| Rio de Janeiro’s carnival: wetter, but still wild Posted: 17 Feb 2015 10:05 PM PST | In Rio de Janeiro, the world's most celebrated Carnival parade is underway! Despite a tropical deluge that soaked the city, thousands of feather-clad dancers, wildly costumed musicians and... | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 02:05 | More in News & Politics |
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| Russia sends supplies to the space station Posted: 17 Feb 2015 08:57 PM PST | Russia launched its Progress 58 Cargo Ship on Tuesday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to supply the International Space Station. The Progress freighter blasted off at 11: 00 GMT,... | Views: 8 0 ratings | | Time: 00:43 | More in News & Politics |
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| 3 Chinese warships arrive in Athens for visit Posted: 17 Feb 2015 08:54 PM PST | The 18th convoy fleet of the Chinese Navy has arrived in Athens for a formal visit. The three warships were warmly welcomed by both the Greek navy and Athens' citizens. The Chinese ambassador... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:26 | More in News & Politics |
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| 8 killed in suicide bombing near Lahore police headquarters Posted: 17 Feb 2015 08:52 PM PST | At least eight people have been killed in an explosion in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. According to initial reports, a suicide bomber blew himself up outside a hotel near the police... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:40 | More in News & Politics |
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| Sweet tributes to Italy’s mysterious Nutella billionaire Posted: 17 Feb 2015 08:48 PM PST | The weekend passing of Michele Ferrero, founder of the Ferrero chocolate brand and Italy's wealthiest man, has caused an outpouring of public sympathy for the little known but much loved billionair... | Views: 2 0 ratings | | Time: 01:53 | More in News & Politics |
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| New Year wishes from leaders around the world Posted: 17 Feb 2015 07:25 PM PST | Leaders from around the world are extending their best New Year wishes to the Chinese people. Subscribe us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCTVNEWSbeijing Download for IOS: ... | Views: 3 0 ratings | | Time: 01:15 | More in News & Politics |
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| Lunar New Year celebration: People flock to S. Korea sheep cafe Posted: 17 Feb 2015 06:41 PM PST | Crowds of people flocked to a cafe in Seoul on Tuesday where they can spend time feeding and petting sheep. The 'Thanks Nature Cafe', has been busy in recent days as Lunar New Year approaches. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:45 | More in News & Politics |
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| Myanmar declares state of emergency Posted: 17 Feb 2015 06:41 PM PST | The Myanmar government has declared a state of emergency in the Kokang region of the northeastern Shan state. The announcement was made through state radio and television following week-long. | Views: 23 2 ratings | | Time: 00:41 | More in News & Politics |
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| President Xi extends New Year greetings to all Posted: 17 Feb 2015 05:14 PM PST | Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders on Tuesday extended New Year greetings to Chinese people at home and abroad. In a speech at the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday morning,... | Views: 3 0 ratings | | Time: 00:53 | More in News & Politics |
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| Over 18 dead in Haitian carnival accident Posted: 17 Feb 2015 08:30 AM PST | At least 18 people have been killed and 60 injured when a carnival float hit a live power line in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on the second day of the annual carnival festival. The float... | Views: 167 1 ratings | | Time: 00:35 | More in News & Politics |
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| Australia pleas to halt the execution of its nationals Posted: 17 Feb 2015 04:36 AM PST | The families of two convicted Australian drug smugglers are waiting for word from the Indonesian government on when the pair will be executed. Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are among ... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:13 | More in News & Politics |
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| Indonesia postpones transfer of 5 convicted drug offenders Posted: 17 Feb 2015 04:36 AM PST | Indonesia announced the postponement of the transfer of five convicted drug offenders, including two Australians. They were to be moved to another prison in Central Java in preparation for... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:39 | More in News & Politics |
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| Japan pledges $15.5 mln to Middle East & Africa as anti-terrorism aid Posted: 17 Feb 2015 06:42 AM PST | Japan says it will provide 15 and a half million U.S. dollars in development aid to support anti-extremism efforts in the Middle East and Africa. Earlier this year, just before the hostage... | Views: 20 1 ratings | | Time: 00:42 | More in News & Politics |
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| See what’s in store for the Year of the Sheep? Posted: 17 Feb 2015 03:54 PM PST | Preparations for Chinese New Year are almost complete in Beijing and Shanghai. Locals are gearing up for the national holiday to usher in the Year of the Sheep. As the lunar New Year approaches,... | Views: 44 1 ratings | | Time: 02:36 | More in News & Politics |
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