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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has won another victory for his aggressive energy diplomacy strategy, signing a deal bringing French investment to a pipeline project. Duration: 00:59 Full Story »

Major world markets tumbled following Dubai's shock demand to suspend the debt of a key state company. The government of Dubai has said it will ask creditors of its Dubai World conglomerate for a debt moratorium of at least six months. Duration: 01:43 Full Story »

As Muslims around the world celebrate on the first day of their annual Eid al-Adha holiday, festivities in the Gaza Strip are taking a slightly different tack, hampered by a lack of basic goods due to the ongoing Israeli blockade. Duration: 00:58 Full Story »

The shock news that Dubai's key state-owned firm, Dubai World, wants to halt debt payments for six months sent world markets tumbling, but economists say the fundamentals of Dubai are solid. Duration: 00:43 Full Story »

Denmark is putting the final touches on its preparations for the UN climate summit in Copenhagen in December, mounting a huge police deployment for the biggest event ever organised in the country. Duration: 01:49 Full Story »

They call them 'bébé yoles' and, in Martinique, racing in them was usually the privilege of locals. Not anymore: a young student on the French Caribbean island had the idea to open the competition up to tourists. And they’re hooked. Duration 01:25 Full Story »

Strapped for cash, the Palace of Versailles is giving up shapely statues and marble benches for adoption to individuals who will pay for their restoration. Duration: 01:48 Full Story »

The spread of HIV in Washington has reached severe epidemic proportions with African-Americans bearing the brunt of the rates of infection. Duration: 01:27 Full Story »

The Baghdad postal service has an impressive track record in coming through bombings and barricades to ensure the mail gets through. Duration: 2:00 Full Story »

Robots have carved a space for themselves in everyday life in Japan: some work as cooks or even receptionists... An exhibition in Tokyo, showcases the latest technologies. Duration:1:58 Full Story »