U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx celebrates the landing of the first scheduled commercial flight from the US to Cuba in more than 50 years. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Obama says fight against climate change must continue
U.S. President Obama stresses the urgency of curbing climate change and says that even when he leaves office, "change is going to be in all of our hands as citizens." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Princess Anne pays tribute to WW2 Arctic Convoy veterans
Britain's Princess Anne lays flowers at cemetery where Russian and British WW2 veterans are buried, praises their 'heroic deeds' at a memorial ceremony. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Brazil's Rousseff ousted by Senate, Temer sworn in
Brazil's Senate ousted President Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday, ending an impeachment process that polarized Latin America's biggest country. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Historic JetBlue flight touches down in Cuba
Cubans welcomed Wednesday, the first scheduled U.S. passenger flight to the Caribbean nation since a detente between the former Cold War foes. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Italy's fault lines
Italian geologists investigate a fault line that has formed following the earthquake last week which killed at least 292 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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'Ending illegal immigration' a top goal for Trump in Mexico relations
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump lays out his top goals for Mexico should he win the U.S. presidential election in November. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Trump discusses border wall with Mexico, no mention of payment
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, visiting Mexico, says that the United States has the right to build a border wall to halt illegal immigration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff removed from office
Brazil's Senate removed leftist President Dilma Rousseff from office on Wednesday for breaking budgetary laws, in an impeachment process that has polarized and parayzed the country for months. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Brazil's Rousseff ousted as president
Brazil's Senate has removed President Dilma Rousseff from office for breaking budgetary laws. The vote ends an impeachment process that has polarized the scandal-plagued country and paralyzed its politics for nine months. Nathan Frandino reports.
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World's largest cemetery in Iraq grows bigger
The Wadi al-Salam cemetery in the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf is expanding at double its usual rate as the war against Islamic State takes its toll.
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"Because of their fear, they are willing to kill us" - U.S. captive held by Taliban
A Taliban source says release of a video showing a U.S. and a Canadian citizen held hostage by the Taliban is designed to pressure the Afghan government not to impose the death sentence on the son of a feared militant leader. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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First U.S.-Cuba scheduled passenger flight in decades takes off
The first regularly scheduled commercial flight between the U.S. and Cuba in more than half a century departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Shanghai bans electric scooters, Segways
Shanghai has resumed its crackdown on electric scooters and Segways due to safety concerns after a ban two years ago was largely ignored.
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Norwegian ship rescues over 1,000 migrants from eight rubber boats
A baby is among over 1,000 mostly African migrants rescued by a Norwegian ship off the coast of Libya. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Refugees arrive in Sicily
Refugees rescued at sea arrive in Sicily as the number of migrants arriving increases in recent days. Julie Noce reports.
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Barcelona youth soccer team consoles Japanese opponents
Kids on a soccer team from Barcelona show upstanding sportsmanship after beating their Japanese opponents. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Japan seeks record military budget as tentions rise
For the fifth year running, Japan's defense requests its largest ever military budget. As Tim Kelly reports from Tokyo, concerns over land disputes with China and North Korea's nuclear threat are the driving force behind ramped up military spending.
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Democrats are the party of slavery:Trump
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump talks immigration and slavery during a speech in Washington. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Brown arrested, booked for assault with a deadly weapon:police
EDIT CONTAINS HARSH LANGUAGE: Singer Chris Brown has been arrested and booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Julie Noce reports.
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Tear gas fired at impeachment protesters in Sao Paulo
Riot police in Sao Paulo fire tear gas at protesters demonstrating against the impeachment trial of suspended President Dilma Rousseff. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Adnani's death a severe blow to ISIS
Islamic State's news agency reports Tuesday that Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, one of its top commanders who oversaw propaganda and foreign operations, was killed in Aleppo.
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Pence says he has 'Clinton controversy fatigue'
U.S. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence says he is experiencing "Clinton controversy fatigue" and vows to dredge up his Democratic rival's past until election day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Emotional state funeral for Italy's quake victims
Locals and dignitaries attend a modest state funeral for some of the victims of last week's earthquake that devastated a string of communities in central Italy. Mana Rabiee reports.
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U.S. calls Iran's actions in Gulf 'unsafe', 'provocative'
The head of U.S. Central Command calls on Iran to stop "provocative" actions in the the Gulf, where Iranian speedboats have sped past U.S. warships, and says the Iranian leadership is trying to create instability in the region. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Kaine: Trump poses 'threat' to democracy
U.S. Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine questions if Donald Trump would stand up to Russia if that government hacked into the U.S. political system in an attempt to influence the election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Syrian rebels make gains in north, capture strategic town
Syrian rebels capture a strategic town in northern Hama province -- in a major offensive that threatens government loyalist towns populated by minority Christians and Alawites. Mana Rabiee reports.
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At least 10 dead in Somali car bomb blast
A car bomb explosion outside Somalia's Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, claimed by al Shabaab Islamist militants, leaves at least 10 people dead. Vanessa Johnston reports.
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Top U.S. trade official to head to Europe to work on trade deal
White House spokesman John Earnest says U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will travel to Europe in September to try to push forward a free trade pact with the EU. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Car bomb explodes outside Somali presidential palace
At least 10 people have been killed after a car bomb went off outside the Somali president's residence in an attack claimed by militant group al Shabaab.
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White House 'concerned' about EU tax penalty on Apple
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the Obama administration is concerned about an EU order for Apple to pay billions in unpaid taxes to Ireland. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Comey: FBI takes political hacking "very seriously"
FBI Director James Comey says the agency is closely watching what foreign countries are doing in light of allegations the Russian government is seeking to undermine the U.S. presidential election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Iraqi town retaken from IS clouded by oil fires
The Iraqi town of Qayyara has been engulfed by dark clouds after Islamic State militants set fire to many of the region's oil wells when they abandoned the area a week ago.
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Suspected suicide car bomb hits Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan
At least three people are wounded after a suspected suicide car bomber rammed the gates of the Chinese embassy in Bishkek.
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Families of people missing in Sri Lanka's civil war march in silence
Human rights activists and families of those missing in the country's 26-year war with Tamil Tiger rebels march in Colombo to mark International Day Against Forced Disappearances.
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Apple slapped with up to 13 billion euro tax bill
EU antitrust regulators order Apple to pay up to 13 billion euros in taxes plus interest to the Irish government after ruling that a special scheme to route profits through Ireland was illegal state aid. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Clashes in Brazil as suspended president Rousseff attends impeachment trial
Demonstrators in Sao Paolo protest against the ongoing impeachment trial of suspended President Dilma Rousseff, who denies charges of breaking budgetary rules.
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Bomb blast at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan
A suspected suicide car bomb has exploded at the Chinese embassy in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan, injuring several people. Yiming Woo reports.
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Zika may be worse than feared in Southeast Asia
Experts tell Reuters the spread of the Zika virus is likely to be under-reported across Southeast Asia. Reuters' Amy Sawitta Lefevre reports the infection's mild symptoms and inadequate screenings are stoking fears the disease may disperse undetected.
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Typhoon grounds flights in Japan
A powerful typhoon causes the cancellation of more than 100 flights in northeast Japan. Yiming Woo reports.
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Libyan forces beat back Islamic State
Libyan forces say they've taken back almost all of Sirte, a city that used to be Islamic State's regional stronghold. Yiming Woo reports.
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Hundreds of migrants rescued off Libya
Hundreds of migrants have been rescued off the coast of Libya on their perilous journey to Europe. Yiming Woo reports.
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Monday, August 29, 2016
Protesters decry Rousseff impeachment trial
Protesters ignite fires on the streets of Sao Paulo in support of Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff as she faces an impeachment trial. Vanessa Johnston reports.
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Hong Kong on alert as first case of Zika is confirmed
Health officials in Hong Kong isolate an expat who traveled to the Caribbean and upon her return discovered that she was infected with Zika. Authorities fear that with the sub-tropical climate there exists a high risk of the disease spreading through mosquitoes. As Reuters Chief Correspondent Tara Joseph reports, the Centre for Health Protection urges the public to adopt a strict anti-mosquito measure.
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Erupting Mexico volcano fills blue sky with dark ash
Mexico's Colima Volcano spews a towering column of smoke and ash high into the sky. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Carter tells Turkey not to target Syria rebels
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter calls on Turkey to stay focused on fighting Islamic State militants and not to target Kurdish elements of Syrian rebels. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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FBI: Some voter databases may have been hacked
The White House says federal officials may step in to secure state voting systems after the FBI said hackers have breached voter databases in some states. Diane Hodges reports.
