Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Protests over Haiti election outcome

Protesters march through Haiti's capital in a growing row over the country's disputed election results.

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Thailand still mourning late king

Thai mourners hold a massive candlelight vigil to pay tribute to late king Bhumibol Adulyadej who passed away on October 13. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Morgue working to identify Colombia crash victims

Victims' remains from the Colombia plane crash that virtually wiped out an entire Brazilian soccer team are taken to the morgue for identification. Gavino Garay reports.

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No food or water in Iraq's Mosul

Hundreds of thousands of Mosul residents are left without food or water as fighting rages in the Islamic State stronghold. Gavino Garay reports.

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Cubans line route of procession to Castro's final resting place

Tens of thousands of people line the route of a procession that carries the ashes of Fidel Castro to his final resting place, mourning the death of their revolutionary leader and many vowing to keep his legacy alive. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Australian rescue team save pregnant dolphin

A pregnant dolphin is rescued from a baited drumline and returned to the ocean by a Sea World rescue team in Queensland.

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Court challenger over Brexit receives death threats

Gina Miller, the lead claimant in a legal challenge against the British government over triggering EU divorce talks, has received racist and sexual intimidation since the High Court ruled in her favor last month.

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South Koreans hold candlelight protest against President Park

Tens of thousands of South Korean protesters light candles in Seoul to demand the resignation of President Park Geun-hye over an influence-peddling scandal.

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In holy city of Najaf, Iraqi weavers keep ancient tradition alive

The Shi'ite holy city of Najaf is renowned across the Middle East for producing some of the finest abayas as weavers make the traditional Arab cloaks by hand.

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Brazilian fans grieve loss of Chapecoense team

Chapecoense soccer fans hold a vigil at the club's stadium in Brazil after the team's charter flight crashed near Medellin in Colombia.

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Beijing unusually quiet over South China Sea drills

China claims practically all of the fiercely disputed South China Sea, and it's usually quick to pounce on any activity it doesn't approve of. That often involves other militaries going about their business. But as JR Wu reports from the island of Itu Aba, Beijing doesn't seem fazed if Taiwan wants to flex a bit of muscle.

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Cubans gather to remember Fidel Castro

Tens of thousands of Cubans, as well as leaders of Cuba's leftist allies and other developing countries, gathered in Havana's Revolution Square for a service commemorating "El Comandante" Fidel Castro.

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Syrian Civil Defence Force in action: video

Social media video appears to show the Syrian Civil Defence Force pulling people from the wreckage after air strikes.

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Trump critic Romney speaks up for president-elect

Mitt Romney's made an impassioned statement in support of Donald Trump after the two held talks over a lengthy dinner.

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Lawmakers vow to impeach South Korea's president

South Korea's opposition parties are vowing to impeach disgraced President Park Geun-hye's, dismissing her offer to step down as a ploy to avoid being ousted. As Reuters Tony Munroe explains, there could be a lot more to come from the political saga that's engulfed the country.

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Tributes to Castro at memorial service

Presidents pay tribute to Cuba's former leader Fidel Castro at a memorial service in Havana. Paul Chapman reports.

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Vigils and mass for plane crash victims

Vigils and mass are held for victims of the Colombia plane crash which killed most of the players of a Brazilian soccer team. Paul Chapman reports.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Quake hits Poland copper mine

At least two miners are dead and six are missing after an earthquake hit the Rudna copper mine in southwestern Poland.

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Tourists in Cuba caught up in mourning for Fidel

International tourists in Cuba are caught up in a grieving nation mourning the passing of the late Fidel Castro. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Mexico volcano eruption

Time lapse video shows the Popcatepetl volcano in Mexico erupting in a dramatic show of ash, water vapour and gas.

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Waiting for Hollande

Will embattled President Francois Hollande run for a second term? Will his prime minister back him? And do any of them stand a chance against the conservatives and a resurgent far right? Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Deadline in Aleppo

Assad, allies aim to seize all Aleppo before Trump takes power: official. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Leftist allies pay tribute to Fidel Castro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Bolivia's Evo Morales and Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao are in Havana for a mass rally to commemorate Fidel Castro.

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Fire in Turkish dormitory kills 12, including 11 teenage girls -officials

Turkish officials say a fire has killed 12 people, including 11 teenage girls, at a dormitory in the southern province of Adana. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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A risky gamble for Renzi

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has staked his political future on a "Yes" vote victory for his constitutional reform referendum on December 4. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Barbados welcomes Prince Harry

Britain's Prince Harry is greeted by the Prime Minister of Barbados, and a military parade as he arrives at Barbados' Bridgetown Port to commemorate the country's 50th independence anniversary. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Desperate measures to save the Amazon

Reuters followed Brazil's environmental force IBAMA for four days catching illegal loggers in the Amazon in an effort to stop deforestation.

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Afghan refugee boy's wish fulfilled by Germany's Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaves the podium to greet an Afghan refugee boy during a Christian Democrats party conference on Monday, moments after one of her supporters told her to resign over her refugee policy.

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World's oldest person celebrates her 117th birthday

Emma Morano, who was born in November 1899, marks her 117th birthday and reflects back on what she says was a difficult life.

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Runners brave the ice to run a marathon

Some 50 marathon runners take part in the annual Antarctic Ice Marathon, one of the world's most extreme races.

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U.S. workers rally in 'Fight for $15' protest

More than 200 protesters held a pre-dawn rally Tuesday near a McDonald's restaurant in New York City's Zuccotti Park, part of a planned nationwide protest for higher pay and their first since businessman Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Over 70 dead in plane crash carrying Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense

A plane carrying a Brazilian top league team crashed into a Colombian jungle on Tuesday, killing more than 70 of the 81 passengers on board.

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76 killed in Colombia plane crash, five survive

Colombian authorities are investigating the cause of a plane crash Monday night, that killed 76 people including members of a Brazilian soccer team. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Real Madrid observes minute's silence for plane crash victims

Real Madrid players observe a minute's silence for the victims of the plane crash in Colombia that killed 76 people, including players of Brazil's Chapecoense soccer team. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mobile wallet apps cash in on India's money mess

Digital payment providers in India mobilize hundreds of extra workers to enroll small merchants and offer their services for free, betting that a massive cash crunch will prove to be the opportunity of a lifetime. But will the trend to go cashless last? Reuters' Devidutta Tripathy reports.

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Pentagon aims for Afghan Black Hawk fleet

The U.S. military wants to replace Afghanistan's worn-out Russian helicopters with American Black Hawk helicopters. As Reuters Josh Smith explains, that has less to do with technical preference and everything to do with politics.

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South Korea's president offers to relinquish power

South Korean President Park Geun-hye asks parliament to find a way for her to relinquish power amid calls for her to resign over an influence peddling scandal. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Thai crown prince will be invited to become king: parliament

Thailand's parliament formally begins the procedure of inviting Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to become the new king, more than a month after the death of his father. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Great Barrier Reef suffers most extreme coral die-off

Scientists say Australia's Great Barrier Reef has experienced the worst coral die-off ever recorded due to global warming. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Cubans line up for hours to pay last respects to Castro

Throngs of Cubans line up well into the evening to pay their final respects to their former president Fidel Castro as workers set up for a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Syrian government drives rebels from a swathe of Aleppo

The Syrian army announces the capture of a large swathe of eastern Aleppo in an accelerating attack that threatens to crush the opposition. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Raul Castro swears allegiance in front of Fidel Castro's urn

Cuba's President Raul Castro and his government ministers sign an oath of allegiance in front of Fidel Castro's urn in Havana as they pay their respects to the late leader. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Merkel offers hand and wish to Afghan refugee boy

An Afghan migrant boy in Germany has his wish fulfilled to shake hands with Chancellor Angela Merkel, moments after she faced a call to resign because of refugee policy. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Cuban-Americans give "thumbs up" to Trump's threat to end Cuba deal

Many Cuban-Americans in Miami approve of President-elect Donald Trump's hardline stance on Cuba. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Carter greets Le Drian with warmest of welcomes

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter welcomes French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to Washington for bilateral talks on mutual security concerns. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Leaving behind bitter memories of Aleppo

Thousands of civilians are on the move to escape fighting as the Syrian government presses the attack against rebels in eastern Aleppo. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Last respects for Fidel Castro

Cubans are mourning the death of Fidel Castro, who ruled for half a century and resisted the United States throughout the Cold War. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Problems below the surface for Thai fishing industry

Headache for Thai fishermen as climate change and a rise in seawater temperatures exacerbates decline in fish population caused by overfishing. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Cyber crime on the rise in Ghana as youth unemployment hurts

Thousands of young people in Ghana's capital, grappling with high unemployment rates, are turning to the internet to make a living doing online romance scams.

