Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Trump picks conservative judge Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Gorsuch for a lifetime job on the U.S. Supreme Court, picking the 49-year-old federal appeals court judge to restore the court's conservative majority. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S., Russian and Brazilian planes fight deadly Chilean fires

Russian, Brazilian and U.S. planes have landed in Chile to help combat the country's worst forest fires in modern history. Nathan Frandino reports..

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Boy Scouts will open ranks to transgender kids

The Boy Scouts of America said on Monday the group would begin accepting transgender boys, bucking its more than a century-old practice of using the gender stated on a birth certificate to determine eligibility.

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Acting AG fired for thwarting Trump order

U.S. President Donald Trump fired top federal government lawyer Sally Yates on Monday after she took the extraordinarily rare step of defying the White House and refused to defend new travel restrictions targeting seven Muslim-majority nations.

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ISIS are gone, but Mosul residents fear the future

It was once a major trading hub now much of Mosul lies in ruins and Iraqi officials say the state has limited resources to cope with the wide-spread destruction.

Reuters Emily Wither took a look around the devastated eastern part of the city.

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Russia's biggest Arctic push since Soviet fall

Russia increases its presence in the Arctic, pours in money and missiles, builds new bases in the biggest military push in the region since Soviet fall.

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Two killed in attack on Saudi warship off Yemen

Video released by Houthi-run al-Masirah television claims to show the moment of attack on a Saudi warship off the western coast of Yemen. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Trump fires top government lawyer who defied immigration order

U.S. President Donald Trump fired the federal government's top lawyer Sally Yates after she took the extraordinarily rare step of defying the White House and refused to defend new travel restrictions targeting seven Muslim-majority nations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Protests expected after Pakistan detains alleged architect of Mumbai attack

Protests are expected after Pakistan orders Hafiz Saeed, the man accused by the U.S. and India of masterminding the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people, to be placed under house arrest. Samantha Vadas reports

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Philippines puts anti-drug operation on hold to tackle rogue police

Philippine police chief Ronald Dela Rosa announces the suspension of drug operations as they focus on cleansing their ranks following the murder of a Korean businessman allegedly by rogue policemen. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Monday, January 30, 2017

'We are with you': Quebec Premier to Muslims

The premier of Quebec province, Philippe Couillard, expresses solidarity with the province's Muslims after the mosque shooting in Quebec City that left six people dead. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump on Lockheed Martin, Keystone pipeline

President Trump said on Monday he was able to cut $600 million from the latest U.S. contract for the F-35 fighter and reiterated his pledge to use American-made steel for the Keystone pipeline. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Two suspects arrested in Quebec City mosque shooting

Royal Canadian Mounted Police say the two suspects in Sunday's Quebec City mosque shootings were not previously known to police. One of the suspects is believed to be a French-Canadian and the other, a man of Moroccan heritage. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump travel ban hits markets

Shares fell in Europe and Asia on Monday and the dollar dipped against the yen after immigration curbs introduced by Donald Trump added an extra layer of uncertainty to the economic impact of the new U.S. president's policies.

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Canada's PM says mosque shooting a 'terrorist attack'

Six people were killed and eight wounded when gunmen opened fire at a Quebec City mosque during Sunday night prayers, in what Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a "terrorist attack on Muslims".

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"Hidden Figures" wins big at a politically charged SAG Awards

"Hidden Figures" takes the top award, for best ensemble, at a politically charged Screen Actors Guild Awards show. Ryan Brooks reports.

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White House rolls back part of immigration order

White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus on Sunday signaled the administration was reversing part of a controversial immigration order banning visitors from seven Middle Eastern and African countries, saying green card-holders from the affected areas will not be prohibited from entering the U.S.

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Miss France wins Miss Universe crown

Miss France, Iris Mittenaere, is crowned Miss Universe in the Philippines. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Duterte threatens to scrap U.S. defense treaty

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte accuses the United States of building permanent arms depots in his country, putting it at risk, and threatens to tear up a security treaty between them.

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Trump sticks with travel ban as outcry surges

President Trump on Sunday defended his immigration order by comparing it to former President Obama's 2011 temporary ban on Iraqi refugees. And in separate tweets, he criticized Senators John McCain and Lindsay Graham - both opponents of Trump's order - as being 'weak on immigration' and 'always looking to start WWIII.'

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Sunday, January 29, 2017

US judge temporarily halts Trump's immigration crackdown

Capping a day of confusion and chaos and protests in several airports across the United States in response to Trump's order to restrict people from seven Muslim-majority countries, a judge temporarily halts deportations. Helena Williams reports.

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Japan's PM to meet President Trump in February

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to meet on February 10 to discuss US-Japan alliance. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Trump travel ban sparks panic abroad, lawsuits at home

President Donald Trump on Friday put a four-month hold on allowing refugees into the United States and temporarily barred travelers from Syria and six other Muslim-majority countries, saying the moves would help protect Americans from terrorist attacks.

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British PM lays wreath and meets with president in Turkey

British Prime Minister Theresa May lays a wreath at the Ataturk mausoleum before meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to discuss trade and security.

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Trump signs order to bar some refugees; signals prioritizing Syrian Christians

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that will limit immigration and refugees from some Muslim-majority countries and he separately said he wanted the United States to give priority to Syrian Christians fleeing the civil war there. Nathan Frandino reports.

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France, Germany concerned over Trump's moves to limit refugees

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault and German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel say they are concerned over U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to limit refugees as they meet in Paris. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Trump signs order for rebuilding of military, extreme vetting

President Donald Trump announces two execution actions: rebuilding the military and establishing extreme vetting of people coming to the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Anti-abortion activists fired up in Washington march

Thousands of anti-abortion activists gathered in Washington on Friday for the 44th March for Life, celebrating a political shift in their favor with the election of President Donald Trump. Andy Sullivan reports.

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Friday, January 27, 2017

Trump meets with UK's May at White House

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May meet at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump on Putin: "I hope we have a fantastic relationship"

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will consider it a "good thing" if he gets along with Russia's Putin. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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French, German leaders visit site of Berlin attack

French President Francois Hollande meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, before visiting the site of last year's Christmas market attack. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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UK's May arrives at White House

British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives at the White House to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, his first meeting with a foreign leader since taking power a week ago. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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From faith to powerlifting, Ukraine priest inspires

Viktor Kochmar isn't just a world powerlifting champion - he's also an Orthodox priest in his hometown in Ukraine.

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Pro-lifers gather in D.C. to march against abortion

Crowds gather in Washington, D.C. to "march for life." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Haley: "Time of action" has arrived at U.N.

President Trump's U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley arrives for her first day of work at the United Nations, promising "fresh eyes, new strength, and new vision." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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A new border challenge for President Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump's flagship border security promise faces a new challenge - growing numbers of undocumented immigrants who are walking right up to the frontier to hand themselves into authorities, a trend no wall can stop.

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Top level State Dept. officers forced out

At least four top ranking State Dept. officials have been asked to abruptly resign as the new Trump administration establishes control over U.S. foreign policy.

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Gambia's president makes a triumphant return home

Thousands of people lined the streets of Gambia's capital Banjul on Thursday to welcome home new President Adama Barrow days after authoritarian leader Yahya Jammeh fled into exile under pressure from regional forces.

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Video shows the moment a plane crashes in Australia

Amateur video shows the moment a light plane crashed into the Swan River in Perth during Australia Day celebrations, killing both people on board.

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Former Mexican president slams Trump's "useless" wall

Outspoken ex-Mexican President Vicente Fox tells Reuters that U.S. President Donald Trump needs to be checked, blasting his plan for a border wall as a waste of money.

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Israel takes steps to decriminalize personal marijuana use

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan announces that those caught smoking marijuana would be fined rather than prosecuted, if the government approves his new policy.

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Peru hotel collapses into river: video

A colonial-era hotel collapses into the swollen waters of Sicra River in the Peruvian town of Lircay after ten straight hours of steady rain. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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French prosecutors open inquiry into wife of presidential hopeful Fillon

Prosecutors have opened a probe for misuse of public funds following reports that frontrunner Francois Fillon's wife Penelope drew a salary as his assistant but never actually worked.

