Protests over Haiti election outcome

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

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Obama praises "amazing work" of Nobel Prize winners

U.S. President Barack Obama meets with 2016 American Nobel Prize winners, hails them as crucial to "American progress." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wall St posts sharp November gains; S&P 500 flat on day

U.S. stocks ended with big gains for November on Wednesday thanks to a sharp post-election rally, but the S&P 500 finished the day flat as drops in utilities and technology offset energy's surge. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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No charges in fatal Charlotte police shooting of Keith Scott

Prosecutors in Charlotte, North Carolina say the police officer who shot and killed a black man in September "acted lawfully" and will not face criminal charges. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Ross and Mnuchin are relatively safe choices - analyst

President-elect Donald Trump picks ex-Goldman Sachs Steven Mnuchin to lead the U.S. Treasury Department and billionaire Wilbur Ross for the Commerce, and Wall Street breathes a sigh of relief, says an analyst. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Thailand still mourning late king

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

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OPEC agrees to cut production

The oil cartel agreed to curb output for the first time in eight years. And this time, even non-OPEC producers like Russia are pitching in, as Fred Katayama reports.

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Taylor Lautner talks new movie, 'Run The Tide'

Taylor Lautner talks the responsibility he felt to give a strong performance in new movie, 'Run The Tide.' Simon Thompson reports.

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Ohio State attacker may have been inspired by radical cleric: FBI

Authorities say the man who carried out an attack at Ohio State University may have been inspired by Islamic State and the late al Qaeda-linked cleric Anwar al-Awlaki. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hillary Clinton makes surprise appearance in New York

Hillary Clinton appears at an annual UNICEF ball honoring Katy Perry and gets a loud applause from the audience for praising the singer's lyrics which she says remind us "when you get knocked down, to get back up." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Court challenger over Brexit receives death threats

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

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Pelosi re-elected as U.S. House Democratic leader

U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was re-elected to her post on Wednesday despite a challenge from a Rust Belt congressman who said the party needed new leadership. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Breakingviews TV: Treasury under Trump

Antony Currie and Gina Chon discuss nominee Steven Mnuchin's Wall Street background and whether his bipartisan bent bodes well for securing broad support for U.S. fiscal policy.

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

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

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Brazilian fans grieve loss of Chapecoense team

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

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Deadly tornado rips through Alabama

At least three people were killed and four children in a daycare center were hurt as tornadoes tore through Alabama. Linda So reports.

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The app teaching people over 40 to see clearly again

The app teaching people over the age of forty to take off their reading glasses and see clearly again within a matter of months, if they have the discipline for a rigid training program. Stuart McDill reports.

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Brazilian fans grieve loss of Chapecoense team

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

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Beijing unusually quiet over South China Sea drills

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

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Beijing unusually quiet over South China Sea drills

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

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Pirelli calendar stars walk red carpet in Paris

A-list actresses Helen Mirren, Nicole Kidman, Uma Thurman and Charlotte Rampling sparkle on the red carpet at Pirelli calendar 2017 gala dinner. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Syrian Civil Defence Force in action: video

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

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Lawmakers vow to impeach South Korea's president

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

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Trump critic Romney speaks up for president-elect

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

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Vigils and mass for plane crash victims

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

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Tributes to Castro at memorial service

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

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Quake hits Poland copper mine

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

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Trump dines with Romney

President-elect Donald Trump sat down for dinner with one-time critic Mitt Romney who is a "top flight" candidate for the post of Secretary of State, according to Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mexico volcano eruption

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

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Officials explore 'lone wolf' in Ohio campus attack

A Somali immigrant who plowed into pedestrians at Ohio State University and stabbed others with a butcher knife may have followed the same path to self-radicalization as militants in a number of "lone wolf" attacks, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

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Tourists in Cuba caught up in mourning for Fidel

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

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White South Carolina ex-officer defends shooting unarmed black man

A white former South Carolina policeman takes the stand at his murder trial to defend his decision to shoot and kill an unarmed black man last year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Waiting for Hollande

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

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North Dakota protesters defy governor's order

Native American and environmental activists are ignoring an order by the governor of North Dakota to evacuate federal property near a planned oil pipeline as a winter blizzard blankets the area.

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Pence excited about "caliber of men and women" standing alongside Trump

Vice President-elect Mike Pence said, "It is exciting to see the caliber of men and women that are stepping forward to stand alongside this President-elect." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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

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

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Quayle stops by Trump Tower

Former Vice President Dan Quayle who served under President George H.W. Bush stopped by Trump Tower Tuesday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pipeline protesters ordered to leave

North Dakota's governor ordered pipeline protesters to leave, citing hazards posed by harsh weather as a blizzard bore down on the area. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Tennessee bus driver makes first court appearance

Johnthony Walker, the Chattanooga school bus driver behind the deadly crash that left six young children dead, makes his first court appearance, as his attorney says he will likely plead not guilty if indicted by a grand jury. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Keith Bliss on what worries him about the Fed's strategy

Cuttone and Co's Keith Bliss talks with Bobbi Rebell about Fed Governor Jerome Powell's comments, Dow 20,000 before the new year, and what a Trump presidency will mean for the markets in 2017.

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White House weighs in on Trump's flag-burning tweet

White House Spokesman Josh Earnest weighs in on a Tweet from President-elect Donald Trump that said burning the U.S. flag should be punishable as a crime.Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fight for $15 protestors arrested

Police arrested some of the workers participating in the nationwide protests for higher pay, union rights and immigration reform. Fred Katayama reports.

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Stars of 2017 Pirelli calendar hail stripped back photos

Stars including Uma Thurman, Helen Mirren and Nicole Kidman hail the new Pirelli calendar in Paris. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Barbados welcomes Prince Harry

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

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Runners brave the ice to run a marathon

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

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Christie: "I'm not going anywhere"

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told reporters, "I'm not going anywhere," as he played down speculation that he may join the Trump Administration, while adding if his "service is needed," he will "consider the request." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Over 70 dead in plane crash carrying Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense

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

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Tiffany snaps sales slump

Tiffany's sales rose for the first time in eight quarters despite the negative impact of heavy security near its flagship store. Fred Katayama reports.

