Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Trump calls for "ideological" immigration screening

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump renews call to have Mexico pay for wall between U.S. and Mexico, while outlining plan to impose "ideological certification" for immigrants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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A flight to remember as U.S. plane lands in Cuba

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx celebrates the landing of the first scheduled commercial flight from the US to Cuba in more than 50 years. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Cast and crew discuss Ridley Scott's son's directorial debut, the sci-fi thriller, 'Morgan'

Cast and crew discuss Ridley Scott's son's directorial debut, the sci-fi thriller, 'Morgan'. Simon Thompson reports.

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Naked Donald Trump statue up for auction

Satirical statue of presidential hopeful Donald Trump to be sold at auction with the work expected to fetch between $10,000 and $20,000 at upcoming Julien's Auctions sale in Los Angeles. John Russell reports.

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Brazil's Rousseff ousted by Senate, Temer sworn in

Brazil's Senate ousted President Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday, ending an impeachment process that polarized Latin America's biggest country. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Skolimowski appeals for more films on immigrants

Veteran Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski pleads for more films to be made about migrants, saying immigration was one of the world's biggest problems. Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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Musical opens 73rd Venice film festival

"La La Land" follows Oscar Best Picture winners "Gravity" and "Birdman" to open the Venice Film Festival. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Obama says fight against climate change must continue

U.S. President Obama stresses the urgency of curbing climate change and says that even when he leaves office, "change is going to be in all of our hands as citizens." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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ICYMI: Trump talks ‘the wall’ with Mexico -- but not who pays for it

Donald Trump tells Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto that the United States has the right to build a border wall to halt illegal immigration, but they did not discuss who would pay for it.

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Princess Anne pays tribute to WW2 Arctic Convoy veterans

Britain's Princess Anne lays flowers at cemetery where Russian and British WW2 veterans are buried, praises their 'heroic deeds' at a memorial ceremony. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Trump discusses border wall with Mexico, no mention of payment

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, visiting Mexico, says that the United States has the right to build a border wall to halt illegal immigration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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ICYMI: Donald Trump's trip to Mexico

Donald Trump traveled to Mexico to meet President Enrique Pena Nieto in an unexpected trip to a country which the Republican presidential candidate has frequently vilified. Here's what he said:

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Kevin Mahn: Fed will likely raise rates twice this year

Kevin Mahn, Chief Investment Officer at Hennion & Walsh talks with Bobbi Rebell about the financial markets and hwere he things investors will get the best returns.

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Mattel’s American Girl on sale in Toys“R”Us

Toys“R”Us becomes the only U.S.-based retailer to sell Mattel's American Girl. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Brazil's Rousseff ousted as president

Brazil's Senate has removed President Dilma Rousseff from office for breaking budgetary laws. The vote ends an impeachment process that has polarized the scandal-plagued country and paralyzed its politics for nine months. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Digitizing Bjork

An immersive virtual reality exhibition by the famous Icelandic singer and a team of visual artists, opens in London. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Storm bears down on Florida

Florida Governor Rick Scott declares an emergency in 42 of the state's 67 counties in advance of an expected tropical storm that could make landfall on the north-central Gulf Coast, causing flooding and fierce winds. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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French 'Spiderman' climbs a skyscraper harness-free

54-year-old daredevil Alain Robert scales a skyscraper in La Defense business district to raise awareness for the release of Jacqueline Savage, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering her violent husband.

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Wake up and smell your alarm clock

An olfactory alarm clock that uses air diffusion to wake you up gradually has been launched at Berlin's IFA consumer technology show. Jim Drury reports.

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"Because of their fear, they are willing to kill us" - U.S. captive held by Taliban

A Taliban source says release of a video showing a U.S. and a Canadian citizen held hostage by the Taliban is designed to pressure the Afghan government not to impose the death sentence on the son of a feared militant leader. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Shanghai bans electric scooters, Segways

Shanghai has resumed its crackdown on electric scooters and Segways due to safety concerns after a ban two years ago was largely ignored.

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World's largest cemetery in Iraq grows bigger

The Wadi al-Salam cemetery in the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf is expanding at double its usual rate as the war against Islamic State takes its toll.

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Norwegian ship rescues over 1,000 migrants from eight rubber boats

A baby is among over 1,000 mostly African migrants rescued by a Norwegian ship off the coast of Libya. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Nigeria goes into recession

Africa's biggest economy has slid into recession for the first time in more than 20 years as activity in both the oil and non-oil sectors slows. David Pollard reports.

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First U.S.-Cuba scheduled flight in decades set to depart

The first regularly scheduled commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than half a century is set to depart on Wednesday, starting a new chapter in the Obama administration's bid to open trade and travel with the former Cold War foe. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Italy rescues more migrants off Libyan coast

Hundreds of migrants arrive in the Sicilian port of Pozzallo after being rescued at sea.

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In India, a beauty pageant for the blind

India's National Association for the Blind holds a beauty pageant.

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Mario Draghi's data dilemma

Record employment figures for Germany, according to new data, but still virtually no price demand in the euro zone as a whole sharpen the twin horns of Mario Draghi's policy dilemma ahead of next week's ECB meeting. David Pollard reports.

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Japan seeks record military budget as tentions rise

For the fifth year running, Japan's defense requests its largest ever military budget. As Tim Kelly reports from Tokyo, concerns over land disputes with China and North Korea's nuclear threat are the driving force behind ramped up military spending.

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Typhoon Lionrock kills 11 in Japan: local media

Japanese media report 11 people killed as Typhoon Lionrock brings heavy rain and flooding to Northern Japan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Barcelona youth soccer team consoles Japanese opponents

Kids on a soccer team from Barcelona show upstanding sportsmanship after beating their Japanese opponents. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tear gas fired at impeachment protesters in Sao Paulo

Riot police in Sao Paulo fire tear gas at protesters demonstrating against the impeachment trial of suspended President Dilma Rousseff. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Brown arrested, booked for assault with a deadly weapon:police

EDIT CONTAINS HARSH LANGUAGE: Singer Chris Brown has been arrested and booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Julie Noce reports.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Selena Gomez calls time out

The entertainer says she will take a career break after suffering panic attacks and depression. Alicia Powell reports.

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Islamic State leader killed in Syria

Islamic State says one of its longest-serving and most prominent leaders, Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, has been killed in Syria. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Adnani's death a severe blow to ISIS

Islamic State's news agency reports Tuesday that Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, one of its top commanders who oversaw propaganda and foreign operations, was killed in Aleppo.

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Chris Brown and police in standoff after 911 call by woman

Police surround the Los Angeles home of singer Chris Brown in response to a pre-dawn 911 call from a woman there who asked for help. John Russell reports.

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Adnani's death a severe blow to ISIS

Islamic State's news agency reports Tuesday that Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, one of its top commanders who oversaw propaganda and foreign operations, was killed in Aleppo.

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Pence says he has 'Clinton controversy fatigue'

U.S. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence says he is experiencing "Clinton controversy fatigue" and vows to dredge up his Democratic rival's past until election day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Gisele Bundchen struts to the top

The model lands at the top of Forbes magazine's highest paid models list. Alicia Powel reports.

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Apple weighs on Wall Street

Shares of Apple fell after antitrust regulators ordered the company to pay $14.5 billion in back taxes to the Irish government. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Kaine: Trump poses 'threat' to democracy

U.S. Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine questions if Donald Trump would stand up to Russia if that government hacked into the U.S. political system in an attempt to influence the election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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At least 10 dead in Somali car bomb blast

A car bomb explosion outside Somalia's Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, claimed by al Shabaab Islamist militants, leaves at least 10 people dead. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Abercrombie & Fitch ditches turnaround hopes

A fashion mishap and a drop in international cash coming through the doors pushed Abercrombie and Fitch to abandon talk of a sales turnaround.

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Detecting food allergens on the go

A California startup has developed a portable technology that will allow consumers to test their food for gluten on the go. Ben Gruber reports.

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Mini sculptures made out of lead

A Taiwanese artist creates miniature sculptures as small as 0.5 millimeters using various types of pencil lead.

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EU rules Apple to pay Ireland $14.5 bln in tax

European Union antitrust regulators order Apple to pay up to $14.5 billion in taxes plus interest to the Irish government after ruling a special scheme to route Apple's profits through Ireland was illegal state aid.

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Iraqi town retaken from IS clouded by oil fires

The Iraqi town of Qayyara has been engulfed by dark clouds after Islamic State militants set fire to many of the region's oil wells when they abandoned the area a week ago.