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Pope Francis meets with Facebook's Zuckerberg
Pope Francis holds talks with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the Vatican on how use communications technology to alleviate poverty. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Mexican volcano erupts, filling sky with dark ash
Mexico's Colima volcano -- also known as the "Fire Volcano" -- spews towering column of smoke and ash 7,874 feet high into the sky. According to officials, the latest eruption took place on Monday at 04:19pm GMT.
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Puppets portray the war on drugs in Manila schools
Philippines' police are finding an alternative way to raise awareness on President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs by putting on puppet shows for children in schools.
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Islamic State suicide bomb kills dozens in Yemen
At least 54 people have been killed and more wounded after a suicide bomber drove a car bomb into a militia compound in the southern port city of Aden on Monday.
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Pasta all'Amatriciana served with 'lots of love' for Italy's quake victims
Italians around the country cook up the traditional recipe from Amatrice to raise funds for victims of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake which killed at least 290 people last week.
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Former rebel stronghold becomes ghost town
Video from the Damascus suburb of Daraya shows empty streets and crumpled buildings after the area was evacuated as part of an agreement between rebel fighters and the Syrian Army. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Mexican singer Juan Gabriel dies of heart attack
Fans of Mexican singer Juan Gabriel, a musical icon across Latin America for more than 40 years, mourn his passing. Natasha Howitt reports.
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North Korean students put on torchlight spectacle
North Korean students celebrate the 9th Congress of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League with a massive torchlight parade.
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Singapore confirms 41 cases of Zika
Singapore authorities say they have identified 41 locally-transmitted cases of the Zika virus, mostly in foreign construction workers, and that more are expected. Natasha Howitt reports.
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China's overseas buying spree hits new heights
Deal-hungry Chinese firms are spending record amounts of money buying up companies abroad. As Reuters Tara Joseph reports, the country's biggest overseas acquisition ever could be right around the corner.
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Police: reports of gunfire at LA airport were false alarm
Police have determined that reports of shots being fired at Los Angeles International Airport were only "loud noises", the latest false alarm at a busy U.S. airport. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Dozens of Zika cases discovered in Singapore
Singapore confirms 41 cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus infections, mostly among foreign construction workers. As Reuters' Marius Zaharia reports, Singapore's got experience fighting dengue, another mosquito-borne disease... but if Zika's landed in Southeast Asia, other countries may not be so well-equipped.
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Sunday, August 28, 2016
Flames engulf two towns in Argentina
More than 100 people were evacuated in Argentina as firefighters struggled to control a fire that began over a week ago. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Striking up the bands in Red Square
Military bands from all over the world take center stage in Moscow's Red Square for an annual festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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'We want answers' - Two men discover they were switched at birth
Second case of babies switched in Canadian hospital shakes community. Roselle Chen reports.
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Reunion among the ruins
A couple who survived the quake in Italy are reunited with each other and their dog just outside the ruined town of Amatrice. Bob Mezan reports.
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Pope Francis promises to visit Italy earthquake zone
Pope Francis promised that he would visit earthquake-ravaged central Italy "as soon as possible" to bring comfort to the survivors. Bob Mezan reports
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Hindu devotees color streets of Paris in celebration of Ganesh
Hindu devotees parade through the streets of Paris in celebration of the elephant god Ganesh. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Turkey ratchets up Syria offensive on border
Turkey ramps up security on border, as Turkish warplanes and artillery hit targets in north Syria, according to security sources. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Emergency crews retrieve personal belongings from rubble
Emergency crews in quake devastated region of Italy retrieve personal items from under collapsed buildings. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Man tries to attack priest give mass in Indonesia
A man tried to attack a priest during a catholic mass at a church in Indonesia on Sunday. Julie Noce reports.
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
Libyan forces push back Islamic State fighters in Sirte
Libyan forces are preparing for a final push to oust Islamic State from its former North African stronghold of Sirte. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Heavy rain floods tunnel, strands cars in Turkey
Dozens of motorists are stranded when heavy rain floods a tunnel in the Turkish capital of Ankara. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Final respects in Italy
Mourners applaud to show their respect for 35 victims of Italy's earthquake, as their coffins are placed in hearses following a state funeral. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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A new home for Daraya evacuees
Residents evacuating from the besieged Damascus suburb of Daraya are starting to arrive in a government housing center outside the capital. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Thousands of Japanese samba through Tokyo
Some half-million Japanese turn out to see thousands of dancers at the 35th annual Samba Carnival in Tokyo. Diane Hodges reports.
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Rescue workers continue search after Italy quake
Rescue workers in the quake-hit Italian town of Amatrice continue searching for survivors with sniffer dogs hoping for a miracle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Italy grieves as state funeral held for victims of powerful quake
Crowds of people gather to watch a state funeral for 35 of the 290 people who died during a 6.2 earthquake in central Italy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Explosions rock Syrian town of Jarablus bordering Turkey
Explosions ring out in Syrian border town of Jarablus as Turkey-backed rebel forces advance in Syria as part of an operation to wipe out Islamic State militants from the border. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Aussie teen flies around the world solo
Australian teen beats record for youngest person to fly around the world in a single engine aircraft. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Evacuees from besieged Daraya arrive in rebel-held Hama
Fighters, families from the Damascus suburb of Daraya have arrived in rebel-held Hama under an evacuation deal after effectively surrendering the town to the government after a grueling four-year siege. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Dhaka cafe attack "mastermind" dead-police
The supposed "mastermind" behind a deadly attack on a cafe in Dhaka, Bangladesh is killed in a raid. Julie Noce reports.
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State funeral for some of the quake victims in Amatrice
A day of mourning is being observed in Italy for the victims of this week's earthquake as the death toll rises to 284. Julie Noce reports.
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Evacuations underway in Daraya
Preparations are underway in the Syrian town of Daraya to evacuate local residents after rebels and the Syrian army agree to a deal. Julie Noce reports.
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Kerry, Lavrov fail to reach Syria deal
U.S., Russia fail to a reach deal on Syria and say experts will continue negotiations to pursue details. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Friday, August 26, 2016
Syrian army and rebels reach Daraya deal
Rebels and Syria's army agree to a deal to evacuate all residents and insurgents from the besieged Damascus suburb of Daraya, ending one of the longest stand-offs in the five-year conflict.
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Britain's Polish migrants give blood for unity
Polish migrants in the UK are donating blood during a week-long campaign, in a bid to show solidarity with Britons following Brexit.
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At least one dead in blast at Belgian sports centre
At least one person is dead and four others injured after a likely gas explosion at a Belgian sports centre. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Three die in crossbow attack in Toronto
Toronto police are investigating the deaths of three people who appeared to have been injured by a crossbow bolt. Vanessa Johnston reports.
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Lochte's legal woes persist
U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte, who has apologized for an "exaggerated" story about being robbed at gunpoint at the Rio Games, is expected to be summoned to testify in Brazil. Vanessa Johnston reports.
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France's Sarkozy kicks off election campaign
Nicolas Sarkozy, ex-president of France, promises to protect the French people at his first campaign rally since launching a 2017 presidential bid. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Lukashenko treats Steven Seagal to Belarus vegetables
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko welcomes American actor Steven Seagal to his residence in Minsk and feeds him homegrown vegetables. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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U.S., allies launch air strikes on Islamic State in Iraq
The United States Defense Department releases video that purports to show recent coalition air strikes on Islamic State targets near Sultan Abdallah, Iraq. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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French court to decide over 'Burkini' ban
France's highest administrative court is set to make a preliminary decision on whether to temporarily uphold -- or suspend -- local beach bans on the Burkini, an all-body women's swimsuit that's at the center of a wider discussion over immigration, Islamophobia and security. Mana Rabiee reports.
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White House backs U.N. relief effort for Aleppo
The White House says it supports the United Nations' efforts to bring humanitarian relief to the divided Syrian city of Aleppo and would welcome Russia's constructive engagement. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Iran vessels make 'high speed intercept' of U.S. ship: official
A U.S. defense official confirms four Iranian vessels "harassed" a U.S. warship on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz. Linda So reports.
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Turkish opposition leader targeted in convoy attack
Turkey's main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu escapes unharmed after his convoy comes under fire while traveling in the northeast of the country. Vanessa Johnston reports.
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London beach party supports burkini
Muslim and non-Muslim women gather in front of the French embassy in London to protest against a ban on burkinis enforced on some beaches in France.