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Pope meets Stephen Hawking

Pope Francis greets physicist Stephen Hawking at the Vatican during an audience for the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Vast solar plant to help India meet emission targets

A solar plant the size of 60 Taj Mahals could help India meet global emission targets, say its owners.

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Search for suicide bombers in Mosul

Hundreds of Iraqis fleeing the besieged city of Mosul are checked by Iraqi special forces fearful of the threat posed by Islamic State, even in areas they control. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Vietnam mourns "beloved leader" Castro

Government leaders and ordinary citizens in communist Vietnam are flocking to the Cuban embassy in Hanoi to pay their respects to the late Fidel Castro. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Zimbabwe introduces 'bond notes' amid scepticism

Authorities hope that issuing $10 million of 'bond notes' will ease Zimbabwe's severe cash crunch, but critics believe it will hit their savings.

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Santa's reindeer head to Japan to deliver pizza

Domino's Japan is trying a new method of delivery this festive season - training reindeer to transport pizza to customers.

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Samsung Electronics considering split: report

A South Korean media report says the board of the world's largest smartphone maker will consider a proposal to split the company in two. As Tara Joseph reports, shareholders are in favor of the idea, with Samsung struggling to recover from its Note 7 exploding phone crisis, and a leadership succession issue.

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Overfishing, climate change threatens Thai fishermen

Enviromental groups warn that Thailand and its multi-billion-dollar fishing industry face a losing battle against the impact of overfishing and climate change. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Climate change deepens Thailand's fish crisis

Years of overfishing in Thailand take their toll, threatening a multi-billion dollar industry. The government is working hard to bring the fish back with a whole new raft of regulations. But as Reuters' Cod Satrusayang reports, there's another big culprit that they're ignoring: global warming.

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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Thousands uprooted in east Aleppo as Syrian army advances

Thousands of civilians in Aleppo flee after a rapid advance by the Syrian army and its allies break into the rebel-held eastern portion of the city. Gavino Garay reports.

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As Cuba mourns, exiled communities look ahead

As Cuba's capital city Havana goes quiet after the death of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, hundreds in Cuba's exile community gather together in the U.S. to rejoice. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Canada’s Trudeau defends warm Castro remarks after backlash

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, criticized for fondly remembering Fidel Castro and offering his "deepest condolences" without mention of his human rights record, defends his comments. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Miami's Cuban-Americans look to Trump, post Castro

Cuban-Americans in Miami chant "he's gone, he's gone," as celebrations over the death of Fidel Castro move into their second day, with some of them saying they are eager to see how President-elect Donald Trump handles U.S. relations with the island nation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Free market Fillon wins conservative ticket for French election

Former French prime minister Francois Fillon, a free marketeer who admired Margaret Thatcher and promised to cut a half-million public sector jobs, wins the conservative ticket for next year's French presidential election. Gavino Garay reports.

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Turkeys pardoned for Thanksgiving, monkeys thanked in Thailand

Two turkeys are spared from the Thanksgiving dinner table in the U.S. capital, monkeys are shown gratitude with a fruit buffet in Thailand, while two panda cubs are given names in Vienna. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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U.S. tourists in Cuba witness reaction to Fidel Castro's death

As Cuba mourns the death of Fidel Castro, U.S. tourists in Havana find themselves unexpected witnesses to history. Diane Hodges reports.

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Israeli air strike kills Islamic State-linked gunmen on Golan

Israeli aircraft kill four Islamic State-linked gunmen in Golan Heights after a rare exchange of fire, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows he will not allow the militants to set up a presence near the Israeli border under the cover of the Syrian war. Diane Hodges reports.

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Shi'ite forces move closer to I-S held Tal Afar

Paramilitary forces say they're moving closer to the Iraqi town of Tal Afar, which is held by Islamic State, and whose capture is a key part of the strategy to retake Mosul from I-S. Diane Hodges reports.

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Islamic State suspected of chemical attack against Syrian rebels

Turkish media say nearly two dozen Syrian rebels may have been exposed to chemical gas in a rocket attack by Islamic State militants near the Turkish border. Diane Hodges reports.

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Fillon, Juppe vote in French runoff

Social conservative Francois Fillon and centrist Alain Juppe cast their ballots in a runoff vote for France's center-right presidential nomination. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Iraqi commander: 'IS killed my cousins'

One of the top commanders in the offensive against IS in Mosul says it's a personal fight against the militants who killed his cousins. Paul Chapman reports.

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Cuba's nine days of mourning

Cuba has started nine days of national mourning for Fidel Castro whose cremated remains will be carried around the country until December 4. Paul Chapman reports.

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'Never mind the punk rock' protest

A multi-million dollar collection of Sex Pistols punk memorabilia goes up in smoke as a protest over its appropriation by the mainstream. Paul Chapman reports.

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Latin Americans mourn Castro

Latin American countries offer tributes and vigils following the death of Cuba's former leader Fidel Castro. Paul Chapman reports.

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Memories of man behind Castro's "Granma" yacht

The Mexico City gun dealer who helped Fidel Castro set sail for revolution in Cuba remembers his old friend. Paul Chapman reports.

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Elian Gonzalez chokes up mourning father-figure Fidel

Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban castaway boy who became the object of an international custody battle 16 years ago in Miami, mourns the death of Fidel Castro, a man he compared to a "father." Rough Cut – subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Celebration on streets of Little Havana after Fidel's death

Cuban-American opponents to Fidel Castro continue to celebrate outside Miami's iconic Versailles Cuban restaurant and in Little Havana as they rejoice the death of Fidel Castro. Gavino Garay reports.

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Maradona mourns "second father" Fidel Castro

"This day is horrible," says Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona as he mourns the death of longtime friend Fidel Castro, likening him to a second father. Rough Cut – subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Opponents in U.S., Cuba celebrate Castro's death

In Miami and Havana, political opponents of Fidel Castro mark his death in different ways, but with the same feelings. Diane Hodges reports.

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U.S.-Cuba relations under Trump, post-Fidel

As a candidate, President-elect Donald Trump said he would roll-back reforms made by U.S. President Barack Obama. Angela Moore reports.

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Energized by opposition, Kuwaitis head to polls

Kuwaitis vote in an election energized by the participation of opposition candidates for the first time since 2012 and focused on recent government austerity measures aimed at tackling the oil-rich nation's deficit. Angela Moore reports.

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Hundreds of thousands rally against S. Korea's Park

Organizers expected up to 1.5 million people to turn up for a massive rally in Seoul against President Park Geun-hye, in the largest ongoing series of demonstrations in the country in three decades. Gavino Garay reports.

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Pope's Mideast envoy launches Christmas in Bethlehem

The Custodian of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, arrives at Jesus' birthplace to ceremonially launch the beginning of the Christmas season. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. 'Supertanker' helps battle Israeli wildfires

A U.S. 'Supertanker' airplane that arrived in Israel helps extinguish wildfires impacting much of the country, as residents look on. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Castro's death brings ‘closure’ to some Cuban exiles

Cuban-Americans in Miami pay tribute to relatives who opposed the revolution of Fidel Castro following the Cuban leader's death at the age of 90. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Somalia bomb blast at Mogadishu market kills over 10 people

A suspected car bomb explodes at a police checkpoint and tears through a busy market in Mogadishu, killing at least ten people, as Somalia continues its weeks-long parliamentary elections. Angela Moore reports.

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Russians pay tribute to Castro

Russians lay flowers outside the Cuban embassy in Moscow in tribute to Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary leader who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States. Subtitled Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Child rescued from Aleppo rubble as fighting rages

As the fighting continues in the rebel stronghold of eastern Aleppo, Syria's civilian rescue volunteers, the White Helmets, rush to help bombing survivors. Angela Moore reports.

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Hollande: Castro "a great figure"

French President Francois Hollande pays tribute to Fidel Castro during a Francophone summit in Madagascar, describing him as "a great figure of the 20th century" and calling for the embargo against Cuba to be lifted. Subtitled Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Miami exiles 'glad Castro is dead'

Cuban-Americans in Miami celebrate the death of Fidel Castro who some saw as a ruthless tyrant, as the city's mayor explains their reactions by saying Castro "attacked and killed" their relatives. Diane Hodges reports.

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Residents flee as Israel wildfires advance

Israeli security forces evacuate residents in Nataf near Jerusalem as advancing wildfires threaten the area. Paul Chapman reports.