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

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

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South Korea president asks parliament for exit plan

South Korean President Park Geun-hye, grappling with an influence-peddling scandal, has asked parliament to decide how and when she can give up power.

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Wildfires force evacuations in Tennessee

Wildfires threaten homes and businesses in two small Tennessee resort towns north of the Great Smoky Mountains, forcing residents and visitors to flee. Mana Rabiee reports.

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76 killed in Colombia plane crash, five survive

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

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Award season kicks off with the 26th annual Gotham Film Awards

Celebrities including David Oyelowo and Kate Beckinsale attend the Gotham Film Awards in New York. Rough Cut / No reporter Narration

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Mobile apps cash in on India's money mess

Digital payment providers in India mobilize hundreds of extra workers to enroll small merchants and offer their services for free, betting that a massive cash crunch will prove to be the opportunity of a lifetime. Eve Johnson reports.

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Bolt swaps track for London red carpet

Olympic champion Usain Bolt turns out for the London premiere of new documentary 'I Am Bolt'. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Thai crown prince will be invited to become king: parliament

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

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Plane crash in Colombia kills at least 76

A plane carrying 81 people, including a first division soccer team from Brazil, has crashed in Colombia, killing nearly all onboard. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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South Korea's president offers to relinquish power

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

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North Korea's leader mourns Cuba's Castro

North Korea's state media release still photographs of leader Kim Jong Un visiting the Cuban Embassy in Pyongyang to pay homage to the late Fidel Castro. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cubans line up for hours to pay last respects to Castro

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

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Great Barrier Reef suffers most extreme coral die-off

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

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Syrian government drives rebels from a swathe of Aleppo

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

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

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

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Prince to be celebrated at Paisley Park one year after death

The life and work of Prince will be celebrated over a four-day festival at his Paisley Park Studios on the first anniversary of his death. Simon Thompson reports.

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

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

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Merkel offers hand and wish to Afghan refugee boy

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

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Carter greets Le Drian with warmest of welcomes

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

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Wall St slips as banks, discretionary stocks drag

U.S. stocks declined on Monday for their worst performance in nearly a month, weighed down by a pullback in the financial and consumer discretionary sectors as some investors booked profits on the heels of a record-setting week. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Petraeus meets with Trump

President-elect Donald Trump steps up his search for a new U.S. secretary of state, with the focus on former CIA head, Gen. David Petraeus. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Last respects for Fidel Castro

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

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Petraeus meets with Trump

President-elect Donald Trump steps up his search for a new U.S. secretary of state, with the focus on former CIA head, Gen. David Petraeus. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Adobe's Tamara Gaffney breaks down the data on the Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday sales are up more than 9 percent from a year ago but there is one big changes happening this year according to Adobe Tamara Gaffney. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Funeral for San Antonio police officer killed in ambush attack

Mourners gather to pay tribute to San Antonio police officer Benjamin Marconi who was shot and killed in his squad car in an ambush attack. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Ohio State University attacker ran into pedestrians with car, stabbed 10 people: officials

The Ohio State University Police Chief Craig Stone reveals more information about the attack that injured 10 people on Monday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope meets Stephen Hawking

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

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Zimbabwe's new bank note fuels concern

Zimbabwe launches a new bank note that the authorities hope will ease a severe cash crunch, but critics fear it will erase their savings. Ciara Lee reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Calling Time

Jennifer Saba and Richard Beales talk about a report that Time Inc has rejected an offer from Edgar Bronfman Jr. and others, and why it suggests the magazine group is now for sale.

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Zimbabwe introduces 'bond notes' amid scepticism

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

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Monday mourning in Havana

Cubans began gathering early Monday morning in Havana's historic Revolution Square to pay homage to Fidel Castro following the iconic leader's death. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump slams recount efforts, claims voter fraud

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has taken to Twitter again to blast election recount efforts and to claim voter fraud cost him the popular vote. Linda So reports.

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Vast solar plant to help India meet emission targets

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

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Cirque du Soleil acrobat falls during Australian show

Cirque du Soleil acrobat falls during Australian show, escapes serious injury, Australia media reports. Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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Iraqi forces screen Mosul men in hunt for suicide bombers

Iraqi forces undertake the painstaking process of clearing militants from each neighborhood of Mosul, as they advance in their offensive against Islamic State.

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Climate change deepens Thailand's fish crisis

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

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Samsung Electronics considering split: report

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

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Fukushima cleanup cost estimated at $180 bln

Japan's trade ministry has almost doubled the estimated cost of compensation for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and decommissioning of the damaged Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant to more than 20 trillion yen ($177.51 billion), according to the Nikkei business daily. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Thousands uprooted in east Aleppo as Syrian army advances

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

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As Cuba mourns, exiled communities look ahead

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

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Canada’s Trudeau defends warm Castro remarks after backlash

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

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Trump departs for New York after spending Thanksgiving in Florida

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump wraps up his Thanksgiving holiday weekend at his Mar-a-Lago golf resort in Florida and departs for New York. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Homemade flying machines get wet in Hong Kong harbor

Dozens of colorful and whimsical homemade flying objects take the plunge into iconic Victoria Harbor during the third Red Bull Flugtag event in Hong Kong. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Free market Fillon wins conservative ticket for French election

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

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

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

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Turkeys pardoned for Thanksgiving, monkeys thanked in Thailand

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

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

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

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Israeli air strike kills Islamic State-linked gunmen on Golan

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

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Kabul police raid shisha cafes in crackdown on 'debauchery'

Afghan police raid shisha cafes and confiscate shisha tobacco water pipes and paraphernalia as part of a campaign to crackdown on "debauchery and vulgarity." Gavino Garay reports.