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Pence tours tornado damage
Indiana Governor and Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence calls is a "miracle" that no one was killed in tornadoes that tore through the state. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Putin calls ban on Russian Paralympic team "immoral"
President Vladimir Putin awards medals to Russian athletes returning from Rio and says the blanket ban on the country's National Paralympic team over doping concerns is "immoral" and "manipulation". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Hope Solo suspended again
U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo is hit with a six-month suspension from the national team for calling the Swedes "a bunch of cowards" at the Rio Olympics. Linda So reports.
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Myanmar quake damages ancient temples
At least three people have been killed and scores of centuries-old Buddhist pagodas around the city of Bagan damaged in a powerful earthquake in Myanmar. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Italian hillside town in ruins after quake
Drone footage taken over the hillside town of Pescara del Tronto shows almost complete devastation in the wake of a 6.2. magnitude earthquake. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Afghan university attack survivors recount horror
A suspected militant gun and bomb attack on the American University in Kabul has left at least 12 people dead, including seven students. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Philippines police defend deadly drug war
A Philippine police report shows an openness and even pride in an anti-drugs campaign that's killed 1,900 people since President Rodrigo Duterte came to power. Reuters' Andrew Marshall says it appears many of them were at the hands of apparent vigilantes.
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Samsung and Tencent grab the spotlight in tech
South Korea's Samsung and China's Tencent launch themselves into the tech limelight with stocks prices hitting record highs. As Tara Joseph reports, both firms have launched successful products in a crowded an competitive sector.
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Colombia peace deal ends decades of bloodshed
Colombia's government and leftist FARC rebels sign a final peace deal to end a five decades-long civil war that has left hundreds of thousands dead. Natasha Howitt reports.
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North Korean leader watches missile launch
North Korea's state-run television KRT shows its leader Kim Jong Un purportedly watching a submarine-launched balllistic missile being fired. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Tornadoes leave trails of destruction in Indiana
Multiple tornadoes slam Indiana, destroying houses and cutting electricity to thousands, with the U.S. National Weather Service describing one spotted near Indianapolis as "extremely dangerous." Vanessa Johnston reports.
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Italy rescuers toil through night; death toll hits 159
Italian rescue teams work through the night seeking earthquake survivors under the rubble as the death toll climbs to 159. Vanessa Johnston reports.
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Drug price hikes can hurt company reputations: White House
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says pharmaceutical firms risk damaging their reputations "by being greedy and jacking up prices" amid criticism over Mylan NV's sharp cost hike of its allergy drug EpiPen. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Trump ramps up rhetoric on China trade
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is threatening to slap tariffs on Chinese products, ramping up his rhetoric on issues he says adversely effect U.S. companies. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Face transplant recipient "feeling great" one year later
The recipient of the world's most extensive face transplant says he's "feeling great" one year after undergoing the groundbreaking surgery. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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'Earth-like' planet found just outside solar system
An international team of over 30 scientists say they have found an Earth-like planet just outside the solar system which might be viable for holding liquid water and supporting life. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Drone footage shows Italy quake damage
Drone footage in the town of Amatrice shows the aftermath of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that devastated a string of mountain towns in central Italy, killing at least 73 people and leaving thousands homeless.
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Drone captures Italy quake destruction
Aerial video shows the central Italian town of Amatrice in ruins following a powerful earthquake that killed at least 73 people in the region and left thousands homeless. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Turkey launches fight against IS and Kurdish militia
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announces first co-ordinated offensive into Syria against Islamic State and Kurdish militia on Wednesday.
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'Voices under the rubble' as Italy quake death toll rises
Survivors of the 6.2 magnitude quake in central Italy that's claimed at least 70 lives recount stories of trapped residents crying for help from under the rubble and people sifting through mortar to get to them until rescue teams could arrive. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Trapped under rubble, quake survivor told, "stay calm"
A man tries to soothe a person who is trapped under rubble in the rural village of Capodacqua after a deadly 6.2 magnitude hits central Italy. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).
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Deadly quake devastates towns in central Italy
An earthquake devastates a string of mountainous towns over a swathe of central Italy early on Wednesday, trapping residents under hills of rubble.
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Turkish army launches attacks in Syrian border town
Explosions can be seen and heard in the Syrian town of Jarablus as Turkish special forces, supported by warplanes from the U.S.-led coalition, launch an operation in northern Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Biden and Erdogan meet amid strains over ISIS fight
Vice President Joe Biden touches down in Turkey Wednesday, on a trip intended to repair frayed ties with one of the United States' most strategic allies.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Turkey seeks U.S.-based cleric's extradition but not for coup - State Dept.
The U.S. State Department says Turkey formally requested the extradition of U.S.-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen but not on issues related to the recent coup attempt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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North Korea fires missile towards Japan
North Korea has fired a submarine-launched missile towards Japan, showing the isolated country has improved its technological capability. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Sarkozy moves into campaign mode
Nicolas Sarkozy visits his new Paris headquarters after announcing he will run for president in 2017. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Iraqi Kurdish leader meets Erdogan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani discuss fight against militants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Soccer World Cup trophy inspires refugee girls
The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup trophy is shown off at the Zaatari Refugee Camp, where young refugee girls dream of one day winning the tournament.
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Assad has "burned our hearts": Syrian survivor
Syrian Kurdish and government forces agree a ceasefire to halt fighting in the northeastern city of Hasaka, although survivors wonder how long it will last. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Biden to Baltic states: don't take Trump seriously
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told Baltic leaders not to take seriously comments by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that called into question the U.S. commitment to NATO. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Molenbeek, Belgium's 'Jihadist hub', becomes unlikely tourist spot
The Brussels borough has become a tourist attraction after it gained a reputation for being a hub for militants, following the Paris attacks in November.
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Drone's eye view of a volcano
For the first time, an overhead drone is taking images of the Ubinas volcano in Peru. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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South Korea simulates bomb and poison gas attack
South Korea conducts a civil defense exercise at a subway station in Seoul, as part of yearly contingency drills known as the 'Ulchi Exercises'.
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Russia Paralympics ban upheld
Russia has lost its appeal against a ban from next month's Rio Paralympics because of a state-sponsored doping program, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Wynn opens Macau's most expensive casino
The odds don't look too good for Steve Wynn, opening Macau's most expensive casino this week even as gambling revenues continue to sink. Reuters Farah Master explains why the casino tycoon is taking the risk.
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Anti-terror drills in Seoul subway station
South Korea conducts bomb and poisonous gas attack drills at a subway station in Seoul, as part of yearly contingency drills known as the "Ulchi Exercises". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Biden arrives to Latvia to meet Baltic leaders
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrives to Latvia to meet Baltic leaders. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Monday, August 22, 2016
Turkish groom: "They turned our best day into hell."
Newlywed Kurdish couple visit the site of a suicide bomb attack on their wedding in Turkey's Gaziantep city. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Islamist rebel apologizes for war crime
A former Islamist rebel admits wrecking holy shrines during Mali's 2012 conflict and apologizes at the start of his trial at the International Criminal Court on Monday.
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Sarkozy to run again for French presidency
Nicolas Sarkozy will run for president in 2017, hoping to return as France's head of state after being unseated in 2012 by the now deeply unpopular Francois Hollande. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Indonesia's hot spots
Hotspots in Indonesia's Western Kalimantan province are on the rise with a haze blanketing the region, even as authorities assess the situation as harmless. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Jordanians lather up as Turkish baths become more popular
The centuries-old tradition of Turkish baths is regaining popularity in Jordan, due to an influx of Syrian refugees in the country.
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Incessant rains flood villages, settlements in parts of India
Incessant rains are inundating villages and settlements in parts of India, leaving hundreds of people stranded in the deluge. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Iraqi police detain 11-year-old suicide bomber
Iraqi Kurdish security forces have arrested an 11-year-old boy after removing an explosive belt strapped to his body. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Iraqi police remove suicide belt from 11-year-old
A Kurdish TV channel broadcasts the dramatic moment when police remove an explosive belt from an 11-year-old boy in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk on Sunday.
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After rocket fire from Gaza, Israel hits targets
Israeli air-force hits several targets in Gaza during the night after Palestinian militants fired a rocket towards Israel. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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17-year-old victim of Turkey wedding attack buried
Relatives bury a 17-year-old victim of Saturday's wedding-party suicide attack in the southeastern city of Gaziantep. He was one of 54 people killed in the attack. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Libyan forces fight to take back control of Sirte against Islamic State
Libyan forces say they are close to capturing Sirte from Islamic State, after seizing the city's main mosque and a jail run by the militants' morality police on Sunday.