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Conservationist preserve Auschwitz site to remember Holocaust

The buildings used to house inmates of the Auschwitz death camp are undergoing conservation works to remain silent witnesses of the Holocaust's horrors. Jonathan Crane reports.

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Residents devastated by Chilean forest fire

Some 1,500 houses have been destroyed in the Chilean town of Santa Olga, amid the worst wildfires in the country's modern history. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Gay rights activists protest in Philadelphia

Gay rights activists protest outside a Republican retreat venue Wednesday night where Donald Trump will be speaking. Colette Luke reports.

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Britain ready to 'think afresh' on Syria - Foreign Minister

Britain could be open to a rethink on its Syria policy, including possible cooperation with Russia, says Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Line shares tumble 10 percent on weak results

Japanese messaging app Line was the talk of the town last year when it launched one of the largest tech IPOs of 2016, but it was a very different picture on Wednesday when disappointing results sent shares down 10 percent. Graham Mackay reports.

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Giant LEGO rooster built for Hong Kong's Lunar New Year parade

A two-metre high LEGO rooster has been constructed from 200,000 lego pieces as the showpiece of Hong Kong's upcoming Lunar New Year parade float.

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North Korean elite turning against Kim, says defector

The North Korean elite are outwardly expressing their discontent towards Kim Jong Un regime as more outside information trickles into the isolated country, says North Korea's former deputy ambassador to London.

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'Beginning today, the U.S. gets back control of its borders': Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Department of Homeland Security as his administration takes new actions to tighten border security. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

India's snake charmers struggle to keep tradition alive

Wildlife regulations and dwindling performance opportunities are making it difficult for snake charmers to earn a living in northern India.

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Schwarzenegger attends audience with Pope

'Terminator' star Arnold Schwarzenegger attends a weekly general audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Saris swirl at rare transgender party in Pakistan

Transgenders run the risk of violence in conservative Pakistan where they often work as dancers at weddings but are rarely allowed to hold their own celebrations.

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Trump tries to muzzle U.S. agencies -sources

Watch what you say in public if you work for the U.S. government. Several sources telling Reuters that President Donald Trump's administration has muzzled several agencies linked to environmental issues.

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White House defends Trump's voter fraud claim

At his second White House press briefing, the press asking spokesman Sean Spicer for evidence over Trump's claim that 3-5 million people voted illegally in the election, costing the president the popular vote.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Canada-U.S. relationship "particular and unique": Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has a "constructive, working relationship" with the new U.S. administration and says "jobs on either side of the border depend on the close trade relationship that we have." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump urges "big push" to build new auto plants

In a meeting with automakers at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. must have a very big push to build new auto plants in the U.S. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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First self-driving bus line opens in Paris

The French capital inaugurates its first autonomous shuttle bus service as an experiment in what Paris authorities hope will be the future of public transport. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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Supreme Court rules for parliament approval to trigger Brexit

The UK's highest judicial body ruled on Tuesday that Prime Minister Theresa May must get parliament's approval before she begins Britain's formal exit from the European Union.

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Three arrested for Facebook Live 'gang-rape'

Swedish Police detain three men on suspicion of raping a woman in an assault that was broadcast live on Facebook.

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UK PM denied right to trigger Brexit

Britain's highest court has ruled the UK government can't use executive powers to trigger divorce negotiations with the EU. Reuters Jacob Greaves reports on the reaction in Westminster.

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Asian TPP nations pledge to save trade deal

Asian Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal nations pledge to salvage the 12-nation agreement after a U.S. exit. Samantha Vadas reports.

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UK Supreme Court says PM May must get parliament approval to trigger Brexit

British lawmakers must approve government plans to trigger Article 50 to kickstart official Brexit process, the Supreme Court rules. Sarah Charlton reports.

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Asian TPP nations pledge to save trade deal

Asian Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal nations pledge to salvage the 12-nation agreement after a U.S. exit. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Asian TPP nations pledge to save trade deal

Asian Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal nations pledge to salvage the 12-nation agreement after a U.S. exit. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Monday, January 23, 2017

Puppies rescued at avalanche hotel

Emergency workers rescue three puppies from the hotel destroyed by an avalanche in central Italy, bringing joy to search and rescue teams who have been working around the clock. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Gambians celebrate as West African troops enter capital

Gambians cheered in the streets as West African forces took control of the presidential palace in capital Banjul after ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh left the country.

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United flights moving again after computer glitch

United Airlines flights are up and running again after a computer problem grounded all domestic flights Sunday evening. Linda So reports.

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Syrian military media shows Syrian army clashing with IS on east and rebels on west

Syrian military media posts video on internet showing army fighting Islamic State in Deir al-Zor, eastern Syria and advancing rebels and Islamic Factions in Ain el Fijah near Wadi Barada. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Search continues for 23 missing at avalanche hotel

Search and rescue teams continue to look for 23 people trapped under the rubble of the hotel buried by an avalanche in central Italy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Colombians protest against return of bullfighting

Violence erupts at a protest in Bogota as thousands demonstrate against the return of bullfighting for the first time in four years.

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Police storm pro-bull taming rally in India

Police evict scores of protesters demonstrating in support of traditional bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu 'at Marina Beach in India's southern Tamil Nadu province.

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French primary is wide open, ex-PM Valls says as through to second round

Former French prime minister Manuel Valls celebrates with his supporters after getting through to the knockout round of the Socialist party's presidential primaries, saying that despite coming second there is all to play for. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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U.S. southern states pounded by deadly storms

Deadly storms pounded Georgia and Mississippi over the weekend killing and injuring dozens of people across the South. Weather forecasters have issued a 'high risk' warning for severe storms for Georgia, Alabama and part of Florida.

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French primary result means voters through with old-style politics, Hamon says

Former French education minister Benoit Hamon, who came top in the first round of a Socialist presidential primary, says his score proves that people are through with old-style politics. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Samsung blames batteries for exploding smartphones

Samsung announces that batteries were to blame for the Galaxy Note 7 crisis that wipes $5.3 billion off its operating profit.

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Ex-CIA chief slams Trump's 'despicable self-aggrandizement'

Ex-CIA Director John Brennan slamming U.S. president Donald Trump for his speech before a CIA memorial wall, during a visit to the CIA headquarters Saturday.

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Protests and tear gas over return of bullfighting to Colombia's capital

Police in Bogota launch tear gas as some thousand protesters demonstrate against the return of bullfighting to Colombia's capital for the first time in four years.

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Protests and tear gas over return of bullfighting to Colombia's capital

Police in Bogota launch tear gas as some thousand protesters demonstrate against the return of bullfighting to Colombia's capital for the first time in four years.

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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Candidates and public vote in French Socialist primary to pick presidential nominee

French public and Socialist presidential hopefuls including ex-prime minister Manuel Valls vote in a primary to pick a candidate for elections in the spring. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Italy bus crash dead's names to be released after scientific confirmation -police

Italian police say they will not release the names of the victims of a bus crash carrying mostly Hungarian students until the identities of the 16 dead are scientifically confirmed. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Pope Francis leads prayers for avalanche victims

Pope Francis leads prayers for the victims of earthquakes an avalanche which hit Italy and their families, and expressed his encouragement to rescue workers. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Polls open in French primary to pick Socialist presidential candidate

Polls open in French left-wing primaries, with voters still optimistic that the Socialist Party can arrive at a viable candidate for the presidential polls. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Emergency workers continue to search for possible survivors

Emergency workers continued to search for 23 people unaccounted for after an avalanche engulfed their hotel in central Italy. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Gambia's Jammeh flies into exile after leaving power

Gambia's former president Yahya Jammed boards a Guinean plane and leaves Gambia after 22 years in power as part of a deal to cede power for Adama Barrow, who won the presidential election last month. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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At least 35 dead in India train derailment

At least 35 people have been killed in a passenger train derailment in southern India, with many more injured. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Protesters out in droves for Women's March on Washington

"I'd like to see the rest of the country look like this town," says demonstrator Kate Norris who joined hundreds of thousands of women, supported by a smaller number of men, in the nation's capital to rally against U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mexican interior comes out against Trump during 'Women's March'

"Women's March" opposition actions spread south. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, January 21, 2017

Women's March on Washington goes global

Thousands of women are taking to the streets across the globe in "sister marches" against new U.S. President Donald Trump. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Trump vows full support to CIA

U.S. President Donald Trump visits the CIA in Langley, Virginia, where he pledges support for the intelligence agency after what has been a rocky transition. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Kerry warmly welcomed during stroll through Women's March

Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry takes a walk through the Women's March on Washington. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Budapest school mourns Italy bus accident dead

A Budapest school is left reeling after news that a number of their students were killed in a bus accident in Italy. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Meet the grandma who launched the Women's March on D.C.

