Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Russia blocks U.N. sanctions on Syria over gas attacks

Russia on Tuesday cast its seventh veto to protect the Syrian government from United Nations Security Council action, blocking a bid by Western powers to impose sanctions over accusations of chemical weapons attacks during the six-year Syrian conflict.

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Russia blocks U.N. sanctions on Syria over gas attacks

Russia on Tuesday cast its seventh veto to protect the Syrian government from United Nations Security Council action, blocking a bid by Western powers to impose sanctions over accusations of chemical weapons attacks during the six-year Syrian conflict.

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Fierce clashes hit Palestinian camp in Lebanon

Islamist militants and the Palestinian Fatah faction have been engaged in days of fighting at the Ain el-Hilweh camp in Lebanon.

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SpaceX plans 2018 tourist flight around the moon

CEO Elon Musk says SpaceX plans to fly two private citizens around the moon next year. Jonah Green reports.

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Residents in Afghanistan's capital dig deep to find water

Kabul residents travel long distances and dig unregulated wells to access water as a rising population strains supplies.

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Irish language divisive issue in N.Irish poll

Only a tiny minority of Northern Irish speak Gaelic, but the status of the language has become a contentious issue in the run-up to the province's snap election on Thursday. Lucy Fielder reports from Belfast and Newry.

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Civilians flee as Iraqi forces push deeper into western Mosul

Civilians continue to stream out of western Mosul as Iraqi forces press on with their assault to retake the city from Islamic State. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Samsung chief Lee charged with bribery, embezzlement

South Korean prosecutors say they will charge Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee with a list of charges linked to his alleged role in a top-level corruption scandal. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Could anti-Islam, anti-EU Geert Wilders win the Dutch elections?

Party for Freedom's Geert Wilders is leading polls ahead of parliamentary elections on March 15, but his extreme views are costing him allies, making it unlikely for him to form a government.

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Massive fire breaks out in east Indian trade hub

A major fire breaks out in a building in Burrabazar - a bulk trading centre for everything from safety pins and shoes to grain and electronic gadgets - in India's eastern Kolkata city.

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Meth dealers back on the streets of the Philippines

Drug dealers return to the Philippine slums just weeks after President Rodrigo Duerte pulls police out of his bloody war on drugs. The boost in the drug business raises the question of just how effective the narcotics crackdown has been. Eve Johnson reports.

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Samsung's Jay Y Lee faces indictment over corruption scandal

Samsung's de facto leader Jay Y Lee faces formal indictment by South Korean prosecutors after his arrest for alleged bribery charges linked to a top-level corruption scandal. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Trump talks possible Xi meeting with China's top diplomat

U.S. President Donald Trump holds his first face-to-face talk with a member of the Chinese leadership, in what the White House says was a chance to discuss shared security interests and a possible meeting with President Xi Jinping. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Haitians hope to dance to a different tune, starting with Carnival

Four months after Hurricane Matthew devastated southern Haiti, residents say they hope a colorful carnival will bring back tourism and give their economy a much needed boost. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Trump talks possible Xi meeting with China's top diplomat

U.S. President Donald Trump holds his first face-to-face talk with a member of the Chinese leadership, in what the White House says was a chance to discuss shared security interests and a possible meeting with President Xi Jinping. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Deadly mudslides ravage Chile

At least three people are dead and 19 others missing after heavy rains struck Chile over the weekend during the country's usually dry summer months. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Hostage potentially 'beheaded due to health'

A German hostage held by militants in the Philippines may have been beheaded because of ill health. Jacob Greaves reports.

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Russian frigate heads to Mediterranean on Syria mission - source

Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich leaves its moorings in the naval port of Sevastopol in Crimea headed for the Mediterranean according to a Russian source. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Seven dead after gunmen open fire on a prison bus in Sri Lanka

Five prisoners and two wardens were killed after gunmen shot at their prison bus just south of the Sri Lankan capital.

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Civilians flee fighting in western Mosul

Civilians, many of them wounded, flee Islamic State's last stronghold in western Mosul as U.S.-backed Iraqi forces push deeper into the city. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi forces press on in western Mosul

Iraqi forces push forward into western Mosul as the military announces it has captured a bridge near the village of Al Josaq, a key asset in their bid to liberate the city. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Solar eclipse wows onlookers in Latin America

Latin Americans are treated to a special sight early on Sunday (February 26) as they witness the first solar eclipse of 2017.

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Mexican activists paint U.S. border wall with message to Trump

Mexican activists leave graffiti on the U.S. border wall, bearing a message of defiance against U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Malaysia rolls out red carpet as Saudi king kicks off Asia tour

Malaysia welcomes Saudi Arabia's King Salman for the start of a rare, month-long Asian tour, where the monarch will build ties and seek to draw more investments to the oil-rich gulf nation. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Bulldogs parade through Mexico City in hopes of world record

Almost 1,000 English Bulldogs are walking through Mexico City with the goal of setting a new world record. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Thousands march in Moscow on second anniversary of Kremlin critic's murder

Russian opposition holds a march to mark the anniversary of the murder of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Shopping mall goes up in flames in northern Italy

Firefighters battled through the night to control a fire that broke out at a shopping center in northern Italy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Civilians flee western Mosul, wounded treated and suspected IS militants detained

Families desperate for escape risked death as Iraqi government forces push deeper into western Mosul. Mia Womersley reports.

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Kyrgyz opposition leader detained ahead of presidential campaign

Opposition supporters protest in Bishkek against detention of Kyrgyz opposition leader Omurbek Tekebayev. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Tens of thousands attend traditional Carnival in Bolivia's Oruro

Dancers and musicians participate in Bolivia's largest celebration, the Carnival at Oruro. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Peruvian president jokes about Trump meeting

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski says he and U.S. President Donald Trump joked about his age during their meeting at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

One dead after man drove into crowd in German town

A 73-year-old German man died in hospital after being seriously injured when a man drove into a crowd outside a bakery in the southwestern town of Heidelberg on Saturday, police and prosecutors said in a joint statement. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Protesters clash with police in the anniversary of a bloodless revolution in the Philippines

Hundreds of left-wing activists clash with the police outside the U.S. embassy in Manila, while thousands march on a highway to commemorate the anniversary of a bloodless revolution that toppled a former dictator more than three decades ago. Rough cut. No reporter narration.

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Trump administration assessing whether to move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem -Pence

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says the Trump administration is assessing whether to move embassy to Jerusalem. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Barcelona prepares for world's biggest gathering on mobile tecnnology

Preparations are underway in Barcelona for the the Mobile World Congress, the world's largest gathering for the mobile industry, as companies launch their products at the weekend ahead of the opening on February 27 Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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War planes bomb Homs, Syria - amateur video

Video uploaded to social media website purports to show air strikes in Homs, Syria. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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France's Hollande replies to Trump comments as he opens Paris farm show

French President Francois Hollande replies to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump about Paris, as he opens his last agricultural fair in the country's capital.