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Comey: FBI takes political hacking "very seriously"

FBI Director James Comey says the agency is closely watching what foreign countries are doing in light of allegations the Russian government is seeking to undermine the U.S. presidential election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Suspected suicide car bomb hits Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan

At least three people are wounded after a suspected suicide car bomber rammed the gates of the Chinese embassy in Bishkek.

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Dark skies over Iraqi town freed from Islamic State

Residents of the northern Iraqi town of Qayyara complain of black smoke billowing from oil wells set ablaze by retreating militants of Islamic State as life gradually gets back to normal. Mana Rabiee reports.

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EU demands 13 bln euro bite in Apple taxes

The European Commission orders Apple to pay up to 13 billion euros in back taxes to Ireland. Hayley Platt reports.

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North Carolina, Florida brace for tropical depressions

Two separate tropical systems are threatening to dump heavy rains and strong winds on Florida and coastal North Carolina. Linda So reports.

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Apple slapped with up to 13 billion euro tax bill

EU antitrust regulators order Apple to pay up to 13 billion euros in taxes plus interest to the Irish government after ruling that a special scheme to route profits through Ireland was illegal state aid. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bomb blast at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan

A suspected suicide car bomb has exploded at the Chinese embassy in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan, injuring several people. Yiming Woo reports.

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Typhoon grounds flights in Japan

A powerful typhoon causes the cancellation of more than 100 flights in northeast Japan. Yiming Woo reports.

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X-ray satellite uncovering the secrets of Black Holes

Data from a defunct satellite is helping astrophysicists decipher the secrets of supermassive holes and the hot plasma that surrounds the galaxies. Jim Drury reports.

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Zika may be worse than feared in Southeast Asia

Experts tell Reuters the spread of the Zika virus is likely to be under-reported across Southeast Asia. Reuters' Amy Sawitta Lefevre reports the infection's mild symptoms and inadequate screenings are stoking fears the disease may disperse undetected.

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Typhoon grounds flights in Japan

A powerful typhoon causes the cancellation of more than 100 flights in northeast Japan. Yiming Woo reports.

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Libyan forces beat back Islamic State

Libyan forces say they've taken back almost all of Sirte, a city that used to be Islamic State's regional stronghold. Yiming Woo reports.

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Hundreds of migrants rescued off Libya

Hundreds of migrants have been rescued off the coast of Libya on their perilous journey to Europe. Yiming Woo reports.

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Monday, August 29, 2016

Peru running of the bulls ends in gore, injuries

A running of the bulls event leaves nine people injured as the Peruvian province of Ayacucho celebrates its patron saint. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Protesters decry Rousseff impeachment trial

Protesters ignite fires on the streets of Sao Paulo in support of Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff as she faces an impeachment trial. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Peru running of the bulls ends in gore, injuries

A running of the bulls event leaves nine people injured as the Peruvian province of Ayacucho celebrates its patron saint. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Erupting Mexico volcano fills blue sky with dark ash

Mexico's Colima Volcano spews a towering column of smoke and ash high into the sky. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Actor Gene Wilder dead at 83

Actor Gene Wilder, star of "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and "Blazing Saddles" has died at age 83. Rollo Ross reports.

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FBI: Some voter databases may have been hacked

The White House says federal officials may step in to secure state voting systems after the FBI said hackers have breached voter databases in some states. Diane Hodges reports.

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Erupting Mexico volcano fills blue sky with dark ash

Mexico's Colima Volcano spews a towering column of smoke and ash high into the sky. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mexican volcano erupts, filling sky with dark ash

Mexico's Colima volcano -- also known as the "Fire Volcano" -- spews towering column of smoke and ash 7,874 feet high into the sky. According to officials, the latest eruption took place on Monday at 04:19pm GMT.

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Trump under heat to clear immigration muddle

Facing sagging polls, Donald Trump has flirted with changing his hard line position on immigration, which has been a cornerstone of his campaign, but with a major speech set for Wednesday it is still unclear what changes, if any, have been made.

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Fans in Mexico mourn death of musical icon Juan Gabriel

Mourners in Mexico City and Ciudad Juarez pay their respects to the Latin American music star who died of a heart attack on Sunday at the age of 66.

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Consumer spending has Fed on track for rate hike this year

consumer spending rose in the U.S. for the fourth straight month. Economist Andrew Husby of Decision Economics says the Fed will likely hike interest rates in December.

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Islamic State suicide bomb kills dozens in Yemen

At least 54 people have been killed and more wounded after a suicide bomber drove a car bomb into a militia compound in the southern port city of Aden on Monday.

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Abedin leaves scandal-plagued husband, Weiner

Huma Abedin, a top aide to Democratic presidential presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, is separating from her husband Anthony Weiner, a former congressman who resigned after a sex scandal. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Lightning kills 300 reindeer in Norway

Wildlife officials in Norway believe lightning from a powerful storm killed a herd of migrating reindeer, including 70 calves, in a remote area southwest of Oslo. Diane Hodges reports.

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Breakingviews: No seer at Sears

Once touted as a new Warren Buffett, Sears boss Eddie Lampert has spent the last decade trying to revive the flagging U.S. retailer. Richard Beales and Kevin Allison look at his record.

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Mylan to launch generic EpiPen

The drug maker's generic EpiPin will sell for $300, half the cost of its branded product. The move comes amid criticism from the public and lawmakers over big price hikes. Fred Katayama reports.

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North Korean students put on torchlight spectacle

North Korean students celebrate the 9th Congress of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League with a massive torchlight parade.

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Pasta all'Amatriciana served with 'lots of love' for Italy's quake victims

Italians around the country cook up the traditional recipe from Amatrice to raise funds for victims of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake which killed at least 290 people last week.

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Dozens of Zika cases discovered in Singapore

Singapore confirms 41 cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus infections, mostly among foreign construction workers. As Reuters' Marius Zaharia reports, Singapore's got experience fighting dengue, another mosquito-borne disease... but if Zika's landed in Southeast Asia, other countries may not be so well-equipped.

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Singapore confirms 41 cases of Zika

Singapore authorities say they have identified 41 locally-transmitted cases of the Zika virus, mostly in foreign construction workers, and that more are expected. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Police: reports of gunfire at LA airport were false alarm

Police have determined that reports of shots being fired at Los Angeles International Airport were only "loud noises", the latest false alarm at a busy U.S. airport. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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China's overseas buying spree hits new heights

Deal-hungry Chinese firms are spending record amounts of money buying up companies abroad. As Reuters Tara Joseph reports, the country's biggest overseas acquisition ever could be right around the corner.

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Sunday, August 28, 2016

Volunteers prepare special lunch for Italian quake survivors

Survivors of the earthquake that devastated the town of Amatrice, Italy, feast on their namesake pasta dish, on the weekend a festival celebrating the food would have been held. Diane Hodges reports.

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Media: one dead in Florida gas plant explosion

One person is reported dead after an explosion at a nitrous oxide plant in Cantonment, Florida, according to local media. Diane Hodges reports.

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D.C. metro holds derailment response drill over Potomac

A simulated derailment response drill was held in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, giving the city's transit officials a chance to review where they stand in emergency preparation. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Fatal shooting of Dwyane Wade's cousin tops week's crimes

Basketball star Dwyane Wade's cousin is shot dead while pushing a baby stroller, two Mississippi nuns are killed during an apparent robbery, and an elderly Oklahoma man beats off an attacker in this week's crime wrap. Diane Hodges reports.

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Mother Teresa to be made Roman Catholic saint Sept. 4 - Pope

Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a nun who dedicated her life to helping the poor, will be made a saint of the Roman Catholic Church at a ceremony on Sept. 4. Bob Mezan reports.

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Trump will be 'fair and humane' on immigration: Trump campaign manager

"He has said if you want to be here legally, you have to apply to be here legally," says Donald Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway on immigration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Emergency crews retrieve personal belongings from rubble

Emergency crews in quake devastated region of Italy retrieve personal items from under collapsed buildings. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turkey ratchets up Syria offensive on border

Turkey ramps up security on border, as Turkish warplanes and artillery hit targets in north Syria, according to security sources. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Man tries to attack priest give mass in Indonesia

A man tried to attack a priest during a catholic mass at a church in Indonesia on Sunday. Julie Noce reports.

