48 hour-long flight. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Funeral for journalist killed by car bomb

Journalist Pavel Sheremet, killed by a car bomb in Ukraine, is buried in his native Belarus.

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Active marijuana ingredient found in Colorado town well

People living in a small farming community in Eastern Colorado have been warned to avoid drinking the town's water after THC, the psychoactive agent in marijuana, was found in one of its feeder wells. Linda So reports.

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At least 61 demonstrators killed in deadly Kabul blast

Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide attack in the Afghan capital Kabul that killed at least 61 people and wounded more than 200 when it tore through a demonstration by members of the mainly Shia Hazara minority. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Munich gunman fixated on mass killing, had no Islamist ties

Bavarian state crime office president Robert Heimberger also says the Munich gunman may have may lured victims to their deaths via a hacked Facebook account promising free food at McDonalds and was carrying more than 300 bullets in his backpack. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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China floods kill nearly 90, thousands evacuated

Heavy rain in China has killed at least 87 people and forced thousands from their homes, with nearly 80 others missing. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Munich killer: more details emerge

Police and a neighbour of the Munich shopping mall killer reveal more details about the teenage gunman. Paul Chapman reports.

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Munich attack witnesses describe 'bloodbath'

Shaken witnesses to the shopping mall attack in Munich describe what they saw and experienced when a gunman opened fire on Friday evening, killing at least nine people. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Tributes to Munich victims

Candles and flowers are placed near a Munich shopping centre where nine people were killed by a gunman who later apparently shot himself. Paul Chapman reports.

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Tense calm settles on Munich

There's a tense calm in Munich after Friday's shopping mall shootings as the German chancellor prepares to discuss the attack with top officials.

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Police raid Munich apartment after shooting

Police raid an apartment in Munich early on Saturday hours after a gunman killed at least nine people before apparently shooting himself. Paul Chapman reports.

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Friday, July 22, 2016

Inquiry over 2015 Texas police stop

An investigation is underway over a 2015 traffic stop in Texas in which a white officer slams a black woman to the ground.

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Clinton picks Kaine for VP

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has chosen U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia as her running mate. Linda So reports.

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10 killed in Munich shooting, including gunman: police

The death toll rises slightly after an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Munich, who authorities say was a lone shooter. Gavino Garay reports.

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Britain's Johnson firm on NATO after Trump speech

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says U.S. politics aside, NATO has kept Europe safe for decades and "will do for decades to come." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Deadly attack in Munich, shooters on the run

Authorities have told the public to stay off the streets of Munich after gunmen attacked a busy mall in the German city, killing at least eight people and sending shoppers running for their lives from what police suspected was a terrorist attack.

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First baby with Zika-related birth defect born in NYC

For the first time in New York City, a baby has been born with Zika-related birth defects after the baby's mother contracted the disease while traveling to an area where Zika is active. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Gunmen in deadly Munich shooting still on the loose

Police in Munich say eyewitness accounts of deadly shootings at a shopping mall suggest a terrorist attack and that the shooters -- possibly three -- remain at large. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Obama pledges support to Germany after Munich rampage

U.S. President Barack Obama pledged support for Germany after gunmen went on a shooting rampage in a shopping mall in Munich. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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US: Thoughts with victims of Munich shooting rampage

An official with the U.S. State Department says they are closely following the shooting rampage at a Munich shopping mall and are working with authorities to find out if any American citizens were impacted. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Rumors of U.S. involvement in Turkey coup attempt "false": Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama says reports that the U.S. was somehow behind the attempted coup in Turkey are "false" beyond a shadow of a doubt. He says he also told the Turkish government any extradition request for the U.S.-based Muslim cleric they believe to be behind an attempted coup must be consistent with "rule of law." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mexican leader says he respects U.S. presidential candidates

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says he will seek a "frank and open" dialogue with the eventual winner of the U.S. presidential election, during a joint appearance with President Barack Obama at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dark Trump vision "doesn't really jibe" with facts: Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama says the dark vision of America cast by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump doesn't mesh with reality. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump on Cruz: "I don't want his endorsement"

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says former rival Ted Cruz ruined his political career by not endorsing the him at the Republican National Convention. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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UK's Prince George turns three

New pictures of Britain's Prince George have been released by his parents, Prince William and Kate, to mark his third birthday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Missing plane hunt 'to be suspended'

The hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is to be suspended if the aircraft is not found in the area now being searched. Paul Chapman reports.

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Reporter caught playing Pokemon GO in state briefing

U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby calls out a reporter for playing Pokemon GO during a briefing. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'I want to run against clean athletes' - Mo Farah talks Russia doping ban

British Olympic long distance running champion Mo Farah says he only wants to run against 'clean athletes' in response to the ban on Russia for doping. Rough Cut – Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Singapore's Michelin star hawker food

Singaporeans and tourists line up for the world's very first hawker stalls to be awarded a Michelin star. Sophia Soo reports.

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China's money can't buy real soccer spirit

Chinese football clubs may have serious financial clout, but there's a part of the game the money can't buy - a real football culture. The government is desperate to change this, but as David Stanway reports, that's not easy in a league dominated by corporations.

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Trump speech enthuses Republicans

Donald Trump's presidential nominee acceptance speech appears to wow delegates at the Republican National Convention. Paul Chapman reports.

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Pokemon GO goes to Japan

Nintendo's Pokemon GO mobile game has launched in Japan bringing the record-setting global hit to the home of the Pokemon characters. Paul Chapman reports.