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Manila backpedals threat to leave UN
Filipino officials are attempting to clarify statements made by President Rodrigo Duterte who threatened to leave the United Nations. Julie Noce reports.
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US Secretary of State meets Kenyan President
US Secretary of State John Kerry holds talks with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
Fans full of praise at close of Rio Olympics
Happy fans from around the world praise the Rio Olympics as the 2016 Games come to an end at the iconic Maracana stadium. Diane Hodges reports.
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Philippines' Duterte threatens to quit UN
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to leave the U.N. after it released a report calling for an end to extra-judicial killings during his crackdown on drugs. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to leave the U.N. after it released a report calling for an end to extra-judicial killings during his crackdown on drugs. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).
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Angry protest at funeral of Turkish bomb victims
Angry mourners pelt police with water bottles at a funeral for some of the victims of a suicide bombing in Turkey that killed at least 51 people, the worst such attack in Turkey this year. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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Gaza, Israel exchange fire
Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip launch a rocket that lands in the Israeli border town of Sderot, promting Israeli aircraft and tanks to responsd by shelling the Gaza town of Beit Hanoun. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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Shoppers flee fire at Bangladesh mall
Several people are rescued from a burning shopping mall in the Bangladeshi capital after a fire breaks out and as smoke spreads through parts of the building. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Lochte: "I'm really sorry"
U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte goes on Brazilian TV to apologize, saying the country "doesn't deserve" the bad publicity that resulted when he claimed he had been robbed at gunpoint, something he now says he "over-exaggerated." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Pope prays for victims of Turkey bombing
Pope Francis prays for those dead and wounded after a bombing at a wedding party in southern Turkey and asks for the gift of peace for everyone. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Double car bomb suicide attack in Somalia kills 20
At least 20 people are killed after two suicide car bombers attack the local government headquarters in Somalia's Galkayo town in the semi-autonomous Puntland region. Militant al Shabaab group has claimed responsibility. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Deady blast hits Turkey wedding party
At least 22 people have been killed and 94 wounded in a suspected suicide bombing at a wedding celebration in the Turkish city of Gaziantep. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
Deadly blast hits Turkish wedding
A suspected suicide bomber killed at least 22 people and wounded 94 at a wedding party in the Turkish city of Gaziantep. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Lochte: "I over-evaggerated the story"
U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte apologises to Brazil on national tv after admitting he exaggerated a story about being robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics in Rio. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).
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Arnold Schwarzenegger launches Hong Kong sports fest
Film star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opens his sports festival in Hong Kong, to encourage local residents to catch the fitness bug. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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London's famed 'Tube' finally gets overnight service
London Mayor Sadiq Khan rides the city's first night time underground subway service, as police prepare to redeploy security to ensure safety on the extra trains. Diane Hodges reports.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger launches Hong Kong sports fest
Film star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opens his sports festival in Hong Kong, to encourage local residents to catch the fitness bug. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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Treasure hunters uncertain about fabled Nazi 'gold train'
Treasure hunters searching for a fabled Nazi-era train in Western Poland said to be filled with looted gold begin to have doubts as their excavation so far comes up empty. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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Russia holds Crimea drills amid rising tensions
Russian troops hold exercises in Crimea amidst rising tensions with Ukraine over an alleged sabotage plot and an increase in fighting that threaten a fragile ceasefire. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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2016 looks to be deadliest year in migration crisis
Rescuers pluck hundreds of migrants from vessels off the Libyan coast, but for one young Somali man who died during the journey, their help came too late -- as 2016 starts to look like the deadliest year in the current migrant crisis. Diane Hodges reports.
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Massive pro-Houthi rally held in Yemeni capital
Tens of thousands of Yemenis take to the streets of Sanaa in a massive show of support for the Houthi-led bloc, in one of the biggest demonstrations in Yemen since 2011 protests that forced President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Overnight shelling hits Ukraine's Donetsk outskirts
Overnight shelling rocks the outskirts of Dontesk, the defence ministry says, as fighting surges in eastern Ukraine where Kiev is fighting pro-Russian separatists. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Australian athletes entered Olympic arena by "mistake": official
The head of the Australian Olympic Committee says several of its Olympic athletes entered a basketball arena without the proper accreditation by "mistake." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Typhoon floods towns in southern China
Cleanup gets underway in southern China's Hainan Province after typhoon Dianmu passes through. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Some Brazilians not satisfied with Lochte apology
Some Brazilians at the Olympic Park in Rio say U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte's apology for fabricating a story about being robbed is not enough, while others are ready to move on. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Australian athletes questioned by Rio police
Several Australian athletes are taken for questioning by Brazilian police for entering the Olympic basketball arena without proper accreditation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Vote ends Turkey-Israel rift
The Turkish parliament has approved a reconciliation agreement signed with Israel in June, bringing a six-year rift to an end. Natasha Howitt reports
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Arctic ice melting in 2016 heat: NASA
Record-breaking temperatures in the first half of 2016 have primed the Arctic for another summer of low sea ice cover, a NASA scientist says. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Bolt seals triple-triple
Usain Bolt claims his ninth Olympic gold medal as Jamaica wins the men's 4x100 metre relay in Rio. Natasha Howitt reports.
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U.S. swimmer pays and goes: Brazil judge
U.S. Olympic gold medallist Jimmy Feigen has paid $11,000 to charity to get his passport back and is free to go, a Brazilian judge says, after a scandal over a false robbery report. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Friday, August 19, 2016
Syrian rebels welcome idea of 'weekly' truce
Syrian rebels and the main opposition group cautiously welcome an idea proposed earlier by Russia for a weekly 24-hour pause in fighting to allow aid to reach besieged civilians in Aleppo, provided the United Nations can monitor and enforce such a truce. Diane Hodges reports.
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Market ablaze in Laz Paz city centre
Flames roar from the largest contraband market in the centre of Bolivia's La Paz, injuring four firemen. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Details emerge in Ukraine of alleged payments to Manafort
A Ukrainian lawmaker releases more details of what he says were secret payments made to Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's former campaign chief who resigned the same day the new details emerged. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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Indonesian fire season begins
As fire season begins, Indonesian authorities begin fining companies who start fires to clear land for commercial farms, causing cross-border pollution. Diane Hodges reports.
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U.S. Olympic swimmer Lochte apologizes
U.S. gold medallist swimmer Ryan Lochte apologizes for his behavior at the Rio Olympics after Brazilian authorities found he and three of his teammates had lied about being robbed at gunpoint at a gas station. Linda So reports.
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Children caught up in high speed UK car chase
Police in the UK release dashcam footage of a high speed pursuit in which a car is caught driving at sppeds of over 200km per hour (125mph) with two young children on board. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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German conservatives call for partial face veil ban
Germany's Interior Minister, Thomas de Maiziere, calls for Muslim women to be barred from wearing face veils in schools, universities and while driving. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Migrants rescued off Libyan coast
Dozens of migrants bound for Italy are rescued off the Libyan coast by a Spanish volunteer rescue ship, including one boat that is in the middle of sinking. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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NATO pilots train to escape from underwater cage
NATO pilots escape from underwater cabins during an air crash training exercise, as part of a routine test of NATO's search and rescue system.
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Angry mob sets bus ablaze in northern India
A crowd in India's northern Punjab state sets a bus on fire after the driver kills two people in a collision with a motorbike.
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Comfort, protection likely await North Korean defector
The most senior North Korean diplomat to flee to the South, Thae Yong Ho, is likely to have round-the-clock protection and make a comfortable living at a think-tank run by Seoul's intelligence service, say elite defectors who followed a similar path. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Istanbul high-rise burns in business center
Fire breaks out at a high-rise building in the business center of the Turkish city of Istanbul, before later being brought under control. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Soviet-era landmines still rock Afghanistan
It's been decades since the Russians laid millions of landmines in Afghanistan, and the explosives are still taking lives. Now funding to clear the mines is shrinking, and a rising Taliban insurgency is complicating things. Reuters Correspondent Josh Smith says the victims of all this are mostly children.
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Bolt clinches gold in 200 metres
Jamaica's Usain Bolt clinches his eighth Olympic gold medal, winning his third successive 200 metre final. Natasha Howitt reports.
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U.S. voters abroad unite over a painful tax
A recent U.S. law called FATCA is meant to curtail money laundering. But as Tara Joseph reports, of the near 9 million American voters living and working overseas, most are united over the way it affects their daily lives.
