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Russia edges ahead in the space race July 04, 2011 As the United States winds down its shuttle programme in a symbolic twist in a long-running space rivalry, Russia will gain complete control of access to the International Space Station. ...

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Thousands protest in Morocco despite reform vote July 04, 2011 Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Morocco Sunday to push for democratic reforms despite the vote approving a new constitution curbing the king’s near absolute powers. Duration: 00:36 ...

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British royals charm Quebecers, protests kept ... July 04, 2011 Prince William and his bride Catherine charmed a crush of well-wishers in Quebec City on Sunday as police lines kept republican protests far from their first official foreign trip as newlyweds. ...

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Pierre Cardin sells off legendary Paris restaurant July 04, 2011 The feisty 88-year-old French designer Pierre Cardin wants to sell his massive style empire. AFPTV interviews Cardin about the sale of his famous Parisian restaurant Maxim’s. Duration: 00:51 (AFP ...

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Civil War buffs take to the Gettysburg ... July 04, 2011 It’s the high holy days in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, site of the Civil War’s most bloody engagement. History buffs kitted out in Union blues and Confederate grays flock to its battlefields each ...

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Forty years on, Jim Morrison cult thrives in ... July 04, 2011 Sunday marks 40 years since the Doors singer Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in his Paris apartment, but a visit to his grave finds the cult of the lizard king as alive as ever. ...

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Thai PM admits election defeat July 04, 2011 Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Sunday conceded defeat in a hotly contested general election and congratulated a victorious opposition allied to fugitive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra. ...

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Fireworks to celebrate Monaco’s royal wedding July 03, 2011 Many people gather at Port Hercules in Monaco to watch the fireworks that celebrate Prince Albert and Princess Charlene’s wedding. (AFP TV World)

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NASA lays out plan for private partnership July 03, 2011 Once the space shuttles are retired following the launch of the Atlantis, only the Russians will be able to transport astronauts into space, aboard their Soyuz rockets. But NASA is backing ...

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Will.I.Am to launch fashion line with Japan’s ... July 03, 2011 Black Eyed Peas leader Will.I.Am is planning to launch a men’s fashion line with Japanese fashion designer Rynshu. Rynshu's futuristic jackets so impressed the hip hop musician that he ...

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Lawyer of Strauss-Kahn accuser defends her story July 03, 2011 Kenneth Thompson, lawyer of the hotel maid who accused former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault, has defended his client after a court hearing held on Friday, saying that ...

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Election fever climax ahead of Thai poll July 03, 2011 Huge crowds turned up to the final campaign rallies of both main parties ahead of Sunday’s election in Thailand. Torrential rain failed to dampen spirits at either the ruling Democrat Party or ...

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South Africa shares in royal sparkle July 03, 2011 It’s a big day too for South African village of Benoni as they watch one of their own become royalty. Many South Africans are glued to their TV sets as Charlene Wittstock weds Prince Albert II of ...

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Yemen : women protest against economic woes July 03, 2011 Hundreds of Yemeni women carrying wood, empty bottles and laterns, took to streets of Sanaa Saturday to protest against the economic crisis which they claim that the regime has created. Duration: ...

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Lasers and techno beats hail Monaco’s royal ... July 03, 2011 Images of a spectacular sound and light show by veteran French electropop pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre celebrating the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene. Duration: 01:42 ...

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Morocco approves curbs on king’s powers July 02, 2011 Moroccans have overwhelmingly approved curbs on the near absolute powers of King Mohammed VI, with 98 percent voting "yes" in a referendum put forward after protests inspired by uprisings in the ...

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Analysts predict Thailand’s post-election future July 02, 2011 As Thailand prepares to go to the polls on Sunday July 3, no one really knows what lies in store for this country which remains deeply divided after years of political turmoil. (AFP TV World)

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Prosecutors to continue with Strauss-Kahn ... July 02, 2011 Despite shattering the credibility of Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s alleged attempted rape victim, New York's District Attorney has vowed that prosecutors will continue their investigations ...

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Monaco toasts royal couple as Albert finally ... July 02, 2011 Monaco’s Prince Albert II married South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock on Friday, throwing open the gates of his palace to celebrate with the entire Mediterranean nation. Duration: 01:41 (AFP ...

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Thailand gears up for divisive election July 02, 2011 Thailand is set to go to the polls on Sunday in an election which could threaten yet more social upheaval. (AFP TV World)