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Secret N. Korea nuclear site found: report

A U.S. think tank says it's located what may be a secret facility used by North Korea during the early days of its nuclear program to enrich uranium. Reuters' Jack Kim says if it's real, it could influence future nuclear talks with Pyongyang.

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Thursday, July 21, 2016

Trump: U.S. will only let in individuals who 'love our people'

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says "we are going to build a great border wall to stop illegal immigration, to stop the gangs and the violence, and to stop the drugs from pouring into our communities." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: America will be nation of "law and order"

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump begins his speech with remarks on recent racially tinged violence in the U.S. and says such conflict will soon "come to an end." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump slams Clinton in convention speech, promises to put 'America first'

Donald Trump lays out a searing indictment of Democratic rival Hillary Clinton as corrupt and ineffective in a speech accepting the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention and promises a foreign policy that will put “America first”. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Erdogan denies any knowledge of coup plot: "It is indecent to say that"

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Reuters that "it is indecent" to think that he had any knowledge of the coup plot against his government. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Erdogan: "We will continue the fight"

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan tells Reuters he vows to continue to fight, saying those who took part in last Friday's attempted military coup were "inhuman" and "immoral." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Street confessionals on site as Krakow prepares for World Youth Day

Merchandise vendors get ready for World Youth Day in Krakow, expected to attract thousands of pilgrims from around the world and attended by Pope Francis. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Brazil arrests group plotting 'acts of terrorism' before Olympics

Brazilian security forces have arrested 10 people suspected of belonging to a group supporting Islamic State for allegedly preparing acts of terrorism during next month's Olympics in Rio. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Turkey's Erdogan says military to be restructured after coup attempt

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan tells Reuters that there were significant failures in intelligence ahead of last Friday's attempted military coup and that Turkish armed forces would be restructured. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Hungary's Orban: "Obvious connection" between terrorism and migration

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says there is an "obvious connection" between terrorism and migration. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Turkey's Erdogan declares state of emergency

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan says he will work as president and commander in chief with armed forces to cleanse a "virus" from the military in an attempt to maintain control. Gavino Garay reports.

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Jitters in Turkey as state of emergency begins

Turkey's first nationwide state of emergency since the 1980s has started, opening concerns for some that the move could lead to deep repression. Nathan Frandino reports.

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White House response to Trump: U.S. commitment to NATO 'ironclad'

The U.S. has an "ironclad" commitment to NATO, the White House said Thursday after Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump raised questions about whether he would defend NATO allies if they were attacked. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Usain Bolt says 'good to send strong message' against doping

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt, asked about Russia's Olympic ban, tells reporters, "I definitely feel that you should take action" against athletes' doping in order to clean up sport. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russian Olympic ban upheld by CAS

The sporting world's highest tribunal has rejected Russia's appeal against a doping ban for its entire athletics team from the Rio Olympics starting in 15 days' time. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Hong Kong student activists found guilty of protest-related charges

Three former student leaders who led the 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, including Joshua Wong, are found guilty by a court of charges related to the protest.

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Armenian police arrest over 100 demonstrators outside station

Armenian police say they've arrested 136 people who were demonstrating outside a police station in support of gunmen holding several hostages inside.

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Russian Olympic ban upheld by tribunal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Russia's appeal against a doping ban for its entire athletics team from the Rio Olympics, drawing swift and angry condemnation from Moscow.

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Safety campaign unveils warped human sculpture

A new safety ad campaign shows what humans might look like if they were able to survive a high speed car crash. Julie Noce reports.

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Rescuers save central China villagers stranded by floods

Rescuers in central China save villagers stranded by floods, state media reports. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pakistan to outlaw honor killings: ruling party

Pakistan's ruling party says a bill to outlaw so-called honor killings will go in front of parliament as early as Thursday, following the death of social media star Qandeel Baloch. But as Reuters' Mehreen Zahra-Malik explains, the real test will be enforcing that law.

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Global warming chills in part of Antarctica

The Antarctic Peninsula, among the fastest warming places on Earth until the late 1990s, has since cooled in what scientists say is likely to be a brief respite from the thaw.

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Malaysian PM unmoved by $1 bln U.S. lawsuit

On Thursday Malaysia woke up to media silence within the country about the $1 billion lawsuit levied at funds the U.S. Justice Department alleges were illegally taken from the 1MDB state fund. Reuters' Praveen Menon says it's a sign of PM Najib Razak's confidence in his power.

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Turkey's Erdogan declares state of emergency

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan says he will work as president and commander in chief with armed forces to cleanse a "virus" from military in an attempt to maintain control. Gavino Garay reports.

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Black delegates far and few between at RNC

This year's Republican National Convention is the least racially diverse since 1964 according to the Washington Post. Julie Noce reports.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Sand, sun and security at Paris beach festival

Heightened security measures are put in place for the Paris Plages beach festival after the recent attack in Nice while President Francois Hollande is calling on the operational military reserve to relieve security forces who have been working overtime. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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In rare move, Myanmar military admits soldiers killed five villagers

A senior general says five villagers were killed by soldiers during an interrogation in Myanmar's northern Shan State, in a rare admission by Myanmar's still-powerful military. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Next Stop, Brexit as May meets with Merkel

Germany's Merkel says it's understandable that the British government must weigh interests before proceeding with Brexit. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Cruz interrupted by Trump fly-by

Former Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is interrupted by Donald Trump's plane as it flies by while Cruz is speaking at a rally in Cleveland, Ohio. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Patriotic upsurge drives Turkish flag sales after failed coup

As nationalist sentiment rises in Turkey following an attempted coup, national flag sales skyrocket.