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Cash cuts and violence hit Afghan demining
International funding cuts and security concerns are slowing the process of landmine removal in Afghanistan, one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. Julie Noce reports.
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Miami Beach Zika case "not confirmed": mayor
Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine has said new Zika cases were not yet confirmed as being connected to the tourist hot spot. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
U.S. swimmers may face charges over false robbery report
Police in Brazil says they may charge a group of U.S. Olympic swimmers with vandalism and false testimony, accusing them of lying when they reported being robbed at gunpoint. Diane Hodges reports.
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U.S. swimmers leave Rio after police questioning
Two U.S. swimmers, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz, arrive at Rio de Janeiro's Galeao Airport as they prepare to fly home after being questioned by police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Street by street fighting in Yemen
Government troops battle Houthi rebels south-west of the Yemeni city of Taiz. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Brazil police accuse U.S. swimmers of vandalism
Brazilian police have accused members of the U.S. Olympic swimming team of vandalism at a gas station in Rio de Janeiro. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).
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Libyan forces battle Islamic State fighters in Sirte
Libyan forces battle snipers on Thursday (August 18) in their ongoing campaign to recapture Sirte from Islamic State militants. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Security video undermines U.S. swimmers' account of Rio robbery
Surveillance video images from a Rio gasoline station show U.S. Olympic swimmers in a dispute with security officials over a broken bathroom door, casting doubt on their claims of being robbed at gunpoint. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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CCTV Video undermines U.S. swimmers' account of Rio robbery
CCTV images from a Rio gasoline station show U.S. Olympic swimmers in a dispute with security officials over a broken bathroom door, casting doubt on their claims of being robbed at gunpoint. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Emergency landing of Qatar Airways plane
A Qatar Airways plane makes an emergency landing at Istanbul's Ataturk airport after a possible bird strike. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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Turkey frees 38,000 prisoners to make space for coup purge
Turkey begins releasing 38,000 inmates after announcing a penal reform, in order to make space for the tens of thousands of people who have been rounded up following an attempted coup in July.
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Blue Cut fire rages on in Southern California
The Southern California Blue Cut wildfire rages unchecked after evacuations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Gripping video of a child pulled from the rubble in Syria
Video shows a child, bloodied and full of dust, after he's pulled from a bombed out building in Aleppo, Syria. Julie Noce reports.
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Heavy rain hits southern China, thousands evacuated
Heavy rain hits southern China, thousands of people have been evacuated, state media reports. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Apple boosts China spending as demand dips
Apple CEO Tim Cook promises a new R&D facility in China while the company hits a number of speed bumps in the country. As Reuters' Paul Carsten explains, Cook may be trying to win over the government in Beijing.
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Greek islands are no holiday for migrants
Migrants in camps on the Greek islands live in 'dirty, unsafe conditions', according to a Save the Children report published on Wednesday. Reuters Michele Kambas reports.
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Three dead, 40 wounded in Turkey car bombing
Three people have been killed and 40 wounded by car bomb near police station in eastern Turkey. Julie Noce reports.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
France's Hollande meets Pope, visits church to honor attack victims
French President Francois Hollande has a private audience with Pope Francis, and visits a church in Rome to honor a murdered French priest and other victims of terrorism. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Police release video of Hickey arrest
Brazilian police release the video of their arrest of International Olympic Committee board member Patrick Hickey in connection with an illegal ticket scheme. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Forensic teams in Greece struggle to identify drowned migrants
Greek authorities are calling for a worldwide database to share information as lack of funds and poor coordination have hindered the identification of the ever-rising number of migrant shipwreck victims. Nathan Frandino reports.
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U.S. sanctions take an unintended toll in Belize
Yeganeh Torbati reports U.S. sanctions targeting a banana farmer with alleged drug ties wound up weakening the Caribbean country's entire economy.
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Idlib market in Syria targeted by air strikes
A busy market in the Syrian city of Idlib has been targeted by air strikes, killing dozens of people, according to the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
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Ferry on fire off Puerto Rico coast, 500 on board
A ferry carrying more than 500 people catches fire near San Juan, Puerto Rico. Linda So reports.
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Air strikes target Idlib market in Syria
Air strikes hit a busy market in the Syrian city of Idlib, killing dozens of people according to witnesses and a British-based monitoring group. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Flowers and burnt bank notes at Zimbabwean protest
Zimbabweans protest against the central bank's decision to re-introduce local bank notes, which they fear will make their cash worthless.
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Louisiana reeling after record floods
Search and rescue operations continue in Louisiana where at least 11 people have died in historic floods that have damaged 40,000 homes. Linda So reports.
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Beijing embraces an old evil: video gaming
From a teenage pastime to a four billion dollar industry - China is embracing eSports. It's big business now on the mainland and investors are pouring in. But as Anita Li reports, it could also be leading to a bubble.
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Afghanistan's air force lacks planes, and pilots
Afghanistan's air force is tiny, and there aren't even enough pilots to fly what they have. Reuters' Josh Smith says that's a big hurdle at a time when a resurgent Taliban presents a real challenge to security forces.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Fast-moving wildfire threatens homes in Southern CA
Crews are battling a blaze in San Bernardino County east of Los Angeles that has prompted evacuations and closed major roads in the Cajon Valley. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Trump 'stiffing" military, vets with tax 'tricks': Kaine
U.S. Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine criticizes Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for not releasing his tax returns, saying the billionaire is "stiffing" the military and vets when he brags about using "tricks" to pay very little or no taxes. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Russian use of Iranian bases unfortunate, not surprising: U.S.
A U.S. State Department official says Russia's use of an Iranian air base to carry out military strikes in Syria is "unfortunate but no surprising." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Biden greeted in Serbia by radicals chanting "Trump"
Hundreds of Serbian ultra-nationalists protest against U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Belgrade by chanting, "Vote for Trump!" Mana Rabiee reports.
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Man charged in killing of imam and assistant
A New York man is expected to appear in court on Tuesday after being charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of a New York Muslim imam and his assistant, who were gunned down over the weekend. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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U.S. Vice President Biden arrives in Serbia
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Serbia for the first day of his Balkan trip. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Saudi-led air strike hits MSF hospital in Yemen
At least 11 people have been killed and 19 others wounded after a Saudi-led air strike hit a Medecins Sans Frontieres hospital in Yemen's northern Hajja province on Monday.
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Fifteen Guantanamo inmates sent to UAE
The Pentagon says 15 inmates from Guantanamo prison have been transferred to the UAE, part of President Barack Obama's plan to shut down the U.S. detention center in Cuba that has brought international condemnation for its indefinite detention of inmates without charge or trial. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Gunmen abduct suspected members of drug cartel in Mexico
Armed men kidnap several men suspected to be part of the Sinaloa drug gang from a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, one of Mexico's top tourist destinations.
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Japan Coast Guard films China ships
Chinese government and fishing vessels sail around contested waters near islands disputed with Japan, recent Japanese Coast Guard footage shows. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Iran-based bombers strike militants in Syria: Russia
The Russian Defence Ministry has said long-range Russian TU-22M3 bombers based in Iran have struck a number of targets inside Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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A brew-off to find Hong Kong's best milk tea
Milk tea is an iconic symbol of Hong Kong Kong's history as a gateway between East and West. Reuters' Tara Joseph visits a competition to find the best cup of the stuff.
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'Quantum leap' for China satellite
China has launched the world's first quantum satellite, which state media says will help establish "hack-proof" communications. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Man arrested for suspected arson in California
Officials in California say they have arrested a man on suspicion of arson as devastating wildfires in the region continue to rage, destroying homes and businesses and forcing hundreds to flee. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Phelps reflects on historic career
American swimmer Michael Phelps, who has become the most decorated Olympian of all time, says he is "happy now" after Rio, as he heads into retirement. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Yemen hospital hit by air strike
A Saudi-led coalition air strike on a Medecins Sans Frontieres-run hospital in northern Yemen has killed at least seven people and wounded 13, residents and officials say. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Monday, August 15, 2016
New video purports to show fighting around Mosul
Kurdish forces secure a crucial river crossing that could help them open up a new front on Islamic State, as they slowly work to retake the city of Mosul from the Islamic militants. Diane Hodges reports.
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Search for mystery gold train enters new phase
Treasure hunters prepare to begin digging for a train full of Nazi gold that supposedly disappeared in Poland in 1945, as U.S. and Soviet forces were advancing on Germany. Diane Hodges reports.
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Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures three
At least three people are injured when a television camera suspended by cables falls to the ground in the Olympic Park in Rio outside the basketball arena. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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Car bomb targets police station in Turkey's southeast
A child and two police officers are killed by a car bomb outside a police station in southeastern Turkey, in an attack officials blame on Kurdish militants.