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Rio de Janeiro's Carnival comes to life with colourful floats and feathered dancers

Forget the recession, police strikes and corruption scandals: it's Carnival time in Rio de Janeiro where, for a few days, everyone is partying. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Iraqi forces push deeper into western Mosul as civilians flee

Iraqi forces push to Tal al-Rayyan in southwest Mosul as civilians begin to flee. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Bus overturns in swollen Peruvian river

Dramatic scenes from Peru's Andes after a bus carrying passengers in the town of Piura falls into the swollen Rio Seco, with trapped passengers inside forced to escape through windows. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Friday, February 24, 2017

Famine looms in Nigeria as Boko Haram nears defeat

Despite declaring the Boko Haram group near defeat, the Nigerian government still faces suicide bombings, attacks, and a threat of famine that could affect millions. Nathan Frandino reports.

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At least 18 killed in Peru highway crash

Police say at least 18 people were killed on Thursday in a three-vehicle crash on the Pan-American North Highway, close to Trujillo in northwestern Peru. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Trump invokes Paris as example of the negative effects of immigration

U.S. President Donald Trump uses European countries as an example of the negative consequences of unchecked immigration, recounting a story of a friend who says "Paris is no longer Paris". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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EXCLUSIVE: Signs China could house missiles on islands

Two U.S. officials exclusively tell Reuters China is nearly finished building structures on artificial islands in the South China Sea that could house missiles. Reuters' Greg Torode explains what may be an early political test of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Guatemala detains boat providing abortion services

Authorities in Guatemala detain a Dutch boat run by Women on Waves, a non-profit organization which provides free abortion services in countries where abortion is illegal.

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EU diplomats wary of Trump's sudden praise

U.S. President Donald Trump's praises the European Union as a "wonderful" institution in an interview with Reuters, an unexpected reversal of his previously critical stance that's left diplomats skeptical.

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Pope suggests 'better to be atheist than hypocritical Catholic'

Pope Francis delivered another criticism of some members of his own Church on Thursday, suggesting it is better to be an atheist than one of "many" Catholics who he said lead a hypocritical double life. Chris Dignam reports.

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Progress cargo craft arrives at the International Space Station

Progress cargo ship docks at International Space Station. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Estonian leaders wary of Russian loyalties

Estonia's leaders are reaching out to the nation's Russian community, a minority which accounts for a quarter of the country's population, wary that divided loyalties could spark similar conflicts seen in Ukraine and Crimea.

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Malaysia says Kim Jong Nam killed by banned chemical weapon

Malaysian police say a chemical on a U.N. list of weapons of mass destruction called VX nerve agent was used to kill the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in last week's bizarre murder in a busy Kuala Lumpur airport. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Islamic State car blast kills dozens in northwest Syria

Video released on the internet by the pro-opposition Qasioun news agency appears to show what the aftermath of an Islamic State car bombing in the Syrian village Sousian, near al-Bab. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Philippine law enforcers arrest Duterte critic on drug charges

Senator and renowned critic of President Rodrigo Duterte, Leila de Lima, is arrested at her office for drug-related charges and vows to keep on fighting. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Forest fires rage again in Chile's Bio-Bio region

The months of fires in Chile drag on as firefighters battle six active forest fires in Chile's central Bio-Bio region.

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Paris high school students protest against police violence

Hundreds of French students block the entrances to their high schools before taking to the streets to protest against alleged police brutality.

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Vast iceberg poised to crack off Antarctica: scientists

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) filmed 1,500 feet wide rift in the Larsen C ice shelf, on the Antarctic Peninsula when collecting equipment for the MIDAS (Melt on Ice Shelf Dynamics And Stability) project. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Firefighters battle blaze at Australian recycling plant

A thick plume of black smoke is blazing across Sydney's skyline after a fire broke out at a recycling plant on Thursday.

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Nissan's Ghosn says management will be 'completely accountable' after his term ends

Nissan Motor Company's Carlos Ghosn says company management will be "completely accountable" after he steps down as chief executive. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Parisian high schools blocked by young people protesting against police violence

Students are blocking school entrances to protest against police brutality, following similar demonstrations after a young man from a suburb alleged that he was maltreated by officers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Malaysia requests Interpol alert over airport murder

Malaysia has requested Interpol to put an alert out to apprehend four North Korean suspects in the murder of the estranged half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Malaysia's police chief said on Thursday.

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Iraqi security forces attack Mosul airport

U.S.-backed Iraqi security forces closing in on the Islamic State-held western half of Mosul attack the city's airport and a nearby military base. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Iraqi forces storm Mosul airport, military base

U.S.-backed Iraqi security forces laying seige to Islamic State's last stronghold in Iraq have captured the city's airport and a nearby military base, according to state-run media, locations they plan to use as staging grounds for a thrust deeper into the militants' territory. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Mosul airport seen as foothold for Iraqi advance

U.S.-backed Iraqi forces fighting Islamic State are poised to assault Mosul's airport and a nearby army base which, if taken, are expected to provide a staging area for the troops' advance deeper into the city.

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Fire rages at recycling factory in Australia

Fire fighters battle a huge blaze at a waste recycling facility in Sydney, Australia, sending plumes of smoke across the city.

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Suicide bomber had received Guantanamo compensation

it's been revealed that a British Islamic State fighter who carried out a suicide bombing in Iraq this week is a former Guantanamo Bay detainee. Abu-Zakariya al-Britani was paid around $1.2 million compensation by the British government.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Mexico says will 'not accept' U.S. immigration policies

Mexico's Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray called U.S. immigration policies 'unilateral' and will not hesitate in approaching the United Nations to defend immigrants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraq's hipsters make waves with waxed moustaches and dapper suits

A group of fashion conscious men in Erbil are eyeing global fame while aiming to make a difference in their local community.

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Trump says 'must do a lot more with less'

President Trump says he's determined to make savings and the government 'leaner and more accountable'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mosul airport seen as foothold for Iraqi advance

U.S.-backed Iraqi forces fighting Islamic State are poised to assault Mosul's airport and a nearby army base which, if taken, are expected to provide a staging area for the troops' advance deeper into the city. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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British suicide bomber in Iraq had won compensation for Guantanamo stay

British militant Abu-Zakariya al-Britani who blew himself up in Iraq had won compensation for his stay at Guantanamo Bay, security sources say. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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The German left's challenger to Merkel

The appointment of Martin Schulz, the former President of the European Parliament, to challenge Merkel for the German Chancellorship in elections later this year, appears to have reinvigorated his Social Democrat Party. David Doyle reports.