Teresa Shook, the grandmother from Hawaii who launched the Women's March on D.C., says she did it for her granddaughters. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Women's protest against Trump goes global

Thousands of women take to the streets in London to join "sister marches" against newly installed U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russian company mints 1 kg silver Trump coin

A private company in Russia's Urals mints a series of silver and golden coins featuring Donald Trump to mark his inauguration. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Four more rescued from Italian avalanche hotel, death toll up to five

Five people have been confirmed dead after an avalanche demolished a hotel in central Italy on Wednesday (January 18), and nine survivors have been pulled from the wreckage, the national fire service said on Saturday (January 21). Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Protesters block access to far-right leaders meeting in Koblenz

Protesters voice their anger about a meeting of European far-right politicians in the German city of Koblenz. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Sixteen dead, mostly Hungarian teenagers, in Italy bus accident - police

Italy's fire department releases video of the deadly bus crash near Verona in which at least 16 Hungarian nationals, many of them students, died and some 40 were injured. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Thousands protest Trump as "sister marches" begin in Australia

Thousands of protesters in Australia take part in one of the hundreds of womens' marches planned around the world in a show of disapproval of U.S. President Donald Trump as he began his first day in office. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Mexicans build makeshift wall around US embassy in Trump protest

Demonstrators in Mexico City use boxes to build a makeshift wall outside the US embassy to protest new US President Donald Trump. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Braided hair marks Trump protest on US-Mexico border

On inauguration day, fifty women from both sides of the United States and Mexico border gather on the El Paso del Norte International bridge to protest against President Donald Trump who has pledged to build a wall to keep out illegal immigrants. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Anti-Trump protests held in European cities

Protests are held in London, Berlin and Brussels as Donald Trump is inaugurated. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Obamas fly off as Trump begins presidency

Now former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama say goodbye, as President Donald Trump begins his term. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pence sworn in as U.S. vice president

Indiana Governor Mike Pence takes the oath of office to become vice president of the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Shops closed, streets empty as Gambia awaits resolution of crisis

In Gambia's largest urban centre, shops are closed and streets empty a day after President Adama Barrow was sworn in and longtime leader Yahya Jammeh still refuses to step down. Helena Williams reports.

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'El Chapo' to appear in New York court

U.S. authorities announce charges against Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" Guzman, who was scheduled to appear in a New York federal courtroom, following his extradition to the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Donald Trump sworn in as 45th president of United States

Donald Trump takes the oath of office to become the 45th president of the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Exclusive health clinic for Russia's elite

The Kremlin is planning to build an exclusive health clinic for President Vladimir Putin and senior officials, according to documents seen by Reuters and to medical sources familiar with the project.

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U.S. suspects N. Korea may be prepping a missle test

U.S. officials say they've seen signs North Korea may be readying a new missile test launch in the coming days or weeks, in what could be an early test of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.

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Clintons arrive for Trump inauguration

Defeated Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her family arrive at the U.S. Capitol for Trump's inauguration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Survivors found in Italy hotel avalanche

A desperate search for survivors of an avalanche that hit a mountainside hotel in Italy, now over day into rescue operations.

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A critical weekend for France's left

France will go to the polls this weekend to kick off the search for a leftist candidate, amid widespread distrust of the Socialist president Francois Hollande. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Six people found alive under Italy avalanche - rescuers

Six people have reportedly been found alive under the avalanche that hit an Italian mountain hotel almost two days ago and rescuers are working to free them from the snow. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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D.C. greets dawn of Trump presidency

A timelapse look at Washington, D.C., as the nation's capital prepares to inaugurate President-elect Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hope fades in search for Italy avalanche survivors

Over a day has passed since tremors triggered an avalanche onto a mountainside hotel in central Italy, but only two survivors have been found. Sarah Charlton reports.

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China's booming online book industry

Online literature is exploding in China with some authors making millions of dollars in royalties after their work is picked up and made into TV shows, films and games.

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Turkish jets hit Islamic State targets in northern Syria

The Turkish army says its jets have destroyed 14 Islamic State targets in the Syrian towns of al-Bab, Bzagah, Qabasin and Suflaniyah. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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El Chapo extradition not related to Trump inauguration - Mexico

Mexico's deputy attorney general says the extradition of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the U.S. has nothing to do with the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Mexican officials release images of 'El Chapo' extradition

The Attorney General of Mexico releases images they say show drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman being lead over tarmac by black-clad security officials during his extradition to the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

Mexico extradites top drug lord 'El Chapo' to U.S.

Infamous drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is extradited to New York, ending a career that included two jail breaks and a leading role in a national drug war. Jane Lee reports.

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Hope fades of finding survivors after Italy avalanche

The hope of finding survivors began to dwindle more than 24 hours after an avalanche struck a luxury mountain hotel in Italy burying up to 30 people, but the Civil Protection department says, "if there were no hope, the rescuers wouldn't give everything they've got." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Special health clinic planned for Putin's elite officials

The Kremlin plans to build a new unit at the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow, specially designed to treat the country's most senior officials. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Libya strikes kill more than 80 ISIS fighters: Ash Carter

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says U.S. military strikes in Libya on Wednesday night have killed more than 80 fighters from the Islamic State, some of whom were believed to be actively plotting attacks in Europe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Scotland faces independence choice after UK single market decision - Sturgeon

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tells lawmakers at Holyrood that the British government's decision to leave the European single market leaves Scotland with a choice to make on independence from the United Kingdom. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Rescue operation underway to find guests of hotel hit by avalanche following Italy earthquake

Authorities confirm rescue teams are already working at the hotel swallowed by a post-earthquake avalanche in central Italy where at least 30 people are feared dead. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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All-female Afghan orchestra practice Davos performance

An Afghan orchestra, made up of young girls and women, rehearse ahead of their appearance a closing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Israel's right wing has grand plans for Trump era

Israel's right-wing has grand plans for new Trump's era, including the annexation of a West Bank Settlement. As Ivor Bennett reports, Palestinians warn of dangerous escalation and worry he'll make good on his word to move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.

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U.S. biggest loser from climate-sceptic stance - Figueres

The convenor of Mission 2020, Christiana Figures, says it's difficult to understand why any country would choose to challenge the Paris Climate Agreement, and that the U.S. has the most to lose from exiting the pact.

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Vital to get Brexit transition deal right: Bank of America CEO

An effective Brexit transition deal would be in everyone’s interests, says Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan.

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Aerials of the Italy hotel buried in snow

A hotel in central Italy was hit by an avalanche, leaving 30 people likely buried under the snow. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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May sells Brexit 'momentous change'

After setting out her Brexit plans in more detail on Tuesday (January 19), UK Prime Minister Theresa May is in Davos to sell her vision to a global audience. Jacob Greaves reports.

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UK PM May urges firms to end short-term thinking

British Prime Minister Theresa May, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, urged firms to avoid short-term thinking and show leadership to help restore faith in globalization.

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U.S. girl, missing for 18 years, defends her kidnapper

Kamiyah Williams, a U.S. girl abducted as an infant, defends the woman who kidnapped her 18 years ago from a Florida hospital.