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Cubans mourn Fidel Castro

Cubans on the streets of Havana react with sadness to the news of Fidel Castro's death. Paul Chapman reports.

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Fidel Castro dies aged 90

Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary leader who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States, has died at the age of 90. Paul Chapman reports.

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El Commandante: a look back on the life of Fidel Castro

Cuba's former leader Fidel Castro, who defied U.S. efforts to topple him for five decades, has died at the age of 90. Pavithra George looks back on his life.

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Tropical storm Otto causes deaths in Costa Rica

Costa Rica declares three days of mourning after tropical storm Otto killed at least nine people. Paul Chapman reports.

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Friday, November 25, 2016

Driver arrested over crash caught on camera

Israeli police have arrested a driver who smashed into a parked vehicle after travelling the wrong way on a highway near Hadera.

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Photographer David Hamilton dies

British photographer David Hamilton has died, he was found unconscious at his home in France. Paul Chapman reports.

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Prince Harry joins cricket match in St. Lucia

Britain's Prince Harry takes to the field during a cricket match in St. Lucia as part of his 15-day tour of the Caribbean. Mana Rabiee reports.

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It's butterfly season in Mexico

Mexico's Biosphere Reserve opens for tourist visits as the monarch migration season picks up, but conservationists aren't estimating how many of the threatened orange and black butterflies there are just yet. Gavino Garay reports.

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UK serial killer gets life in jail for murdering four gay men

A serial killer, described by a detective as one of the most dangerous individuals he had ever met, is jailed for life for killing four gay men he met on dating websites. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Germany's most beloved Christmas market lights up

Nuremberg's Christmas market, one of the most famous in Europe, opens with its traditional fanfare in the main square as crowds gather to enjoy food, music and holiday gifts. Subtitled Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Over a dozen arrested after Israel fires

Israeli police arrest 13 people on suspicion of arson after massive wildfires tear through central and northern Israel, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu branded as "terrorism." Mana Rabiee reports.

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Heartbreaking scene as baby elephant tries to 'wake up' dying mother

Video reportedly shows a young and distressed elephant calf in India's northeastern Assam state standing at its mothers side after the two fell into a construction ditch, leaving her unconscious and possibly dead. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Death toll in Iran train crash rises

At least 36 people are confirmed killed and 95 injured when two Iranian passenger trains collide near the city of Shahroud, about 250 miles east of Tehran where the remote crash location is slowing down rescue efforts. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Dozens killed after train crash in Iran

At least 36 people are dead and scores more injured after one passenger train hit another one at a station in north-central Iran on Friday. Officials say the death toll is likely to rise.

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Relentless rain, extensive flooding in northern Italy

One person is missing after torrential rain batters northern Italy, prompting authorities to issue major flood warnings. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Greek migrant camp fire kills two

Two people have died and two more were injured after a fire broke out at a migrant camp in the Greek island of Lesbos late on Thursday.

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Yum China in $200 million talks with delivery giant

Fresh off a spin-off from the U.S. powerhouse behind KFC and Pizza hut, sources tell Reuters Yum China is in talks to buy Daojia.com.cn, a Chinese food delivery service with 3,000 employees, serving more than 6,000 restaurants. Engen Tham explains the true value of such a deal.

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Ex-PM trashes Modi's cash crackdown plan

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tears into current leader Narendra Modi's plan to tackle corruption by removing vast amounts of the country's currency for circulation. Reuters Breakingviews' Una Galani says if Modi doesn't act fast it could spell serious political consequences for Modi's reform push.

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Manhunt after France retirement home death

French police are hunting an armed man after the body of a woman was found with stab wounds at a home for retired missionaries. Paul Chapman reports.

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Malaysia shies away from Myanmar soccer protest

Malaysia is to go ahead with a soccer tournament co-hosted by Myanmar despite a minister saying it may pull out over a bloody crackdown on Rohingya Muslims. Paul Chapman reports.

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China platform collapse death toll rises

The number of people killed when a platform under construction collapsed in China has risen to at least 74.

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Israel wildfires spread to West Bank village

Wildfires blazing across central and northern Israel have spread to woodland near a village in the West Bank. Paul Chapman reports.

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Peace deal signed in Colombia

Colombia signs a new peace accord, ending 52 years of war in Latin America's fourth-largest economy, but opponents to the deal say President Juan Manuel Santos has undermined the will of the people. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Students learn English in the DMZ

South Korean students learn English from U.S. military in the heavily guarded zone that separates South and North Korea. Julie Noce reports.

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Wildfires tear across Israel, Netanyahu calls arsonists "terrorists"

Wildfires tear across central and northern Israel, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee the city of Haifa, as leaders blamed arsonists for some of the blazes and branded them terrorists. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Iraq suicide blast strikes mostly Iranian pilgrims

An annual pilgrimage to the holy Iraqi city of Kerbala comes to a violent end after an Islamic State suicide truck bomb kills about 100 people, most of them Iranian Shi'ite pilgrims who had paused at a highway rest stop. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Celebrations in India with Haley tapped for U.N.

Nikki Haley’s family in India cheer her appointment as UN envoy. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Door-to-door fighting in Sirte

Libyan forces say they've made gains in door-to-door fighting with Islamic State. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Suicide truck bomb kills about 100 in Iraq

A suicide truck bomb killed about 100 people, most of them Iranian Shi'ite pilgrims, at a petrol station about 60 miles south of Baghdad, according to police and medical workers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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The war-torn city of Aleppo from a seven-year-old girl's eyes

Bana Alabed has received 'Harry Potter' ebooks from author J. K. Rowling, after sharing her life in the war-torn Syrian city to her over 94,000 Twitter followers.

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Thanksgiving in Kabul

Far from home, U.S. troops mark Thanksgiving in Afghanistan. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Risking flames and mines, Iraq oil workers battle to cap burning wells

Iraqi workers near Mosul risk raging flames, toxic smoke and booby traps to extinguish burning oil wells that Islamic State militants set ablaze when they were driven out of the Qayyara oil fields. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Peace accord signed in Colombia

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos and Marxist FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono sign a new, revised peace accord. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Oil workers brave I.S. mines to cap burning wells in Iraq

Iraqi workers and engineers battle to extinguish flames in oilfields in south Mosul, after they were set ablaze by Islamic State militants when they were driven out of Qayyara in August.

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U.S. troops near Mosul celebrate Thanksgiving

U.S. troops assisting Iraqi forces in the offensive to liberate Mosul from Islamic State take a pause in the fighting to celebrate the American Thanksgiving holiday with a traditional turkey feast. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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UK's home for wartime codebreakers to become cyber education college

The site where mathematician Alan Turing cracked Nazi Germany's 'unbreakable' Enigma code will become home to the UK's first national college of cyber education when it opens in 2018.

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Viagra and a fake name: Park's political scandal

The influence-peddling scandal rocking South Korea's president can add official orders of Viagra pills to the list of strange details emerging in its wake. Reuters Ju-min Park says the crisis has shattered Park's image as a reliable and incorruptible leader.

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U.S. troops celebrate Thanksgiving in South Korea

U.S. troops in South Korea celebrate the annual holiday of Thanksgiving with a traditional turkey. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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At least two dead in Turkey blast

At least two people were killed, more than a dozen wounded in a blast in the southern Turkish city of Adana. Julie Noce reports.

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Nicaragua preps for Hurricane Otto

Nicaragua braces as Hurricane Otto barrels down on the Central American country. Julie Noce reports.

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China sets world record for patent applications

With 1,010,864 patent applications lodged in 2015, China has set an all-time record, adding weight to the argument that it can succeed as a nation of innovation, rather than continue to be the world's factory. But as Tara Joseph reports, there's more to the numbers than meet the eye.

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Mass arrests in Cameroon at anti-discrimination protests

Police carry out mass arrests after days of protests over language. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tokyo hit by first November snow in 54 years

Japan's capital is hit by its first November snow in over five decades, slowing rush hour trains. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Putin balks at EU parliament move to counter Russian propaganda

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Europe is trying to silence dissenting opinions after the European Parliament called on the EU to do more to counter Russian "disinformation." Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Islamic State, government troops clash near Mosul

Amateur video shows clashes between Islamic State forces and Iraqi government troops in villages around Mosul. Diane Hodges reports.

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Rare Anne Frank note sells for $147,000

A poem handwritten by Anne Frank to a friend in 1942 has sold for $147,000 at an auction in the Netherlands on Wednesday.