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Turkish media: rockets fired at Turkish airport

Passengers wait for news after four rockets are fired at a police checkpoint outside the airport in Diyarbakir, Turkey, an attack Turkish media attribute to Kurdish militants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, August 27, 2016

Trump vows to crack down on undocumented immigrants

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump tells supporters at a rally in Iowa that he'll deport thousands of undocumented immigrants "on Day 1" if he's elected president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turkish media: rockets fired at Turkish airport

Passengers wait for news after four rockets are fired at a police checkpoint outside the airport in Diyarbakir, Turkey, an attack Turkish media attribute to Kurdish militants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Libyan forces push back Islamic State fighters in Sirte

Libyan forces are preparing for a final push to oust Islamic State from its former North African stronghold of Sirte. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Bunny tails at Hong Kong cafe, zoo animals get check-ups

This week's animal news includes the London Zoo weighing and measuring over 18,000 of their critters and a cafe in Hong Kong gets hopping with the addition of rabbits. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Storm brings heavy rain, flooding to Kansas City

Heavy rain causes flash flooding in the Kansas City metro area, making for dangerous driving conditions and temporarily suspending the downtown streetcar service. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Rescue workers continue search after Italy quake

Rescue workers in the quake-hit Italian town of Amatrice continue searching for survivors with sniffer dogs hoping for a miracle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Explosions rock Syrian border as Turkey presses operation

Relief efforts are underway in the Syrian town of Jarablus, where a Turkish-backed operation is aiming to remove Islamic State and keep Kurdish rebel groups from establishing a major presence. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Kaine: "Really happy to support a strong woman"

"My career as a strong man in politics has been built on the support of strong women" says Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine while campaigning in Florida. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Italy grieves as state funeral held for victims of powerful quake

Crowds of people gather to watch a state funeral for 35 of the 290 people who died during a 6.2 earthquake in central Italy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Set of "Knightfall" goes up in flames.

A huge fire destroys the "Knightfall" television series film set at Prague's Barrandov studios. Rough cut - no reporter narration.

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Clinton arrives for intelligence briefing

Hillary Clinton arrives for her first intelligence briefing since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"Knightfall" set in Prague engulfed in flames

A huge fire destroys the film set of the "Knightfall" television series at Prague's Barrandov studios. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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State funeral for some of the quake victims in Amatrice

A day of mourning is being observed in Italy for the victims of this week's earthquake as the death toll rises to 284. Julie Noce reports.

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Aussie teen flies around the world solo

Australian teen beats record for youngest person to fly around the world in a single engine aircraft. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mothers of Plaza de Mayo march in Buenos Aires

Argentine activists Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and their supporters march to demand human rights. Julie Noce reports.

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Filipino police chief to drug addicts: kill your dealers

The national police chief in the Philippines urges drug addicts to kill their drug dealers during a speech for which he later apologized. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Catering to canines on National Dog Day

A New York City restaurant showcases its 'dog menu' in honor of U.S. National Dog Day. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Kerry, Lavrov fail to reach Syria deal

U.S., Russia fail to a reach deal on Syria and say experts will continue negotiations to pursue details. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, August 26, 2016

African migrants among the volunteers in quake-hit Italy

Migrants helping with relief efforts in quake-hit Pescara del Tronto say they want to help their host country in its time of need. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Tough talk from France's Sarkozy

Nicolas Sarkozy said he would impose a nationwide ban on burkinis if elected back to the French presidency in 2017, positioning himself as a strong defender of French values and tough on immigration. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Markets: Yellen takes centre stage

Janet Yellen takes centre stage at the Jackson Hole central banking symposium - investors waiting nervously for any steer on future U.S. rate hikes. But as Kirsty Basset reports, the Fed chief also faces a more fundamental question: is conventional monetary policy running out of road?

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Britain's Polish migrants give blood for unity

Polish migrants in the UK are donating blood during a week-long campaign, in a bid to show solidarity with Britons following Brexit.

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Pokemon-inspired burgers pop up in Australia

A pop-up restaurant in Sydney has created Pokemon-inspired burgers. Julie Noce reports.

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American guitarist uses music as healing force in Kabul

An American musician is helping Afghan girls deal with the hardships of life in Kabul by teaching them guitar. Julie Noce reports.

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At least 8 dead, dozens wounded in Turkey blast

Car bomb explosion at police headquarters in southeast town of Cizre kills at least 8, wounds 64 others. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Horror-thriller 'Don't Breathe' set to trump 'Suicide Squad' at the U.S. box office

Horror-thriller 'Don't Breathe' is set to trump 'Suicide Squad' at the U.S. box office this weekend. Simon Thompson reports.

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Lochte's legal woes persist

U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte, who has apologized for an "exaggerated" story about being robbed at gunpoint at the Rio Games, is expected to be summoned to testify in Brazil. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Three die in crossbow attack in Toronto

Toronto police are investigating the deaths of three people who appeared to have been injured by a crossbow bolt. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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France's Sarkozy kicks off election campaign

Nicolas Sarkozy, ex-president of France, promises to protect the French people at his first campaign rally since launching a 2017 presidential bid. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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St. Jude heart devices hackable -short seller

The stock of pacemaker manufacturer St Jude Medical fell after short-selling firm Muddy Waters said it had placed a bet that the shares would fall because of cyber security vulnerabilities in the company's cardiac devices.

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Home, studio of late U.S. rocker Prince to be opened to public

Paisley Park, the suburban Minneapolis estate and studio of late rock musician Prince, will be opened for public tours starting on October 6. Simon Thompson reports.

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Stocks drop ahead of Yellen speech

Stocks moved to the downside on Thursday with weakness in healthcare and consumer names. Fed Chair Janet Yellen is set to speak in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Friday. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Last surviving animals transferred from Gaza Zoo

The last survivors of a Gaza zoo have left for sanctuary outside the Palestinian territory, after economic hardship deepened by war with Israel brought death to most of the menagerie of 200 at the privately owned complex in Khan Younis.

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U.S., allies launch air strikes on Islamic State in Iraq

The United States Defense Department releases video that purports to show recent coalition air strikes on Islamic State targets near Sultan Abdallah, Iraq. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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World's oldest weather station opens to public

An ancient Greek clocktower and weather station, said to be world's oldest, opens its doors to the public after nearly 200 years.

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London beach party supports burkini

Muslim and non-Muslim women gather in front of the French embassy in London to protest against a ban on burkinis enforced on some beaches in France.

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Tiffany price hikes boost results

Tiffany investors got a surprisingly strong earnings report from the upscale jeweler after profits rose, driven by lower raw material costs and price hikes. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Obama committed to closing Guantanamo: White House

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says President Obama is still committed to closing the U.S. prison for terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Quake reduces Italian village to ruins

Drone footage over the hillside town of Pescara del Tronto shows the almost complete devastation caused by Wednesday's deadly 6.2 magnitude quake.

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Jet pack pilot performs water stunt

An experienced jet pack pilot performs what's been called a never seen before water stunt at Lake San Cristobal in Colorado. Rough cut - no reporter narration.

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Militants attack American University in Kabul

Afghan security forces say they've ended an insurgent siege on a university campus that killed one and injured 21 people. Reuters Hamid Shalizi reports that militants broke in despite the compound's heavy security.

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Afghan university attack survivors recount horror

A suspected militant gun and bomb attack on the American University in Kabul has left at least 12 people dead, including seven students. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Philippines police defend deadly drug war

A Philippine police report shows an openness and even pride in an anti-drugs campaign that's killed 1,900 people since President Rodrigo Duterte came to power. Reuters' Andrew Marshall says it appears many of them were at the hands of apparent vigilantes.

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Samsung & Tencent grab global tech spotlight

South Korea's Samsung and China's Tencent launch themselves into the tech limelight with stocks prices sitting around record highs. As Tara Joseph reports, both firms have launched successful products in a crowded an competitive sector.

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Samsung & Tencent grab tech spotlight

South Korea's Samsung and China's Tencent are pushing forward into the global tech limelight with stock prices sitting around record highs. As Tara Joseph reports, both firms have launched successful products in a crowded and competitive sector.

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Colombia peace deal ends decades of bloodshed

Colombia's government and leftist FARC rebels sign a final peace deal to end a five decades-long civil war that has left hundreds of thousands dead. Natasha Howitt reports.

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North Korean leader watches missile launch

North Korea's state-run television KRT shows its leader Kim Jong Un purportedly watching a submarine-launched balllistic missile being fired. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Italy rescuers toil through night; death toll hits 159

Italian rescue teams work through the night seeking earthquake survivors under the rubble as the death toll climbs to 159. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Actor-director John Krasinski mines tears and laughs in 'The Hollars'.