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Merkel receives May on new British prime minister's first foreign trip

New British Prime Minister Theresa May has arrived in Berlin where German Chancellor Angela Merkel received her with military honors ahead of talks on Brexit vote. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Heavy security at Paris beach festival after Nice attacks

Vehicle barriers and police patrols are part of the heightened security surrounding the Paris Plages that opened on Wednesday, coming less than a week after the deadly Nice attacks.

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Caitlyn Jenner: "It was harder to come out as Republican"

Celebrity Caitlyn Jenner says it was harder to come out as a Republican than it was to come out as transgender. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Kerry says momentum in Iraq has shifted

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the momentum in the fight against Islamic State has shifted. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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New British PM May lays into opposition during debut grilling

Theresa May uses the first Prime Minister's Questions of her term to torment the opposition Labour party as it enters a leadership battle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Five killed as seaplane crashes into Shanghai bridge

Five people died when a seaplane they were traveling in crashed into a bridge in Shanghai on its maiden flight to an offshore island.

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Investigative journalist killed in Ukraine car bomb

Ukrayinska Pravda journalist Pavel Sheremet has been killed by a car bomb in central Kiev. One senior Ukrainian official is calling it a "cynical murder". Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Bikers ride through Baton Rouge in support of fallen police

Several hundred bikers gathered in Baton Rouge on Tuesday to ride in procession to the city's police HQ in support of policemen shot and killed by a gunman

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Trump and Pence "less awkward" than Democrats: Manafort

Donald Trump's campaign chairman Paul Manafort says the relationship between the Republican presidential nominee and his running mate Mike Pence is comfortable and "less awkward than what you're gonna see with Democrats." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Prominent journalist killed by car bomb in Kiev

A prominent journalist Pavel Sheremet working for the Ukrainian online investigative newspaper killed by a car bomb in central Kiev. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Delegates support Trump because he's not Hillary

Some delegates at the Republican National Convention in Ohio say their support for Donald Trump coincides with their dislike of Hillary Clinton. Julie Noce reports.

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Biden dismisses concerns that Trump will win election

US Vice President Joe Biden dismisses concerns that Donald Trump would win the U.S election and abandon Obama's strategy for the Asia-Pacific. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Happy Days' creator Garry Marshall dies at 81

The man behind the 'Happy Days' TV hit series and director of 'Pretty Woman', Garry Marshall, has passed away at 81. Gavino Garay reports.

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Snake on an Australian train

Police arrest a man for whipping out his snake onboard a train in Australia. Julie Noce reports.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Black Lives Matter protesters march through Cleveland

Protesters from the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement march through Cleveland as the Republican National Convention enters its second day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Policing procedures don't work-Billy Baldwin

Actor Billy Baldwin observed a protest outside the Republican National Convention in Ohio and said more needs to be done to reform police procedures. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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IOC considering strong actions against Russia over doping

The head of the IOC says the organization is considering banning Russia from the Rio Games after an independent report details a state-run doping program in Russia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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White House strongly condemns North Korea missile tests

The U.S. has strongly condemned North Korea for its test firing of three ballistic missiles on Tuesday, calling it a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Boris Johnson refuses to apologize for 'thesaurus' of insults

Britain's new Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said it would take far too long for him to apologize for the "rich thesaurus" of rude comments and insults he has directed at world leaders and others over the years. U.S. Secretary John Kerry, who was at the joint news conference in London, cut Johnson a break.

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Crews battle wildfire in Catalonia

Firefighters bring a fire north of Barcelona under control, but warn that the danger isn't over. Diane Hodges reports.

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Gingrich defends Melania Trump, accuses media of "overkill"

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich accuses the media of "making a bigger deal" out of Melania Trump's speech, noting similar plagiarism claims against President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Three arrested after hanging anti-Trump banner near RNC

Cleveland police say three women were arrested near the city's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after climbing a flagpole and hanging a banner protesting Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Ben Carson: Melania's speech shows "we share same values"

Former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says the similarities between the speeches of Melania Trump and first lady Michelle Obama show Republicans and Democrats share the same values. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tunisians in Nice attacker hometown deny IS link

Residents of the Tunisian town of Msaken deny Nice attacker was motivated by Islamic State

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Kerry says US needs a united and engaged UK

New British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and his American counterpart, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, reaffirm the special relationship between the two nations as Kerry visits London for the first time since Britons voted to leave the European Union last month. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump campaign defends Melania's speech amid plagiarism claims

Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort denies allegations that portions of Melania Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention were taken from Michelle Obama's speech in 2008. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Republicans voters on Melania's speech: Who cares?

Republican voters in Cleveland, Ohio say they're unfazed by the similarities between the convention speeches of Melania Trump and First Lady Michelle Obama. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Video reveals blasts, chaos outside Erdogan's palace during coup

Surveillance camera footage, released by the Turkish Presidency, shows explosions outside President Tayyip Erdogan's Palace in the 24-hour period surrounding Friday's coup attempt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Images show Baton Rouge gunman attacking police

Police release new images that show Gavin Long, a U.S. Marine veteran, bypassing civilians as he ambushed and killed three Baton Rouge police officers. Linda So reports.

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Taiwan tour bus crash kills all 26 onboard

A tour bus crashes en route to the airport in northern Taiwan, killing all 26 on board, local media reports.