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Pro-Brexit protesters want leave the EU 'now'

Brexit supporters rally outside parliament on Wednesday, demanding lawmakers to begin formal negotiations for leaving the European Union.

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Police use force to push crowd away from bank

Police in India use batons on a crowd trying to push into a bank after the country abolished some large banknotes. Diane Hodges reports.

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How a British small town became a hub for online porn

SPECIAL REPORT - Welcome to Consett: An old steel town in England's north and home to over 1,000 websites peddling get-rich-quick schemes, diet pills, porn, and much more.

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Child found alive after Aleppo attack: video

Videos uploaded to social media websites purport to show the rescue of a young girl from the rubble of a damaged building in eastern Aleppo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Victims of Islamic State pour into Mosul clinic

Reuters correspondent, John Davison, is at a makeshift field clinic on the eastern outskirts of Mosul, where medics say they're having to treat up to 200 wounded civilians a day.

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China investigates chicken chain for lewd branding

Chinese fast food chain 'Call A Chick' could face a hefty government fine for its racy name and slogans. Anita Li explains why some of its risque marketing tactics have sparked outrage across the country.

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Don't try to fry a frozen turkey:US safety officials

An annual warning to Americans who wish to deep fry their Thanksgiving turkeys- make sure they're not frozen. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Power vacuum threatens S. Korea as scandal deepens

As calls grow louder for South Korean President Park Geun-hye to step down, a power vacuum threatens to weigh on her embattled administration, with the president herself in seclusion. Reuters' Jack Kim says its already taking a toll on state functions, when Park sent her PM in her place to a major global leaders' summit.

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Appeal overruled on Khmer Rouge leaders

Cambodian court dismisses an appeal to spare two leaders of the former Khmer Rouge from life sentences. Julie Noce reports.

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China goes global as Trump puts America first

Once considered a threat, China suddenly seems globally friendly as president-elect Trump rips up TPP and threatens to back out of the Paris climate change deal. As Tara Joseph reports, Beijing is well aware of its growing opportunity on the world stage.

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Hard hitting drought grips Bolivia

The worst drought in 25 years is gripping Bolivia as the government allocates extra funds to help alleviate water shortages. Julie Noce reports.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Europe on alert after U.S. travel warning

European shops and markets are tightening security ahead of Christmas after a U.S. warning to its citizens to be vigilant amid an increased threat of terror attacks. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Antigua PM gives Prince Harry awkward honeymoon invite

The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda invites his royal visitor, Prince Harry, to spend his honeymoon on the Caribbean island nation, which was met by a stony-faced prince. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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State Dept. denies Obama "final push' in Iran Airbus deal

The U.S. State Department says the granting of a license to Airbus for Iran plane sales is "not a final push" by the Obama administration, but part of Washington's obligations under the Iran nuclear deal, which President-elect Donald Trump has ridiculed in the past. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Vadodara locals get snap-happy over crocodiles

In a rare sight, crocodiles are lining along the banks of India's Vishwamitri river in the western city of Vadodara, tempting passers-by to snap photos of the creatures they rarely get to see up close. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Japan's asylum children fight for recognition

17-year-old Gursewak Singh is one of hundreds of children, who while born and raised in Japan, is still seeking legal recognition to permanently live there.

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U.S. issues alert on Europe, warns of possible attacks

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert to its citizens, warning of possible terror attacks in Europe, particularly during the holiday season.

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At least one dead in wake of UK's Storm Angus

Torrential rain and gale-force winds have battered the UK in the wake of Storm Angus, with one person confirmed dead and one other person reported missing as flood warnings remain in effect. Mana Rabiee reports.

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As violence escalates in Myanmar, hundreds more flee

Hundreds more Rohingya Muslims are fleeing Myanmar as violence between the government and rebels rises. China says it has given shelter to more than 3,000 people.

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Japan, Australian PMs weigh in on Trump's TPP withdrawal intention

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the Trans-Pacific Partnership would be 'meaningless' without the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump said he would withdraw the U.S. from the trade deal on his first day in office.

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Israeli guard kills Palestinian attacker

An Israeli security guard has shot and killed a Palestinian who tried to stab him in the Occupied West Bank.

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Kanye West hospitalised

Rapper Kanye West is reported to be in hospital in Los Angeles suffering from exhaustion after cancelling the rest of his U.S. tour. Paul Chapman reports.

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China's car market on edge over tax break fate

Car makers in China fret over whether a tax break propping up this year's sales will be extended. As Reuters Jake Spring reports, if Beijing lets it lapse it could mean the first decline in sales for the world's largest auto market.

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Quake rocks Japan nuclear plant

The 7.4 magnitude quake which hit northern Japan briefly disrupted cooling functions at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Grisly body find in Mexico

Mexican authorities are trying to identfiy nine men whose decapitates bodies were found on Sunday showing signs of torture. Paul Chapman reports.

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Rohingyas flee Myanmar violence

Hundreds of Rohingya Muslims fleeing escalating violence in Myanmar have been pouring into refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh. Paul Chapman reports.

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Japan PM says government to do utmost to respond to earthquake

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says government to do utmost to respond to earthquake and tsunami after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Fukushima in the country's north. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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7.4 magnitude quake hits Japan

The Japan Meteorological Agency says a magnitude 7.4 struck off the coast of Fukushima, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. Gavino Garay reports.

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Cuba's overweight dance company celebrates 20 years of performance

Cuba's dance company "Danza Voluminous" (Voluminous Dance) made up of overweight women and men, has fought for two decades in Cuba to show that non-slender bodies can also dance and offer art. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fires threaten 'Paddington' bears in Peru

Firefighters have been dispatched to a wildlife preserve in northern Peru to battle a days-old blaze that could threaten the beloved 'spectacled' bear which inspired the popular Paddington bear children's books. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Pope Francis extends power to forgive abortion

Pope Francis extends indefinitely the power to forgive abortion to all Roman Catholic priests, saying there is 'no sin that God's mercy cannot reach'.

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Thousands take part in Great Ethiopian Run

Thousands of people from around the world take part in Ethiopia's famous marathon despite a nationwide state of emergency following unrest in the country.

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Mosul families flee as army expands eastern foothold

Terrified families emerge from their homes in Mosul to escape the fighting with Islamic State and Iraqi forces, as government troops expand their foothold in the eastern part of the IS stronghold. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Survivor recounts suicide bombing at Shi'ite mosque in Afghanistan

A suicide bomber killed over 30 people and wounded dozens more at a Shi'ite mosque in the Afghan capital on Monday. A survivor of the blast recounts the moment the attack happened.

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Kabul suicide blast brings new dimension to Afghan conflict

A suicide bomber kills over 30 people and wounds dozens more in an explosion at a crowded Shi'ite mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul, the third major attack on minority Shi'ites in the city since July. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Search for survivors concludes at Indian train site, at least 142 dead

Rescue workers on Monday concluded their search for survivors at the site of a train crash in northern India, in which at least 142 people were killed and over 200 injured.

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Fillon, Juppe top first round of French presidential primary

French voters send Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe to the runoff election for conservative nominee for president, putting an end to the comeback attempt of former president Nicolas Sarkozy. Diane Hodges reports.

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Pope extends abortion forgiveness

Pope Francis has extended to all Roman Catholic priests the power to forgive abortion, a right previously reserved for bishops or special confessors, saying "there is no sin that God's mercy cannot reach and wipe away when it finds a repentant heart". Mana Rabiee reports.

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China weeds out 'phantom' green car producers

China tightens it grip on its domestic electric vehicle market after discovering some of the companies receiving billions in available subsidies were cheating. Reuters' Jake Spring explains many sold their own cars to themselves and pocketed the funds, or didn't bother to make vehicles at all, a frustrating outcome in China's push to go green.

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Trump presidency boosts Japan mask maker

A Japanese company which makes rubber Donald Trump masks says it's delighted with the level of business but not so happy he won the election. Paul Chapman reports.

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China's yuan currency tumbles to eight-year low

Beijing has been largely unfazed by the yuan's fall versus the dollar this year. But as Tara Joseph reports, managing the tightly controlled currency could become a lot harder if Donald Trump goes ahead with his campaign promise to heavily tax Chinese imports brand the country a currency manipulator.

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Japanese tourist killed in Colombia

A 22-year-old Japanese tourist has been shot dead during a robbery in the Colombian city of Medellin. Paul Chapman reports.