Actor-director John Krasinski mines tears and laughs in new movie, 'The Hollars'. Simon Thompson reports.

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Trump ramps up rhetoric on China trade

U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is threatening to slap tariffs on Chinese products, ramping up his rhetoric on issues he says adversely effect U.S. companies. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Gunmen attack American university in Kabul, students trapped

Gunmen have attacked the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul, trapping foreign staff and students inside. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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L.A. police on hunt for two kidnapping suspects

L.A. County Sheriff's Lieutenant Joe Mendoza says a search is underway for a man and woman suspected of kidnapping three children whose mother was found dead last week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. housing market on solid ground

U.S. home resales fell, but prices continue to trend higher. This comes a day after government data showed new home sales vaulted to a nine-year high in July. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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London Zoo's animals have annual weigh in

Over 18,000 animals at London Zoo have been weighed and measured as part of an annual survey of the attraction's inhabitants. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Extreme weather threatens Mexico's monarchs

Violent storms damage the winter home of Monarch butterflies. Angela Moore reports.

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Drone captures Italy quake destruction

Aerial video shows the central Italian town of Amatrice in ruins following a powerful earthquake that killed at least 73 people in the region and left thousands homeless. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Lloyds CEO to stay amid private life scrutiny

Lloyds Banking Group Chief Executive Antonio Horta-Osorio has apologised to staff for damaging the bank's reputation but said he intended to continue running the British lender following press scrutiny of his private life. Hayley Platt reports.

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Polish men recreate David Lynch film on tractors

A group of Polish men, accompanied by a priest, are setting off on a pilgrimage to France from southern Poland, inspired by David Lynch's film 'The Straight Story'. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Pfizer buys antibiotics business

It's acquiring part of AstraZeneca's antibiotics business for about $1.5 billion. As Fred Katayama reports, Pfizer has been on a shopping spree of late before it decides whether to split the company.

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Dozens of wildfires rage across arid West

At least six people have been killed and thousands evacuated in dozens of wildfires that continue to sweep across the west. Linda So reports.

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Burkini creator sees sales rise after French ban

The Australian creator of the burkini sees an increase in sales and popularity of the full body swimsuit since the temporary ban on certain beaches in France. Hayley Platt reports.

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Boom for burkini business amid French ban

Australian designer Aheda Zanetti, the creator of the full body swimsuit, says she is witnessing an increase in sales and popularity since three French cities banned it.

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Glencore says 'on target' despite volatile markets

Glencore reports first-half underlying profit down 13 percent at $4 billion. But, as David Pollard reports, it says it is on track to sell assets and lowers its net debt target to between $16.5 billion and $17.5 billion this year.

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Trapped under rubble, quake survivor told, "stay calm"

A man tries to soothe a person who is trapped under rubble in the rural village of Capodacqua after a deadly 6.2 magnitude hits central Italy. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Wearable device delivers automatic support for weak muscles

Children with muscular diseases could have their strength boosted by a new wearable device designed by Royal College of Art graduate Xinyang Tan. Liane Wimhurst reports.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Trump spotlights victims of illegal immigrants at Texas rally

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump put the spotlight on mother's whose children were killed by illegal immigrants at Texas rally. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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North Korea fires missile towards Japan

North Korea has fired a submarine-launched missile towards Japan, showing the isolated country has improved its technological capability. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Trump to African American Community: "Give Donald Trump a chance"

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continued efforts to court African American voters saying "Give Donald Trump a chance," at a rally in Austin, Texas. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hand transplant child marks one year since surgery

Nine-year-old Zion Harvey is celebrating one year since receiving the world's first bilateral hand transplant courtesy of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Iraqi Kurdish leader meets Erdogan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani discuss fight against militants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turkey seeks U.S.-based cleric's extradition but not for coup - State Dept.

The U.S. State Department says Turkey formally requested the extradition of U.S.-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen but not on issues related to the recent coup attempt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pence on Trump: "A man of compassion"

As President Obama toured flood-ravaged Louisiana, Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Mike Pence recalled Donald Trump's trip to Louisiana last week calling Trump, "a man of compassion." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Techs drive stocks higher

Encouraging housing market news and a surge in tech stocks helped propel U.S. stocks higher on Tuesday. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Soccer World Cup trophy inspires refugee girls

The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup trophy is shown off at the Zaatari Refugee Camp, where young refugee girls dream of one day winning the tournament.

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Biden to Baltic states: don't take Trump seriously

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told Baltic leaders not to take seriously comments by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that called into question the U.S. commitment to NATO. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Paris counts cost to tourism of attacks

Islamist attacks, strikes and floods kept foreign tourists away from the French capital in the first half of the year and cost the Paris region tourism industry some 750 million euros in lost revenue. As Sonia Legg reports, tourism bosses say massive investment in the sector is needed.

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Drone's eye view of a volcano

For the first time, an overhead drone is taking images of the Ubinas volcano in Peru. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Penguin made Brigadier by Norwegian army

King penguin Sir Nils Olav at Edinburgh Zoo is given yet another honor by the Norwegian Army on Monday, adding to his already impressive clutch of military titles.

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Parkinson's eye test offers hope

A newly developed eye test offers the hope of far earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, a devastating condition usually discovered too late in patients for effective treatment. Jim Drury reports.

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Baby panda twins developing "splendidly"

Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna says the baby panda twins, now 16 days old, are continuing to "develop splendidly". Rough cut - no reporter narration.

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Russia Paralympics ban upheld

Russia has lost its appeal against a ban from next month's Rio Paralympics because of a state-sponsored doping program, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Avatar robot staves off sick children's isolation

Norwegian researchers have developed a novel way to keep children recovering from long-term illness connected to their friends and their education from their sickbed. An avatar robot is placed at the child's desk and controlled by the pupil from their home via cameras, microphones, and speakers, allowing them to contribute to lessons and avoid the crippling social isolation caused by long-term absence. Matthew Stock reports.

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French boost euro zone business activity

Stable euro zone private business activity was supported by surprisingly strong growth in France during August, surveys show. But, as David Pollard reports, factories could face a tougher September as new order growth stumbled.

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Anti-terror drills in Seoul subway station

South Korea conducts bomb and poisonous gas attack drills at a subway station in Seoul, as part of yearly contingency drills known as the "Ulchi Exercises". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Jason Statham returns with "Mechanic" sequel

Jason Statham and Jessica Alba turn out for the premiere of their new action movie, "Mechanic: Resurrection." Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Disabled teen in Kabul sketches with her mouth

A disabled teenager in Kabul finds hope in creating pencil sketches with her mouth. Julie Noce reports.

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Trump: "I will be your voice"

Republican presidential nominee called on Hispanic and Africans Americans to support his bid saying, what "Do you have to lose, give me a chance." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Crocs on the loose in an Australian school

Closed circuit television footage shows vandals releasing crocodiles inside a school in Australia's Northern Territory. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, August 22, 2016

Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate Clinton

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump called for a special prosecutor to investigate Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton regarding her private email server. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump calls for "extreme vetting" for immigrants

U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump continued to call for building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico calling for a "screening test to keep people out of our country who don't support our tolerant values." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Germany, France, Italy say Europe must move forward after Brexit vote

The leaders of the euro zone's biggest economies held talks on Monday in the aftermath of Britain's shock decision to leave the European Union. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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"Suicide Squad" soundtrack tops Billboard chart for a second week

The soundtrack album for "Suicide Squad" has topped the Billboard 200 chart for the second week running. Simon Thompson reports.

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What are the origins of life? There's a rocket for that

NASA scientists are putting the finishing touches on a spacecraft designed to rendezvous with Asteroid Bennu in 2018 to find clues about the origins of life.

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Wall Street ends flat

A rise in biotech stocks partially offset a fall in energy shares. This comes ahead of Fed chair Janet Yellen's speech later this week as Fred Katayama reports.

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Kaine calls on Trump to "come clean" on business dealings

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine made his pitch to labor unions in Las Vegas as he called on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to "come clean" about his business dealings. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sarkozy to run again for French presidency

Nicolas Sarkozy will run for president in 2017, hoping to return as France's head of state after being unseated in 2012 by the now deeply unpopular Francois Hollande. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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White House confident in legality of transgender bathroom rules

The Obama administration is confident about the legal basis of transgender student bathroom guidelines after a U.S. judge granted a nationwide injunction against the rules. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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VW says six plants hit by supplier dispute

Volkswagen says it's facing production delays at more than half its German plants because of a row with two suppliers. As Laura Frykberg reports, the dispute could cost the automaker tens of millions of euros on top of the cost of the emissions scandal.