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I.S. claims responsibility for Germany ax attack

Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack on a train in southern Germany by a young axe-wielding Afghan refugee who was later shot dead by police. Mana Rabiee reports.

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26 dead in Taiwan bus crash

A Taiwan tour bus crashes into a highway railing, killing all 26 on board. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Trump most dangerous man to run for U.S. president: Clinton

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton attacks Donald Trump saying she believes he's the most dangerous presidential candidate to run in U.S. history. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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North Korea fires three ballistic missiles: South

South Korea's military says Pyongyang fired three ballistic missiles into the sea early Tuesday morning, just days after promising a "physical response" after Seoul and Washington announced they would deploy an anti-missile defense network. Reuters' Tony Munroe says it shows the North is becoming more confident in their weapons capabilities.

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CCTV of coup attack on Turkish government

The Turkish government has released security footage showing attacks on government supporters and forces during the attempted coup. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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China's Pokemon fans go all out for access

Pokemon Go may be a global phenomenon, but it hasn't been released yet in many countries, including China. As Anita Li reports, that hasn't stopped rabid fans from finding underhanded workarounds, with varying degrees of success.

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Shame on you! China exposes debtors in public

As China's economy slows, business people are struggling to pay back loans, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars worth of unpaid debt. The government has been having a tough time tracking down people who owe money and haven't paid up, and as Engen Tham reports, they're now being named and shamed in public.

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Melania Trump: Donald "offers a new direction"

Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, says her husband "welcomes change" and that he supports "all the people," no matter their backgrounds. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, July 18, 2016

Duck Dynasty star tells RNC: "Donald Trump will have your back"

The star of the reality TV show “Duck Dynasty” spoke on the opening night of the Republican National Convention, telling delegates that presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump will fight for all Americans. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Chinese debtors named and shamed

Chinese courts have ramped up their use of shaming tactics to expose debtors. Yiming Woo reports.

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'No excuse' for Turkey to abandon rule of law, says EU's Mogherini

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini warns the Turkish government against taking steps that would damage the constitutional order following Friday's failed coup.

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Protests kick off ahead of GOP convention

Protesters have descended on Cleveland for the Republican National Convention, where Donald Trump will be officially nominated. Nathan Frandino reports.

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EU warns Turkey not to abandon rule of law

The EU says there is "no excuse" for Turkey to abandon the rule of law after the failed coup, which led to thousands of arrests made in the armed forces and judiciary. Yiming Woo reports.

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Prisons force Thailand to re-think war on drugs

Thailand's prisons are overflowing, and it's largely down to drugs. the country's harsh laws see people thrown inside for even minor offenses, causing officials to declare that they're losing the war on narcotics. As Amy Lefevre reports, the country's Justice Minister has an idea of how to counter the problem, but implementation looks a long way off.

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South China Sea: the Mischief Reef conundrum

Last week's ruling on the South China Sea went unquestionably in favor of the Philippines, awarding them internationally recognized rights to sections of the South China Sea that Beijing fiercely disputes. One of the most significant features awarded to Manila is the infamous Fiery Cross Reef in the heart of the Spratly Islands. But as Greg Torode reports, prying it away from China's grip is a lot easier said than done.

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Hindu monk's temple mission a headache for Modi

There's more to a squalid corner of India's Uttar Pradesh state than meets the eye. It's the site where millions of Hindus believe their god-king Ram was born, with a local monk spearheading a campaign to have an ancient temple rebuilt. But the area also used to be a home to a demolished mosque, making it a flashpoint for tension between Hindus and Muslims. As Tom Lasseter reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi must now make a delicate political decision on the area's future development.

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Video of a landslide hitting houses in China

Dramatic video shows the moment a landslide crashes into houses in central China. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Parisians pay tribute to Nice attack victims

Catholics gather at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to pray for the victims killed and injured during the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Honour killing' of Pakistani social media star

The brother of a risque Pakistani social media celebrity has admitted to strangling her in an 'honour killing'. Yiming Woo reports.

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Sunday, July 17, 2016

Turks rally in support of President Erdogan

Thousands take to the streets of Ankara, Turkey for a third night to show solidarity with President Tayyip Erdogan following a failed coup attempt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turkish cleric Gulen says Erdogan behind coup, willing to be extradited

U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, whose followers Turkey blames for a failed coup, said on Sunday that he would obey any extradition ruling from the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Relatives of Nice victims: We need information

A mother in Nice who learns that her six-year-old granddaughter was killed in the Nice attack, desperately searches for news of her daughter. Diane Hodges reports.

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France investigates whether truck attacker acted alone

French police officials are investigating whether Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel acted alone when authorities say he drove a truck into crowds celebrating Bastille Day. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Erdogan weeps at funeral for campaign manager slain in coup attempt

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends the funeral for his campaign manager and their son, killed in clashes during Friday's coup attempt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Nice residents: "Why?"

Mourners pay tribute to the victims of the truck attack that killed at least 84 people in Nice, and wonder what prompted the driver to take aim at a crowd of holiday revelers. Diane Hodges reports.

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Erdogan to demand extradition of U.S.-based cleric

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says his country will request the extradition of a U.S.-based cleric he believes is behind the failed coup attempt. Nathan Frandino reports.

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South Korea's French community mourns Nice attack victims

French people pay tribute to the victims of Nice attack at the French embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope leads silent prayer for Nice attack victims

Pope Francis leads a silent prayer for the victims of a truck attack in Nice and the French population during Sunday worship at the Vatican. Nathan Frandino reports.