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Prince Harry arrives in Antigua for Caribbean tour

Britain's Prince Harry arrives for the first stop on his Caribbean tour in Antigua and Barbuda where he is greeted by a military parade. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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APEC leaders pose for group photo

Leaders at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit temporarily shed their concerns over trade to don traditional Peruvian scarves for a group photo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Merkel will run for fourth term

Angela Merkel ends months of speculation by announcing she will run for a fourth term as German chancellor in next year's election, a sign of stability after Britain's vote to leave the European Union and the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Aleppo fighting kills at least 12 children on opposite sides

An entire family and numerous school children are among dozens killed in Aleppo attacks on both sides of the Syrian conflict. Diane Hodges reports.

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Pope closes Roman Catholic 'Holy Year'

Pope Francis closes the Roman Catholic Church's "Holy Door", through which the Vatican says some 20 million pilgrims have walked since Dec. 8, to end his "Holy Year of Mercy". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama: "tensions" likely under President-elect Trump

U.S. President Barack Obama says the alliance between the U.S. and Europe is strong, but tensions are likely to arise with President-elect Trump over trade issues. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Storm Angus batters UK

Storm Angus is lashing Britain's south coast with strong winds and heavy rain. Linda So reports.

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Damascus wants Trump to end rebel support

Syrian foreign minister Walid al-Muallem says his government wants the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump to end U.S. support of armed groups in the Syrian war. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Xi, Obama meet at APEC in Lima

US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping praise each other on willingness to work together. Julie Noce reports.

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French conservatives rally supporters ahead of primary

The race for the conservative nomination in France's presidential race is tightening, as voters prepare to go to the polls. Diane Hodges reports.

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Saturday, November 19, 2016

Islamic State car bomb hits Mosul, Iraqi army pushes offensive

Islamic State militants detonate a car bomb in the Tahrir district of Eastern Mosul as the elite Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service forces attempt to expand their foothold in the city. Diane Hodges reports.

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Anti-Trump protesters march in Paris

Hundreds of demonstrators march in Paris against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, many saying that they hope, moving forward, the U.S. becomes a more inclusive and diverse society. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope warns of 'epidemic of animosity' as he names 17 new cardinals

In an apparent reference to anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim attitudes that have surfaced in the U.S., Pope Francis warns of an "epidemic of animosity" against immigrants, during a Vatican ceremony where he installs 17 new cardinals. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Young children pulled alive from Aleppo rubble

Video uploaded to a social media website purports to show children being rescued alive from the rubble of damaged buildings said to be in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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British diver dies at Great Barrier Reef

A British tourist dies while diving in far north Queensland, the third death on Australia's Great Barrier Reef in the space of a week. Julie Noce reports.

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Sabancaya volcano spews ash, smoke in Peru

Peru's massive Sabancaya volcano spews smoke and ash high into the sky.

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Puggles born at Sydney Zoo

Sydney Zoo celebrates arrival of first baby echidnas, known as puggles, in nearly 30 years. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama, Trudeau arrive at APEC in Lima

Heads of state of U.S., Mexico and Canada arrive for APEC summit as Pacific rim leaders scramble for trade options in Trump era. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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FBI, police search for missing infant in Wichita

The FBI has joined police forces searching for a missing infant in Kansas after her mother was found shot to death in their home. Julie Noce reports.

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Friday, November 18, 2016

Migrant camp under attack in Greece

Migrants at a camp on the Greek island of Chios have been attacked with petrol bombs on two consecutive nights by suspected right-wing extremists. Authorities say the extremists are trying to drive the migrants off the island. Mana Rabiee reports.

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UN investigation into attack on Aleppo aid convoy could go to Security Council

U.N. officials are trying to identify who carried out an attack on an aid convoy near Aleppo in September that killed 20 people and shattered a week-old truce. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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NATO "absolutely confident" of Trump leadership in alliance

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg tells a conference he is certain U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will lead the military alliance. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fire at Australian bank branch injures 27 - police

A man allegedly sets fire to a branch of Commonwealth Bank of Australia on Friday, injuring 27 people, including six critically.

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Obama holds talks with Merkel, EU leaders in Germany

U.S. President Barack Obama meets with European leaders on farewell tour of Europe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Buddhists only on new Myanmar police force

Auxilery police force could make matters worse in restive Rakhine State in Myanmar. Julie Noce reports.

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India's farmers bear the brunt of cash crunch

India's cash crunch isn't just an inconvenience for people lining up at banks exchange their old bills for new. It's also a serious situation for millions of farmers who are supposed to be planting their winter crops, but have no cash to buy seeds. And Reuters' Mayank Bhardwaj says the problem isn't going away any time soon.

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Japan's Abe to meet Trump in hastily arranged NY meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he wants to build a relationship of trust when he meets U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, stressing that the two-way alliance is the core of Tokyo's diplomacy and security. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Canberra zoo adds four newborn lemur babies

Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium has four additions of Black and White Ruffed Lemurs, the first of the critically endangered species to be born at the zoo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clashes break out during anti-austerity march in Athens

Riot police in Athens clash with protesters throwing petrol bombs after thousands of anti-austerity demonstrators marched in the Greek capital to also mark the anniversary of a bloody 1973 student revolt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fight for Mosul not yet over

The U.S.-backed offensive to take back Iraq's Mosul stronghold from Islamic State fighters enters its second month, but coalition forces still face pockets of heavy fighting. Gavino Garay reports.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Clashes break out during anti-austerity march in Athens

Riot police in Athens clash with protesters throwing petrol bombs after thousands of anti-austerity demonstrators marched in the Greek capital to also mark the anniversary of a bloody 1973 student revolt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fight for Mosul not yet over

The U.S.-backed offensive to take back Iraq's Mosul stronghold from Islamic State fighters enters its second month, but coalition forces still face pockets of heavy fighting. Gavino Garay reports.

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Clashes break out during anti-austerity march in Athens

Riot police in Athens clash with protesters throwing petrol bombs after thousands of anti-austerity demonstrators marched in the Greek capital to also mark the anniversary of a bloody 1973 student revolt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fight for Mosul not yet over

The U.S.-backed offensive to take back Iraq's Mosul stronghold from Islamic State fighters enters its second month, but coalition forces still face pockets of heavy fighting. Gavino Garay reports.

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Clashes break out during anti-austerity march in Athens

Riot police in Athens clash with protesters throwing petrol bombs after thousands of anti-austerity demonstrators marched in the Greek capital to also mark the anniversary of a bloody 1973 student revolt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fight for Mosul not yet over

The U.S.-backed offensive to take back Iraq's Mosul stronghold from Islamic State fighters enters its second month, but coalition forces still face pockets of heavy fighting. Gavino Garay reports.

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Clashes break out during anti-austerity march in Athens

Riot police in Athens clash with protesters throwing petrol bombs after thousands of anti-austerity demonstrators marched in the Greek capital to also mark the anniversary of a bloody 1973 student revolt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fight for Mosul not yet over

The U.S.-backed offensive to take back Iraq's Mosul stronghold from Islamic State fighters enters its second month, but coalition forces still face pockets of heavy fighting. Gavino Garay reports.

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Clashes break out during anti-austerity march in Athens

Riot police in Athens clash with protesters throwing petrol bombs after thousands of anti-austerity demonstrators marched in the Greek capital to also mark the anniversary of a bloody 1973 student revolt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fight for Mosul not yet over

The U.S.-backed offensive to take back Iraq's Mosul stronghold from Islamic State fighters enters its second month, but coalition forces still face pockets of heavy fighting. Gavino Garay reports.

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Clashes break out during anti-austerity march in Athens

Riot police in Athens clash with protesters throwing petrol bombs after thousands of anti-austerity demonstrators marched in the Greek capital to also mark the anniversary of a bloody 1973 student revolt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fight for Mosul not yet over

The U.S.-backed offensive to take back Iraq's Mosul stronghold from Islamic State fighters enters its second month, but coalition forces still face pockets of heavy fighting. Gavino Garay reports.

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China's golden pheasant heralded as Trump lookalike

People are flocking to a safari park in eastern China to get a glimpse of a golden pheasant which some say looks like U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

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Chinese "Trump" pheasant the pride of Zhejiang

"Little Red", a golden pheasant at a safari park in China, becomes an internet sensation after visitors notice his remarkable resemblance to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, especially their "glittering" hair. Mana Rabiee reports.