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Nigerian airforce deploys to Senegal amid Gambia crisis

The Nigerian Air Force sends jets and troops to Senegal amid the deepening political crisis in Gambia. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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China turns up the heat on Trump over trade and Taiwan

Chinese state-media says it "will take the U.S. on to the end" in a trade war, as it tries to bar a Taiwanese delegation from attending Donald Trump's inauguration. Samantha Vadas reports.

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South Korean judge refuses arrest of Samsung boss

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee emerges from a detention center having been held overnight after a South Korean judge dismisses a warrant for his arrest. Reuters' Vincent Lee explains how Lee heading home is a setback for prosecutors building a case in the corruption scandal surrounding President Park Geun-hye.

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Many feared dead in Italian hotel avalanche

Rescue workers struggle to find survivors in an Italian mountain hotel, after tremors triggered an avalanche on the building. Sarah Charlton reports.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Obama says chances waning for two-state Israeli-Palestinian peace deal

President Barack Obama says he remains worried that the prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are waning because of growing Israeli settlement of the West Bank. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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First Chinese freight train arrives in London

The first China to Britain freight train arrived in London on Wednesday (January 18), marking a milestone in Beijing's push to build commercial links across Europe and Asia. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Italy on top of bank problems – Padoan

Italy has got a grip on its banking problems, and there are no more big shocks ahead, says Italian Finance Minister Pier Carlo Padoan.

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Commerce nominee Wilbur Ross arrives for confirmation hearing

The Senate Commerce Committee holds a confirmation hearing for Wilbur Ross to be the next U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Poroshenko: Ukraine will get Crimea back

It’s been three years since Russia annexed Ukraine, and international sanctions don’t seem to be pushing Moscow to reconsider the move. But Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko says he’s not giving up on getting the region back.

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Gambians and tourists flee country as president remains

Tourists and locals alike have started to flee politically unstable Gambia as President Yahya Jammeh refuses to give up his post. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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CTS chief: Eastern Mosul recaptured from Islamic State

Iraq's special forces head says east side of Mosul has been seized from Islamic State. Emily Wither reports.

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Conflict negotiation also in Red Cross’ remit

The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, says the organization also plays a critical role in creating a space where “belligerence” can meet on the frontline, in places like Nigeria, Syria and Iraq.

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Finnish gallery opens exhibition by Juuso the bear

An art gallery in Helsinki opens an exhibition with paintings by Juuso, a 17-year-old, 930-pound brown bear.

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Chelsea Manning to be released from prison early

U.S President Barack Obama has shortened the prison sentence of former U.S. military intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning, who was responsible for a 2010 leak of classified materials to anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks.

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Biden calls Russia biggest threat to international order

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, in his last major speech before leaving office, described Russia as the biggest threat to the international liberal order.

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PM May trades barbs with Corbyn on Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have traded barbs on the floor of parliament during question time. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama commutes sentence of Chelsea Manning

President Obama Tuesday commuting the prison sentence of Chelsea Manning, the former military intelligence analyst behind the biggest breach of classified materials in U.S. history.

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Pulse nightclub shooter's wife facing anti-terrorism charges.

Noor Salman, widow of Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen appeared in federal court Tuesday, just one day after the FBI arrested her from her Bay Area home. Salman faces a two-count federal indictment on anti-terrorism charges that punishable by life in prison.

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UK will seek customs deal as "frictionless" as possible - Brexit minister

Brexit minister David Davis says Britain will seek a customs deal that is "as frictionless as possible". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Britain's Johnson hails May's Brexit speech; eyes free trade agreement with India

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit speech is positive for the UK and the EU and hopes of boosting ties with India with the help of a free trade agreement. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Samsung boss awaits judge's call on his arrest

Samsung Group leader Jay Y Lee arrives in court for a hearing to decide whether he should be arrested on suspicion of bribery, embezzlement and false testimony. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Samsung boss awaits judge's call on his arrest

Samsung Group leader Jay Y Lee arrives in court for a hearing to decide whether he should be arrested on suspicion of bribery, embezzlement and false testimony. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Dramatic video shows mudslide hitting homes in greater Lima

Dramatic video shows a mudslide violently hitting cars, homes and threatening residents in and around eastern Lima after heavy rainfall in recent days. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Iranian president says he's 'optimistic' about the nuclear deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he is optimistic about the future of the nuclear deal and warns President-elect Donald Trump the deal is a 'win-win for everyone'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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China’s richest man sees trade hit by Sino-U.S. tensions

China’s richest man, Wang Jianlin, says that rising tensions between the United States and China will affect trade but he’s confident that his Dalian Wanda Group’s investment in the country’s entertainment industry will not be hampered.

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Trump is ‘least racist person’ - adviser

Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci says Davos delegates should not be worried or alarmed by the president-elect’s tweets and that Trump is the ‘least racist person’ he knows.

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Britain will leave the EU single market - PM May

Britain will leave the European Union single market, Prime Minister Theresa May announces in wide-ranging Brexit speech on Tuesday.

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Scotland must have choice on independence if Brexit wishes ignored-Sturgeon

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon slams Theresa May's announcement that Britain will leave the European single market and insists Scotland must have the right to vote for independence. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Suspected Turkey nightclub gunman captured

Turkish police say they have captured the gunman who killed 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day at a hideout in an outlying suburb of the city after a two-week manhunt.

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Trump cancelling nuclear deal will damage U.S. irreparably, Kerry

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday (January 17), the Trump administration would do irreparable damage if they cancelled nuclear deal with Iran. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Iraqi artist recreates ancient works destroyed by Islamic State

An Iraqi teenage artist creates miniature replicas of statues destroyed by Islamic State when they overran the 3,000-year-old Assyrian city of Nimrud. Girish Gupta reports.

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EU parliament votes on speaker, pro-EU bloc forms

The European Parliament elects a new speaker in an unusually hotly contested vote, with the European liberal party ALDE withdrawing its candidate and backing the centre-right favourite, seeking a new pro-EU coalition. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Three-year search for MH370 comes to an end

Authorities from Malaysia, Australia and China officially suspend the search for Malaysia Airways flight 370, which vanished over the Indian Ocean in 2014 with 239 people on board.

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Turkey captures suspected nightclub attacker

Turkish police have captured the gunman who killed 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day after a two-week manhunt, authorities said on Tuesday, seizing him with four other suspects at a hideout in an outlying suburb of the city.

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Why Trump and China aren't so different

With Chinese President Xi Jinping a headline act at the World Economic Forum, Breakingviews Peter Thal Larsen looks at the similarities he might find in Donald Trump.

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Japan-South Korea feud flares at a sensitive time

The latest flare-up between South Korea and Japan comes at an unfortunate time. As Linda Sieg reports, with the two sides in the throes of a spat over wartime sex slaves, defense cooperation could suffer, particularly in the shadow of an increasingly aggressive North Korea.

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Turkey arrest five, including alleged New Year nightclub attacker - Anadolu state agency

Police arrest five people, including the alleged gunman who killed 39 people in Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day, state-run Anadolu news agency says. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Turkey says New Year's nightclub attacker captured in Istanbul

Turkish police arrest a alleged gunman suspected of killing 39 people in Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day, officials say. Sarah Charlton reports.

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Three-year search for MH370 comes to an end

Authorities from Malaysia, Australia and China officially suspend the search for Malaysia Airways flight 370, which vanished over the Indian Ocean in 2014 with 239 people on board. Graham Mackay reports.

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Brazil's Temer says unemployment, not graft probe, biggest worry

Brazilian President Michel Temer says unemployment is his top concern this year, as the country emerges from its worst recession on record. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Monday, January 16, 2017

Three Chilean brigadiers killed fighting forest fires

Three brigadiers of the Chilean National Forest Corporation lose their lives fighting forest fires in the mountainous Maule region. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Istanbul New Year's nightclub attack suspect caught - media reports

The gunman suspected of killing 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day has been caught by police in the city's Esenyurt district, Turkish media reports said on Tuesday. Nathan Frandino reports.