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Millennials say 'no' to debt

Millennials shun any kind of debt, especially credit cards, and their reluctance to pull out the plastic could have lasting repercussions for the financial system and the economy, according to an expert. Fred Katayama reports.

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Bowie honoured with plaque in Berlin

The late singer David Bowie has been honoured with a plaque on his former home in Berlin, where he created music in the 1970s. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Turkey vows to 'cleanse' border region of Islamic State

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey's border with Syria must be 'completely cleansed' from Islamic State militants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi police remove suicide belt from 11-year-old

A Kurdish TV channel broadcasts the dramatic moment when police remove an explosive belt from an 11-year-old boy in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk on Sunday.

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Wildfire threat eases around historic Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle, the former mansion of late newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, is closed as fire crews continue to push back California's raging Chimney Fire. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Violent coral bleaching caught on camera

Rare video footage shows the violent act of coral bleaching, caused by high sea water temperatures forcing corals to expel the symbiotic algae they rely on for their food source. Roselle Chen reports.

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An old boom town struggles in the new China

Yulin once soared to success on a natural resource boom during the heady days of China's economic golden years… and tried its best to follow Beijing's prescription to switch to service industries like tourism. But as Ryan Brooks reports, the plan has largely failed.

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After rocket fire from Gaza, Israel hits targets

Israeli air-force hits several targets in Gaza during the night after Palestinian militants fired a rocket towards Israel. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Manila backpedals threat to leave UN

Filipino officials are attempting to clarify statements made by President Rodrigo Duterte who threatened to leave the United Nations. Julie Noce reports.

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Libyan forces fight to take back control of Sirte against Islamic State

Libyan forces say they are close to capturing Sirte from Islamic State, after seizing the city's main mosque and a jail run by the militants' morality police on Sunday.

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US Secretary of State meets Kenyan President

US Secretary of State John Kerry holds talks with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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First family returns to Washington D.C.

US President Barack Obama and his family return to the White House after spending two weeks on vacation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Libyan forces close to capturing Sirte

Libyan government brigades say they are close to capturing Sirte. Julie Noce reports.

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Sunday, August 21, 2016

Fans full of praise at close of Rio Olympics

Happy fans from around the world praise the Rio Olympics as the 2016 Games come to an end at the iconic Maracana stadium. Diane Hodges reports.

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Iraq hangs 36 people in mass execution

Iraq executes the highest number of militants ever in one day when it hangs 36 who were convicted of killing up to 1700 Shi'ite soldiers in 2014. Diane Hodges reports.

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Baby animals celebrated with cake and friendship

Panda cub Bei Bei delights fans during his first birthday celebration at Washington's National Zoo, while zookeepers around the world care for newly born animals. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Suicide Squad tops box office for third week

The super hero film, Suicide Squad, and the risque animated food film, Sausage Party, deliver a one-two punch on their competition at the North American box office. Diane Hodges reports.

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Storms slam western Michigan

Residents in western Michigan begin cleaning up the damage left by possible weekend tornadoes. Diane Hodges reports.

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Angry protest at funeral of Turkish bomb victims

Angry mourners pelt police with water bottles at a funeral for some of the victims of a suicide bombing in Turkey that killed at least 51 people, the worst such attack in Turkey this year. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Shoppers flee fire at Bangladesh mall

Several people are rescued from a burning shopping mall in the Bangladeshi capital after a fire breaks out and as smoke spreads through parts of the building. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Shoppers flee fire at Bangladesh mall

Several people are rescued from a burning shopping mall in the Bangladeshi capital after a fire breaks out and as smoke spreads through parts of the building. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Gaza, Israel exchange fire

Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip launch a rocket that lands in the Israeli border town of Sderot, promting Israeli aircraft and tanks to responsd by shelling the Gaza town of Beit Hanoun. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Double car bomb suicide attack in Somalia kills 20

At least 20 people are killed after two suicide car bombers attack the local government headquarters in Somalia's Galkayo town in the semi-autonomous Puntland region. Militant al Shabaab group has claimed responsibility. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump shows 'maturity': Republican party boss

The head of the Republican National Committee, Reince Priebus, tells CBS' Face the Nation news program that he thinks Donald Trump has "shown maturity" in recent days. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Lochte: "I over-exaggerated the story"

U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte apologizes to Brazil on national tv after admitting he exaggerated a story about being robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics in Rio. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Deady blast hits Turkey wedding party

At least 22 people have been killed and 94 wounded in a suspected suicide bombing at a wedding celebration in the Turkish city of Gaziantep. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Saturday, August 20, 2016

Deadly blast hits Turkish wedding

A suspected suicide bomber killed at least 22 people and wounded 94 at a wedding party in the Turkish city of Gaziantep. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Lochte: "I over-evaggerated the story"

U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte apologises to Brazil on national tv after admitting he exaggerated a story about being robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics in Rio. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Arnold Schwarzenegger launches Hong Kong sports fest

Film star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opens his sports festival in Hong Kong, to encourage local residents to catch the fitness bug. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Clinton drums up support with multiple fundraisers

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, to attend multiple fund-raisers as she builds up her war chest for the final phase of the U.S. presidential campaign. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Arnold Schwarzenegger launches Hong Kong sports fest

Film star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opens his sports festival in Hong Kong, to encourage local residents to catch the fitness bug. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Excited cameraman narrates LA car chase

News cameraman Stu Mundel describes the scene when a car chase through the eastern suburbs of Los Angeles ends in a violent crash. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Treasure hunters uncertain about fabled Nazi 'gold train'

Treasure hunters searching for a fabled Nazi-era train in Western Poland said to be filled with looted gold begin to have doubts as their excavation so far comes up empty. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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London's famed 'Tube' finally gets overnight service

London Mayor Sadiq Khan rides the city's first night time underground subway service, as police prepare to redeploy security to ensure safety on the extra trains. Diane Hodges reports.

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2016 looks to be deadliest year in migration crisis

Rescuers pluck hundreds of migrants from vessels off the Libyan coast, but for one young Somali man who died during the journey, their help came too late -- as 2016 starts to look like the deadliest year in the current migrant crisis. Diane Hodges reports.

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Panda Bei Bei's mom digs into birthday cake

Panda cub Bei Bei takes a nap while his mother enjoys his cake to celebrate his first birthday at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pregnant women told to avoid Miami Beach

U.S. federal health officials are warning pregnant women not to travel to Miami Beach after Florida confirms the Zika virus is active there. Linda So reports.

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After staff shake up, Trump holds roundtable with new aids

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump holds a roundtable meeting with his new advisors including campaign chief Stephen Bannon and campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, as the billionaire tries to revive his flagging campaign. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia holds Crimea drills amid rising tensions

Russian troops hold exercises in Crimea amidst rising tensions with Ukraine over an alleged sabotage plot and an increase in fighting that threaten a fragile ceasefire. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Panda Bei Bei marks first birthday

Panda Bei Bei falls off a tree branch and wrestles with his mother as he celebrates his first birthday at the National Zoo in Washington. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama urges action on climate change to protect national parks

In his weekly address, U.S. President Barack Obama marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and urges action on climate change to protect "our parks and our planet for generations to come." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Australian athletes entered Olympic arena by "mistake": official

The head of the Australian Olympic Committee says several of its Olympic athletes entered a basketball arena without the proper accreditation by "mistake." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Vote ends Turkey-Israel rift

The Turkish parliament has approved a reconciliation agreement signed with Israel in June, bringing a six-year rift to an end. Natasha Howitt reports

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Typhoon floods towns in southern China

Cleanup gets underway in southern China's Hainan Province after typhoon Dianmu passes through. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bolt seals triple-triple

Usain Bolt claims his ninth Olympic gold medal as Jamaica wins the men's 4x100 metre relay in Rio. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Australian athletes questioned by Rio police

Several Australian athletes are taken for questioning by Brazilian police for entering the Olympic basketball arena without proper accreditation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. swimmer pays and goes: Brazil judge

U.S. Olympic gold medallist Jimmy Feigen has paid $11,000 to charity to get his passport back and is free to go, a Brazilian judge says, after a scandal over a false robbery report. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Friday, August 19, 2016

Eager fans line up for Kanye West's 'Pablo' clothing

Kanye West fans around the world line up for hours to snag his "The Life of Pablo" merchandise. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Market ablaze in Laz Paz city centre

Flames roar from the largest contraband market in the centre of Bolivia's La Paz, injuring four firemen. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Syrian rebels welcome idea of 'weekly' truce

Syrian rebels and the main opposition group cautiously welcome an idea proposed earlier by Russia for a weekly 24-hour pause in fighting to allow aid to reach besieged civilians in Aleppo, provided the United Nations can monitor and enforce such a truce. Diane Hodges reports.