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China's golden pheasant heralded as Trump lookalike

People are flocking to a safari park in eastern China to get a glimpse of a golden pheasant which some say looks like U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

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Chinese "Trump" pheasant the pride of Zhejiang

"Little Red", a golden pheasant at a safari park in China, becomes an internet sensation after visitors notice his remarkable resemblance to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, especially their "glittering" hair. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Duterte calls world court "useless", may withdraw

Under global criticism for his bloody drug war, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he might follow Russia's lead and withdraw from the "useless" International Criminal Court. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama greeted by closest ally Merkel in Berlin for farewell visit

U.S. President Barack Obama is greeted in Berlin by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with whom he has forged a close transatlantic alliance during eight years in office. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Protests erupt in Turkey's southeast after mayor's arrest

Turkish police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters in southeastern city of Van after authorities detain the mayor. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Currency crisis hits Indian farmers, wholesale traders

A shock decision by the Indian government to withdraw high-value bills has brought trading to a halt at the country's biggest wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Delhi.

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Protests erupt in Turkey's southeast after mayor's arrest

Turkish police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters in southeastern city of Van after authorities detain the mayor. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Currency crisis hits Indian farmers, wholesale traders

A shock decision by the Indian government to withdraw high-value bills has brought trading to a halt at the country's biggest wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Delhi.

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Prince William calls for end to illegal wildlife trafficking

Britain's Prince William urges representatives from 54 countries attending a wildlife conference in Hanoi to step up the fight against illegal trade, saying that trafficking is a "global challenge". Natasha Howitt reports.

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Protests erupt in Turkey's southeast after mayor's arrest

Turkish police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters in southeastern city of Van after authorities detain the mayor. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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South Korea holds breath as students sit annual exams

The whole of South Korea pauses as students sit down for their annual college entrance exam, seen as a vital step to succeed in life. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Confusion surrounding Trump's talks with foreign leaders

As world leaders look to meet and talk with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, some officials say they are confused as to how to contact the soon-to-be U.S. leader and his transition team. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Canada to respond to concrete Trump trade policies: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he seeks "constructive" NAFTA negotiations with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and will only respond to concrete trade policies rather than theoretical ones. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Colombia rebel group suspected in attack on police

Colombian authorities say the National Liberation Army rebel group is suspected to be behind a bomb that went off near police officers in a Norte de Santander city, confirmation of which is likely to derail peace talks. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Canada to respond to concrete Trump trade policies: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he seeks "constructive" NAFTA negotiations with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and will only respond to concrete trade policies rather than theoretical ones. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Colombia rebel group suspected in attack on police

Colombian authorities say the National Liberation Army rebel group is suspected to be behind a bomb that went off near police officers in a Norte de Santander city, confirmation of which is likely to derail peace talks. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Republican women cheer Trump presidency

A Republican women's group in Culpeper, Virginia, is celebrating the victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election, saying "his sins were less damaging than Hillary's crimes." Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Canada to respond to concrete Trump trade policies: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he seeks "constructive" NAFTA negotiations with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and will only respond to concrete trade policies rather than theoretical ones. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi forces attack Islamic State near Mosul, mortar strike hits family

A mortar strike in eastern Mosul reportedly kills one family member and wounds three others, while a Shi'ite group fighting Islamic State as part of the Iraqi offensive says it is storming an air base to the west of the city. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Republican women cheer Trump presidency

A Republican women's group in Culpeper, Virginia, is celebrating the victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election, saying "his sins were less damaging than Hillary's crimes." Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Kerry warns of climate threat at talks overshadowed by Trump

In unusually frank remarks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urges countries to treat climate change as an urgent threat despite the uncertainty he says has been created by the election of Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi forces attack Islamic State near Mosul, mortar strike hits family

A mortar strike in eastern Mosul reportedly kills one family member and wounds three others, while a Shi'ite group fighting Islamic State as part of the Iraqi offensive says it is storming an air base to the west of the city. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Kerry warns of climate threat at talks overshadowed by Trump

In unusually frank remarks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urges countries to treat climate change as an urgent threat despite the uncertainty he says has been created by the election of Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi forces attack Islamic State near Mosul, mortar strike hits family

A mortar strike in eastern Mosul reportedly kills one family member and wounds three others, while a Shi'ite group fighting Islamic State as part of the Iraqi offensive says it is storming an air base to the west of the city. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Hope for Albania's bears in captivity

A wild bear who was kept in a padlocked cage in an amusement park in Vlora has been rescued by an animal rights organization, as authorities try to put an end to the country's rampant bear captivity.

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Kerry warns of climate threat at talks overshadowed by Trump

In unusually frank remarks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urges countries to treat climate change as an urgent threat despite the uncertainty he says has been created by the election of Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hope for Albania's bears in captivity

A wild bear who was kept in a padlocked cage in an amusement park in Vlora has been rescued by an animal rights organization, as authorities try to put an end to the country's rampant bear captivity.

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Kerry warns of climate threat at talks overshadowed by Trump

In unusually frank remarks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urges countries to treat climate change as an urgent threat despite the uncertainty he says has been created by the election of Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hope for Albania's bears in captivity

A wild bear who was kept in a padlocked cage in an amusement park in Vlora has been rescued by an animal rights organization, as authorities try to put an end to the country's rampant bear captivity.

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Kerry warns of climate threat at talks overshadowed by Trump

In unusually frank remarks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urges countries to treat climate change as an urgent threat despite the uncertainty he says has been created by the election of Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama depart Athens for Berlin on European farewell tour

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras greets U.S. President Barack Obama on the tarmac as the outgoing president heads to Berlin during his European farewell tour, his final overseas trip as president before Donald Trump takes office. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Two white South African men charged after forcing black man into coffin

Theo Martins and Willem Oosthuizen appear before a court in Middleburg on charges of assault and kidnapping, after a video emerged online showing them forcing a wailing black man into a coffin.

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Obama depart Athens for Berlin on European farewell tour

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras greets U.S. President Barack Obama on the tarmac as the outgoing president heads to Berlin during his European farewell tour, his final overseas trip as president before Donald Trump takes office. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Two white South African men charged after forcing black man into coffin

Theo Martins and Willem Oosthuizen appear before a court in Middleburg on charges of assault and kidnapping, after a video emerged online showing them forcing a wailing black man into a coffin.

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World's heaviest man to undergo treatment

Mexico's Juan Pedro, who is reportedly the world's heaviest man, will undergo treatment to shed some weight.

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Obama, on last trip to Europe, warns against nationalism

U.S. President Barack Obama, in Greece at the start of a farewell tour of Europe and stung by the surprise election victory of Donald Trump, warns against a rise in nationalism, saying a backlash against globalization had stoked populist movements at home and abroad. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump leaves restaurant after shuffling transition team

President-elect Donald Trump takes his family to dinner at a Manhattan restaurant as he shuffles his transition team again following his surprise election victory last week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. ship joins New Zealand quake relief fleet

A host of ships from the U.S., Canada and Japan are sailing toward a New Zealand town where hundreds are stranded after this week's deadly earthquake. Reuters Charlotte Greenfield says the international fleet was called in after helicopters proved too slow.

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Trump to meet Shinzo Abe in diplomacy debut

Trump gets ready to take his first step into the world of foreign diplomacy: a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York on Thursday. Abe, a veteran lawmaker, and Trump, a brash outsider with no political experience, have differences on issues like free trade. But Reuters' Linda Sieg says they might just hit it off.

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Trump leaves restaurant after shuffling transition team

President-elect Donald Trump takes his family to dinner at a Manhattan restaurant as he shuffles his transition team again following his surprise election victory last week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump to meet Shinzo Abe in diplomacy debut

Trump gets ready to take his first step into the world of foreign diplomacy: a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York on Thursday. Abe, a veteran lawmaker, and Trump, a brash outsider with no political experience, have differences on issues like free trade. But Reuters' Linda Sieg says they might just hit it off.