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World must stand up to Russia - Biden

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says that "the international community" must stand up against Russian aggression and urges the incoming Trump administration to be a strong supporter and partner of Ukraine. Harvey Biggs reports.

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Northern Ireland sets March 2 election after government collapse

Britain's Northern Ireland minister on Monday (January 16) called an early election in the province for March 2, a week after the resignation of Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness led to the fall of its eight-month-old devolved government. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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U.S. Marine landing in Norway irks Russia

Hundreds of U.S. Marines landed in Norway on Monday (January 16), the first foreign troops that will be allowed to be stationed there since World War Two. Russia has questioned the need for such a deployment. Lucy Fielder reports.

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After Vatican controversy, McDonald's feeds homeless in Rome

McDonald's received a lukewarm reception when it opened a new branch within sight of Pope Francis's window, but now the fast food giant seems to have taken on board one of his cherished principles - feeding the hungry. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Trapped by war, Mosul residents bury their dead wherever they can

Mosul residents bury their dead relatives wherever they can, including in house gardens and schoolyards. Emily Wither reports.

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Argentina suffers severe flooding

Evacuations are expected for hundreds of people, after a year's worth of rain falls in four weeks in the Argentine province of Santa Fe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Merkel, responding to Trump, says Europe's fate is in its own hands

After Trump's remarks Merkel says Europe's fate is in its own hands while economists fear end of free trade. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Funeral held for victims of Russian military plane crash

A funeral is held in Moscow for dozens of victims of the Russian military plane crash that killed 92 people near the country's Black Sea port city of Sochi in December. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Drone footage shows crash site of Turkish cargo jet that killed 37 in Kyrgyzstan

Aerial footage shows damage caused by a Turkish cargo jet that crashed near Kyrgyzstan's Manas airport killing at least 37 people, most of them residents of a village struck by the Boeing 747 as it tried to land in dense fog. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Supporters of bull-taming sport observe black harvest festival in southern India

People in Alanganallur town of Southern Tamil Nadu state observe a black 'Pongal', a harvest festival, as a mark of protest after the apex court turned down a plea seeking its intervention to pass a judgment on the controversial bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu'. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Davos summit kicks off as Trump era dawns

Anxiety about an increasingly toxic political climate and a deep sense of uncertainty surrounding the U.S. presidency of Donald Trump is set to dominate discussions at the World Economic Forum as it prepares to receive political leaders, CEOs and top bankers in Davos, Switzerland. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Thousands of Indonesian Islamic hardliners protest against police

About 1,000 members of Indonesian hardline lslamic group, Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), call for the resignation of the West Java police chief following a protest last week in which they said the police "oppressed them with violence." Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Beijing warns Trump over Taiwan

Two influential Chinese newspapers warn U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that Beijing will "take off the gloves" and Taiwan may be scarified if he continues to provoke Beijing over the self-ruled island once he sworn in. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Venezuela's Maduro wants new plan to boost oil prices

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says his country's hard currency income fell 60 percent in 2016 compared with the year before, blaming low oil prices, and wants to propose a new OPEC deal to boost prices. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Venezuela's Maduro wants new plan to boost oil prices

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says his country's hard currency income fell 60 percent in 2016 compared with the year before, blaming low oil prices, and wants to propose a new OPEC deal to boost prices. Ryan Brooks reports.

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S. Korea prosecutor seeks to arrest Samsung boss Lee

South Korean prosecutors request the arrest of Samsung head Jay Y. Lee for charges of bribery linked to the corruption scandal engulfing President Park Geun-hye on Monday. Ryan Brooks reports.

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WEF President: Xi Jinping attendance 'symbolic'

Ahead of the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, Reuters speaks to President and founder Klaus Schwab about Xi JinPing's attendance, Trump's absence and responsible leadership.

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Sunday, January 15, 2017

John Kerry arrives at Middle East Peace conference in Paris

United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, arrives for Middle East peace talks in Paris. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Chinese president arrives in Switzerland on state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Zurich, Switzerland on a four day visit to the country during which he will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Pro-Israeli demonstrators say Middle East Paris summit "useless"

Several hundred pro-Israeli demonstrators gather in Paris in anger over the holding of a summit on peace in the Middle East which they say is 'pointless'. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Millions gather in Bangladesh for annual Islamic gathering

Millions of Muslims from around the world descend on Tongi for an annual Bishwa Ijtema (world congregation) in Bangladesh. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Threat of arrest looms over Samsung boss

South Korea's special prosecutor delays until Monday (January 16) a decision on whether to seek a warrant to arrest Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee, a suspect in an influence-peddling investigation involving President Park Geun-hye, citing the gravity of the case. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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In parts of Mosul, a semblance of normality despite war

Residents are rebuilding their lives in the recently liberated Mosul neighbourhood of Zuhour after the area was recaptured by Iraqi forces from Islamic State militants. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Turkey and Russia to invite U.S. to Syria talks: Turkish minister

Turkey and Russia have decided to invite the United States to Syria peace talks due to be held this month in the Kazakh capital Astana, Turkey's foreign minister said on Saturday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Supporters of Evo Morales gather to push fourth term re-election

Thousands of ruling party supporters turned out in western Bolivia on Saturday (January 14) to push for the re-election of Bolivian President Evo Morales to a fourth term. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Saturday, January 14, 2017

US troops welcomed to Poland as part of NATO show of force

Poland's Prime Minister welcomes 4,000 U.S. troops to the country as part of a NATO deployment which is being seen as a show of force to Russia. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Anti-Trump protests kick off with Washington civil rights march

A week of protests ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president kicks off with a civil rights march in Washington by activists angry over the Republican's comments on minority groups including Muslims and Mexicans. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Pope Francis meets with Palestinian President Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican prior to attending a Middle East peace conference in Paris. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Four migrants drown off the coast of southern Spain, 21 believed missing

Spanish coastguards are searching for at least 21 migrants believed missing in the Mediterranean Sea, after the bodies of four migrants are found off the coast of Algeciras in southern Spain, local media reports. Lisa Keddie reports

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Iraqi forces fight IS at Mosul University

Iraqi special forces battle Islamic State militants inside the Mosul University campus on the second day of fierce clashes in the complex. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Leaders stand for the Africa-France summit family photo

French President Francois Hollande joins African leaders for the 27th Africa-France summit in Mali, which is likely to be his last as president. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Elvis fans parade at Australian festival honouring rock 'n' roll idol

"The King" lives on in rural Australia as Elvis fans march in glitzy parade at 25th Parkes Elvis Festival. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Takata to pay $1b settlement; executives charged

Japanese autoparts maker Takata Corp. will pay a $1b settlement over its handling of faulty airbags. And three executives were charged with criminal wrongdoing, part of an ongoing shift in settlement strategy. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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Taiwan's president arrives in San Francisco

Taiwan's President Tsai stops over in San Francisco on return from visit to Latin America. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, January 13, 2017

Haitians demand release of senator-elect after extradition

Haitians protest outside the U.S. embassy in Port-au-Prince to demand the release of Haitian Senator-elect Guy Philippe, who was arrested and extradited to the United States last week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turkey gives more powers to Erdogan

Turkey's parliament approves measures bringing it a step closer to what President Tayyip Erdogan calls necessary for strong leadership, but his opponents see as authoritarianism. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Kite festival in southern India draws enthusiasts worldwide

The second international kite festival in India's southern Telangana state attracts scores of kite-flyers from across the world.

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Frosts kill dozens in central Europe

Severe frosts and snow storms killed at least 25 people in central Europe over the weekend, mainly in Poland, as temperatures in the region dropped below -30 degrees Celsius in some places. Julia Glover reports.

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Some 800 migrants rescued by Italian coastguard

Italy's coastguard rescued some 800 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean on flimsy rubber boats on Thursday.