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Trump appeals to voters at opposite political poles

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises to aid flood victims in south Louisiana as well as the inner city areas of the country if elected president in November. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bao Bao the panda takes up painting

Three year old Bao Bao the panda 'learns to paint' with help of her trainer at the National Zoo in Washington by maneuvering a rod dipped in paint onto a canvas outside her cage. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Bao Bao the panda takes up painting

Three year old Bao Bao the panda 'learns to paint' with help of her trainer at the National Zoo in Washington by maneuvering a rod dipped in paint onto a canvas outside her cage. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Gas explosion caused deadly Silver Spring fire

An agent with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says a Maryland apartment fire that killed seven people earlier this month was fed by a natural gas explosion. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump takes shot at Obama golfing amid Gulf Coast flooding

While touring flood-damaged Louisiana, U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump takes a shot at President Barack Obama for his decision not to cut short a vacation on Martha's Vineyard where he has been golfing. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Indonesian fire season begins

As fire season begins, Indonesian authorities begin fining companies who start fires to clear land for commercial farms, causing cross-border pollution. Diane Hodges reports.

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Amber Heard gives divorce settlement to charity

Amber Heard's publicist announces that the actress, who received $7 million in her divorce settlement from Johnny Depp, is donating the entire sum to charity. Rollo Ross reports.

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U.S. Olympic swimmer Lochte apologizes

U.S. gold medallist swimmer Ryan Lochte apologizes for his behavior at the Rio Olympics after Brazilian authorities found he and three of his teammates had lied about being robbed at gunpoint at a gas station. Linda So reports.

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Breakingviews: Viacom on Wall Street

Antony Currie and Jennifer Saba argue the TV company needs to invest in new content or get into the M&A game now CEO Philippe Dauman is gone. That'll bring investment bankers flocking.

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Bollywood star Anil Kapoor returns with second season of '24'

Indian actor and producer Anil Kapoor speaks to Reuters about moving from the big screen to television, as he returns for a second season of the Indian remake of the hit U.S. television series '24'.

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Children caught up in high speed UK car chase

Police in the UK release dashcam footage of a high speed pursuit in which a car is caught driving at sppeds of over 200km per hour (125mph) with two young children on board. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Trump tours flood damage in Louisiana

U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and running mate Mike Pence are greeted by supporters as they tour flood damage in Louisiana. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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New York clinic turns to art in Zika awareness drive

A clinic in New York is using sketches of mosquitoes in an attempt to raise awareness about the Zika virus.

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NATO pilots train to escape from underwater cage

NATO pilots escape from underwater cabins during an air crash training exercise, as part of a routine test of NATO's search and rescue system.

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Delta rocket sends U.S. satellites into space

United Launch Alliance sends a pair of U.S Air Force satellites into space aboard a Delta IV rocket. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Oil rally eases, fundamentals remain

Oil prices have rallied sharply in recent weeks amid hopes supply could be cut, but analysts warn the rally was overblown. Hayley Platt reports.

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Istanbul high-rise burns in business center

Fire breaks out at a high-rise building in the business center of the Turkish city of Istanbul, before later being brought under control. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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One dead, multiple injured in NJ bus crash

A New Jersey transit driver is dead and at least 9 others injured after two buses collide during the morning commute in New Jersey. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. Olympic swimmers Conger and Bentz arrive in Miami

After being accused of fabricating a story about being robbed at gunpoint during the Rio Games, U.S. swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz land in Miami. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Comfort, protection likely await North Korean defector

The most senior North Korean diplomat to flee to the South, Thae Yong Ho, is likely to have round-the-clock protection and make a comfortable living at a think-tank run by Seoul's intelligence service, say elite defectors who followed a similar path. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Obamas' first date inspires movie

The first date of Barack and Michelle Obama inspires a romantic film called 'Southside with You'. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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U.S. voters abroad unite over a painful tax

A recent U.S. law called FATCA is meant to curtail money laundering. But as Tara Joseph reports, of the near 9 million American voters living and working overseas, most are united over the way it affects their daily lives.

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Soviet-era landmines still rock Afghanistan

It's been decades since the Russians laid millions of landmines in Afghanistan, and the explosives are still taking lives. Now funding to clear the mines is shrinking, and a rising Taliban insurgency is complicating things. Reuters Correspondent Josh Smith says the victims of all this are mostly children.

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Bolt clinches gold in 200 metres

Jamaica's Usain Bolt clinches his eighth Olympic gold medal, winning his third successive 200 metre final. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Miami Beach Zika case "not confirmed": mayor

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine has said new Zika cases were not yet confirmed as being connected to the tourist hot spot. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Jamaicans celebrate another Bolt gold medal

Jamaicans celebrate again as Usain Bolt runs to another gold medal in the 200 metres.

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

U.S. swimmers leave Rio after police questioning

Two U.S. swimmers, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz, arrive at Rio de Janeiro's Galeao Airport as they prepare to fly home after being questioned by police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cash cuts and violence hit Afghan demining

International funding cuts and security concerns are slowing the process of landmine removal in Afghanistan, one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. Julie Noce reports.

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Fires rage in California

Firefighters battling to stop a fast-moving wildfire are further challenged by high temperatures and steep terrain. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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U.S. swimmers may face charges over false robbery report

Police in Brazil says they may charge a group of U.S. Olympic swimmers with vandalism and false testimony, accusing them of lying when they reported being robbed at gunpoint. Diane Hodges reports.

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Chimney Fire chars over 8,000 acres

The so-called Chimney Fire has burned more than 8,000 acres, according to officials, who say the California wildfire has also destroyed at least 40 structures. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Libyan forces battle Islamic State fighters in Sirte

Libyan forces battle snipers on Thursday (August 18) in their ongoing campaign to recapture Sirte from Islamic State militants. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Street by street fighting in Yemen

Government troops battle Houthi rebels south-west of the Yemeni city of Taiz. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Pence on Trump: "The man just never quits"

With polls showing Republican Donald Trump lagging behind Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in opinion polls, his running mate Indiana Governor Mike Pence told supporters that, "The man just never quits." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Keith Bliss "the market just wants to keep moving up"

Cuttone & Co's Keith Bliss talks with Bobbi Rebell about the stock market momentum and where he sees it going from here.

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Security video undermines U.S. swimmers' account of Rio robbery

Surveillance video images from a Rio gasoline station show U.S. Olympic swimmers in a dispute with security officials over a broken bathroom door, casting doubt on their claims of being robbed at gunpoint. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia bombs Syrian militants from Iranian base

Russia launches third day of Syria strikes from Iran. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sources: swimmers made up robbery story

Security sources say four U.S. Olympic swimmers who said they were robbed at gunpoint by men impersonating police officers, made the story up. Diane Hodges reports.

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Kanye West takes 'Pablo' pop-up fashion stores global

The rapper will open 21 shops for three-days to sell "Life of Pablo" merchandise. Alicia Powell reports.

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Emergency landing of Qatar Airways plane

A Qatar Airways plane makes an emergency landing at Istanbul's Ataturk airport after a possible bird strike. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Turkey frees 38,000 prisoners to make space for coup purge

Turkey begins releasing 38,000 inmates after announcing a penal reform, in order to make space for the tens of thousands of people who have been rounded up following an attempted coup in July.

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Shocked and dazed, small Syrian boy silent after being pulled from rubble

Three children are rescued from rubble after a rebel-held neighborhood in the Syrian city of Aleppo is reportedly hit by air strikes late on Wednesday.

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Clinton Foundation worried over possible cyberattack -sources

The Clinton Foundation, the New York-based charitable organization created by Bill and Hillary Clinton, hired security consultants to examine its data systems after officials there grew concerned that they had been hacked, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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As sales slow, Nestle eyes a shot of coffee

Nestle, the world's biggest food company, has reported a slowdown in underlying sales growth due to pricing pressures. But as Axel Threlfall reports, it expects an improvement over the rest of the year with coffee a key battleground.