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Funeral held for child killed in Tennessee bus crash

Mourners pack into a Chattanooga, Tennessee church to celebrate the life of nine-year-old Cor'Dayja Jones, one of six children killed in last week's elementary school bus crash. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Sen. Rubio calls for "democratic opening" in Cuba

"We need to ensure that our foreign policy towards Cuba incentivizes and makes it easier for there to be a democratic transition," says Cuban-American Florida Senator Marco Rubio during an interview on CBS' Face the Nation program. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Islamic State suspected of chemical attack against Syrian rebels

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

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Fillon, Juppe vote in French runoff

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

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Three California mosques receive hateful letters mentioning Trump

Hateful letters sent anonymously to three mosques in California with a warning that President-elect Donald Trump would "cleanse" the U.S. of Muslims stir fear among congregants. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Iraqi commander: 'IS killed my cousins'

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

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Thailand province thanks fruitful monkeys

The Thai province of Lopburi holds its annual fruit buffet for the local monkeys as a reward for attracting tourists to the region. Paul Chapman reports.

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'Never mind the punk rock' protest

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

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Latin Americans mourn Castro

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

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Cuba's nine days of mourning

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

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Memories of man behind Castro's "Granma" yacht

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

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Elian Gonzalez chokes up mourning father-figure Fidel

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

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Celebration on streets of Little Havana after Fidel's death

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

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Prince Harry greeted by cheers in St. Vincent

Prince Harry thrills St. Vincent locals when he stops to shakes hands in yet one more stop on his seven-nation official tour of the Caribbean. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Maradona mourns "second father" Fidel Castro

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

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Prince Harry greeted by cheers in St. Vincent

Prince Harry thrills St. Vincent locals when he stops to shakes hands in yet one more stop on his seven-nation official tour of the Caribbean. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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

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

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

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

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Energized by opposition, Kuwaitis head to polls

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

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Holiday festival lights up in Southern California

Festive crowds in Southern California kick off the holiday season at the 24th annual Riverside Festival of Lights. Diane Hodges reports.

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U.S. crowds pick up slightly on Black Friday, online sales jump

The U.S. holiday shopping tradition of Black Friday saw an uptick in shoppers but in-store retailers continued to be eclipsed by cyber deals as online sales jumped. Gavino Garay reports.

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Cuban-Americans in U.S. Congress hail Castro's death

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, of Florida, says the death of former long-time Cuban leader Fidel Castro closes "one chapter of this nightmare," during a news conference with fellow Cuban-American members of Congress. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. 'Supertanker' helps battle Israeli wildfires

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

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Pope's Mideast envoy launches Christmas in Bethlehem

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

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

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

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Somalia bomb blast at Mogadishu market kills over 10 people

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

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Russians pay tribute to Castro

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

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Child rescued from Aleppo rubble as fighting rages

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

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Miami exiles 'glad Castro is dead'

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

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Castro's death celebrated in Miami

Thousands take to the streets of Miami to celebrate the death of Cuba's former leader Fidel Castro. Paul Chapman reports.

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Hollande: Castro "a great figure"

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

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Castro's death celebrated in Miami

Thousands take to the streets of Miami to celebrate the death of Cuba's former leader Fidel Castro. Paul Chapman reports.

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Cubans mourn Fidel Castro

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

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Residents flee as Israel wildfires advance

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

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

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

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Fidel Castro dies at 90

The death of Fidel Castro, Cuba's iconic revolutionary, was announced on state TV by his younger brother and Cuban president Raul Castro Saturday.

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Tropical storm Otto causes deaths in Costa Rica

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

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Green Party raises over $5 million for presidential vote recounts

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein says she has raised over $5 million through a grassroots campaign to force recounts of the Nov. 8 election results in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, three states where Donald Trump scored narrow wins. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Photographer David Hamilton dies

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

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Dozens arrested in Dakota pipeline protest

More than 30 activists against a pipeline project near a North Dakota Indian reservation were arrested for trying to disrupt Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year. Gavino Garay reports.

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Driver arrested over crash caught on camera

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

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Panda Bei Bei undergoes emergency surgery

Bei Bei, the youngest panda at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is recovering from emergency surgery to remove an obstruction in his bowel. Diane Hodges reports.

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Panda Bei Bei undergoes emergency surgery

Bei Bei, the youngest panda at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is recovering from emergency surgery to remove an obstruction in his bowel. Diane Hodges reports.

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It's butterfly season in Mexico

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

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Spark of genius?

Students at the University of Washington in Seattle have invented a device that generates electricity from open flames to charge phones and similar small devices. Elly Park reports.

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Germany's most beloved Christmas market lights up

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

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Chicago protesters march on Black Friday against police brutality

Activists call on shoppers to boycott Black Friday in Chicago to raise awareness for those killed by police and call for more police accountability. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Macy's fights back on Black Friday

Macy's offers bigger discounts to attract shoppers, trying to compete with online retailers. Fred Katayama reports.

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Young Han Solo Alden Ehrenreich is studying Harrison Ford

Co-stars endorse young Han Solo actor Alden Ehrenreich saying he is channeling Harrison Ford. Simon Thompson reports.

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Polish charcoal burners try to keep fire alight

Poland's traditional charcoal manufacturers face closure due to cheaper imports, EU regulations. Elly Park reports.

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Missing California jogger found alive after 22 days

Anxious relatives have a happy Thanksgiving after a California woman who disappeared while jogging near her home about 170 miles north of Sacramento is found alive. Diane Hodges reports.

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California jailbreak inmates at large

San Jose authorities are searching for two inmates who are still at large after they managed to saw off their cell bars and rappel down the jail's walls. Two others were captured as they tried to make their escape. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Death toll in Iran train crash rises

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

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JLR wants to build electric cars in UK

Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover says it wants to build electric cars in Britain in what would be a further boost to the UK automotive sector after the Brexit vote. David Pollard reports.