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More than two dozen victims of Nice attack in intensive care - Health Minister

France's Health Minister Marisol Touraine says 29 of 85 victims hospitalised following truck attack are in intensive care, 18 of whom have life-threatening conditions. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Erdogan vows to clean Turkey of "virus" after failed coup

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says he will clean the country of the "virus" responsible for Friday's coup attempt. Nathan Frandino reports.

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5 children still critical after Nice attack

As Nice tries to get back to normal after Thursday's Bastille Day attack, 5 children are still in a critical condition in hospital and signs of the carnage cannot be ignored.

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Erdogan attends funeral for victims of coup attempt

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends funeral services in Istanbul for victims of his country's coup attempt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Order has been restored-Turkish officials

Tensions remain high in Turkey as a few groups supporting a failed coup attempt remain at large, Turkish officials said. Julie Noce reports.

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Cleveland security tight ahead of RNC

Security in Cleveland, Ohio is ramped up ahead of the start of the Republican National Convention set to start on Monday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Beached whale returned to safety off Argentine coast

A humpback whale is safely returned to the ocean after rescue efforts on Argentina's Atlantic coast. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thailand's war on drugs causes prison overcrowding

Thailand's war on drugs is putting more and more offenders behind bars, which has created overpopulation within the prison system. Julie Noce reports.

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Venezuelans cross to Colombia as crisis continues

The border between Venezuela and Colombia is opened to allow recession hit Venezuelan nationals a chance to buy basic goods. Julie Noce reports.

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Saturday, July 16, 2016

Mourners lay flowers, light candles for Nice victims

Residents of Nice grieve the victims of a Bastile Day attack that killed at least 84 people, as a local Muslim leader says the perpetrator 'did not represent' Islam. Diane Hodges reports.

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Erdogan calls on US to hand over Gulen

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan calls on the U.S. to hand over U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Erdogan blames for Friday night's attempted coup. Diane Hodges reports.

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Turkish Prime Minister visits victims of attempted coup

Turkey's prime minister visits some of those wounded when a group of Turkish military officials attempted to overthrow controversial Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan Friday night. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cleveland looking forward to the Republican Convention with caution

As Cleveland prepares for the Republican National Convention, residents are wary of things going awry. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Muslim cleric Gulen: Erdogan would accept no message from me

U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, whose followers Turkey blames for a failed coup, said President Erdogan would not accept any message from him. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, July 15, 2016

Putin offers condolences to France

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a message of condolences to French President Francois Hollande over the mass killings in the city of Nice. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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U.S. travelers shocked, saddened by France attack

"Right now, it seems like the world has gone a bit crazy and I don't like it at all," says one traveler at Boston's airport, after a large truck killed scores of people when it plowed into a crowd in Nice. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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"It's not a human act" - Parisians in shock after Nice attack

Parisians woke up to news of yet another deadly attack in their country. This time a gunman drove into a crowd in Nice, killing at least 84. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Kerry, Lavrov hold moment of silence for Nice victims

U.S. Secretary of State Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hold a moment of silence for the victims of a deadly attack in the French city of Nice. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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UK stands shoulder to shoulder with France-May

British Prime Minister Theresa May reaffirms the UK's commitment to supporting France after a deadly attack leaves at least 84 dead. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Nice awakes to carnage of Bastille Day attack

The death toll of an attack in Nice, France rises to 84 as residents come to grips with another act of extreme violence. Julie Noce reports.

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Pyongyang's military drive puts the bomb first

North Korea may have a million man army, but as James Pearson Reports, more and more of those men seem to be picking up shovels rather than rifles. Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un’s got some quirky means of shaking up the military establishment.

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World reactions pour in for attack in Nice

Leaders and countries around the world are offering support to the people of France after a deadly attack in Nice leaves at least 80 dead. Julie Noce reports.

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Truck 'terrorist' kills at least 80 in France

A truck plows into crowds gathered to watch fireworks on Bastille Day in France, killing at least 75 people and injuring hundreds. President Francois Hollande is calling it a terrorist attack. Reuters' Tom Bergin is on the scene.

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France is mourning-Hollande

French President Francois Hollande calls an attack in the resort town of Nice a terrorist assault and vows to continue fighting extremists. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Thursday, July 14, 2016

The action was premeditated: regional president

The attack on a crowd of people in Nice, France was premeditated, regional president Christian Estrosi said. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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EU stands with France: Tusk

The President of the European Council said Europe stands with the people of France after a deadly attack in Nice kills at least 75. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Terror' probe begins in Nice attack

The Paris prosecutor's office launches a "terrorism investigation" into an attack on the coastal city of Nice that killed scores of people watching a Bastille Day fireworks display. Gavino Garay reports.

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People flee after truck attack during Nice Bastille Day celebrations

Amateur video shows people running away from the scene where more than 70 people were killed and as many as hundreds more injured after a truck rammed into a Bastille Day crowd in the French town of Nice. The driver was shot dead, an official said.

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Amateur footage of Nice aftermath

Emergency vehicles arrive and people flee after a truck slammed into a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France, killing up to 80 people.

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Video shows people tending to injured after Nice attack (graphic images)

(WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT) Amateur video shows people tending to the injured on the streets of Nice where more than 70 people were killed, with as many as hundreds injured, when a truck rammed into a crowd celebrating France's Bastille Day. The driver was shot dead, an official said.