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Mumbai residents remove millions of tons of beach trash
A massive clean up effort is underway in Mumbai where volunteers are trying to remove five millions pounds of trash from their heavily-polluted Versova Beach. Ashraf Fahim reports
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Three killed in car bomb attack in southestern Turkey
A car bomb tears through a police station off a busy road in southwest Turkey, killing two police officers and a child, with the authorities placing blame on Kurdish separatists. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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Trump's top aide denies secret payments from Ukraine
Paul Manafort, campaign manager for U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, denies receiving cash payments of more than $12 million from a Ukrainian political party with close ties to Russia. Linda So reports.
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Firecrackers cause mass panic at French resort
Amateur video captures some of the chaotic scenes as 45 people are injured when firecrackers cause mass panic at a French holiday resort outside Nice. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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China Inc swoops in on Europe's soccer royalty
China's on a soccer shopping spree, spending around $3 billion dollars since last December alone buying up European football clubs. Reuters' Adam Jourdan says nobody knows a lot about the companies behind the deals, except for the fact that they're bringing a welcome injection of cash.
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South Koreans shave their heads in anti-THAAD protest
Over 900 South Korean residents shave their heads to protest a government decision to base a U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) anti-missile defence unit in their town. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Hong Kong student activists sentenced
Joshua Wong, one of Hong Kong's most recognizable pro democracy activists, narrowly escapes a prison sentence on Monday for his role in the 2014 pro-democracy protests. But as Tara Joseph reports, there's a widespread worry Beijing authorities are clamping down on freedom of expression.
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China's old coal country villages are sinking
Villages across China's coal heartland are sinking into the ground after decades of over-mining. As David Stanway reports, that could cost billions to fix and is already affecting millions of lives.
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Sunday, August 14, 2016
Video gives families of Chibok girls new hope
Relatives of some of the Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by the Islamic group Boko Haram say they're relieved to see their daughters in a new video released by the group. Diane Hodges reports.
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Olympic champion Schooling arrives home
Hundreds of Singaporeans welcome home the country's first Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Syrians celebrate in Manbij as death strikes in Daraya
New amateur video appears to show drastically different situations in Syria, as Manbij residents celebrate their town without Islamic State while Daraya residents try to find safety. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Kurdish forces launch bid to capture Mosel from IS
Kurdish Peshmerga attack villages held by Islamic State in northern Iraq, as part of efforts to take back the country's largest city, Mosul. Diane Hodges reports.
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Pokemon 'goes' to Myanmar
Gamers in Myanmar catch Pokemon fever even though the game has not been officially launched in their country. Diane Hodges reports.
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One month later, attack remains in hearts and minds of Nice
A month has now passed since the deadly truck attack in Nice, France. And those there say they owe it to the people killed to keep them in their thoughts. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Kurdish forces in fresh push to capture Mosul from IS
Kurdish officials say Peshmerga forces launched a fresh attack on Islamic State (IS) forces on Sunday in an effort to capture Mosul, the militants' de facto capital in Iraq. Nathan Frandino reports.
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One dead, two critically injured in Swiss train attack
Police say one woman died on Sunday and two girls were in critical condition one day after being attacked on a Swiss train by an assailant. Nathan Frandino reports.
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SpaceX launches Japanese satellite
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches a Japanese communications satellite from Cape Canaveral. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Buddhist pageant lights up streets in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Tens of thousands of people line the streets of Sri Lanka's hill capital Kandy to watch the annual pageant which has been held for centuries. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Elephant with downturned tusks spotted in Malaysia
Malaysia finds rare elephant with tusks growing downward. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Trump says he'll "never, ever forgive" voters if he loses the election
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he'll "never, ever forgive" voters in several battleground states if he doesn't carry those states in the general election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
The sinking feeling in China's overmined regions
Villages across China's coal heartlands are sinking underfoot thanks to decades of over-mining which will now cost billions of yuan to fix. Natalie Thomas reports.
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Imam, associate shot to death in New York
Officials say a Muslim cleric and a second man are dead after a gunman attacked them as they were walking home from a mosque in the New York borough of Queens following afternoon prayers. Diane Hodges reports.
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Tourists avoid Nice following attacks
France launces a new ad campaign in hopes of luring tourists back to Nice, following last month attack that killed 85 revelers celebrating Batille Day on the city's promenade. Diane Hodges reports.
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Olympic infrastructure causes suffering in favelas
Residents of a favela near the Olympic Park suffer from the extra infrastructure, with a bus route now splitting the community and houses starting to fall apart. Diane Hodges reports.
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Cuba's giant party for Fidel's 90th birthday
Thousands of Cubans partied all night in Havana to celebrate the 90th birthday of retired revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, a man many see as no longer in touch with the times but who remains revered for freeing Cuba from U.S. domination. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Fidel Castro joins the party to celebrate his 90th birthday
Fidel Castro makes a surprise appearance at a cultural gala to celebrate his 90th birthday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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German village crowns man "wine queen"
A German village who couldn't find a woman willing to promote its wine industry crowned a man as "Wine Queen" instead. Diane Hodges reports.
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Tourists avoid Nice following attacks
France launces a new ad campaign in hopes of luring tourists back to Nice, following last month attack that killed 85 revelers celebrating Batille Day on the city's promenade. Diane Hodges reports.
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Elation in Syria's Manbij after Islamic State's ouster from city
Residents celebrate after U.S.-backed forces seize full control of the northern Syrian city of Manbij from Islamic State, as anti-IS fighters sweep the city and as the U.S. prepares for the next even tougher battle ahead. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Freed Syrians recount horrors of Islamic State in Manbij
The people of Manbij, near the Turkish border with Syria, appear jubilant in video released one day after Syria Democratic Forces ousted Islamic State forces from the city. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).
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Putin gets new right-hand man as chief of staff exits
A month before parliamentary elections, Russian President Vladimir Putin replaces his long-time ally Sergei Ivanov as Kremlin chief of staff, appointing a low-profile former diplomat in his place. Mana Rabiee reports.
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North Korea holds a beer festival
North Korea opens its Taedonggang Beer Festival in Pyongyang. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Schooling makes Olympic history for Singapore
Swimmer Joseph Schooling earns Singapore it's first Olympic gold in the mens 100 meters butterfly. Julie Noce reports.
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Firefighters work to contain active wildfires in Portugal
Firefighters work into the night on Madeira to contain one of the last active wildfires on the island. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Fidel Castro turns 90
Cubans prepare to pay tribute to the founder of the Communist-ruled state, Fidel Castro, as he celebrates his 90th birthday. Diane Hodges reports.
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Thai tourism could face setback after bombings
The multiple blast incidents in Thailand's Hua Hin taking its toll on beach vendors during the Thai long weekend. Julie Noce reports.
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Friday, August 12, 2016
Germany mulls smartphone checks for some refugees
Germany is debating doing checks on the smartphones and social media accounts of asylum seekers who otherwise don't have identification documents, as Europe deals with security issues after a spate of attacks on its civilians. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Thai PM appeals for calm after blasts
A series of blasts hit three of the most popular tourist resorts in southern Thailand, killing four people and wounding dozens, days after the country voted to accept a military-backed constitution. Diane Hodges reports.
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Spain, Portugal struggle to control wildfires
Portuguese fire crews are still wrestling with some 200 forest fires that have killed at least four people, while crews in Spain's Galicia region struggle to contain nine forrest fires. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Argentina's mothers embark on their 2,000th march for their missing children
Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo participate in a march for the 2,000th time, demanding justice for their children who have been missing since the country's brutal military dictatorship in 1976-83.
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Lebanon's Koura region inaugurates eco village
Koura region in northern Lebanon is now home to an eco village which aims to provide visitors with locally made environmentally friendly products.
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India hit-and-run victim left to die
Security camera footage shows a hit-and-run victim left to die by the roadside as scores of vehicles and pedestrians pass by.
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"I felt like I was in the tower of terror": JetBlue passenger
More than 20 people were injured on a JetBlue flight heading from Boston to Sacramento after it hit bad turbulence. Linda So reports.
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Chinese medicine makers go mainstream
Moving beyond well known ancient Chinese techniques like cupping and acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine makers are looking for ways to capture the growing western market for well-being products. As Tara Joseph reports, they are testing out all types of ideas.
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China savers rue UK 'pyramid scheme'
Chinese investors say they have lost millions to what officials call a UK-based pyramid scheme.