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Greek migrant camp fire kills two

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

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Greek migrant camp fire kills two

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

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Peru detonates 21 tonnes of fireworks

Peru, which has some of Latin America's strictest regulations on fireworks, detonates tonnes of seized illegal fireworks.

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Protests over Myanmar Rohingya crackdown

Myanmar's embassies in Southeast Asia have been targeted by protesters demanding an end to a bloody crackdown on Rohingya Muslims. Paul Chapman reports.

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Yum China in $200 million talks with delivery giant

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

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Yum China in $200 million talks with delivery giant

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

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Deadly train crash in Iran

Two passenger trains have collided in Iran killing several people and injuring dozens, according to state TV.

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Ex-PM trashes Modi's cash crackdown plan

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

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China platform collapse death toll rises

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

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Thanksgiving in space

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station join in Thanksgiving celebrations with a special meal of their own.

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Israel wildfires spread to West Bank village

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

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Colourful end to Illegal fireworks haul in Peru

Peruvian authorities blow up 21 tonnes of illegal fireworks.

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Students learn English in the DMZ

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

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Black Friday comes early as shoppers seek Thanksgiving deals

Thanksgiving is becoming the new Black Friday with shoppers lining up across the country hoping for the best deals. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Crowds throng at Thanksgiving Day parade route despite threats

Millions of people line the route of Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York, despite calls by Islamic militants for followers to attack the event. Diane Hodges reports.

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Peace deal signed in Colombia

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

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Throngs crowd Thanksgiving Day parade route despite threats

Millions of people line the route of Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York, despite calls by Islamic militants for followers to attack the event. Diane Hodges reports.

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Wildfires tear across Israel, Netanyahu calls arsonists "terrorists"

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

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Iraq suicide blast strikes mostly Iranian pilgrims

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

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Celebrations in India with Haley tapped for U.N.

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

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JK Rowling sends Harry Potter ebooks to Aleppo girl

A young girl in eastern Aleppo, who uploaded video of her walking around the destruction of her home city, has also caught the attention of Harry Potter author JK Rowling who has sent her ebooks and wished her well. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Suicide truck bomb kills about 100 in Iraq

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

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Volunteers bring pipeline protesters Thanksgiving dinner

A group from Wisconsin brings donated food to the crowds protesting the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota. Diane Hodges reports.

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Repaired Trump star on display

President-elect Donald Trump's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame is repaired and back on display, but with extra protection. Diane Hodges reports.

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Door-to-door fighting in Sirte

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

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Indonesian helicopters drop warning leaflets ahead of hardline Islamist rallies

Police helicopters drop warning leaflets in Jakarta warning residents of harsh penalties if new rallies led by Islamists against the capital's governor turn violent.

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Thanksgiving in Kabul

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

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

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

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Australian police chase goes to new depths as man jumps into river

Police footage shows a high-speed chase in the Australian city of Perth, where a man leaps into a river in an attempt to avoid being caught.

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

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

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Mariah Carey launches TV show amid relationship rumours

Singer Mariah Carey discusses her new 'docu-series', while deflecting rumours about her relationship with billionaire James Packer. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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US troops near Mosul celebrate Thanksgiving

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

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Viagra and a fake name: Park's political scandal

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

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China sets world record for patent applications

China is driving Asian-led growth in innovation worldwide, becoming the first country to file 1 million patent applications in a single year, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization. Tara Joseph reports

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U.S. troops celebrate Thanksgiving in South Korea

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

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At least two dead in Turkey blast

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

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Tokyo hit by first November snow in 54 years

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

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China sets world record for patent applications

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

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Nicaragua preps for Hurricane Otto

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

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Excitement in the air ahead of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Giant balloons are inflated for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as crowds get a preview of what's to come. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Service with a smile as Obama offers Thanksgiving fare to veterans

U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama served traditional Thanksgiving food at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump offers prayers for unity in Thanksgiving message

President-elect Donald Trump said, "It is my prayer, that on this Thanksgiving, we begin to heal our divisions and move forward as one country." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Putin balks at EU parliament move to counter Russian propaganda

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

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Mass arrests in Cameroon at anti-discrimination protests

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

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Dow, S&P 500 set record high closes

The Dow and the S&P 500 eked out record high closes ahead of Thanksgiving, helped by gains in industrial stocks. Losses in technology shares weighed on the Nasdaq. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Islamic State, government troops clash near Mosul

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

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Automakers ramp up promotions

U.S. automakers are ramping up promotions ahead of Black Friday to clear out bulging inventories and dispel investor doubts about consumer demand. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Wildfires rage in Peru

Wildfires continue to rage in Peru, killing hundreds of cattle and threatening the bear that was the inspiration for the Paddington bear children's books. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Prince Harry in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Britain's Prince Harry gets a royal tour of Saint Kitts and Nevis and unveils a dedication to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy Project. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saffron provides lifeline for Afghanistan's economy

Afghanistan's saffron industry is providing opportunities for the country's struggling economy, including employment prospects for women.

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How a British small town became a hub for online porn

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

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Holiday travelers crowd U.S. airports, roads

Nearly three million people per day are expected to crowd into U.S. airports over the holiday weekend, and millions more will fill the highways, as people head home to celebrate Thanksgiving. Diane Hodges reports.

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Lilly Alzheimer's drug fails in big study

Eli Lilly's experimental drug failed to slow loss of cognitive ability in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease in a large trial, shares tanked. Alicia Powell reports.

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Breakingviews TV: To Wells and back

Wells Fargo's fake-accounts scandal has brought yet another punishment. Antony Currie and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss the bank having to run hiring and firing decisions by its regulator.

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UK cuts growth outlook in post-Brexit budget plan

Britain is ramping up its borrowing forecasts and cutting its growth outlook as the economy slows in the wake of the Brexit vote, UK finance minister Philip Hammond said in the country's first budget plan since voters decided to leave the European Union. ROUGH CUT - NO REPORTER NARRATION.