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Amnesty slams Trump's "poisonous" rhetoric

Amnesty International releases its annual report for 2016/2017, and says U.S. President Donald Trump's "poisonous" rhetoric has created an increasingly divisive politics in 2016 that had made the world a "darker" place. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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U.S. officials: Beijing completing possible South China Sea missile buildings

Two U.S. officials exclusively tell Reuters China is nearly finished building structures on artificial islands in the South China Sea that could house missiles, in what may be an early political test of U.S. President Donald Trump. Ryan Brooks reports.

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U.S. officials: Beijing completing possible South China Sea missile buildings

Two U.S. officials exclusively tell Reuters China is nearly finished building structures on artificial islands in the South China Sea that could house missiles, in what may be an early political test of U.S. President Donald Trump. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Bolivian coca growers clash with police over plantation bill

Coca growers violently clash with riot policemen in La Paz as the government redefines which coca plantations are legal in a move demonstrators say favors only certain regions. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Iran defeats U.S. Navy in defiant animated film

An animated film depicting a confrontation between Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the U.S. Navy will soon be shown in cinemas across Iran. Emily Wither reports.

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Britain faces 'very hefty' Brexit bill, years of talks, Juncker says

EU chief executive Juncker says Brexit negotiations will take years and come at costs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Refugees rush for U.S.-Canadian border

Canadian police have bolstered their presence at the Quebec border and border authorities have created a temporary refugee center to process a growing number of asylum seekers crossing from the United States. Chris Dignam reports.

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Scuffles break out between demonstrators and police in Rome

Taxi drivers and stallholders demonstrating against the opening of their sectors to competition scuffle with police outside the ruling Democratic Party headquarters in Rome. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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One-off costs eat into HSBC's 2016 profits

HSBC Holdings reported a 62 percent slump in annual pre-tax profit that fell way short of analysts' estimates as the British bank took hefty writedowns from its restructuring. Joanna Webster reports.

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Russian FM Lavrov pays tribute to late ambassador Churkin

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pays tribute to Vitaly Churkin, the country's ambassador to the United Nations who died suddenly on Monday, aged 64. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Britain faces 'very hefty' Brexit bill, years of talks, Juncker says

EU chief executive Juncker says Brexit negotiations will take years and come at costs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Colombia's Santos visits disarmament zone, signs post-conflict infrastructure project

Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, visits a rebel disarmament zone and sets in motion a nationwide infrastructure project to connect the areas worst hit by the 52-year conflict. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Ski resort gives Pakistan tourism a lift

A ski resort in Pakistan destroyed by Taliban militants nearly a decade ago comes back to life thanks to improved security and a wave of new investment. Eve Johnson reports.

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Five killed in light plane crash in Australia

Five people were killed on Tuesday when a small plane crashed into the roof of a shopping mall after taking off from an airfield outside Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Five die in light plane crash in Australia

Five people were killed on Tuesday when a small plane crashed into the roof of a shopping mall after taking off from an airfield outside Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, police said.

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Monday, February 20, 2017

UK defends Trump state visit offer despite protest

The British government stands by its decision to offer U.S. President Donald Trump a state visit, despite concerns by some British lawmakers and protests by several thousands outside Parliament. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Iraqi forces battle toward Mosul airport

U.S.-backed Iraqi forces fought Islamic State fighters on Monday to clear the way to Mosul's airport, on the second day of a ground offensive on the jihadists' remaining stronghold in the western side of the city.

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Migrants ask Brits to imagine a day without them

Thousands of Migrants went on strike across the UK to highlight their contribution to the British economy as Brexit looms large. Emily Wither reports.

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Trump adds McMaster, Kellog to national security team

U.S. President Donald Trump announces his new National Security Adviser Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and National Security Council Chief of Staff Keith Kellogg. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump wants NATO to step up defense spending: Pence

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaking at NATO headquarters in Brussels says President Donald Trump expects NATO allies to step up their defense spending by the end of the year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi forces battle their way towards Mosul airport

U.S.-backed Iraqi forces fought Islamic State fighters on Monday (February 20) to clear the way to Mosul's airport, on the second day of a ground offensive on the jihadists' remaining stronghold in the western side of the city. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Pence visits Brussels, seeking deeper ties with EU

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence meets with top EU officials to reassure allies worried about the new president's stance on Russia and the European Union. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Le Pen visits Lebanon during French election campaign

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen meets with the mayor of Byblos as she kicks off her visit to Lebanon. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Saturday, February 18, 2017

Merkel and Lavrov arrive to speak at Munich Security Conference

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrive to speak at Munich Security Conference. Rough cut (no reporter narraion)

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Samsung chief Lee arrives at special prosecutor's office

Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee arrives at the special prosecutor's office after being arrested over his alleged role in the country's corruption scandal. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Thousands of Filipino Catholics march against drug war killings

Thousands of Catholics march in Manila to protest the killings under President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Friday, February 17, 2017

Security tightened in Turkish town after deadly car bomb attack

Security personnel are swarming the streets of Viransehir, Turkey, after a car bomb killed at least one child and wounded 17 others. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Seattle judge rules ‘dreamer’ should get bail hearing

A Seattle federal judge on Friday ruled that Daniel Ramirez, the ‘dreamer’ the Justice Department is trying to deport, must be allowed a bail hearing within a week before an administrative immigration court. Jane Lee reports.

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Multiple suicide bombings hit Nigeria's northeast

Seven suspected Boko Haram militants blew themselves up on the outskirts of Maiduguri on Friday in an attack witnesses say was aimed at refugees.

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Mexican prisons stand idle

Mexico’s former president Felipe Calderon's government had planned to open 15 prisons. But years later, four of them stand only partially built or are still not open as the drug wars contract.

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Funerals held for victims of Sufi shrine attack in Pakistan

Mourners gather to pay their respects for some of the victims killed in Thursday's suicide attack at Sindh province's famed Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine.

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Merkel's leadership chances take poll hit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's chances of retaining her Chancellor post might not be as good as once thought. A poll now has challenger Martin Schulz in the lead ahead of Septembers federal election.

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Facebook CEO's bid to reboot globalization

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg lays out a vision of his company serving as a bulwark against rising isolationism, writing in a letter to users that the company's platform could be the "social infrastructure" for the globe.

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World politicians arrive at Munich Security Conference

Politicians including Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen arrive for the Munich Security Conference. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Baghdad car bomb kills 51

A car packed with explosives blew up in southern Baghdad, killing at least 51 people in the deadliest such attack in Iraq this year.

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Plane dining attracts foodies in northern Indian state

An aeroplane-turned restaurant in Punjab is wooing diners with a unique experience in an Airbus A320 that once flew for state-run Air India.

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Policing tight for Munich Security Conference

Police are on the streets in force in Munich ahead of the city's Security Conference, where guests include U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Russia's jabs at U.S. won't stop push for better ties

President Trump at Thursday's press conference said a series of provocations by Russia won't stop his attempts at better relations with Moscow, blaming the media for promoting Vladimir Putin as an enemy..