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
More blasts hit Thai resort
Two loud explosions rip through the Thai seaside resort of Hua Hin hours after twin blasts killed one and wounded many others. Paul Chapman reports.
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Deadly blast at China power plant
More than 20 people have been killed in an explosion at a power plant in central Hubei province. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Brazil's National Security Force shot at in Rio favela
Brazilian authorities search for those responsible for an attack on members of the National Security Force after they were shot at on entering a favela. Gavino Garay reports.
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Aerial footage reveals devastation of deadly Portugal wildfire
Aerial footage shows destruction across the Portuguese Island of Madeira in the aftermath of a wildfire that killed four people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Trump to evangelicals: Pray for me
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump tells evangelical pastors in Orlando that this election may be "the only way I'm going to get to heaven." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Pope lunches with Syrian refugees at the Vatican
Pope Francis hosts lunch at the Vatican for two dozen Syrian refugees, many of whom came to Italy with him after his visit to their Greek refugee camp and who are now being supported by the Vatican as they settle into new lives in Rome. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Two dead, dozens hurt in Maryland apartment fire: Officials
Authorities say at least two people were killed in an apartment building fire and explosion in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dozens were injured and others are still unaccounted for. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Over 1,200 Pokemon gamers receive traffic fines in Taiwan
The launch of Pokemon Go in Taiwan sparks a sharp rise in traffic violations as commuters take to playing the popular smartphone game while driving.
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Trump: Clinton Islamic State's "MVP"
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump calls his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton a "founder" of Islamic State and said the militant group will give her their "MVP" award Rough Cut (No reporter narration).
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Indian Independence Day parade includes transgender community for the first time
32 members of the transgender community in Odisha State in eastern India practice their steps ahead of an Independence Day parade on August 15.
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Firemen battle blaze in southern France
Firemen battle wildfires have ravage more than 3,000ha, injured seven in southern France, local authorities say. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Sydney Opera House to undergo renovations
UNESCO world heritage site Sydney Opera House is set to under $154 million of renovations, starting next year. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.
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China's two-front battle stokes tensions in Asia
China is ready to stand its ground on two key regional fronts. Reuters' Michael Martina explains how South Korea's THAAD missiles and recent naval standoffs with Japan are exposing deep fault lines with Beijing.
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China's movie lines shrink with the economy
China's move theaters are emptying out, and that's a problem for policymakers who see box office sales as a sign of a healthy consumer economy. Reuters' Adam Jourdan reports the slowdown isn't only bad news for Beijing, but for Hollywood, as well.
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Search for survivors continues in Mexico after mudslides
Rescue workers hunt for survivors and victims in the eastern Mexican state of Puebla after mudslides triggered by intense rainfall in the wake of Tropical Storm Earl. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Cambodia bans Pokemon Go at genocide museum
Cambodia bans the game Pokemon Go at a former Khmer Rouge torture centre and prison after players showed up at the site hunting for the virtual cartoon characters. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Cayman Islands reports second locally transmitted Zika case
A doctor recommends pregnant women in the Cayman Islands get tested for Zika after two people contract the virus locally. Gavino Garay reports.
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U.S. needs to choose between Turkey or Gulen: Erdogan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says Washington will sooner or later have to make a choice between Turkey and U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Sources: bomb attacks, cross-border fire kill 13 in southeast Turkey
Bomb blasts in two cities in southeastern Turkey kill nine civilians and wound dozens, as an attack near the Syrian border kills four soldiers, according to security sources. Diane Hodges reports.
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Climber caught after Trump Tower drama
A man scaling the side of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan with large suction cups is dramatically pulled in by rescue crews after the hours-long ordeal. Gavino Garay reports.
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Rio officials blame chemical imbalance for green pool
A temporary drop in alkalinity is being blamed for the strange color of the Olympic diving pool, a temporary change that Canadian divers say gave them a 'leg up.' Diane Hodges reports.
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Syria's Idlib province hit by deadly airstrikes
A series of reported airstrikes on Syria's Idlib province kill around twenty people and wound dozens more, in chaotic scenes captured on amateur video. Gavino Garay reports.
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At least 17 dead after buses collide in Peru
Two passenger buses collide on the southern coast of Peru, killing at least 17 people and injuring 29 others, local authorities say.
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Helmand residents fear Talbian tightening grip
Locals fear the Taliban is tightening its grip on the capital of disputed Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, as Afghan security forces try to hold their ground in the area amid sustained fighting. Diane Hodges reports.
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Kosovo MP throws tear gas in meeting to protest vote
A lawmaker sets off tear gas in Kosovo's parliament offices in one of several acts of protest ahead of a vote on a border deal that is meant to ease visa-free access to the European Union but which critics say hands over territory to Montenegro. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Iraq says northern oil well engulfed in fire
Officials from the state-run North Oil Company say a well controlled by Kurdish peshmerga fighters in Kirkuk has exploded.
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Fires in Portugal kill three, force a thousand to flee
At least three people are dead and more than a thousand evacuated as wildfires roar across the Portuguese island of Madeira. Diane Hodges reports.
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Portuguese wildfires kill at least three people in Madeira
Wildfires on the Portuguese island of Madeira rage on for a third day, killing at least three and displacing more than 1,000 people.
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Iraq receives four US F-16 jets
Four F-16 fighter jets from the United States, worth $65 million each, land in Iraq. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Twelve babies killed in Iraqi hospital fire
Twelve premature babies have died in a fire that broke out in the maternity ward of a Baghdad hospital overnight. Diane Hodges reports.
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German police raid suspected Islamist extremists
Police carry out a series of raids against suspected Islamist extremists in West German towns. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Brazil senate votes to indict Rousseff, put her on trial
Brazil's Senate votes to indict suspended President Dilma Rousseff and put her on trial for breaking budget laws. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Australia's census in chaos after cyber attack
Australia's Bureau of Statistics says online census data is safe after a cyber attack on the survey website led to it being shut down. Natasha Howitt reports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Vietnam plants missiles in S. China Sea
Vietnam is deploying a mobile rocket launcher system across several of its island holdings in the South China Sea, according to Reuters-exclusive reports from Western diplomatic and military officials. Reuters' Greg Torode says it's likely a defensive move from Hanoi- but China may take see things differently.
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Brazil judo champ's home slum proud of her win
Residents of Rio's City of God slum, where judoka Rafaela Silva was born and raised before winning Brazil's first gold medal at this year's Games, speak of their pride. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Robo finance advisory trend goes global
A brokerage service for retail investors parking their hard earned cash via algorhythms is a rising trend for financial markets. As Tara Joseph reports, Asia is now trying to play catch up to already established U.S. sites.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Rio Games bus hit by gunfire, no serious injuries: witnesses
A bus carrying journalists between venues at the Olympic Games in Rio is hit by gunfire, according to witnesses, but no one is seriously injured. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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Trump suggests "Second Amendment people" could deal with Hillary court picks
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says if Hillary Clinton "gets to pick her judges- nothing you can do folks. Although the second amendment people, maybe there is, I don't know." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Pence embraces family who pleads for "Right to Try"
An emotional moment for Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence as he embraces a family calling for "right to try" legislation which would give terminally ill people access to experimental treatments. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Mother of executed Iranian scientist speaks
The mother of Shahram Amiri, an Iranian nuclear scientist who surfaced in the United States in 2010 under mysterious circumstances only to be sent back to his home country and executed for espionage, tells Reuters her son did not receive a fair trial.
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Erdogan meets Putin to reset relations
Turkish President Erdogan visits Russia on his first trip abroad since an attempted coup in an effort to mend relations with Vladimir Putin that hit a low point after Turkey downed a Russian jet last year. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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Mysterious amulet messages discovered in Serbia
Archaeologists in Serbia are trying to decipher messages hidden in amulets found in ancient tombs near a coal mine.
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Erdogan meets Putin to reset relations
Turkish President Erdogan visits Russia on his first trip abroad since an attempted coup in an effort to mend relations with Vladimir Putin that hit a low point after Turkey downed a Russian jet last year. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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4.6-magnitude quake strikes Quito
Video captures the moment a 4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes the Ecuadorian capital of Quito overnight. The quake is explained by local expert Daniel Andrade, as the result of movement by the "Quito fault". Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).
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Chinese tourist makes wrong turn to refugee camp
A Chinese tourist has resumed his tour of Europe after being mistakenly identified as an asylum seeker and taken to a refugee shelter where he spent two weeks. Nathan Frandino reports.