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Mexico's Mariachi march in honour of patron saint

In Mexico City, Mariachi musicians celebrate their annual national day and honour Saint Cecilia with a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe. Jayson Mansaray reports.

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Power vacuum threatens S. Korea as scandal deepens

South Korean prosecutors have raided the offices of Samsung Group over its alleged link with Choi Soon-sil, President Park Geun-hye's confidant who has been indicted in an influence-peddling scandal. As Ryan Brooks reports, there are now fears the scandal could impact business confidence.

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Democrats begin picking up the pieces

After Donald Trump's shocking victory over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, Democrats are forced to face being out of power not only in Washington, but in many state capitals as well.

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China investigates chicken chain for lewd branding

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

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Saffron industry in Afghanistan on the rise

The saffron industry in Afghanistan is gaining a reputation for its quality and could become a boon to women looking for work. Julie Noce reports.

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China goes global as Trump puts America first

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

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Appeal overruled on Khmer Rouge leaders

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

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China goes global as Trump puts America first

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

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Ellen DeGeneres pulls off Mannequin Challenge at the White House.

Ellen DeGeneres has pulled off a star-studded Mannequin Challenge at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Antigua PM gives Prince Harry awkward honeymoon invite

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

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Dow above 19,000 for first time

U.S. stocks extended their post-U.S. election rise on Tuesday with moderate gains that pushed the Dow above 19,000 and the three major indexes to record closing levels for a second straight day. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Zillow sees jump in home ownership in 2017

More buyers will enter housing market in 2017, but prices of new construction could spike due to Trump immigration policies. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Former USA Gymnastics doctor charged with sex abuse

Bond has been set at $1 million for a former USA Gymnastics doctor accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Europe on alert after U.S. travel warning

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

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Window still open for U.S., Asia trade

Trump's plan to ditch the Trans-Pacific Partnership may inflict some near-term pain but window for trade in Asia Pacific is still open. Jeanne Yurman reports.

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

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

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Trump departs after meeting at New York Times

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump meets with journalists from The New York Times on Tuesday, hours after he posted on Twitter that he was canceling the meeting. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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White House: TPP a "missed opportunity"

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest says the Trans Pacific Partnership is a "missed opportunity" for Americans, and says that China is already moving forward on its own trade agreement that would "disadvantage" U.S. businesses. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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

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

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Trump has spoken with Obama since Oval Office meeting: White House

Press Secretary Josh Earnest says President-elect Donald Trump has spoken with President Barack Obama since their Oval Office meeting, but offered no details about the content of their conversation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Breakingviews TV: Facebook's $6 bln diversion

Amid a slew of stumbles the social network launched its first-ever stock buyback. It's a case of look here, not there, Jen Saba and Rob Cox argue.

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Dow peeks above 19,000 for the first time

The closely-watched Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 19,000 for the first time in history as traders optimistically look ahead to a Trump presidency.

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U.S. election looms over International Emmy Awards

Politics on the agenda at the 44th Internatinal Emmy awards in New York. Jayson Mansaray reports.

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Bus driver charged in deadly TN school bus crash

Police say the 24-year-old driver of a school bus that crashed in Chattanooga, Tennessee killing five elementary school children on Monday, faces multiple charges. Linda So reports.

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Rowling's magic to net profit for Pottermore

Pottermore, J.K. Rowling's digital publishing company, is expected to turn a profit for the first time this year. David Pollard reports.

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Is TPP dead after Trump pullout promise?

An Asia-Pacific trade deal stands almost no chance of working now that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pulled the plug on it, proponents of the pact say, opening the way for China to assume the leadership mantle on trade. Sonia Legg reports.

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U.K. to Trump: 'No vacancy' for Farage as ambassador

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson dismisses U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's unprecedented expression of support for Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage to be made British ambassador to Washington, saying pointedly in parliament that there is no vacancy for the job. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Black Friday moves online

Spending on Britain's Black Friday discount shopping day is forecast to break last year's record takings, though it is expected to be predominantly an online affair this year. Saira Jaffer reports.

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Israeli guard kills Palestinian attacker

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

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Researchers in Singapore trial self-driving mobility scooter

Researchers in Singapore are running a trial of self-driving mobility scooters aimed at helping people move across short distances. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Driver held after deadly school bus crash

Authorities in Tennessee have confirmed at least six children were killed in the Chattanooga school bus crash. Paul Chapman reports.

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Kanye West hospitalised

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

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Quake rocks Japan nuclear plant

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

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Grisly body find in Mexico

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

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Rohingyas flee Myanmar violence

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

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7.4 magnitude quake hits Japan

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

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Trump says will quit Pacific trade deal on day one of presidency

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump releases a video laying out actions he will take on his first day in office on Jan. 20, including withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Japan PM says government to do utmost to respond to earthquake

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

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Retired Gen. 'Mad Dog' Mattis eyed for Pentagon

President-elect Donald Trump is considering legendary Marine General James 'Mad Dog' Mattis for the top job at the Pentagon.

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Deadly school bus crash in Chattanooga

A school bus crashes in Chattanooga, Tennessee with 'multiple fatalities,' police said. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Major indexes hit records as post-election rally goes on

All three major U.S. stock indices set record closing highs on Monday, extending their post-election rally, as energy and other commodity-related shares gain, and Facebook leads a jump in technology. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Kanye West cancels tour after bizarre concert rants

The rapper ends his "Saint Pablo" tour with 21 more dates left to go. Alicia Powell reports.