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Iraqis captivated by return of big screen cinema

A new $4 million cinema complex in Iraq's southern port city of Basra is proving popular among locals, who have not been able to go to the movies for years because of war and sanctions.

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Samsung head Jay Y. Lee arrested over alleged bribes

Samsung boss Jay Y. Lee has been arrested over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led South Korea's parliament to impeach President Park Geun-hye, the latest twist in a controversy that has seized the nation. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Pakistan mourns victims of major ISIS attack

Residents and relatives of victims of the blast at a shrine in Sehwan, Pakistan mourn the deaths of more than 70 people. Samantha Vadas reports

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Eleven British tourists injured in Norway boat accident

Eleven British tourists are recovering in a Norwegian hospital after a boat accident in the harbor of the town of Harstad, north of the Arctic Circle.

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South Korea court declares Hanjin Shipping bankrupt

A South Korean court declares Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd bankrupt after ruling earlier this month that the firm's liquidation value would be worth more than its value. Samanatha Vadas reports.

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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Scores of children killed in Pakistan attack

At least 72 people were killed including some 30 children in the apparent Islamic State suicide bombing of a Sufi shrine in Pakistan, the deadliest in a string of recent attacks. Francis Maguire reports.

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Want to learn Arabic, Korean or Swahili? Refugee language tutors can help

A new UK-based startup is hiring refugees to teach languages, including Swahili, Arabic, Korean and Farsi, to university students, businesspeople and private clients. Emily Wither reports.

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VERBATIM: Trump denies reports of White House instability

At a press conference Thursday, President Donald Trump claims his administration is 'running like a fine-tuned machine'.

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Canada's Trudeau tells EU: the world needs you

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praises the European Union as an unprecedented model for peaceful cooperation in a speech to EU lawmakers that contrasted sharply with the critical stance of U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Scores killed in suicide attack on Sufi shrine in Pakistan

The attack on the famous Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in the town of Sehwan Sharif comes as the Pakistani Taliban and other rival Islamist militant groups carry out their threat of a new offensive.

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Russia does "not interfere": Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow does "not interfere in domestic matters of other countries" when asked about Russia's alleged ties to U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Venezuela's Maduro doesn't want "problems" with Trump

Venezuela's socialist leader Nicolas Maduro says he wants to avoid confrontation with new U.S. President Donald Trump. Maduro also pulls CNN Spanish off the air on accusations of distorting the truth. No reporter narration.

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Mourners killed in Yemen air strike

Local residents say at least nine women and a child died after Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck a house north of Sanaa on Wednesday.

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Second arrest linked to the murder of Kim Jong Nam

Malaysia has detained a second woman suspected in the apparent assassination of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to the state news agency Bernama. Samanatha Vadas reports.

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Venezuela's Maduro doesn't want "problems" with Trump

Venezuela's socialist leader Nicolas Maduro says he wants to avoid confrontation with new U.S. President Donald Trump. Maduro also pulls CNN Spanish off the air on accusations of distorting the truth. No reporter narration.

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North Korea celebrates late leader's birth anniversary with sports events

North Korea holds synchronised swimming demonstration and figure-skating festival to celebrate the 75th birth anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Trump fires back after bombshell NYT report on ties to Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump assailed U.S. intelligence agencies on Wednesday for what he said were illegal information leaks, and dismissed reports of contacts between members of his presidential campaign and Russian intelligence officials.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Trump edges away from two-state solution

President Donald Trump used his joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to break with decades of diplomatic practice by not calling for the creation of separate Israeli and Palestinian states, instead saying he would be fine with whatever the two parties agreed to.

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Trump fires back on bombshell NYT report on campaign's ties to Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump assailed U.S. intelligence agencies on Wednesday for what he said were illegal information leaks, and dismissed reports of contacts between members of his presidential campaign and Russian intelligence officials. Andy Sullivan reports.

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Trump wavers on decades-old 'two-state solution'

President Donald Trump used his joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to break with decades of diplomatic practice by not calling for the creation of separate Israeli and Palestinian states, instead saying he would be fine with whatever the two parties agreed to.

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Violence in Paris during protest against police rape

Protesters demonstrating against an alleged police rape clashed with officers in Paris on Wednesday. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Scuffles at Paris protest against alleged police brutality case

Scuffles break out in Paris between police and protesters during a demonstration against alleged police brutality. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mattis warns NATO in strongest criticism yet

The face of the Trump administration's Pentagon, James Mattis, simultaneously praised NATO and warned it over American support during his first alliance summit as defence secretary. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Trump edges away from two-state solution

President Donald Trump used his joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to break with decades of diplomatic practice by not calling for the creation of separate Israeli and Palestinian states, instead saying he would be fine with whatever the two parties agreed to.

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Trump says "will do more" to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions

U.S. President Donald Trump says "I will do more to prevent Iran from ever developing, I mean ever, a nuclear weapon" during a news conference with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump fires back after bombshell NYT report on ties to Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump assailed U.S. intelligence agencies on Wednesday for what he said were illegal information leaks, and dismissed reports of contacts between members of his presidential campaign and Russian intelligence officials.

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Trump meets Netanyahu, avoids pledge to two-state solution

"I'm looking at two-state and one-state and I like the one that both parties like. I'm very happy with the one that both parties like," says U.S. President Donald Trump about the idea of creating a Palestine living peacefully alongside Israel. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Woman arrested over the murder of Kim Jong Nam

Malaysian police on Wednesday detained a woman in connection with the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's estranged half-brother, police said. Reuters' Ju-min Park is following the investigation.

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Indonesians vote in local polls after bitter fight to run Jakarta

Indonesians begin voting in local elections across the sprawling archipelago, after a bitterly fought campaign to win the prize of governing the capital, Jakarta, that has inflamed religious tensions in the Muslim-majority nation. Samantha Vadas reports.

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U.S. firms in China change their tune on trade

Once upon a time, the American business community in China wanted no beef with Beijing, but as China refuses to make good on its promise to open up its markets, a growing number of foreign business leaders are being drawn toward ‘reciprocity’. Graham Mackay reports.

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Residents evacuated as wildfires burn in New Zealand

Residents evacuated after emergency warning issued as wild fires burn in Port Hills near the city of Christchurch in New Zealand.

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S. Korea suspects assassins killed Kim Jong Un's half-brother

South Korea's spy agency suspects two female North Korean agents assassinated the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Malaysia. Malaysian medical authorities are seeking cause of death. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Inside Iraq's reform center for teen jihadists

Wearing funky beads, Laith Abbas comes across as just another Iraqi teenager trying to look cool, until he describes how he clutched an AK-47 assault rifle at checkpoints along with other Islamic State militants who terrorised Mosul. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Trump's trust in Flynn had been eroding: White House spokesman

White House spokesman Sean Spicer says President Donald Trump asked for national security adviser Michael Flynn's resignation after his level of trust in Flynn eroded to the point that he felt he needed to make a change. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Venezuela's government and Catholic church not seeing eye to eye

Some recent violent incidents against churches in Venezuela have outraged the Roman Catholic hierarchy and reawakened long-simmering church-state antagonism in the South American nation.