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Amateur video shows chaotic scene after Nice attack

Video taken from the scene shows panic and people sprinting away after a delivery truck reportedly drove into a crowd of revelers celebrating Bastille Day, killing over 70. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Truck plows into crowd in Nice, scores reported killed in 'attack'

A truck plows into a large crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day in the French coastal city of Nice, reportedly killing at least 60 people and injuring 100 others in what one local official calls a criminal attack. Gavino Garay reports.

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Fireworks light up Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day

A massive fireworks display illuminates the Eiffel Tower in Paris to conclude Bastille Day, the French National Day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Truck plows into crowd in Nice, 60 reported killed in "attack"

A truck plows into a large crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day in the French coastal city of Nice, reportedly killing at least 60 people and injuring 100 others in what one local official calls a criminal attack. Gavino Garay reports.

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Clinton campaigns with Sen. Tim Kaine, possible VP pick

Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton hits the campaign trail with U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, who is widely seen as the "safe choice" to become Clinton's running mate. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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FBI, Homeland Security chiefs preparing for violence at conventions

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and FBI Director James Comey say they are preparing their agencies for the possibility of violence at the upcoming political conventions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Ryan on Ginsburg: "She ought to be impartial"

House Speaker Paul Ryan criticizes Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's critical comments about presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Boris begins new post with shock and ridicule

UK's newly appointed foreign secretary Boris Johnson begins his term, amid shock and ridicule. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Trump picks Pence: media

Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump will name Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate on Friday, several U.S. media outlets report. Linda So has more.

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Prince Harry gets HIV test to raise awareness

Prince Harry, 31, is tested for HIV at a sexual health clinic in South London in a bid to show how easy the procedure is and raise awareness of the condition. His results were negative.

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FBI arrests four in last month for IS plots

FBI Director James Comey says the agency has arrested four people within the last month in order to disrupt Islamic State-inspired plots. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. on Britain's new foreign secretary: "Goes beyond personalities"

The U.S. State Department says it is looking forward to working with new British foreign secretary, Boris Johnson. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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UK's Johnson says Britain could have greater Europe role post-Brexit

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says that although Britain has voted to leave the European Union it could play an even greater role in Europe, a view he said was shared by the United States.

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Fishermen sent to net Indonesia's claims at sea

Now that Beijing's sweeping claims to the South China Sea have been dealt a blow by a U.N. court, Indonesia is looking to lay claim to its own disputed islands. For now, though, it's not sending servicemen... it's sending fishermen. Reuters' Fergus Jensen explains why.

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South Korean soldiers change boots for ballet slippers

South Korean soldiers deployed near the border with the North take ballet lessons as part of their training. Yiming Woo reports.

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Reports that Japan's emperor may abdicate

Japanese state media say Emperor Akihito is planning to abdicate the throne in the next few years, leaving behind a legacy of pacifism. Reuters' Elaine Lies explains how he has managed to set himself apart from an established mold.

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China's coal crisis continues: Greenpeace

China's made lots of big promises about cutting back on fossil fuels. But Greenpeace reports that the country now has a huge glut of new coal-fired power plants. Reuters' David Stanway explains how it's happened.

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$10,000 to keep Hollande's hair tip-top

A report has revealed that French President Francois Hollande's hairdresser is paid over $10,000 a month. Yiming Woo reports.

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Pakistan school attack mastermind reported killed

The alleged mastermind of the deadly attack on a Pakistan school in 2014 has reportedly been killed in an American drone strike. Yiming Woo reports.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Zimbabwe's anti-Mugabe pastor freed

A Zimbabwean court has dismissed charges against a protest leader accused of trying to overthrow the government. Yiming Woo reports.

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New U.K. Foreign Secretary: U.S. at "front of the queue"

Britain's newly appointed Foreign Minister Boris Johnson says humbled and proud to be offered the job, and that the United States will be "in the front of the queue." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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CIA Director says would not carry out order to use waterboarding

CIA Director John Brennan says that if a future president ordered the agency to carry out waterboarding he would refuse to comply. Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has spoken out in favor of reinstating the practice which critics say constitutes torture. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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May quickly assembles government as new British PM

Britain's new Prime Minister Theresa May vows to implement Brexit as she forms a new government, amid huge economic uncertainty and a fragmented public. Gavino Garay reports.

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American man gored in leg during bull run in Pamplona

An American runner is gored in Pamplona's San Fermin bull-run, but authorities say he was not seriously injured. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Islamic State poses serious threat to Saudi Arabia: CIA director

CIA director John Brennan says recent attacks in Saudi Arabia bear the hallmarks of Islamic State, and that the militant group presents a very serious threat to the kingdom. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Pence "humbled" to be considered for Trump VP post

Indiana Governor Mike Pence says he is “humbled” to be considered as a possible Vice Presidential candidate by Donald Trump, but that “nothing was offered” when he met with Trump on Wednesday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Syrian rebels say Russian jets hit refugee camp along Jordan border

Amateur video has surfaced, appearing to show the aftermath of what Syrian rebels report to be a Russian air strike on a refugee camp along Jordan's border with Syria. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Trump poses "threat" to U.S. democracy -Clinton

In a speech on rising racial tensions, Hillary Clinton says that Republican rival Donald Trump is running a campaign that is “as divisive as any we have seen in our lifetimes” and a “threat” to U.S. democracy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Theresa May is Britain's new prime minister

The UK's new prime minister arrives at Downing Street and promises to pledge a new role for the country after Britain voted to leave the European Union.