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Spain arrests two accused of connections to Islamist militants

Two people suspected of having connections with an islamist militant group which was at an advanced stage of preparations of potential attacks are arrested by Spanish police in the Spanish north African enclave of Ceuta. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Refugees make best of sub-zero weather in Greek camps

Snowball fights were part of a keep-warm strategy for migrants stranded amid sub-zero temperatures at Greek camps not designed for winter weather. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Elderly 'abuse' in China sparks online rage

A video said to be of an emaciated elderly woman locked up for years by her own son goes viral on Chinese social media, sparking anger online. As Anita Li reports, the country's proud tradition of looking after its elders is not always adhered to.

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France's Left begins tight presidential race

Former Economy Minister Arnaud Montebourg was seen as marginally winning the first French left-wing primary television debate with former Prime Minister Manuel Valls just behind, raising the prospect of a tight race to select the Left's candidate for the 2017 presidential election. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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China's anti-Teslas drive a cheep electric car boom

Cheap, locally-branded electric vehicles have sparked a boom in sales in China, thanks to a cocktail of subsidies and government policies. That's a challenge for global brands like Tesla an Nissan, who can't compete on price. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Cold snap dumps heavy snow in Japan

A strong cold snap dumps heavy snow on large parts of northern Japan.

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Samsung boss grilled for 22 hours in bribery case

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee emerges from a marathon questioning by South Korean prosecutors as part of the huge political scandal that has already toppled President Park Geun-hye. He's suspected of bribery and giving false testimony, and may yet be arrested. Graham Mackay reports.

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Dozens arrested in Lima during toll hike protest

Clashes erupt again between drivers of cargo vehicles and police in the Peruvian capital of Lima, with drivers angry over toll increases. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Thursday, January 12, 2017

At least seven people killed in Damascus blast

A powerful blast caused by a suicide bomber hit a heavily policed district of Damascus, killing at least seven people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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UN chief Guterres says Cyprus talks show progress but no "quick fix"

Talks to hammer out a new security deal for Cyprus are showing encouraging results, says United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, but he warns there will be no "quick fix". Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Energy crisis leaves Gaza with barely four hours of power a day

Gazans have been getting less than half their usual electricity supply - barely a few hours a day - with no sign of the shortages ending anytime soon. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Turkish lawmakers close debate with brawl, again

Members of Turkey's parliament come to blows over proposals to grant their president greater executive powers. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Trump holds feisty press conference

At his first press conference as president-elect, Trump rebuffed the latest report that Russia has compromising information on him, and engaged in a tense stand-off with CNN. Jonah Green reports.

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Rex Tillerson has a tough message for China

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state set a course for a potentially serious confrontation with Beijing on Wednesday, saying China should be denied access to islands it has built in the contested South China Sea. But as Reuters' Michael Martina reports, China's response was unexpectedly restrained.

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Missing at sea for more than a month

A New Zealand man and his six-year-old daughter missing at sea for more than a month have landed in Australia after sailing their damaged yacht across the Tasman Sea.

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Turkish jets strike on Islamic State targets in Northern Syria, army

Turkish jets destroy 40 Islamic State targets with air strikes on Syrian town of al-Bab. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. troops arrive to Poland as part of NATO deployment

U.S. troops arrive in Poland as part of NATO build-up criticised by Russia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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New Zealand father and daughter found in Australia after a month at sea

A New Zealand man and his six-year old daughter missing at sea for more than a month have landed in Australia. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Fourteen tons of marijuana burned in Bolivia

Special Bolivian forces set fire to three fields of marijuana - the equivalent of 14 tons - in the municipality of Mizque, located in the central Bolivian department of Cochabamba.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Italy court rejects labour union's bid for referendum on firing process

Italy's Constitutional Court rejects a bid by the country's biggest labour union to hold a referendum on a jobs market reform that eased the process of firing workers. Jacob Greaves reports.

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Glimmer of hope for water-deprived Damascus

A Syrian provincial governor said Wednesday the government and rebels have agreed a deal to fix the Damascus water supply, damaged in the latest fighting. But there's no confirmation from the rebels yet. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Mass murderer Breivik makes Nazi salute

Anders Behring Breivik makes a Nazi salute at the start of a hearing in which Norway is hoping to overturn a ruling which found his near-isolation in jail breached his human rights.

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Iran holds funeral for former president Rafsanjani

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians mass in central Tehran for the funeral of former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Taliban attack near Afghan parliament kills more than 20

A Taliban suicide attack in the Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday (January 10) killed more than 20 people and wounded at least 20 others, as twin blasts near parliament offices hit a crowded area during the afternoon rush hour. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dogs raised for meat rescued from South Korea farm

Humane Society International rescues ten dogs from a dog meat farm in Wonju, to start new lives as pets when they're put up for adoption in the U.S.

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Iraqi refugee camp now bustling town

The Al Khazer camp for Iraqis fleeing the fighting in Mosul is now a bustling place full of street stalls and market vendors. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Snow blankets monuments in Greek capital

A cold spell leaves the monuments of Athens covered in snow. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Mexico gas hike fuels fire of economic woes

After more than a week of protests against fuel hikes in Mexico, President Enrique Pena Nieto has proposed new measures to help keep costs down. But with a protectionist U.S. president about to take office, the country's economy could be in for an even greater shock. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Iraqi residents flee Islamic State-held town of Tel Keyf

Hundreds of Iraqis who fled due to fighting in the Islamic State-held town of Tel Keyf, to the north of Mosul, wait for security checks before being taken to displacement camps. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Mass killer Breivik makes Nazi salute in court appeal hearing

Mass killer Anders Behring Breivik makes a Nazi salute at the start of a court case in which Norway is trying to overturn a ruling that it violated his human rights by keeping him isolated. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Activists rescue dogs raised for meat from farms in South Korea

International animal rights activists rescue dogs from farms that raise them for human consumption as part of a campaign to end the dog meat trade in South Korea.

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Turkey's parliament votes to press on with constitutional reform debate

The Turkish parliament voted on Tuesday to press on with debate about a constitutional reform package that would expand the powers of President Tayyip Erdogan, taking another step on the path towards an executive presidency. Mia Womersley reports.

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Iraqis flee recaptured areas in eastern Mosul

Residents flee from newly-liberated districts, fearing Islamic State retaliation as Iraqi forces push deeper into eastern Mosul.

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Alibaba CEO pitches U.S. jobs plan to Trump

Alibaba founder Jack Ma meets with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and pledges the Chinese e-commerce giant will create one million U.S. jobs in the next five years. As Reuters' Catherine Cadell reports, it's not quite clear how that's going to happen.

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Mexican volcano spews gas, ash into sky

Mexico's Colima volcano continues with intense activity, spewing a column of gas and ash Sunday afternoon, followed by a second eruption into a crisp and clear starry night sky. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, January 9, 2017

Iraqi army advances in northern Mosul

The Iraqi army advances into the Hadba area of northern Mosul, recapturing a residential complex after heavy fighting with Islamic State militants while Iraq's elite forces push further into eastern Mosul. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Cuba, United States sign oil spill deal before Trump inauguration

Cuba and the United States agree to jointly prevent, contain and clean up oil and other toxic spills in the Gulf of Mexico, as they rush to conclude deals before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Syria's Assad up for negotiating "everything"

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says "everything" is up for negotiation at proposed peace talks in Astana, Kazakhstan. But he also promises that the army will recapture the whole of Syria and questions who will represent the opposition. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Northern Ireland faces elections as deputy leader McGuinness quits

Northern Ireland's deputy leader, Martin McGuinness, resigned in protest at First Minister Arlene Foster's handling of a controversial green-energy scheme, a move likely to trigger an election in the British province. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Londoners face Tube misery as workers strike

Londoners face transport chaos at the start of the working week after two unions representing workers on the London Underground began a 24-hour strike from Sunday evening. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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Cyprus leaders seek deal in 'historic opportunity' for peace

The leaders of both sides of ethically divided Cyprus have sought to temper hopes of a swift breakthrough in unification talks that started on Monday, initially focusing on how to handle property disputes stretching back more than 40 years. Emily Wither reports.

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Millions join Black Nazarene procession in the Philippines

Barefoot Philippine devotees pray for miracles and join a procession for a black statue of Jesus Christ being paraded through Manila on Monday.