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North Korean leader's brother reported killed in Malaysia

Kim Jong Nam, half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been killed in Malaysia, according to South Korean government sources. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Iranian producer gives techno a Persian twist

Iranian producer and DJ Kasra V is mixing the old Persian folk of his homeland with western electronic music in a nod to the country’s underground rave scene. Reuters Emily Wither went to meet him.

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Operators at damaged California dam release water through main spillway

Water gushes from the main concrete spillway at the nation's tallest dam, as dam operators continue controlled releases through the paved chute into channels that route the water away from populated areas. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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After Islamic State defeat, broken Iraqi farmers weigh heavy losses

Islamic State militants have now been cleared off the land in Mosul in an Iraqi army offensive, but their reign of terror and mismanagement have devastated farmers and exacerbated the country's food security problem. Reuters Emily Wither reports.

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Kremlin says Flynn resignation an internal matter for U.S.

The resignation of U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, is an internal matter for the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Netanyahu arrives in Washington ahead of talks with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in the United States for his first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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North Koreans hail leader after nuclear-capable missile test 'success'

National pride on display in Pyongyang as North Korea broadcasts footage of its latest rocket launch on a big screen in the city centre.

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North Koreans hail leader after nuclear-capable missile test 'success'

National pride on display in Pyongyang as North Korea broadcasts footage of its latest rocket launch on a big screen in the city centre.

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North Koreans hail leader after nuclear-capable missile test 'success'

National pride on display in Pyongyang as North Korea broadcasts footage of its latest rocket launch on a big screen in the city centre.

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In the ring, U.S. wrestler in Mexico feeds off anti-Trump sentiment

Sam Polinsky, an American wrestler working in Mexico, dresses as a Trump supporter as he enters the ring of 'Arena Mexico' and whips crowds into a frenzy with his act. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Monday, February 13, 2017

U.S. to tweak trade relations with Canada, Trump says

When asked about his plan to renegotiate NAFTA, President Donald Trump told a news conference Monday that the U.S. has an "outstanding trade relationship with Canada" and will only be "tweaking" trade relations with the northern neighbor. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump, Trudeau had "fruitful discussion" on security, immigration

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he and U.S. President Donald Trump "had a very strong and fruitful discussion" on how security and immigration need to work well together. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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In rural Tajikistan, thousands of women face abandonment

Thousands of Tajik wives are being left behind as their husbands go to neighboring Russia to look for work.

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Allies at odds: Trudeau, Trump set for tense talks

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold his first talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday amid fears the administration plans measures, such as overhauling the NAFTA trade deal, that could shake Canada's economy.

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"Trump and I see eye-to-eye": Netanyahu

On the eve of his trip to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and Trump see "eye-to-eye" on both the dangers and opportunities emanating from the Mideast. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bugs in the air in Japan for Valentine's Day

A bar in Tokyo is serving cocktails and food with insects as part of a special menu to mark the global day of love.

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Romania's new generation fighting for change

Romania's new generation of protesters hope to build on parents' legacy of political change

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North Korea hails new missile test as a success

North Korea says it has successfully test-fired a new type of ballistic missile over the weekend, claiming a step forward in a weapons program it is pursuing in violation of United Nations resolutions. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Crackdown on fake cotton helps revive Egypt crop

Egypt's famed cotton industry is enjoying a revival following a surge in local cotton prices and a crackdown on fake Egyptian cotton worldwide.

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Samsung chief appears for second round of questions in graft probe

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee appears at the South Korean special prosecutor's office for second round of questioning as part of a wider investigation into an influence-peddling scandal that could topple President Park Geun-hye. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Adele rules the Grammy Awards

Adele swept the Grammy Awards, taking home statuettes for the top prizes - album, record and song of the year - in a shock, history-making victory over Beyonce on a night marked by political statements and emotional tributes. Eve Johnson reports.

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Sunday, February 12, 2017

Jazz singer Al Jarreau dies at 76

Singer Al Jarreau, a multiple Grammy winner known for his smooth voice and scat singing skills on jazz and R&B songs, has died. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Biopics take centre stage at the Berlinale

Stanley Tucci and the cast of biopic 'Final Portrait' step onto the red carpet at the Berlin Film. It's among a number of true stories making their debut at the Berlinale alongside 'Django' and 'Maudie'. Sarah Mills reports.

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German mayor to fight deportation of Hindu family

A German mayor wants to prevent the deportation of a Hindu migrant family who fled Afghanistan; he says the family are a positive example of integration. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Saturday, February 11, 2017

Hundreds of immigrants arrested in 'routine' U.S. enforcement surge

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation has netted hundreds of undocumented immigrants across the country this week in what officials called routine enforcement actions. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Polish PM flown to Warsaw for checks after car crash

Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo has suffered bruising in a car crash and has been flown from southern Poland to a Warsaw hospital for what her spokesman described as routine checks. Rough Cut (No reporter narration).

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Aleppo's long road to recovery

Syria's war-ravaged city of Aleppo takes its first small steps to recovery. Jacob Greaves reports.

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Friday, February 10, 2017

Trump reins in rancor for Abe visit

President Donald Trump on Friday praised the alliance between the United States and Japan as a cornerstone of regional peace and stability, edging away from campaign pledges to force Tokyo to pay more for the U.S. security umbrella.

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Japan's Abe commits to pursuing free, fair market with U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he and President Donald Trump have confirmed their will to build a free and fair market based on rules, following Trump's decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership multilateral trade accord. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump, Japan's Abe discuss concerns about trade, security at summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meet at the White House for a summit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Japan's PM Abe pays respects at Arlington National Cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tillerson hosts Japanese FM Kishida

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson welcomes Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to the State Department. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Children dying in Venezuela's health crisis

A nine year old's needless diphtheria death highlights a growing health crisis in Venezuela.

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Elephants in north India get jumbo jumpers to stay warm

An Indian wildlife conservationist group is enlisting local women to knit jumpers for elephants during the cold winters of Uttar Pradesh.

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Dutch police seize ingredients for one billion Ecstasy pills

Police in the Netherlands display a truckload of seized raw materials they say could have been used to make potent narcotics. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Gunmen pull off brazen daylight armoured car heist in Albania

Eyewitness video shows robbers hitting two security vans transporting cash in Albania, in what may have been an inside job. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Indian PM's reforms face reality in key polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to clean up politics. However as Reuters' Tom Lasster reports from the ground in Uttar Pradesh state, the man running the ruling party's campaign there says it will take some time- facing 11 criminal cases himself.