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Theresa May becomes Britain's new PM

New British Prime Minister Theresa May heads directly to 10 Downing Street and says Queen Elizabeth "asked me to form a new government, and I accepted." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Newsmaker highlights: Preet Bharara on Dallas shootings, the U.S. election

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Of New York Preet Bharara discusses the Dallas shootings, the presidential election, prosecution transparency as well as insider trading in an interview with Reuters Editor-at-Large Sir Harold Evans.

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Anti-Theresa May protesters call for election

Protesters, some dressed as incoming British Prime Minister Theresa May, parade outside of 10 Downing Street and call for a new general election to be called. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Outgoing UK PM urges successor to stay close to EU

Outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron urges his successor to stay as close to the European Union as possible while he bids farewell to parliament. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Outgoing PM Cameron taunts Labour leader with "Monty Python" jibe

Outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron compares embattled Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to the Black Knight in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Islamic State car bomb attack kills seven north of Baghdad

A suicide bomber has killed at least seven people north of Baghdad, security and medical sources say. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Solar plane lands in Egypt on penultimate leg of world tour

Solar Impulse 2, an airplane powered by solar energy, landed in Egypt on Wednesday, the penultimate stop in the first fuel-free flight around the globe.

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Chinese orchestras study New York's music sheet

Chinese classical music is on the cusp of a boom, but outside of the cultural capital Shanghai, managing an orchestra can be hard work. Anita Li takes a look at how the New York Philharmonic Orchestra is helping put Chinese performances on the map, one step at a time.

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Beijing hits back over South China Sea ruling

China says it will protect its sovereignty on the South China Sea by all means necessary a day after it lost a landmark case to the Philippines at a UN court. Greg Torode explains how this has changed the game in the region.

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EU's Juncker cautious about new British PM

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is asked about incoming British Prime Minister Theresa May, called a "bloody difficult woman" by a member of her own party. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Takeaway owner stops armed robber by ignoring him

A takeaway shop owner in New Zealand stops an allegedly armed robber by ignoring him and continuing to serve another customer. Yiming Woo reports.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Iraqi forces advance towards Mosul

Iraqi government forces recapture villages surrounding the city of Mosul, currently held by Islamic State. Yiming Woo reports.

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Trump: "Hostility against police has to end"

Presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says the country has to "cherish and take care of our police" following the Dallas sniper attack that left five officers dead. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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China suffers legal blow in South China Sea

The Philippines' chief lawyer says despite China's vow to ignore an arbitration court ruling that China has no historic title over the waters of the South China Sea, the country's leaders will eventually choose diplomacy over defiance of international law. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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EU migrant influx easing since April - border agency

The European Union's border agency says the number of illegal migrants entering Europe has fallen since April. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Britain's David Cameron: A Profile

A look back at the premiership of Britain's David Cameron, as he readies himself to pass the reins to incoming Prime Minister Theresa May. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Demining Colombia

With peace on the horizon in Colombia after 52 years of civil war, an enemy remains on the ground in the form of landmines. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Closing in on Aleppo

Syrian government forces advance on Aleppo. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Deadly car bomb explodes north of Baghdad

At least nine people are killed and dozens wounded after a car packed with explosives detonates by a market in Rashidiya, north of Baghdad on Tuesday.

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Tributes pour in for Pakistani philanthropist Edhi

Thousands continue to mourn the passing of Abdul Sattar Edhi, who dedicated his life to serving the poor and transcended social, ethnic and religious divisions in Pakistan.

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Train crash in southern Italy kills at least 20 people

At least 20 people died and dozens more are injured after two passenger trains crashed head-on in Italy's Puglia region on Tuesday.

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EU awaits answers

German chancellor Angela Merkel says new British Prime Minister Theresa May has to decide what relationship Britain wants to have with the European Union. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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U.S. Treasury's Lew: EU and UK must be flexible on Brexit

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says Britain and the European Union should both show flexibility in Brexit talks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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U.S. troops in Afghanistan can strike Taliban more easily, Carter says

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the senior U.S commander in Afghanistan will have greater freedom to strike at the Taliban under broad new powers approved last month by President Barack Obama. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Deadly methane gas is turned into energy in Rwanda

Deadly methane gas from Rwanda's Lake Kivu is turned into a lifeline after being used to generate energy, in a country where only 17% of the population has access to electricity.

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Twenty killed, dozens injured as trains collide in Italy

Twenty people died and dozens were injured when two passenger trains collided head-on in southern Italy on Tuesday, a regional official told reporters. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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At least nine dead in car bomb attack north of Baghdad

A car packed with explosives detonated in a district just north of Baghdad, killing at least nine people and wounding 32 others. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Family of killed U.S. journalist Marie Colvin sues Syria

The family of American journalist Marie Colvin, who died in Syria in 2012, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in a U.S. court, accusing the Syrian government of deliberately killing her. Diane Hodges reports.

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NASA releases images of moon crossing Earth

NASA camera captures images of the moon passing in front of the Earth for a second time this year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Singapore jails four Bangladeshi men for terrorism financing

A Singapore court jails four Bangladeshi men for between two and five years for financing terrorism in the name of Islamic State.

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Train crash kills at least 10 in Italy

Two passenger trains have crashed head-on in southern Italy, leaving at least 10 people dead. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Hague rules against China in South China Sea case

Judges at an arbitration court in The Hague rule against Chinese claims of economic and historical ownership over the resource rich waters of the South China Sea. Julie Noce reports.