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Cuba's overweight dance company celebrates 20 years of performance

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

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Fires threaten 'Paddington' bears in Peru

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

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Prince Harry meets Windies cricket legends in Antigua

Prince Harry shows off his cricketing skills with kids and meets with West Indies cricket legends Sir Vivian Richards, Sir Andy Roberts and Sir Curtly Ambrose as he begins his 14 day official visit to the Caribbean. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Rescues in Syria after more airstrikes

Videos uploaded to a social media website show dramatic rescues in the aftermath of air strikes Monday, in Syrian cities of Douma and Aleppo, some involving children. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump to announce Cabinet picks "when he's ready": Conway

Kellyanne Conway, a senior adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, says Trump will announce his Cabinet picks when he's ready and "not a minute sooner." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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O'Hare workers plan holiday season strike, demand $15/hr

Up to 500 airport workers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, say they're ready to strike after Thanksgiving if they don't see an increase in wages and healthcare benefits. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Four children dead in Indiana fire

Police say four young sisters were killed and their mother injured in an early morning house fire in Flora, Indiana. Linda So reports.

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"Hamilton" actor: No apology needed over Pence remarks

Actor Brandon Victor Dixon from the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" says he will not apologize for his remarks to Vice President-elect Mike Pence in which he asked the incoming administration to respect all Americans. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Why Fillon is a favourite in the French primaries

The surprise frontrunner in France's presidential party primaries has campaigned on longer working weeks and cutting government spending. Could he be the man to lead the Conservatives to victory in next year's election? Laura Frykberg reports.

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Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard attend Paris premiere of "Allied"

Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard talk about love and trust while promoting their new film "Allied" in Paris. Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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Breakingviews TV: Trump U-turn

The president-elect will pay $25 mln to settle allegations of fraud against his real-estate seminar program. Jeffrey Goldfarb and Rob Cox discuss whether voters may soon feel duped, too.

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New York sees first snow of season

The season's first major winter storm delivers heavy snow and high winds in New York. Linda So reports.

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Kabul suicide blast brings new dimension to Afghan conflict

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

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Shi'ite pilgrims gather in Iraq's Kerbala to mark Arbaeen

Undeterred by the threat of Sunni Islamic State militants, hundreds of thousands of Shi'ite pilgrims gather in the Iraqi holy city of Kerbala to mark Arbaeen which marks the end of a 40-day mourning period for the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Merkel may need more than a strong economy

Germany's economy slows during the third quarter after strong growth in the first six months of the year. It comes as Angela Merkel faces perhaps the biggest test of her career, as she seeks a fourth term in office. Sonia Legg reports.

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UK PM tackles 'cliff-edge' Brexit fears

British Prime Minister Theresa May unveils her new industrial strategy, pledging to spend billions of pounds on science, technology and research to spur a new way of doing business in Britain. As Ciara Lee reports, May is keen to get business leaders on side as she faces the complex negotiations over the UK's divorce from the European Union.

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China weeds out 'phantom' green car producers

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

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China weeds out 'phantom' green car producers

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

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Trump presidency boosts Japan mask maker

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

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Shi'ite fighters move towards crucial Iraqi city

Shi'ite paramilitaries are advancing towards the Iraqi city of Tal Afar to cut off Islamic State militants supply routes.

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Lady Gaga, Sting and Green Day among stars at AMAs

Black and white designs dominate the red carpet at the American Music Awards, which attracted celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Green Day, Selena Gomez and Sting. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Japanese tourist killed in Colombia

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

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Police shot in Texas and Missouri

One U.S. police officer's been killed and another seriously wounded in separate attacks while sitting in their patrol cars. Paul Chapman reports.

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Obama advises "wait and see" approach to Trump

U.S. President Barack Obama advises world leaders at the APEC summit to take a "wait and see" approach to President-elect Donald Trump, and advises Democrats to fight for their beliefs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: cabinet "partially" complete

President-elect Donald Trump says his cabinet is "partially" complete as he finishes another day of meetings with candidates for the top posts in his new administration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama to Putin: U.S. is "deeply concerned" about Syria

U.S. President Barack Obama says he spoke about the need for a ceasefire in Syria when he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the APEC summit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump confirms Giuliani a candidate for secretary of state

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump meets with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and says he's a candidate for secretary of state and "other things." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump meets Christie, calls him "smart and tough"

President-elect Donald Trump says his half-hour meeting with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie went "very well", during a weekend-long retreat to fill posts in his new administration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Fantastic Beasts' dominates box office

Harry Potter prequel "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" tops the weekend box office debuting with a magical $75 million. Linda So reports.

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Merkel will run for fourth term

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

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Polish priest opens spiritual emergency service

A Catholic priest tends to religious emergencies in a small mountain community 24/7, driving a customised Fiat 126. Edward Baran reports.

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Aleppo fighting kills at least 12 children on opposite sides

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

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Trump to soon announce top administration positions

President-elect Donald Trump meets with talent agent Ari Emanuel at his New Jersey golf club as he also meets with top contenders for key posts in his administration, telling reporters he will likely have some announcements later in the day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump, Pence leave church

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence attend Sunday services at Lamington Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope closes Roman Catholic 'Holy Year'

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

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Pence not offended by 'Hamilton' comments

U.S. Vice President-elect Mike Pence says he was not offended by pointed comments made to him by a cast member of "Hamilton" after he attended the hit Broadway show. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Romney under 'active consideration' for Secretary of State: Pence

U.S. Vice President-elect Mike Pence says Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee and a former fierce critic of Donald Trump, is under "active consideration" to serve as Secretary of State. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Damascus wants Trump to end rebel support

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

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Nevada community remembers medical plane crash victims

Flowers are left for the three crew members and a patient who were killed earlier when their ambulance plane crashed in Nevada. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Week ahead: politics tops the risk list, again

Markets ready for the UK Autumn Statement economic outlook - the first since the Brexit vote - and look for more signs of how Italy's key constitutional referendum might turn out. But again, sentiment is likely to be dominated by the fallout from the US election. David Pollard reports.

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Xi, Obama meet at APEC in Lima

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

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Protesters target gathering of white nationalists in D.C.