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India villagers knit jumbo jumpers to keep elephants warm

Indian wildlife conservationists join hands with village women to knit jumbo jumpers for elephants to keep them warm in the harsh winter.

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Thursday, February 9, 2017

U.S. appeals court upholds suspension of Trump travel ban

President Donald Trump was handed another legal defeat on Thursday when the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to uphold a lower court’s decision to block his controversial travel ban from seven Muslim-majority countries. Jane Lee reports.

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Japan's Abe arrives to meet with Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Brawl breaks out during keynote Zuma speech

A session of South Africa's parliament convened for a keynote address by the president descended into chaos as far-left lawmakers brawled with orderlies after interrupting the speech and the main opposition party walked out. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Brazil's Olympic legacy far from fulfilled at idle Game venues

Less than six month after Rio de Janeiro hosted the first-ever Olympics in South America, game venues sit idle and already in disrepair, raising questions about a legacy that organizers promised would benefit the Brazilian city and its residents.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump slammed nuclear treaty in first call with Putin

Sources tell Reuters that President Donald Trump railed against a key nuclear treaty in his initial call with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month. Source said Trump alleged the pact that sharply reduces Us and Russian nuclear warheads is skewed in favor of Moscow, but also said Trump seemed not to know details contained in the treaty.

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U.S. general wants more troops to break Afghan stalemate

The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan says he needs several thousand more international troops in order to break a stalement in the war with Taliban insurgents. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Scottish lawmakers sing EU anthem during Brexit vote

Scottish National Party MPs whistle and sing Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' during a vote in the British parliament allowing Prime Minister Theresa May to trigger Britain's exit from the European Union.

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Hundreds of troops deployed in South Africa ahead of Zuma speech

Hundreds of security personnel are deployed in Cape Town ahead of South African President Jacob Zuma's state of the nation speech in Parliament. Opposition parties have criticised the unusual move. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Explosion at EDF's Flamanville plant, no nuclear risk seen

An explosion has taken place at French utility EDF's Flamanville nuclear plant but there is no risk of a radiation leak, according to company officials. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Floods in Peru raise dengue fears

Peru declares a health emergency amid fears of a dengue outbreak following devastating floods in the country's northern regions.

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SNP whistle EU anthem before Brexit vote

Ahead of crucial vote to pass the Brexit Bill in the House of Commons Wednesday, Scottish National Party MPs whistled the EU anthem. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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What do French voters care about in the run-up to the 2017 election?

Residents of Chartres, a French white-collar city of 40,000 people that has voted in line with the final results in the last four presidential polls, share their views.

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Unemployment and trust top French voter concerns

A Reuters straw poll of 100 people in the French city of Chartres has shown that unemployment and political integrity are voters' top concerns ahead of the country's presidential elections this year. Marie-Louise Gumuchian reports.

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Shanty town fire in Philippines leaves 15,000 homeless

A huge blaze in a shanty town in Manilla leaves 15,000 people homeless only a week after another blaze left at least a 100 people injured in the Philippines capital.

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World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in New Zealand

The World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in New Zealand with hundreds of competitors from around the world.

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Brazilian samba school prepares for Carnival

Rio de Janeiro's famed Paraiso do Tuiuti puts the finishes touches to its Carnival floats, celebrating Brazil's "Tropicalism" cultural movement and icons such as samba bombshell Carmen Miranda. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Romania government survives no-confidence vote

Romania's Social Democrat-led government easily survived a no-confidence motion in parliament on Wednesday, three days after mass street protests forced it into an embarrassing U-turn over a graft decree. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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U.S. says Raqqa could be isolated in coming weeks

The U.S. military says it expects U.S.-backed forces on the ground to nearly isolate Islamic State's Syria stronghold of Raqqa in the coming weeks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fillon appeals to French voters over scandal

France's Fillon vows to stand firm in his presidential bid even after fresh allegations arose over payments to his wife. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Turkey-backed forces making 'serious progress' in Syria - FM

Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Syrian rebels and Turkish special forces have together made significant gains in northern Syria in the fight against Islamic State. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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'Robots' explores what it means to be human

London's Science Museum opens the largest ever exhibition of humanoid robots on Wednesday, exploring our 500-year history of recreating life through automation. Reuters Lucy Fielder reports.

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UK PM says independent Scotland would not be in EU

British Prime Minister Theresa May tells lawmakers an independent Scotland would not be inside the European Union. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Romanians vow to demonstrate until government resigns

Romanian protesters demand resignation of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu government over a corruption decree that has sparked the biggest protests since the 1989 fall of communism. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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American college grad found dead in Panama

The FBI joins an investigation into the death of an American tourist in Panama. The body of 23-year-old Catherine Johannet was found over the weekend near a popular beach. Eve Johnson reports.

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Sinkhole opens up near Australian Prime Minister's Sydney home

After heavy rain, a sinkhole opens up near Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's home in the exclusive Sydney suburb of Point Piper.

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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren cut off after criticising Sessions

U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren is asked to end remarks on the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions as attorney general after she was found in violation of a floor rule against impugning another senator.

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Health care workers march in Caracas, demand government action

Health care workers took to the streets of Caracas on Tuesday to demand the government help a sector beset by medicine and labor shortages. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Iraqi Christians find their hometown in ruins after IS leaves

Some residents of Qaraqosh begin the long task of erasing the signs of Islamic State in their Iraqi Christian town, once home to 50,000 people and now mostly deserted. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama, Richard Branson go kiteboarding

Former U.S. President Barack Obama learns to kiteboard while vacationing on a Carribean island owned by British billionaire Sir Richard Branson. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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France's Macron dismisses talk of gay extra-marital relationship

French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron dismisses rumours of a gay affair with the boss of French public radio network Radio France.Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Campaigners start UK court case to stop Saudi arms sales

A legal case brought by the Campaign Against Arms Trade aims to end UK sales of fighter jets and other weapons to Saudi Arabia over their use in the conflict in Yemen. Francis Maguire reports.

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Bison reintroduced to Canada's Banff National Park

Parks Canada reintroduces a herd of plains bison to the country's oldest national park in Banff, Alberta.

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Qatar Airways launches world's longest commercial flight

Qatar Airways flight 921 takes off from Auckland, New Zealand to Doha for a journey expected to take 17 hours and 30 minutes.

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Syria carried out mass hangings at military prison - Amnesty report

Amnesty International says in its newest report that a 'systematic campaign of mass hangings' killed up to 13,000 detainees in Syria's Sednaya prison. Emily Wither reports.

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Iranian girl arrives in U.S. for emergency surgery

A young Iranian girl lands in the U.S. for emergency eye surgery. Her treatment was put on hold after Donald Trump banned travelers from seven countries, including hers. But now there’s new hope for Alma Kashkooli thanks to the federal judge who lifted the ban. Eve Johnson reports.