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North Korean officials run to mark nation's sports day

Officials stage mass exercises in North Korea to mark the nation's sports day. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Hundreds of residents flee eastern Mosul neighbourhoods in Iraq

Hundreds of civilians flee parts of Mosul amid an Iraqi army operation to retake the city from Islamic State militants. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Chinese media warns Trump over Taiwan policy

State-run Chinese tabloid Global times warns U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that China would "take revenge" if he rolls back the one-China policy after Taiwan's president Tsai-Ing Wen makes a controversial stop in Houston, Texas. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Israel steps up security after truck attack

Israeli police forces boost security in East Jerusalem, focusing on the neighbourhood of a Palestinian attacker who rammed his truck into a group of Israeli soldiers leaving four dead. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thai floods kill over 20, hit rubber production

Floods in southern Thailand have killed over 20 people and hit the region's rubber industry.

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North Korea threatens missile launch 'anytime'

North Korea declares it can test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile at any time and any location set by Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. As James Pearson reports, a response from U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter that America could shoot down any North Korean missiles shows a shift in policy toward the North.

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North Korea says it could test an ICBM at any time

North Korean state media say Pyongyang could test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile at any time from any location set by Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Sunday, January 8, 2017

Protest in Nigeria marks 1000 days since Chibok abduction

Campaigners from the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group are marking the 1,000th day since more than 200 school girls were kidnapped by the Islamist sect Boko Haram with a protest in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Former Iran president Rafsanjani dies of heart attack

Iranian state media reports that the country’s former president, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, has died at the age of 82. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Jerusalem truck attack kills at least four

Authorities are describing a truck deliberately driven into a popular Jerusalem promenade as an act of terror. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Ivory Coast reaches deal to end mass mutiny

Crisis averted? Ivory Coast's government says it's found a compromise to end a revolt by members of its armed forces that took control of at least five cities. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Passengers return to Florida airport after mass shooting

Stranded passengers have returned to the Fort Lauderdale airport a day after a suspect killed five and wounded an additional six in a shooting. Nathan Frandino reports.

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At least 4 dead in Jerusalem attack

Israeli police say a truck driven by a Palestinian rammed into pedestrians on a popular promenade in Jerusalem killing at least four people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, January 7, 2017

Ivory Coast soldiers mutiny, taking several cities

Unrest spreads to at least five Ivory Coast cities and its military headquarters as rebellious troops demand increased pay and bonuses. Francis Maguire reports.

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Turkish PM in Baghdad to discuss fight against Islamic State

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim arrives in Baghdad to discuss the fight against Islamic State and patch up relations strained over the presence of Turkish troops in northern Iraq. Saskia O'Donoghue

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Fuel truck blast kills dozens in Syrian border town

Dozens of people are killed in a blast in the centre of a rebel-held town in Syria near the Turkish border, multiple sources say. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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George Michael fans pay tribute in London club

Hundreds of fans pay tribute to George Michael in a London Club named after Wham! hit. Rough Cut (No reporter narration).

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Over 200 fishermen released by Pakistan return to India

More than 200 Indian fishermen arrested nearly a year ago are released by Pakistan. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Thousands stranded at Ft. Lauderdale airport after shooting

Thousands of passengers are left stranded at Ft. Lauderdale airport for at least 10 hours after a gunman opened fire earlier on Friday killing at least five people. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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CPP celebrate 38th anniversary of Khmer Rouge defeat

Cambodia's ruling party celebrates 38th anniversary of victory over the Khmer Rouge regime. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Friday, January 6, 2017

Ducks are culled in southwest France due to bird flu outbreak

Ducks are culled in farms across southwest France after 89 outbreaks of the highly contagious H5N8 bird flu virus are reported. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Bavarians race down snowy slopes on horned sleds

The Bavarian town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen holds its annual horned sled race. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Russia says has begun drawdown of forces in Syria

Russia's military says Russia has begun a drawdown of forces in Syria. Sara Hemrajani reports.

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Thai PM visits flood-battered south: six dead, transport disrupted

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha visits flooded parts of the southern Thailand where unseasonable downpours have killed six people. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Veteran Indian actor Om Puri dies at 66

Veteran actor Om Puri, who successfully straddled movie careers in Bollywood and the West, dies after suffering cardiac arrest.

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Ex-Soldiers seize control of Ivory Coast's second-largest city

Soldiers involved in the Ivory Coast uprising demand increased salaries and payment of bonuses. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Family, colleagues bid farewell to victim of Izmir attack

Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag attends the funeral of one of the two victims of an attack in Izmir on Thursday (January 5) and vows to fight terrorism "until terrorists are wiped out". Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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North Korea holds massive rally to pledge loyalty

North Koreans hold a mass rally on Thursday (January 5) to pledge to carry out tasks set by leader Kim Jong Un in his New Year speech. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Orthodox Christians mark Epiphany with icy plunge

Orthodox Christians in Istanbul celebrate Epiphany with a church service before swimmers follow tradition by plunging into the Golden Horn to retrieve a wooden crucifix. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Turkish PM visits Izmir wounded in hospital

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim visits a man injured in a car bombing that killed two in Izmir. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: Obama's envoys out by inauguration day

The president-elect is ordering all Obama politically appointed ambassadors to leave their post by inauguration day. Tara Joseph reports

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Couples tie the knott at China's ice festival

Dozens of couples brave freezing temperatures to say "I do" in a mass wedding on the second day of Harbin's International Ice Festival in northern China.

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Stars arrive for Fisher and Reynolds' joint memorial

Stars attend a joint memorial service for Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds.

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Explosion hits Turkish city amid manhunt

Several have been killed in a blast near a Turkish courthouse in the coastal city of Izmir, but authorities say the attackers were planning something far more devastating. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Iraqi general says 70 percent of east Mosul retaken from Islamic State

Iraqi forces have retaken around 70 percent of eastern Mosul from Islamic State militants and expect to reach the river bisecting the city in the coming days, Iraq's joint operations commander told Reuters. Emily Wither reports.

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Pope meets quake victims on eve of Epiphany

Pope Francis encourages victims of Italy's recent earthquakes to rebuild hearts and houses and seek reconciliation. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Russian military officers visit Philippines shrine, show martial arts skills

The Russian ambassador and military officers visit the shrine of the Philippines' national hero and demonstrate their martial arts skills to the public as part of their goodwill visit to Manila. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Assange has put U.S. lives in danger: Clapper

U.S. Intelligence Chief James Clapper says Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has put U.S. lives in direct danger. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia "major" cyber threat to U.S.: Clapper

Senior U.S. intelligence officials say Russia is a major threat to a wide range of U.S. interests because of its "highly-advanced offensive cyber program." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Governor of Turkey's Izmir says PKK suspected after car bomb kills two

At least two people are killed and ten wounded after a car bomb explodes outside a courthouse in Turkey's Aegean coastal city of Izmir, local officials say. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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French ex-Prime Minister Manuel Valls seen set to win Socialist nomination

The contours of France's presidential race are slowly taking shape with ex-prime minister Manuel Valls looking increasingly likely to be the Socialist Party's contender. Mia Womersley reports.

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Storms and floods hit Argentina and Uruguay

Several regions in Argentina and Uruguay have been battered by heavy rains and strong winds, causing widespread damage to houses.

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Thai baby elephant gets hydrotherapy for injured foot

A five-month-old elephant, who was injured when her foot got caught in a trap, is receiving water-based therapy as part of a lengthy rehabilitation process.

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Career diplomat to replace EU envoy

British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a senior career diplomat as envoy to the European Union on Wednesday to replace an ambassador who quit with a scathing resignation letter that exposed frustration among officials over her strategy.

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New York Times wiped from Apple's China app store

The New York Times says its English and Chinese apps were removed at the request of Beijing authorities. Tara Joseph reports.