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Trump leaves restaurant after shuffling transition team

President-elect Donald Trump takes his family to dinner at a Manhattan restaurant as he shuffles his transition team again following his surprise election victory last week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Canada's Trudeau is welcomed to Cuba

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is formally welcomed to Cuba by President Raul Castro, 40 years after his father made a historic trip amid Cold War hostilities. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Suicide bomber kills four in Afghanistan's capital

A suicide bomber in Kabul has attacked a vehicle carrying national security officials, killing at least four people and wounding several others, a security official says. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Canada's Trudeau is welcomed to Cuba

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is formally welcomed to Cuba by President Raul Castro, 40 years after his father made a historic trip amid Cold War hostilities. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Suicide bomber kills four in Afghanistan's capital

A suicide bomber in Kabul has attacked a vehicle carrying national security officials, killing at least four people and wounding several others, a security official says. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Clashes in Athens during Obama visit

Riot police fired teargas at protesters in Athens on Tuesday, after they tried to break through cordon lines to reach the parliament building and the U.S. embassy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama warns against "crude sort of nationalism"

"I do believe, separate and apart from any particular election or movement, that we are going to have to guard against a rise in a crude sort of nationalism," says U.S. President Obama in Greece. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Striking public workers clash with police in Chile

Chilean police fired water canon at public sector workers protesting on Tuesday during another strike over wages. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clashes in Athens during Obama visit

Riot police fired teargas at protesters in Athens on Tuesday, after they tried to break through cordon lines to reach the parliament building and the U.S. embassy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Striking public workers clash with police in Chile

Chilean police fired water canon at public sector workers protesting on Tuesday during another strike over wages. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clashes in Athens during Obama visit

Riot police fired teargas at protesters in Athens on Tuesday, after they tried to break through cordon lines to reach the parliament building and the U.S. embassy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Striking public workers clash with police in Chile

Chilean police fired water canon at public sector workers protesting on Tuesday during another strike over wages. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clashes in Athens during Obama visit

Riot police fired teargas at protesters in Athens on Tuesday, after they tried to break through cordon lines to reach the parliament building and the U.S. embassy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Striking public workers clash with police in Chile

Chilean police fired water canon at public sector workers protesting on Tuesday during another strike over wages. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clashes in Athens during Obama visit

Riot police fired teargas at protesters in Athens on Tuesday, after they tried to break through cordon lines to reach the parliament building and the U.S. embassy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Leopard cub rescued from a well in eastern India

Forest and police officers come to a leopard cub's rescue after it gets stuck in a well in West Bengal state.

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Colors adorn war-torn Baghdad streets

A group of volunteers are adding some color to the war-ravaged Iraqi capital by painting on concrete walls built after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.

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Greece hopes Obama visit will help debt relief

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Athens on his last European tour, in a visit where Greece's debt issue is one of the main topics of discussion.

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Leopard cub rescued from a well in eastern India

Forest and police officers come to a leopard cub's rescue after it gets stuck in a well in West Bengal state.

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Thailand sinks boats to tackle illegal fishing

Thai authorities sink illegal fishing boats as part of a campaign to eradicate destructive fishing following EU warnings.

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Obama, Tsipras to talk debt relief for Greece

U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Greece on Tuesday on his last European tour as president, meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Germany bans Islamist 'True Religion' group

Police launch raids on Tuesday on around 190 mosques, apartments and offices linked to an Islamist group accused of radicalizing youngsters.

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Groin-flashing frog discovered in Australia

A frog whose groin flashes orange when confronted by predators has been found in Australia.

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Evacuations underway from NZ quake area

Tourists and residents evacuated from New Zealand's South Island after a massive earthquake damages infrastructure and blocks roads. Julie Noce reports.

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Fight to retake Mosul enters fifth week

Residents flee eastern Mosul as fighting intensifies, elsewhere small signs of hope emerge that life is returning to normal. Julie Noce reports.

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Obama arrives in Greece

Barack Obama arrives in Athens, Greece for what will be his last trip to Europe as president of the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cows rescued after being stranded in NZ quake

Cows stranded by New Zealand earthquake live to see an udder day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, November 14, 2016

Julian Assange questioned by prosecutor at Ecuador's embassy in London

Swedish prosecutor questions WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian embassy in London over allegations that he committed rape in Sweden in 2010. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Video shows air strike in Damascus, Syria

Video on social media purports to show a Syrian government helicopter dropping bombs on a rebel position on the outskirts of Damascus, injuring at least three people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Migrants and police scuffle at border between Serbia and Croatia

A group of migrants scuffle with police as they try to enter the EU through Croatia on Monday.

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In Iraq, Syrian Kurds long to return home to fight Islamic State

Syrian Kurdish fighters are helping their Iraqi counterparts in an offensive against Islamic State in its stronghold of Mosul and towns and villages around it. Nathan Frandino reports.

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U.S.-Australia asylum seeker deal to provide Trump early test

President-elect Donald Trump will face an early test on immigration when a U.S.-Australia asylum seeker deal kicks in after Trump assumes office. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Pro-Assange protest held outside Ecuadorian embassy in London

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange gather outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London as he is questioned by Swedish prosecutors over allegations he committed rape in 2010.

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Eastern Aleppo - a city in ruins

Drone footage uploaded to a social media website shows the ruins of Syria's civil war; destroyed buildings, roads and rubble in the Al-Shaar neighborhood of eastern Aleppo, Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"Deal maker" Trump could be good for U.K., Europe: Boris Johnson

British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson says U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is a "deal maker" whose presidency could be good for Britain and Europe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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British man sets off on swim across the Atlantic

The 38-year-old Ben Hooper set out on Sunday on a 2,000 mile (3,200 km) swim from Senegal to Brazil, seeking to become the first person to make it across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Fists fly in Ukrainian parliament

Ukraine party leaders throw punches during a meeting of parliament factions after one MP accuses another of having ties to Russia's Kremlin. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Violence erupts after Mexican priest kidnapped

Violence erupts in Veracruz, Mexico after a priest is kidnapped. Julie Noce reports.

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Fire fight: China's war on megatons of trash

When it comes to dealing with massive mounds of waste piling up on a daily basis, China is opting to burn rather than bury. David Stanway visits an incineration plant that's designed to be less environmentally harmful than others like it, while also generating power. But as he explains, the industry is up against considerable challenges.

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Household debt a growing risk to China's economy

A generational shift is bring about a growing problem in China - a far greater reliance on household debt. Reuters' Engen Tham explains how that's not just a problem for individuals, but the economy as a whole.

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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Trump picks Priebus as White House chief of staff

President-elect Donald Trump chooses Republican National Committee Chairman and low-key Washington insider Reince Priebus to be his top aide. Gavino Garay reports.

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India raises cap on cash withdrawals to ease public anger

The Indian government raises the cap on cash withdrawals at banks to calm public anger over the abolishment of large currency notes, which was aimed at tackling the cash-only black economy but resulted in long lines at ATM machine. Angela Moore reports.

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Paris attacks remembered one year later

The city of lights marks the first anniversary of the deadly Paris attacks that killed 130 people and prompted a state of emergency which even one year later remains in place. Angela Moore reports.

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Magnificent lights over Sweden likely caused by rocket fuel: tour operator

The owner of a tour company in Sweden's Lapland region says amateur space enthusiasts tell him the recent unusually spectacular northern lights may have been caused by fuel dumped by the Atlas V rocket that had blasted off of California. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi troops face fierce resistance advancing into Mosul

Forces from Iraq's elite Counter Terrorism Service face fierce resistance from Islamic State fighters as they advance into eastern Mosul during the fourth week of a coalition offensive to liberate the strategic IS stronghold. Gavino Garay reports.

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Two killed as powerful earthquake hits New Zealand

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says at least two fatalities were confirmed and "waves as high as 2 meters" were experienced after a 7.8 magnitude quake, but that a Tsunami warning was downgraded to "coastal warnings." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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More arrests in another night of anti-Trump protests

More than a dozen are arrested in Portland, Oregon as protests against the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president continue to roil the nation. Diane Hodges reports.

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UK royals honor fallen soldiers

Queen Elizabeth and other leading UK royals pay tribute to fallen soldiers as part of 2016's Remembrance Sunday commemorations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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New Zealand shaken by strong earthquake

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocks New Zealand, causing property damage and generating a tsunami that forces residents in low-lying areas to seek higher ground. Angela Moore reports.

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France's far-right Le Pen hopes for Trump-like win in 2017

Far-right French leader Marine Le Pen says Donald Trump's win in the U.S. election enhances her own chances of winning in France's presidential vote next year and that the move to the right is part of a "global revolution". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope warns against "anethesized consciences" at mass for homeless

Pope Francis conducts a special Jubilee Mass for some 6,000 homeless, poor and displaced people from a dozen European countries and Africa. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Plaques unveiled to mark Paris attack sites

French President Francois Hollande unveils plaques at the sites of the Paris attacks at the city marks the first anniversary.

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Fire threatens homes near Sydney

A bushfire is threatening homes in west Sydney as fire crews battle to control the blaze.

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Kerry says U.S. will push to implement climate deal

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pledges a push to implement a historic deal on climate change before sceptic Donald Trump takes over. Paul Chapman reports.

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Hollande leads Paris attacks memorial

President Francois Hollande leads the nation's commemoration of the first anniversary of the Paris attacks.