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Philippine anti-drug agency and military will continue war on drugs

Philippine narcotics enforcement agency supported by the military will continue the war on drugs but police have been suspended from operations by President Rodrigo Duterte. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Iranian girl arrives in U.S. for emergency surgery

A young Iranian girl lands in the U.S. for emergency eye surgery. Her treatment was put on hold after Donald Trump banned travelers from seven countries, including hers. But now there’s new hope for Alma Kashkooli thanks to the federal judge who lifted the ban. Eve Johnson reports.

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Iranian girl arrives in U.S. for emergency surgery

A young Iranian girl lands in the U.S. for emergency eye surgery. Her treatment was put on hold after Donald Trump banned travelers from seven countries, including hers. But now there’s new hope for Alma Kashkooli thanks to the federal judge who lifted the ban. Eve Johnson reports.

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U.S. grants visas to dozens of Cubans doctors

As the Trump administration's travel ban related to seven Muslim-majority countries is blocked in court, about three dozen Cuban doctors and health professionals are entering the U.S. under visas granted under a now-defunct program. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Monday, February 6, 2017

British Speaker opposes letting Trump address parliament

The speaker of Britain's lower house of parliament says he will not support any plans for U.S. President Donald Trump to address parliament during a state visit planned for later this year, citing Trump's temporary immigration ban as a factor. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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I.S. militants besieged in Syria's Al-Bab

Syria's army and its allies have severed a main road linking Al-Bab, held by Islamic State, with the militants' strongholds further east. It comes after weeks of advances, and as power-brokers Russia, Iran and Turkey discuss how to shore up a brittle ceasefire. Lucy Fielder reports.

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France's scandal-hit Fillon fights on for presidency

French conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon is defending his past conduct in a scandal involving payments to his wife for work which a press report says she did not do, and says he will push on in his bid for the presidency. Mia Womersley reports.

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See you later! Harry beats William and Kate in foot race

Campaigning for a mental health charity in London, Prince Harry beats William and Kate hands down in a race

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Mosul rebuilds shattered neighbourhoods

Residents of eastern Mosul survey the devastating damage to their homes caused by car bombs set off by Islamic State. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Scores killed in deadly Afghanistan avalanches

More than a hundred people died after avalanches and heavy snow hit many areas of Afghanistan over the weekend.

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Afghan diplomat killed at consulate in Pakistani city

The third secretary of Afghanistan's consulate in Karachi was shot dead by a private guard on Monday, Pakistani officials said.

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Gun salute marks Queen Elizabeth's 65 years on British throne

Queen Elizabeth, the world's longest-reigning living monarch, celebrated her Sapphire Jubilee on Monday (February 6) as Britain commemorated 65 years since she ascended the throne. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Romania protests persist despite government climbdown

Romanians say they will not relent in their protests, even after the government scrapped a decree that would have shielded dozens of politicians from prosecution for corruption. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Thousands protest as former Catalonia head goes on trial

Protesters rally in support of Artur Mas, former governor of the Spanish region of Catalonia, as he goes on trial in Barcelona for staging a 2014 informal referendum on independence.

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Dozens killed as heavy snow hits Afghanistan

Heavy snow and avalanches kill dozens in Afghanistan, according to officials, including 19 in the northern province of Badakhshan. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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New arrivals relieved to make it to the U.S.

Travelers from seven mainly Muslim countries hit by Donald Trump's travel ban express joy on arriving in Los Angeles after a judge temporarily lifted the executive order imposing the ban. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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National Football League seeks China touchdown

As millions around the world settled into couches and tuned into the Super Bowl on big-screen TVs on Sunday, fans in China watched the New England Patriots stun the Atlanta Falcons on mobile phones and tablets - on their way to work. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Patriots stage biggest comeback in Super Bowl history

The New England Patriots pulled off the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history with an overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Toyota and Suzuki agree to start tie-up talks

Toyota Motor and Suzuki Motor say they've agreed to begin formal talks aimed at forging a partnership on Monday. The tie-up may benefit both sides, especially as Suzuki finds itself lagging behind its peers on tech. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Romania protests persist despite government climbdown

Romanians say they will not relent in their protests, even after the government scrapped a decree that would have shielded dozens of politicians from prosecution for corruption.

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

Turkey detains some 400 Islamic State suspects

Turkish police detains some 400 suspected Islamic State members in anti-terror raids carried out in six provinces, state run Anadolu agency reports. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Danger stalks Iraqi police at former I.S. camp

At a former Islamic State training camp, Iraqi police dodge snipers' bullets and explosives dropped from drones by the militants. Lucy Fielder reports.

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En route to the U.S., Cuban migrants in Panama wonder if they're better off where they are

Policy changes between Cuba and the United States, guaranteed acceptance of Cubans who made it to U.S. soil, will be "reviewed" by the Trump administration and Cubans aren't happy. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Court rejects Trump appeal to restore travel ban

A U.S. appeal court late on Saturday denied an emergency appeal from the U.S. Department of Justice to restore an immigration order from President Donald Trump barring citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries and temporarily banning refugees. Ivor Bennett reports.

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French hopefuls Macron and Le Pen trade barbs

France's Marine Le Pen formally launched her presidential campaign this weekend and traded barbs with Emmanuel Macron, an independent candidate catapulted into the lead. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Libyan officials arrest over 100 African migrants

Libyan authorities intercepted over 100 African migrants at sea on Sunday during an attempt to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Relief, confusion at US airport as judge lifts travel ban

Travelers and immigrants affected by Donald Trump's travel ban scramble to enter the U.S. after a judge in Washington state blocks his executive order to restrict entry for refugees and people from seven Muslim-majority countries. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Saturday, February 4, 2017

A U.S. Muslim political startup with an urgent mission

A newly formed U.S. political advocacy group is ready to launch a campaign aimed at inspiring more Muslim Americans to run for office, in what it describes as a long-term effort to give Muslims more of a voice in a hostile political climate.

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More than 2,000 protesters in Paris denounce Trump's immigration policies

An estimated 2,000 protesters march near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, denouncing U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies as "frightening" and a betrayal of American values. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Congresswoman criticizes Trump order, citing Iranian baby in need of surgery

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici says "keeping four-month-old babies out of our country does not make us safer." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Demonstrators gather in London to protest Trump immigration order

Several thousand protesters gather in London on Saturday (February 4) to demonstrate against Trump's travel ban. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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France's Fillon won't reach run off vote - poll

French conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon, embroiled in a scandal involving salaries paid to his wife for work she may not have done, would not get through to the runoff vote for the presidency, a BVA poll showed on Saturday. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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U.S. Defence Secretary says no need for 'dramatic' military moves in South China Sea

U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis says he does not see any need for dramatic military moves in the South China Sea to contend with China's assertive behavior after a meeting with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Protesters in Australia rally against Trump's refugee ban

Protesters rally in Sydney condemning U.S. president Donald Trump's executive order temporarily barring refugees and nationals from seven countries. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Migrants undeterred by Trump as they travel north for a better life

Poor Central American migrants arriving at a shelter near the U.S. border are undeterred by President Donald Trump's plan to build a border wall and his threat to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Girls in Afghanistan fight prejudice with martial arts

A group of girls from Kabul's Hazara community are training in Chinese martial arts, despite harassment and abuse in the conservative society.