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Storms and floods batter Uruguay and Argentina

Heavy storms and flooding hit Argentina and Uruguay, with widespread damage to houses and families evacuated.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

New Year attack on woman in India's tech hub prompts police probe

Police in India's technology hub of Bengaluru are investigating reports of a New Year's assault on a woman after a video emerged showing the attack by two men. Nathan Frandino reports.

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London bids farewell to Dippy the dinosaur

The UK's Natural History Museum dismantles Dippy the diplodocus as it heads for a national tour after greetings visitors for almost four decades.

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Indian woman assault video prompts police investigation

Police are investigating reports of a New Year's assault on a woman in Bengaluru, India, after CCTV footage emerged showing the attack.

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China's Harbin gets ready for its annual ice show

The 2017 Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival kicks off in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang on Thursday, with a dazzling display of icy creations.

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Thousands of Iraqis flee Mosul daily as security forces advance

The United Nations says more than 2,000 people are leaving the Iraqi city of Mosul daily as U.S.-led coalition forces fight to retake the city from Islamic State.

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Violence erupts outside Israeli military court before shooting verdict

Supporters of Israeli soldier Elor Azaria, who shot dead a Palestinian assailant as he lay wounded and motionless, rally for his support as judges read verdict in Tel Aviv court. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Bullet traces inside Istanbul nightclub bear witness to attack

Bullet traces and victims' belongings scattered around remain inside Reina nightclub where a gunman killed 39 people on New Year's Day. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Czech zoo celebrates birth of baby orangutan

Baby Cantik, believed to be a female orangutan, is presented to the public for the first time.

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Israeli soldier convicted of manslaughter in Palestinian killing

Sergeant Elor Azaria is found guilty over the fatal shooting of a wounded and incapacitated Palestinian assailant in the occupied West Bank last March.

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Turkey makes more arrests over Istanbul attack

Turkish police have arrested another five people in connection with the Istanbul nightclub attack, but the gunman remains at large.

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Myanmar faces a growing risk of ISIS attacks, says official

Malaysia's top counter-terrorism official says Myanmar faces a growing danger of attacks by foreign supporters of Islamic State (IS) recruited from Southeast Asian networks in support of persecuted Muslim Rohingyas. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Morning eruption at Mexico's Colima volcano

Mexico's Colima volcano continued with intense activity, spewing a column of gas and ash during a morning explosion on Tuesday.

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Asia markets brace for the Trump effect

Stock markets start 2017 on a largely upbeat note, but investors are worried Donald Trump will carry through with threats to slap heavy tariffs on Chinese goods. Tara Joseph reports.

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German police raid Berlin homes connected to the market attacker

Police in Berlin raid a refugee centre in connection with the suspected Christmas market attacker.

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Istanbul taxi drivers pay respects to attack victims

Dozens of taxi drivers in Istanbul are driving to the grisly scene of the New Years attack to pay tribute to the 39 people killed. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Day two of Beijing's first-time red alert for "fog"

The Chinese capital issues its highest red fog alert for a second day on Wednesday, keeping highways closed in and around the city which is already under a smog alert after weeks of choking winter pollution. Graham Mackay reports.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Four Chelsea fans given suspended sentences for racist violence in Paris

Four Chelsea fans are given suspended jail sentences by a Paris court for committing racist violence after stopping a black Frenchman from boarding a metro train. Nathan Frandino reports.

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At age 105, Frenchman eyes new world cycling record

Robert Marchand is hoping to break his own record when the 105-year-old will try to ride more than 17 miles in one hour.

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Two foreign nationals detained at Istanbul airport over nightclub attack - NTV

Turkish police arrest two foreign nationals at Istanbul's airport over New Year's nightclub attack. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Civilians flee Mosul as operation to retake city continues

Hundreds flee to camps as the military operation to retake Mosul from Islamic State continues. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Civilians flee Mosul as operation to retake the city continues

Hundreds of Iraqis flee to camps as the military operation to retake Mosul from Islamic State continues. Emily Wither reports.

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More than 100 migrants rescued off Libyan coast

Some 112 migrants aboard an overcrowded rubber boat drifting in the Mediterranean are rescued amid rough seas. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Video emerges of alleged gunman in Turkey attack

A video surfaced on Tuesday of the alleged gunman in the New Year's Day mass shooting in a packed Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people.

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Istanbul's Reina club still closed after attack

Turkish police guard the Reina club in Istanbul where 39 people were killed on New Year's eve as locals mourn the victims with a makeshift memorial outside. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Israeli police quiz Netanyahu over gifts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been questioned by police on suspicion of receiving gifts from businessmen. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Evacuations as forest fire rips through Valparaiso, Chile

Several areas in Chile were placed on red alert on Monday (January 2) due to forest fires near the port of Valparaiso which have affected over 50 hectares (124 acres) of land and destroyed some 100 houses, according to an official report.

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North Korea's claim on ICBM test plausible say experts

North Korea has been working through 2016 on developing components for an intercontinental ballistic missile, making the isolated nation's claim that it was close to a test-launch plausible, international weapons experts say. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Destructive fire rips through popular Chilean port

Hundreds evacuated from their homes near the popular coastal area of Valparaiso. Tara Joseph reports.

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Monday, January 2, 2017

Cuba puts on show of strength as Trump inauguration nears

Troops and citizens parade through Cuba's emblematic Revolution Square in a traditional show of nationalist fighting spirit as it faces a tough political and economic year ahead. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Around 60 killed in Brazil prison riot - state official

Around 60 people have been killed in a bloody prison riot sparked by a war between rival drug gangs 'First Capital Command' and 'North Family'. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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France's Hollande visits Iraq, says Islamic State will be beaten

President Francois Hollande met with Iraqi leaders and visited French troops on Monday and said he hoped this year would be a victorious one against terrorism.

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Man injured as leopard escapes netting in India

At least one man is injured as a leopard fights its way out of netting used to try to trap the animal in West Bengal, India. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Man survives Turkey nightclub attack by pretending to be dead

Francois al-Asmar, a Lebanese national wounded in Sunday's attack in Istanbul, said he acted like he was dead after being shot by the gunman.

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Islamic State claims reponsibility for Turkey attack as mourners bury the dead

Large crowds gathered in Istanbul on Monday for the funeral of the bodyguard of popular nightclub Reina, where a lone gunman killed 39 people in an attack during New Year's celebrations.

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In Iraq, Hollande vows to tackle foreign fighters and their children

France will fight any French jihadists it finds on the battlefields of Iraq, arrest them if they return home and work to de-radicalise their children, President Francois Hollande said on a visit to Baghdad on Monday. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Israel's Netanyahu dismisses media reports of gifts investigation

Israeli PM Netanyahu dismisses allegations ahead of reported questioning over gifts from businessmen. Mia Womersley reports.

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Iraqi forces rely on drones as they advance in eastern Mosul

Drones are an indispensable tool for the Iraqi army, as it advances to recapture the city of Mosul from Islamic State militants. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Islamic State claims Istanbul attack, gunman remains at large

Islamic State claimed responsibility on Monday (January 2) for a New Year's Day mass shooting in a packed Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people, an attack carried out by a lone gunman who remains at large. Emily Wither reports.

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Turks mourn victims of nightclub attack with suspect still at large

As Turkey mourns the victims of the New Year's Day shooting, a manhunt is underway to find the attacker on one of Istanbul's best known nightspots. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Families identify victims of Istanbul attack

Families of the victims of the Istanbul nightclub attack arrive at the Turkish Forensics Institute to identify and collect the bodies of their loved ones. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Shooter kills 11, himself in Brazil New Year's party rampage

A gunman stormed a house party and killed 11 people, including his former wife and 8-year-old son, before shooting himself in the head during a New Year's party in southeastern Brazil. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Sunday, January 1, 2017

U.S. senators push for tougher sanctions against Russia

U.S. senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham, on a visit to Georgia, say they would urge for stronger sanctions against Russia after cyber attacks during the U.S. presidential election in November. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Dozens dead in Turkish nightclub attack

At least 35 people are dead after a gunman opened fire in a Turkish nightclub on New Year's Eve, according to the Istanbul governor. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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