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UK shoppers shug off Brexit blues

Shoppers in Britain shrugged off June's shock Brexit vote as retail sales jumped by much more than expected last month. As Hayley Platt reports, it added to signs that there has been little immediate hit for consumers.

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Teenage actor astonishes with Jimi Hendrix tribute

A teen actor of Broadway musical "School of Rock" pays tribute to Jimi Hendrix with his recreation of the famous "Star Spangled Banner" performance. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Apple boosts China spending as demand dips

Apple CEO Tim Cook promises a new R&D facility in China while the company hits a number of speed bumps in the country. As Reuters' Paul Carsten explains, Cook may be trying to win over the government in Beijing.

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Blue Cut fire rages on in Southern California

The Southern California Blue Cut wildfire rages unchecked after evacuations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Three dead, 40 wounded in Turkey car bombing

Three people have been killed and 40 wounded by car bomb near police station in eastern Turkey. Julie Noce reports.

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Foreign firms ask China to rethink cyber laws

New cybersecurity laws in China have foreign firms uneasy, and now they're petitioning Beijing to reconsider them. Reuters' Michael Martina explains why big global brands fear the new Internet rules.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Pence: Media parses Trump talk while ignoring Clinton record

Republican VP candidate Pence said the media is so, "busy parsing every word that Donald Trump said in the last 30 minutes," they don't have time to talk about Bill and Hillary Clinton's 30-year record. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'The Birth of a Nation' runs into problems

Presumed front-runner for the Oscars "The Birth of a Nation" hits problems as the film's director, writer and star Nate Parker's past is brought to light. Roselle Chen reports.

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More than 500 rescued from burning ferry off Puerto Rico

Emergency crews safely rescue 512 passenger and crew frmo a ferry that caught fire off the coast of Puerto Rico. Diane Hodges reports.

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Stocks post small gains after Fed minutes

Wall Street ended slightly higher after the Fed minutes showed members were divided over whether to raise rates soon. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra team up on the big screen

Their new Bollywood film "Baar Baar Dekho" mixes romance, comedy and time travel. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Top IOC official arrested in ticket scam

Irish IOC official Patrick Hickey was reportedly rushed to a hospital after Brazilian police arrested him in connection with illegal sales of Olympic tickets. Diane Hodges reports.

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Clinton: Trump's campaign shakeup won't change who he is

U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton tells supporters at a rally in Cleveland that rival Donald Trump "can hire and fire anyone he wants... but he is still the same man." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Southern California wildfire rages

Firefighters are battling a wildfire raging out of control in drought-stricken Southern California that has forced more than 80,000 to evacuate. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Kaine says Trump has "been stiffing the military his whole life."

Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Tim Kaine tells supporters in Iowa that Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump has been "stiffing the military his whole life." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Air strikes target Idlib market in Syria

Air strikes hit a busy market in the Syrian city of Idlib, killing dozens of people according to witnesses and a British-based monitoring group. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Refugee Olympian mural unveiled in Rio

A mural honoring the 10 members of the first-ever Olympic refugee team is revealed on Rio de Janeiro's brand new Olympic Boulevard. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Flowers and burnt bank notes at Zimbabwean protest

Zimbabweans protest against the central bank's decision to re-introduce local bank notes, which they fear will make their cash worthless.

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Louisiana reeling after record floods

Search and rescue operations continue in Louisiana where at least 11 people have died in historic floods that have damaged 40,000 homes. Linda So reports.

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Cathay Pacific feels China's pain

Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific Airways's first-half net profit has tumbled 82 percent sending shares down almost 8 percent. As Hayley Platt reports, slower Chinese economic growth and falling consumer demand for premium class seats on long-haul routes is partly to blame.

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China hits back after Ausgrid deal snub

Australia's decision to block the $7.7 billion sale of the country's biggest energy grid to Chinese bidders has prompted a warning from China about the impact on investment. Britain is facing a similar dilemma and Ivor Bennett looks at why.

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Why De Beers is spending on diamond technology

It takes billions of years to produce a natural diamond, but a laboratory can grow one in days and to the untrained eye they look the same. In an attempt to protect its reputation, De Beers has developed technology that can spot the difference. Ivor Bennett reports

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'Ben-Hur' returns to Hollywood

The cast and crew of the 2016 version of the Hollywood classic 'Ben-Hur' talk about why the time is right for a remake. Francis Maguire reports.

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Scooter brings off-road fun to mobility impaired

A new off-road mobility scooter could open up the joys of the countryside to those with walking impairment, say its developers. Jim Drury reports.

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New addition of François' Langur at Australian zoo

Taronga Zoo in Sydney shows off its new baby François' Langur. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Copacabana Palace hotel illuminated red, white and blue

Copacabana Palace is lit up with a light installation dedicated to team GB, with the colors of the Union Jack on the wings of butterflies flitting over the building. John Russell reports.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Sheriff on double murder: "none of this makes sense"

Police release the photo of a Florida State University student suspected of murdering a couple at their home north of Palm Beach and then trying to eat the man's face. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion sells for $100 million

Hugh Hefner's famed Playboy mansion is sold for $100 million, and Hefner will live in the mansion for the rest of his life. John Russell reports.

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Toll in Yemen tops $14B as war drags on

The civil war that has killed more than 6,500 people in Yemen has cost the fragile nation's economy $14B, Reuters has learned.

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9-1-1 caller: "I've been stabbed in the back"

Florida officials release the 9-11 call from a neighbor wounded when he tried to stop a man accused of murdering a couple north of Palm Beach and then trying to eat the husband's face. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fed comments pull stocks off record highs

U.S. stocks eased from record highs on Tuesday after comments from Federal Reserve officials fueled speculation of an interest rate hike this year. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard reach divorce settlement

Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard reach a divorce settlement, ending their 'volatile' relationship. John Russell reports.

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Biden greeted in Serbia by radicals chanting "Trump"

Hundreds of Serbian ultra-nationalists protest against U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Belgrade by chanting, "Vote for Trump!" Mana Rabiee reports.

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Fast-moving wildfire threatens homes in Southern CA

Crews are battling a blaze in San Bernardino County east of Los Angeles that has prompted evacuations and closed major roads in the Cajon Valley. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Jogger murdered near Princeton, New Jersey is buried

27-year-old Vanessa Marcotte, a Google account executive who was murdered while jogging near her mother's home in Princeton, New Jersey is laid to rest in Massachusetts. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"I'm fine" singer Newman says after brain tumour returns

British singer John Newman, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor for the second time, said on Tuesday he was "absolutely fine" and hopes to bring awareness to the condition - as well as bring out a new album next year. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Breakingviews: Ubben the ante

The ValueAct boss reckons a 2 pct stake in Morgan Stanley is simply a good investment. Antony Currie and Richard Beales explore how more value might be unlocked with radical action.

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Dig begins for mysterious Nazi 'Gold Train'

Treasure hunters in western Poland have finally started a long-awaited dig for a Nazi-era train that legend says is buried inside a tunnel and carries looted gems. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Housing boom fuels Home Depot sales

Quarterly revenue shot up at the world's largest home improvement chain as consumers spend money on renovating their homes. Fred Katayama reports.

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U.S. Vice President Biden arrives in Serbia

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Serbia for the first day of his Balkan trip. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fifteen Guantanamo inmates sent to UAE

The Pentagon says 15 inmates from Guantanamo prison have been transferred to the UAE, part of President Barack Obama's plan to shut down the U.S. detention center in Cuba that has brought international condemnation for its indefinite detention of inmates without charge or trial. Mana Rabiee reports.

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BHP Billiton looks beyond record loss

BHP Billiton - the world's biggest mining company - has reported a record $6.4 billion annual loss, hammered by a bad bet on shale, a dam disaster in Brazil and a commodities slump. But as Hayley Platt reports, it still expects its cash flow to more than double this year.

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'War Dogs' premieres in Los Angeles

'Dramedy 'War Dogs' had its U.S. premiere, with stars Jonah Hill and Miles Teller in attendance. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Panda twins born at Vienna zoo

Days after giving birth, giant panda wows Vienna zoo with twins. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Japan Coast Guard films China ships

Chinese government and fishing vessels sail around contested waters near islands disputed with Japan, recent Japanese Coast Guard footage shows. Natasha Howitt reports.

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A brew-off to find Hong Kong's best milk tea

Milk tea is an iconic symbol of Hong Kong Kong's history as a gateway between East and West. Reuters' Tara Joseph visits a competition to find the best cup of the stuff.