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New U.S. defense chief warns North Korea on nuclear weapons

U.S. Secretary of Defence, Jim Mattis, warns North Korea of an "effective and overwhelming" response if Pyongyang chose to use nuclear weapons.

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Flooded streets in Peru prompt call for infrastructure improvement

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski calls for an improvement in infrastructure on a national scale as he visits a region hard hit by flooding. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Iranian man reunited with his family in U.S. following travel ban

An Iranian man is cheered as he arrives at Los Angeles airport after becoming the first person to return to the U.S. as a result of a court action since President Donald Trump's immigration executive order.

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Romanian president says economy good, investors not threatened

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis says nation-wide protests against a retreat on anti-corruption reforms pose no threat to investors. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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EU leaders arrive at Malta summit on migration

EU leaders arrive in Malta for a summit set to be dominated by the migrant crisis. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Attacker at Louvre cried out 'Allahu Akbar' - police

A French soldier shot and wounded a man armed with a machete and carrying two bags on his back on Friday (February 3) as he tried to enter the Paris Louvre museum in what the government said appeared to have been a terrorist attack.. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Reunited with family after being sold by IS

A Yazidi boy, who was sold by Islamic State militants to a Muslim couple in Mosul, is reunited with his family after two years. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Machete-wielding attacker shot by soldier at Paris Louvre

A French soldier shot and wounded a man armed with a machete as he tried to enter the Paris Louvre museum.

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Uber CEO quits Trump's business advisory group

Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick, facing criticism from immigration advocates for serving on President Donald Trump's business advisory group, quit the group on Thursday, the company said. Jonah Green reports.

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Romania government showing cracks amid mass protest

A minister has resigned and a top party official has broke ranks Thursday after days of protests in Bucharest's streets in backlash over a government decree on corruption. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Snap Inc looks to dazzle Wall Street with IPO

The hottest IPO in years is hitting Wall Street. Snap Inc is looking to raise up to $3 billion with its disappearing messaging app.

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Romania government showing cracks amid mass protest

A Romanian minister has resigned and its vice president is in rebellion as over 250,000 take to the streets of their capital, protesting a decree granting effective amnesty to dozens of officials accused of corruption.

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

'Hi, I'm the new guy': Tillerson to State Dept.

President Trump's Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrives at the State Department for his first day on the job. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Exclusive - U.S. expected to impose fresh sanctions on Iranian entities: sources

The United States is expected to impose sanctions on multiple Iranian entities as early as Friday following Tehran's recent ballistic missile test, but in a way that will not violate the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Chocolate sushi on offer in Japan for Valentine's Day

One of Nestle's KitKat chocolate stores in Tokyo has unveiled a new treat.

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Trump rips into Schwarzenegger

Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to "pray" for Arnold Schwarzenegger and his sinking ratings on the show, "The Apprentice." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mosul five-star hotel lies in ruins

Iraqi forces show the remnants of a luxury hotel in eastern Mosul, after it was recaptured from the Islamic State.

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Right-wing speaker at Berkeley canceled after protests

Hundreds of protesters at the University of California at Berkeley clashed with police and smashed windows and force a right-wing speaker to cancel his appearance at the liberal-leaning institution.

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Trump on tough phone calls: "Don't worry"

Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump says "don't worry" about the tough phone calls he's having, adding it's time for the U.S. to be "tough." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tillerson faces unrest as he takes reins at State Dept.

Rex Tillerson takes up the reins at the State Dept. amid an extraodinary show of dissent and displeasure from within the diplomatic corps. that will now work for the former Exxon Mobil CEO.

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'Dumb deal' drags Australia-U.S. ties to new low

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will review a "dumb deal" to take hundreds of Australian asylum seekers after the Washington Post reported he had angrily berated Australia's prime minister and abruptly ended a tense telephone call.

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Mattis assures South Korea of U.S. support

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis meets South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, who is serving as acting president after President Park Geun-hye impeachment, saying the U.S. is committed to making the U.S.-South Korean relationship "even stronger, especially in the face of the provocations that you face from the North." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Inside the luxury Mosul hotel that housed ISIS elite

When Islamic State seized the five-star Ninewah Oberoi Hotel in east Mosul it replaced wealthy Iraqi patrons with another kind of elite -- foreign fighters and suicide bombers seen as the group's most prized members. Emily Wither reports.

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Mobile and video help boost Facebook

The world’s biggest social media company Facebook is getting bigger fast and showing yet another quarter of strong growth.

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Syrian refugees in the U.S. distraught over Trump ban

Syrian refugees in the United States fear they may never be reunited with their families following U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Brexit bill clears first legal hurdle

A law allowing Prime Minister Theresa May to trigger Britain's exit from the European Union cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, paving the way for the government to launch divorce talks by the end of March. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Britons bet on length of Trump's presidency

Less than two weeks after Donald Trump's inauguration and amid anger over his immigration policy, hundreds of Britons are betting that the U.S. president will not last a year in office.

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Trump puts Iran on notice over ballistic missile test

President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, says the United States is officially putting Iran on notice over its "destabilising activity" after it test-fired a ballistic missile over the weekend. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Missing billionaire stirs bad memories in Hong Kong

As the mystery over missing Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua grows, a Hong Kong newspaper publishes a full page ad, apparently paid for by him, saying he's fine and has not been abducted by Beijing. As Graham Mackay reports, that's giving people uncomfortable flashbacks to last year's infamous Hong Kong booksellers saga.

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Israel begins evicting settlers from illegal outpost

Israeli settlers plan to forcefully resist eviction as Israeli security forces prepare for the eviction of 330 settlers from an outpost in the West Bank.

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Israeli settlers hunker down in the face of eviction from West Bank outpost

Israeli security forces prepare for the eviction of 330 settlers from an outpost in the West Bank. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Israeli forces begin operation to evict settlers from illegal outpost

As columns of unarmed police walk towards prefabricated homes where some 330 settlers live, Israeli Defence Minister Lieberman calls for a peaceful protest. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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German police raid homes and mosques, arrest Tunisian suspected of planning attack

German police raid homes, business premises and mosques in Frankfurt and other towns and arrest a Tunisian man suspected of planning an attack. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Deutsche Bank fined for sham Russian trades

Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $630 million in fines for organising $10 billion in sham trades that could have been used to launder money out of Russia.

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Under Armour shares crumble

Shares of Under Armour plunged as much as 26 percent as quarterly results show the athletic gear maker is losing ground to larger rivals Nike and Adidas.

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