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What we know about tropical disease ‘Tungiasis’
Reuters Correspondent Scot Paltrow takes a closer look at Tungiasis, a tropical disease caused by a type of flea commonly called Jiggers in Africa.
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U.N. warns of humanitarian disaster in Aleppo
The United Nations is calling for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Aleppo, saying two million residents lack access to running water or electricity. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Pakistani lawyers go on strike after scores killed in deadly attack
Lawyers in Pakistan stage a nationwide strike to protest the deaths of their colleagues in Quetta, where a suicide bomber killed at least 74 people on Monday.
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Dancing Bolt seeks Olympic gold at Rio 2016
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt breaks out into the samba dance and says he is looking to break more records at the 2016 Olympic Games.
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Aid delivered to Syrian government territory in Aleppo
Syrian government forces deliver food and fuel to territory under their control in the ravaged city of Aleppo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Pakistan lawyers offer prayers for Quetta victims
Pakistani lawyers, who make up most of victims of a bombing that killed 70 a day earlier, offer prayers for the dead and stage nationwide protests. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Mexicans mourn mudslide victims
Mexicans struggle to recover after mudslides leave 40 people dead and destroy hillside houses. Julie Noce reports.
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Peruvian students clash with police during demo
Dramatic scenes from Peru as riot police clash with protesting students who are accusing university officials of corruption. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Monday, August 8, 2016
Libyan troops closing in on Sirte
Government-backed troops inch closer to recapturing the Libyan city of Sirte as they continue to battle Islamic State militants. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Gaza graduates pick fruit as unemployment bites
Young Palestinians with university degrees are taking to seasonal work, picking fruit in a bid to eek out a living.
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Russia sees politics behind Paralympic ban
Russia is blaming politics for a decision to bar its Paralympians from taking part in next month's Rio Games because of a state-sponsored doping program. Nathan Frandino reports.
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American, Australian kidnapped in Kabul
Officials are investigating the kidnapping of an American and an Australian in Kabul. Julie Noce reports.
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Oil rig runs aground in Scotland
The Transocean Winner semi-submersible drilling rig has run aground after being blown ashore by heavy storms during a towing operation off Scotland's western Isle of Lewis. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Fast moving fire burns San Bernadino
Firefighters battle a growing wildfire in San Bernardino, California, as dozens of residents are ordered to evacuate. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Japan's emperor hints at abdication
Japanese Emperor Akihito says in a rare public video address that he's worried his age may make it difficult for him to fully carry out his duties. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Japan's emperor hints it's high time to retire
Japan's emperor Akihito wants to step down from the chrysanthemum throne. The 82 year-old says his responsibilities weight heavy. But Japanese law won't let him abdicate. Reuters' Elaine Lies explains what's likely to happen next.
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China stokes tensions in Japanese island dispute
Japan raises a red flag after discovering radar on a Chinese oil platform in disputed waters - the sort of radar usually used by patrol ships - spurring fears that Beijing could use rigs as makeshift military bases. After hearing Tokyo cry foul, Beijing then responds by sending a record-sized fleet to the edge of the disputed territory.
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Kim's hands-off approach keeps economy afloat
He's known for attracting heavy sanctions and spending big on things like nuclear tests, yet since coming to power, Kim Jong Un has been able to keep everyday prices largely stable for North Korean consumers. Reuters' James Pearson explains how the supreme leader is making the most of a semi-legal grey market economy.
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At least 30 dead in Pakistan attack
At least 30 people are reported dead after a bomb blast in Pakistan's restive southwest Quetta. Julie Noce reports.
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Mudslides triggered by storm kill at least 18 in Mexico
Mudslides caused by heavy rains in the wake of now-dissipated Tropical Storm Early kill at least 18 Puebla and Veracruz, Mexico. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Hundreds protest fatal shooting of black teen by Chicago police
Hundreds of people gathered to protest the fatal shooting death of a black unarmed teenager by Chicago police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Sunday, August 7, 2016
Massive Erdogan rally a show of strength after failed coup
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan tells over a million supporters at a rally in Istanbul that July's failed coup only makes their country stronger, while a Turkish sense of nationalism also hits his supporters in Washington D.C. Gavino Garay reports.
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Russia banned from Rio Paralympics over doping
The International Paralympic Committee has banned all Russians from its own Games next month because of the widespread doping culture that it says has polluted sport in the country. Diane Hodges reports.
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Lawn mower racing in England
May the best lawn mower win! Fashion model and television personality Jodie Kidd kicks off the annual 12-hour lawn mower marathon in West Sussex, England. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Iran executes nuclear scientist for spying for U.S.
Iran has executed an Iranian nuclear scientist detained in 2010 when he returned home from the U.S., after a court convicted him of spying for Washington. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Thai students vow to fight junta-backed constitution
Student activists pledge to continue fighting Thailand's new military-backed constitution after the nation voted to accept it and despite the threat of detention for speaking against the document. Gavino Garay reports.
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Pope condemns violence in Syria, prays for victims
Pope Francis leads a prayer for the victims of war in Syria, urging those in power to strive for peace. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Storm in Macedonia kills at least 17
Officials say a storm unleashed flash floods in the Macedonian capital of Skopje that killed at least 17 people and that the death toll could rise further. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Syrians celebrate what rebels say is end of siege in Aleppo
Video appears to show Syrians celebrating in the streets after rebels claim to have broken the siege in Aleppo, a claim pro-government media outlets is not true. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Pistorius taken to hospital with cuts to wrists
South African Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius, serving a six-year jail term for killing his girlfriend, was rushed to hospital on Saturday with cuts to his wrists. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Eddie Redmayne in Rio to support Olympics
British actor Eddie Redmayne talks about "Quidditch" and the Olympics as he walks down the red carpet at Omega House opening in Rio de Janeiro. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Thais vote in referendum
Thailand votes in a referendum on a new junta-backed constitution that would require future governments to rule on the military's terms. Natasha Howitt reports.
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ANC suffers worst election loss since apartheid
South Africa's Jacob Zuma says "this is how it should be in a democracy" after his governing African National Congress party recorded its worst results since coming to power. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Saturday, August 6, 2016
Copacabana delights beach volleyball fans
Despite the headache of long, unexpected lines for admission into various Olympic events, spectators are thrilled to see beach volleyball played on Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana beach. Gavino Garay reports.
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Bullet narrowly misses New Zealand Olympic official
A New Zealand Olympic official barely missed being hit by a stray bullet at the equestrian center in Rio de Janeiro, adding to the list of concerns on day 1 of the games. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Controlled explosion, delays kick off summer games
Tourists greet the Summer 2016 Rio Olympics with optimism despite a rash of concerns, including long delays at lines that prompted officials to apologize and heightened security after a bomb squad detonates a suspicious package. Gavino Garay reports.
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Pokemon Go race draws hundreds in Hong Kong
Over 600 people race against the clock in Hong Kong to catch the hard-to-find characters, in what 'Pokegame' organizers say is the world's first-ever Pokemon Go competition of its kind. Gavino Garay reports.
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Fire kills 13 after birthday cake falls to floor in French bar
Thirteen people are killed in a fire at a popular bar in the northern French city of Rouen when a birthday cake falls to the floor during a celebration, setting the carpet ablaze. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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Olympic organizers apologize for long opening day delays
Olympic organizers apologize for long delays faced by spectators on the opening day of the games in Rio, and promise to quickly remedy the problems that caused them. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Police break up anti-government protest in Ethiopian capital
Hundreds of protesters clash with police in Ethiopia's capital after campaigners called for nation-wide protests over the status of a disputed territory. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Excitement peaks in Rio as Games opens
Celebrations kick off after the opening ceremony of Brazil's first ever Olympic Games. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Singapore and Batam targets of attack: police
Indonesia's police chief says six suspected militants arrested on Friday were planning to attack Singapore and Batam. Natasha Howitt reports.
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South Korea's 3D photo craze
Life-like three-dimensional figurines are the latest craze in South Korea. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Trump endorses Ryan, McCain and Ayotte
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump endorses House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senators Kelly Ayotte and John McCain. Trump last year said veteran McCain was "not a war hero." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Rio 2016 kicks off as tensions simmer
Fireworks mark the official start to this year's Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro but tensions are simmering in the city mired in corruption scandals. Natasha Howitt reports.
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Friday, August 5, 2016
Demonstrators burn Brazilian flag in Rio protests
Protesters set fire to a Brazilian flag near Maracana stadium a couple of hours before the start of the Opening Ceremony, with one bystander branding them as "idiots." Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).
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