Hundreds of protesters rally in Washington, D.C. to express outrage at a gathering of white nationalists celebrating U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's victory. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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NASA launches revolutionary weather satellite

A satellite that is expected to revolutionize weather forecasting launches from Cape Canaveral on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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French conservatives rally supporters ahead of primary

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

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Trump: "you will hear some things tomorrow"

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump meets with what he calls, "really, really talented people" at a weekend-long retreat in New Jersey, as he decides who to name to his new cabinet. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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French conservatives rally supporters ahead of primary

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

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Protesters, counter-protesters face off in Texas

Demonstrators carrying signs reading "White Lives Matter" near the unveiling of the Texas African-American Memorial meet counter-protesters. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump says Romney meeting 'went great'

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump told reporters his meeting with 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney "went great" after the old rivals sat down for talks which could include Romney as possible secretary of state. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump and Romney, transitioning to talks

President-elect Donald Trump and 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney set aside their long-simmering rivalry for talks likely to feed speculation that Romney could be a candidate for secretary of state. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Islamic State car bomb hits Mosul, Iraqi army pushes offensive

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

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Grandson of Rep. Danny Davis fatally shot

Jovan Wilson, the 15-year-old grandson of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, was fatally shot by another teenager at his home in a Chicago neighborhood. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mitt Romney meets Trump to discuss cabinet post

Mitt Romney, a once outspoken critic of Donald Trump, is greeted by the president-elect and Vice President-elect Mike Pence in New Jersey where Trump is reportedly considering naming Romney his new secretary of state. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump, Pence enter golf clubhouse during weekend of meetings

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence greet reporters at the clubhouse of a New Jersey golf course where Trump is holding meetings all weekend as he chooses members of his new administration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Anti-Trump protesters march in Paris

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

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Young children pulled alive from Aleppo rubble

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

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"We have to build the middle class" says Biden

In the weekly White House address to the nation, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says American workers deserve "a fighting chance" and that the country needs "to preserve the progress we've made in the past eight years" of the Obama administration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Hamilton' cast tell Mike Pence they're 'alarmed'

The cast of the smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" told Vice President-elect Mike Pence, who attended the New York City show, that despite their concerns they hope Donald Trump's administration will uphold American values. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Anti-Trump protesters join hands in North Carolina

Hundreds of protesters blocked roads near the University of North Carolina's campus in Chapel Hill to demonstrate against President-elect Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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British diver dies at Great Barrier Reef

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

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Puggles born at Sydney Zoo

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

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FBI, police search for missing infant in Wichita

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

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Sabancaya volcano spews ash, smoke in Peru

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

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Voter fraud claims cloud North Carolina governor race

North Carolina's gubernatorial race remains undecided 10 days after the Nov. 8 vote and new allegations by the Republican incumbent's campaign about felons and dead people casting ballots could leave the outcome in limbo for weeks.

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NYC wants to be reimbursed for money spent on Trump security

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he will seek reimbursement from the federal government for the costs of protecting President-elect Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wall Street edges lower

Healthcare stocks like Allergan weighed on the major indexes, but stocks posted gains for the week. Fred Katayama reports.

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EcoHelmet is a foldable, recyclable helmet for bike share

A bicycle helmet made from paper could be the answer to the problem of cyclists riding rental bikes around the world without protective headwear. Roselle Chen reports.

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Romney for secretary of state? Trump meeting planned

Once a fierce critic of Donald Trump, Mitt Romney is said to be meeting with the president-elect to discuss a possible job as Trump's secretary of state. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Trump's CIA pick: Mike who?

President elect Donald Trump's choice of Kansas Congressman Mike Pompeo to head the CIA had some Washington insiders scratching their heads.

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Ken Kamen: Small banks have more room to rally

Mercadien's Ken Kamen tells Reuters' Fred Katayama that banks could continue to rally in an environment of rising rates and possible loosening of regulations.

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Why Pennsylvania Democrats voted for Trump

A working class, traditionally Democratic county in Pennsylvania flips to President-elect Donald Trump, wooed by the billionaire businessman's message of job creation and lower taxes. Pavithra George has more.

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Greek migrant camp set on fire as tensions boil over

Unknown assailants hurled rocks and petrol bombs at a makeshift camp for refugees and migrants on the Aegean island of Chios, as tensions run high at overcrowded camps.

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Marilyn Monroe's JFK birthday dress goes for $4.8 mln at auction

An iconic dress worn by Marilyn Monroe during former U.S. President John F. Kennedy's birthday sells for $4.8 million at an auction in California.

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U.S., Peru seize $30 mln in fake dollars, biggest bust ever

Officials from the U.S. and Peru have seized $30 million in counterfeit money, the biggest netting of fake greenbacks ever by the U.S. Secret Service. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Migrant camp under attack in Greece

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

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Surprise pick, Pompeo tapped for CIA chief

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump taps as his new as CIA director, Kansas Rep. Mike Pompeo, who has sat on several U.S. House committees including the committee that investigated the 2012 Benghazi attack o the U.S. consul. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Fake-news reality

New Balance, Pepsi and Ford all have confronted Trump-related misinformation in the days following the U.S. election. Kevin Allison and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss this conundrum facing Corporate America.

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Metallica talk new album and lost riffs

U.S. rock group Metallica's new album, 'Hardwired... to Self-Destruct', could be their best ever, according to bassist Robert Trujillo, but guitarist Kirk Hammett will always be left feeling something was missing. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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British retailers do battle for top Xmas ad

Tis' nearly the season to be merry and for big-budget media campaigns, designed to get our attention and our money.Every year companies spend more and more on Christmas marketing. As Ross Miklaszewicz reports, the figure in the UK this year reportedly topped £5.6 billon.

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Volkswagen to cut 30,000 jobs at VW brand by 2020

Volkswagen has unveiled plans to cut 23,000 jobs in Germany to help achieve 3.7 billion euros in annual savings by 2020 to turn around its core brand and help fund a shift to electric and self-driving cars following its emissions scandal. Hayley Platt reports.