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A brew-off to find Hong Kong's best milk tea

Milk tea is an iconic symbol of Hong Kong Kong's history as a gateway between East and West. Reuters' Tara Joseph visits a competition to find the best cup of the stuff.

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Currency falls spark row over haj dollar rate

A move by the Nigerian government to offer a concessionary dollar exchange rate for haj pilgrims has caused controversy in the country. As Sonia Legg reports, critics say the government's priority should be to boost the country's contracting economy.

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Phelps reflects on historic career

American swimmer Michael Phelps, who has become the most decorated Olympian of all time, says he is "happy now" after Rio, as he heads into retirement. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Yemen hospital hit by air strike

A Saudi-led coalition air strike on a Medecins Sans Frontieres-run hospital in northern Yemen has killed at least seven people and wounded 13, residents and officials say. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Monday, August 15, 2016

Police presence tightened after Milwaukee shooting

The U.S. state of Wisconsin's governor, Scott Walker, says he has stepped up police presence in the Milwaukee neighbourhood that was the scene of a weekend police shooting, and that an independent investigation would be conducted. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Search for mystery gold train enters new phase

Treasure hunters prepare to begin digging for a train full of Nazi gold that supposedly disappeared in Poland in 1945, as U.S. and Soviet forces were advancing on Germany. Diane Hodges reports.

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Police question suspect in slaying of Muslim cleric

A suspect arrested on unrelated charges is being questioned in the weekend killings of a Muslim Imam and his associate, according to police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Suicide Squad' soundtrack tops Billboard 200 chart

Box office champ "Suicide Squad" scores an impressive double win after topping this week's album charts. John Russell reports.

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Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures three

At least three people are injured when a television camera suspended by cables falls to the ground in the Olympic Park in Rio outside the basketball arena. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Trump promises to work with NATO to defeat IS

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says the U.S. should work with NATO to stop Islamic militant groups, only a few months after calling the organization "obsolete". Rough Cut (no reporter naration).

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"Harry Potter" play producers crack down on resale tickets

The producers of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" say they're taking the issue of resale tickets "very seriously" as some tickets are listed for thousands of pounds. Elly Park reports.

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"Friends should not let friends vote for Trump": Clinton

U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton slams rival Donald Trump saying he has "no plan" as she campaigns in Pennsylvania with Vice President Joe Biden. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Three killed in car bomb attack in southestern Turkey

A car bomb tears through a police station off a busy road in southwest Turkey, killing two police officers and a child, with the authorities placing blame on Kurdish separatists. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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British country band The Shires look to add a British touch to American country

British country band The Shires look to add a British touch to American country music. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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China Inc swoops in on Europe's soccer royalty

Chinese cash is changing the rules of the world's biggest sport. As Eve Johnson reports, buyers from the mainland have shelled out around three billion DOLLARS since last December snapping up Europe's soccer royalty

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Dramatic rescues in flood-ravaged Louisiana

The U.S. Coast Guard hoists a family to safety, pulling them from the roof of their Louisiana home as floodwaters ravage the state. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Firecrackers cause mass panic at French resort

Amateur video captures some of the chaotic scenes as 45 people are injured when firecrackers cause mass panic at a French holiday resort outside Nice. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Usain Bolt wins third 100m Olympic title

Jamaica's Usain Bolt becomes the first athlete to win three consecutive 100 metre Olympic titles, delighting fans in Rio and Jamaica. Natasha Howitt reports.

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China Inc swoops in on Europe's soccer royalty

China's on a soccer shopping spree, spending around $3 billion dollars since last December alone buying up European football clubs. Reuters' Adam Jourdan says nobody knows a lot about the companies behind the deals, except for the fact that they're bringing a welcome injection of cash.

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Sunday, August 14, 2016

Video gives families of Chibok girls new hope

Relatives of some of the Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by the Islamic group Boko Haram say they're relieved to see their daughters in a new video released by the group. Diane Hodges reports.

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Olympic champion Schooling arrives home

Hundreds of Singaporeans welcome home the country's first Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling. Natasha Howitt reports.

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Milwaukee unrest overnight felt unprecedented: mayor

Milwaukee police identify the 23-year-old suspect whose shooting death by police sparked violent unrest that the city's mayor said felt unprecedented to him. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Milwaukee sheriff vows to prevent repeat of overnight "chaos"

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke asks for the National Guard to be mobilized to prevent a repeat of Saturday night's riots following the shooting of a black man by a police officer. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Suicide Squad' holds off competition at the Box Office

The story of criminals tapped to save the world tops the box office for the second week in a row, followed by Sausage Party and Pete's Dragon. Diane Hodges reports.

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Milwaukee burns, Queens reeling after weekend violence

The week in U.S. crime includes violent unrest in Milwaukee after a fatal police shooting and mourning among New York's Bangladeshi community after their Imam is shot dead in broad daylight. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Pokemon 'goes' to Myanmar

Gamers in Myanmar catch Pokemon fever even though the game has not been officially launched in their country. Diane Hodges reports.

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Louisiana governor warns flood waters will rise further

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards warns residents that the "historic" flood waters hitting the state have not yet crested and that some areas of the state will see even higher flood water levels. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Louisiana braces for more rain after 'historic' floods

Three people are dead and over a thousand had to be rescued after torrential rains created 'historic' floods in Louisiana, with forecasters warning some residents in the U.S. Gulf Coast to brace for even more rain ahead. Mana Rabiee reports.

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One month later, attack remains in hearts and minds of Nice

A month has now passed since the deadly truck attack in Nice, France. And those there say they owe it to the people killed to keep them in their thoughts. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Milwaukee picking up pieces of overnight riots

Milwaukee residents are picking up the pieces of violent unrest in their city overnight after an angry crowd rioted the officer-involved shooting dead a suspect fleeing on foot. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Kurdish forces in fresh push to capture Mosul from IS

Kurdish officials say Peshmerga forces launched a fresh attack on Islamic State (IS) forces on Sunday in an effort to capture Mosul, the militants' de facto capital in Iraq. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Elephant with downturned tusks spotted in Malaysia

Malaysia finds rare elephant with tusks growing downward. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Buddhist pageant lights up streets in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Tens of thousands of people line the streets of Sri Lanka's hill capital Kandy to watch the annual pageant which has been held for centuries. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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SpaceX launches Japanese satellite

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches a Japanese communications satellite from Cape Canaveral. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Imam, associate shot to death in New York

Officials say a Muslim cleric and a second man are dead after a gunman attacked them as they were walking home from a mosque in the New York borough of Queens following afternoon prayers. Diane Hodges reports.

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Saturday, August 13, 2016

The sinking feeling in China's overmined regions

Villages across China's coal heartlands are sinking underfoot thanks to decades of over-mining which will now cost billions of yuan to fix. Natalie Thomas reports.

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Trump says he'll "never, ever forgive" voters if he loses the election

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he'll "never, ever forgive" voters in several battleground states if he doesn't carry those states in the general election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fidel Castro joins the party to celebrate his 90th birthday

Fidel Castro makes a surprise appearance at a cultural gala to celebrate his 90th birthday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Olympic infrastructure causes suffering in favelas

Residents of a favela near the Olympic Park suffer from the extra infrastructure, with a bus route now splitting the community and houses starting to fall apart. Diane Hodges reports.

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Muslim imam killed, 2nd man wounded in New York shooting

A Muslim imam is dead and a second man critically wounded after being shot Saturday while walking home from afternoon prayers at a mosque in the New York City borough of Queens. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Muslim imam killed, 2nd man wounded in New York shooting

A Muslim imam is dead and a second man critically wounded after being shot Saturday while walking home from afternoon prayers at a mosque in the New York City borough of Queens. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cuba's giant party for Fidel's 90th birthday

Thousands of Cubans partied all night in Havana to celebrate the 90th birthday of retired revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, a man many see as no longer in touch with the times but who remains revered for freeing Cuba from U.S. domination. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Pence greets supporters at home town burger restaurant

Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence combines campaigning with a lunch break when he stops at a popular hamburger restaurant in his home town, Columbus, Indiana. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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German village crowns man "wine queen"

A German village who couldn't find a woman willing to promote its wine industry crowned a man as "Wine Queen" instead. Diane Hodges reports.

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Kaine on Trump's tax returns: "You have a right to know"

U.S. Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine criticizes Republican Donald Trump for not releasing his tax returns. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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1,000 rescued in historic Louisiana flooding

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards says more than 1,000 people have been rescued amid "historic" floods that have left at least two people dead. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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