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Hundreds join Walnut the whippet's last walk

Hundreds of wellwishers joined an ageing dog on his final walk after an appeal on social media. Paul Chapman reports.

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Saturday, November 12, 2016

New peace deal reached in Colombia

Colombia's government and FARC rebels have agreed a new peace accord to end a 52-year conflict. Paul Chapman reports.

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Sting reopens Bataclan one year after Paris attacks

Rock star Sting headlines a concert at Bataclan music hall to mark the venue's reopening a year after the November 13 Paris attacks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Vietnam holds first-ever destruction of ivory and rhino horn

More than two tonnes of elephant ivory and rhino horns go up in smoke in Vietnam ahead of an illegal wildlife trade conference in Hanoi.

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Bodies from shrine blast brought to hospital

Karachi hospital receives those injured and killed in a deadly blast which hit a Sufi Muslim shrine in Pakistan, killing at least 43. Roselle Chen reports.

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Bataclan reopens on eve of Paris attacks anniversary

Sting set to give a special concert at the Bataclan theater on the eve of the anniversary of the Paris attacks. Roselle Chen reports.

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Child rescued from rubble after air strikes in Idlib, Syria

Amateur video footage shows a child being rescued from the rubble of a house in Hazarin, Idlib after the area was targeted by air strikes. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Air strikes pound Mosul in campaign to retake Iraqi city

Air strikes launched from helicopters target Mosul as part of Iraq's military efforts in the campaign to retake the city from Islamic State. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pressure on South Korea's Park mounts as massive crowd demands she quit

President Park Geun-hye faces mounting calls to step down as a record number of people at a massive rally criticize her as unfit to rule over allegations she allowed a friend to meddle in state affairs and wield influence. Roselle Chen reports.

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Taliban suicide bomber kills four at NATO base in Afghanistan

A Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up at the NATO air base north of the Afghan capital Kabul, underscoring the foreign policy challenge in Afghanistan facing President-elect Donald Trump. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Remains of Peru massacre victims returned

The remains of dozens of people killed during the 1980s and 90s in Peru are finally returned to their families.

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Paris attacks tributes preserved for posterity

Messages and tributes left at the sites of last year's Paris attacks are preserved by the city's archives as a lasting commemoration. Paul Chapman reports.

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South Koreans in mass protest over president

Tens of thousands of South Koreans protest to demand the president's resignation over a growing influence-peddling scandal.

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Indian villagers hit by banknote switch

Villagers in India are swarming to banks to exchange notes which have now been banned to thwart black marketeers. Paul Chapman reports.

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Growing unease over Trump election win

The European Commission president warns of two years wasted while Donald Trump "gets to know parts of the world he is unaware of." Paul Chapman reports.

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Friday, November 11, 2016

Robert Vaughn dies at 83

Robert Vaughn, who appeared in more than 200 movies and TV shows, has died at the age of 83. Paul Chapman reports.

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Anti-Trump protest sweeps Philadelphia

Anti-Trump protesters take to the streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a state Democrat Hillary Clinton had hoped to win, marking a third night of anti-Trump 'Not My President' protests across the country. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Portland Mayor says violent protest the work of "anarchists"

Officials in Portland, Oregon call for peaceful demonstrations in the "spirit of Portland" after a night of violent anti-Trump demonstrations led to dozens of arrests. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Anti-Trump protest takes over streets of Miami

Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters stop traffic along the streets of Miami, adding to a third night of anti-Trump 'Not My President' protests across the country. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Paris mourns attacks one year on

Parisians find it difficult to move on after attacks throughout Paris left 130 people killed one year ago. Gavino Garay reports.

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Russia says it has detained Ukrainian saboteurs

Footage released by Russian Security Service FSB shows a man being restrained that purportedly belongs to a group of Ukrainian saboteurs in Crimea.

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France gears up for Paris attacks anniversary

France prepares to mark the one year anniversary of the Paris attacks which targeted the Stade de France, the Bataclan concert hall as well as a series of bars and restaurants, killing 130 people.

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No way out: angry migrants seek relief

Some 150 migrants in Serbia, frustrated over border closings, march in protest towards the Croation border demanding passage to Western Europe. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Dealing with the displaced as Mosul fight rages on

The Iraqi advance on Mosul is progressing more quickly than anyone expected but it leaves Prime Minister al-Abadi with another problem; how to deal with the growing number of people displaced by the offensive. Gavino Garay reports.

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Pope Francis embraces the poor at Vatican ceremony

Pope Francis holds an audience for the poor and the homeless, telling them in unscripted remarks in his native Spanish to never give up dreaming of a better future and to forgive Christians who have turned away from the poor. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iran's Zarif hopes nuclear deal is kept "once the dust settles"

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he hopes the next U.S. administration accepts last year's nuclear deal "once the dust has settled". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Taliban storm German consulate in Afghan city

Taliban militants storm the German consulate in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, ramming its outer wall with a truck bomb before battling security forces in a late-night attack.

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Philippine and Malaysian leaders let loose with karaoke

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his love of karaoke, launches into Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings" at a singing session with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak during a state dinner. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Alibaba's Singles Day sales break $5 billlon in an hour

China's Alibaba is on course to shatter its previous record for Singles Day, the largest event in the global e-commerce calendar. Also known as 11/11, the 24-hour discount online sales blitz is worth more than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined, and is expected to break the $20 billion barrier. Adam Jourdan is keeping an eye on the numbers.

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Militants attack German consulate in Afghanistan

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for for a suicide car bomb at the German consulate in Afghanistan which killed at least four people and insured more than 120. Reuters' James Mackenzie in Kabul explains why the militants chose a German target.

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Canberra marks Armistice Day

Australia's prime minister attends a ceremony in Canberra marking the 98th anniversary of signing of the armistice that ended World War One.

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History of music

History of music

Peshmerga forces capture Islamic State fighter

Peshmerga forces capture Islamic State militant and get hit by suicide bombing, during an intensive house-by-house search in a town east of Mosul. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Taliban claims German consultate attack

The Taliban says it carried out an attack on the German consulate in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif killing at least four people.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Displaced Iraqi children get mobile school bus

Children of families fleeing Islamic State violence in Iraq are given classes on a mobile school bus.

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Liam Neeson visits Syrian refugee camp as UNICEF ambassador

Actor Liam Neeson visits a refugee camp in Jordan near the Syrian border to highlight the plight of children affected by Syria's civil war. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clashes on the streets in Chile

Public workers clashed with police in the streets of Santiago on Thursday as they demonstrated against salary adjustments presented by the government. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Smiles and a handshake; Trump meets Obama at White House

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and President Barack Obama shake hands during a meeting at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Coalition forces close in on Mosul

Iraqi security forces are moving closer to the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul, taking the town of Hammam al-Alil this week and advancing on the village of Karama. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Trump heads to Washington for Obama meeting

President-elect Donald Trump boards his plane on his way to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Philippine students say "Dump Trump"

Student activists in Manila, angry at the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president, burn his image during a street protest on Thursday. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Trump departs New York for Obama White House meeting

President-elect Donald Trump left New York on Thursday morning for his first meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Record snow in Swedish capital

Record November snow causes traffic chaos, school closures and airplane delays in Stockholm. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Asia casts a wary eye over Trump's America

After years of security agreements with Washington, Asian allies of the United States are worried that Donald Trump's America First policy could unravel key strategic alliances. Reuters TV's Tara Joseph reports.

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Anti-Trump protesters burn fires in Oakland

Anti-Trump protesters burn trash in the streets in Oakland, California. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pussy Riot song portrays Trump presidency

A new song by Russian activist and member of Pussy Riot portrays life under a Trump regime. Julie Noce reports.

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Five wounded in Seattle shooting

A man with a gun shot five people, one critically, in downtown Seattle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mexico's Pena Nieto says he agreed to meet Trump during transition period

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Wednesday that he spoke to U.S. President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his election win. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Trudeau pledges to work with Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he was looking forward to working with Donald Trump after the New York businessman won the U.S. presidency in a victory that could hurt Canada's exporters and wreck plans to impose a national carbon price. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Syrian opposition sees Trump as chance for Syrian peace

Syrian National Coalition President Anas al-Abdah says that Trump as the next U.S. president could provide fresh momentum for ending the six-year-old civil war. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Mixed expectations in Tripoli for Donald Trump

Libya's UN-backed government hopes for continued cooperation with the U.S. after Donald Trump's victory but residents of Tripoli express mixed reactions. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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