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Russian balloonist lifts off from Australia

A Russian Orthodox priest lifted off from Western Australia in a hot air balloon in an attempt to break the current record for circumnavigating the globe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fear and mystery over freed Chinese activist

It's been almost a week since Chinese rights activist Zhao Wei was freed from detention. But her friends and family say they haven't even heard from her. Adding to the mystery, a string of social media posts from her Weibo account seem very unusual. Reuters James Pomfret explains why she may not be quite as free as it may seem on the surface.

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Why China fears Clinton more than Trump

China is anxiously watching the U.S. presidential race from the sidelines. And although it has no say in who makes it to the White House, as Reuters' Ben Blanchard reports, it definitely has opinions on who would be easier to work with.

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Trafficking report causes a stir in the Philippines

An annual report upgrades Philippines to a status alongside Britain and Australia in combating human trafficking. But as Tara Joseph reports, improvements are hardly visible on the landscape especially with the rise of peddling sex on the Internet.

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Michigan prisoner grabs deputy's gun killing two

Two court bailiffs were killed when a prisoner being transferred from a holding cell in St. Joseph, Michigan grabbed a gun from a sheriff's deputy. Julie Noce reports.

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Monday, July 11, 2016

Trafficking report causes a stir in the Philippines

An annual reports upgrades Philippines to a status alongside Britain and Australia in combating human trafficking. But as Tara Joseph reports, improvements are hardly visible on the landscape especially with the rise of peddling sex on the Internet.

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No gorings at Spain's fifth bull-run

The fifth bull-run of the San Fermin festival ends with minor injuries and no gorings. Sharon Reich reports.

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Violence escalates, South Sudan leaders order ceasefire

South Sudan's president and vice president order their rival forces to cease hostilities after days of fighting that has threatened to plunge the nation back into civil war. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Obama confident U.S.-UK "special relationship" to continue under May

President Barack Obama is confident that the "special relationship" between the U.S. and Britain will continue after Theresa May becomes British prime minister, the White House said Monday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clashes erupt over Bolivian road blockades

Bolivian police clash with peasants in a road blockade over local territorial disputes. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Theresa May to become Britain's prime minister

"Brexit means Brexit," says Home Secretary Theresa May, who will become Britain's prime minister on Wednesday, according to David Cameron and the Conservative party. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Conservative Party Leader May: "Brexit means Brexit

Theresa May, who will become Britain's next prime minister said "Brexit means Brexit," as she vowed to provide strong leadership during "difficult and uncertain" times. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: the "candidate of compassion"

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told supporters in Virginia that he stands for law and order, as well as compassion. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Jubilant fans welcome Portuguese soccer team

Portuguese fans line the streets of Lisbon to cheer on their players after winning the Euro 2016 soccer tournament final against France.

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Video shows panic during Ecuador quake

Less than three months after an earthquake devastated Ecuador's northwest coast, another quake rattles survivors huddling in tent camps. Diane Hodges reports.

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U.S. to deploy 560 additional troops to Iraq: Carter

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the U.S. will send hundreds more troops to assist Iraqi forces in an expected push on Mosul, Islamic State's largest stronghold, later this year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Eiffel Tower shut after Euro 2016 fan zone violence

Tourists are left disappointed after officials close the Eiffel Tower on Monday, following a night of violence between police and soccer fans during the Euro 2016 final.

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Pro-Brexit Leadsom withdraws from British PM race

Energy minister Andrea Leadsom abruptly withdrew from the contest to succeed David Cameron as Britain's prime minister on Monday, leaving her rival Theresa May as the only candidate.

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Andrea Leadsom quits Tory leadership race

"Strong leadership is needed urgently to begin the work of withdrawing from the European Union," says Energy minister Andrea Leadsom who abruptly withdrew from the race for British prime minister. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. to help Iraq army push on Mosul: Carter

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the U.S. will set up a logistics hub to help Iraqi forces recapture Mosul from Islamic State. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pokemon pushes Nintendo shares up 25%

Shares in Japanese gaming group are skyrocketing – investors fired up after its Pokemon GO mobile game proved a smash hit in the United States. Reuters' Breakingviews' Robyn Mak says conquering Japan will be its next challenge.

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U.S. defense chief arrives in Baghdad on unannounced visit

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrives on a surprise visit to Iraq, to discuss plans to defeat Islamic State. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pyongyang rages against anti-missile system

North Korea is threatening a 'ruthless retaliation' to a move by the U.S. and South Korea to deploy the advanced THAAD missile defense system to the Korean peninsula. And it's not just Pyongyang up in arms. As Reuters Ju-min Park reports, China is angry, too.

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Demonstrations flare in cities across the US

Protests carry on in cities across the U.S. over the excessive use of force by law enforcement officials. Julie Noce reports.

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More arrests in Baton Rouge

Police make more arrests in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as protests persist for a second night in a row following the death of two black men by police last week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sunday, July 10, 2016

Unrest in France after loss to Portugal

France didn't take lightly its 1-0 loss to Portugal as unrest breaks out on the streets of Paris after the Euro 2016 final. Gavino Garay reports.

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Portugal fans ecstatic after Euro 2016 win

Portugal shocks host nation France by winning the Euro 2016 championship with an extra-time goal by Eder, dashing the joy of the home nation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tear gas at fan zone before France-Portugal match

Police fire tear gas at angry spectators who couldn't get into the 'fan zone' ahead of the Portugal-France Euro 2016 final. Gavino Garay reports.

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