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Mosul frontline: where friend mixes with foe

Reuters correspondent Stephen Kalin reports from the frontline of the Mosul offensive as Iraqi forces struggle to tell friendly allies from Islamic State militants willing to kill themselves to defend their last major stronghold.

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Mark Wahlberg on his Boston Marathon bombing drama

Actor and producer Mark Wahlberg discusses why it's not too soon to dramatise the events surrounding the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Sessions accepts Trump's attorney general post

Republican Senator Jeff Sessions has accepted President-elect Donald Trump's offer to serve as attorney general, according to a member of Trump's transition team. Nathan Frandino reports.

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"Drain the swamp"?; Jon Stewart 's take

Jon Stewart who anchored the "The Daily Show" for 16 years says the real Washington "swamp" that Donald Trump has promised to "drain' is the Republican party leadership who will now "reap the benefit" of Trump's victory. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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China eyes APEC trade leadership after Trump's win

The APEC conference in Peru is the perfect place for Xi Jinping to launch a campaign that could see China become top dog in Pacific trade - and cut out the Unites States. As Graham Mackay reports, with Donald Trump threatening to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Beijing's in a unique position.

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India's farmers bear the brunt of cash crunch

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

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India's farmers bear the brunt of cash crunch

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

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British retailers do battle for top Xmas ad

Tis' nearly the season to be merry and for big-budget media campaigns, designed to get our attention and our money.Every year companies spend more and more on Christmas marketing. As Ross Miklaszewicz reports, the figure in the UK this year reportedly topped £5.6 billon.

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Canberra zoo adds four newborn lemur babies

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

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Why Europe tops market risk list for 2017

The euro zone has withstood several crises since 2008 centered on its fractured economy, bond market, banking system and, of course, Greece. But for financial markets, the biggest test may be to come. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Tom Hanks on Presidential Medal of Freedom honour

Hollywood star Tom Hanks talks about being selected by President Obama as a recipient of the 2016 Medal of Freedom. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump meets Japan's Abe in NYC

President-elect Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York Thursday, his first meeting with a world leader following his upset win over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.

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Tom Hanks on Presidential Medal of Freedom honour

Hollywood star Tom Hanks talks about being selected by President Obama as a recipient of the 2016 Medal of Freedom. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump meets Japan's Abe in NYC

President-elect Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York Thursday, his first meeting with a world leader following his upset win over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.

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Tom Hanks on Presidential Medal of Freedom honour

Hollywood star Tom Hanks talks about being selected by President Obama as a recipient of the 2016 Medal of Freedom. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump meets Japan's Abe in NYC

President-elect Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York Thursday, his first meeting with a world leader following his upset win over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.

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Three-man space crew blasts off to International Space Station

A multinational crew, including U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, who is the oldest and most experienced woman to fly in space, launches from Kazakhstan en route to the International Space Station. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia launches air attacks on targets in Syria - defence ministry

Russia's Defense Ministry releases footage of air strikes on militant targets in Syria involving warplanes from both Russian and Syrian air bases as well as from a Russian aircraft carrier. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Three-man space crew blasts off to International Space Station

A multinational crew, including U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, who is the oldest and most experienced woman to fly in space, launches from Kazakhstan en route to the International Space Station. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia launches air attacks on targets in Syria - defence ministry

Russia's Defense Ministry releases footage of air strikes on militant targets in Syria involving warplanes from both Russian and Syrian air bases as well as from a Russian aircraft carrier. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Easton to make West End debut in '42nd Street'

Sheena Easton is to make her West End debut at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane in "42nd Street." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Newly engaged Ricky Martin off to Vegas for concert residency.

Latin superstar Ricky Martin is settling down with plans for marriage and a Las Vegas residency. Simon Thompson reports.

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Rate hike "relatively soon" - Yellen

The Federal Reserve could raise U.S. interest rates "relatively soon" if economic data keeps pointing to an improving job market and rising inflation, says Fed Chair Janet Yellen. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Top spy Clapper set to move on

James Clapper, who has served as President Obama's Director of National Intelligence for six years, announces during a congressional hearing Thursday that he would be leaving his job when President-elect Donald Trump takes power.

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Fight for Mosul not yet over

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

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Rate hike "relatively soon" - Yellen

The Federal Reserve could raise U.S. interest rates "relatively soon" if economic data keeps pointing to an improving job market and rising inflation, says Fed Chair Janet Yellen. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Chinese "Trump" pheasant the pride of Zhejiang

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

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Breakingviews TV: Goldman scions

Descendants of longtime Goldman Sachs boss Sidney Weinberg made headlines at their M&A advice shops. Breakingviews editors discuss changes at Evercore and Perella Weinberg.

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Create the perfect beer using genetics

Scientists are using modern genetic technology to breed yeast strains that promote the best brewing characteristics -- in the quest for the perfect beer. Matthew Stock reports.

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Heavy fighting in Mosul's easterm Tahrir

Residents flee amid artillery exchanges and intense street fighting between pro-Iraqi forces and Islamic State militanst in the eastern Mosul neighborhood of Tahriir. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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The Japanese firm behind Barca's mega sponsor deal

FC Barcelona signs up a massive new sponsorship deal worth more than $230 million over four years. But what is Rakuten, the Japanese firm lending its name to the famous red and blue striped shirts? Graham Mackay reports

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Euro zone maths: Trump + data = uncertainty

Euro zone consumer price growth accelerated slightly in October as expected thanks to more expensive services and smaller energy price falls, data shows. That's good news for the ECB but Trump's win poses new risks to the euro zone. David Pollard reports.

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Currency crisis hits Indian farmers, wholesale traders

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

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Clinton wanted to "curl up" after election loss

Defeated Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says all she wanted to do was to "curl up with a good book or our dogs" after her election loss to Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hundreds march in L.A. for Trump to fire Bannon

Hundreds of demonstrators take to the streets in Los Angeles, California, calling for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to fire White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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

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

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Confusion surrounding Trump's talks with foreign leaders

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

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