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USA

Watch: Space Station captures images of hurricane approaching Hawaii

The storm is potentially the largest to hit the US state in 26 years.

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Watch: Mexican wrestlers celebrate Mass following pilgrimage

The wrestlers suited in colourful costumes and masks celebrated Mass to honour the country's patron saint.

Russia

Watch: Artist creates cameras made of wood

This Russian artist blends his passion for photography and woodwork to develop cameras with shells made of driftwood, pebbles and shells.

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Watch: Louis Armstrong Stadium opens to the sound of jazz

The rebuilt stadium is in the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which hosts the annual US Open Tennis Tournament.

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Watch: Rescuers in Italy search for survivors of flash flood

Watch: The waters of the flash flood reached a height of 2.5 metres and filled the Raganello gorge in Pollino National Park, sweeping tourists along the rush of water.

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Watch: Surfers catch waves under moonlight

Watch: More than 25,000 people flocked to see the World Surfing League (WSL) event at Chambre d’Amour.

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Watch: Kalashnikov unveils new walking army robot

Watch: The reveal of the new technology occurred at the international "Army-2018" military exposition in Moscow, Russia.

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Watch: World Hot Air Balloon tournament in Austria

Around 150 teams from 38 countries are taking part, where landings and takeoffs of the balloons require skill and leave spectators engrossed.

North Korea

Watch: Koreans bid family members farewell after brief reunion

Watch: Many of the elderly family members were in wheelchairs and struggled to remember their next of kin that they had not seen in over six decades.

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Watch: Muslims in Pakistan celebrate Eid al-Adha

The holiday celebrates the story of the prophet Ibrahim.

Argentina

Watch: Argentina dominate in World Tango Tournament

The top four places in the salon category were claimed by Argentinian couples, with a Russian pair placing fifth.

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Watch: Syria's Bashar al-Assad attends morning prayers

Watch: Syrian state television shows Assad arriving at the al-Rawda mosque.

World News

Watch: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha

Watch: The religious five-day festival is one of the principal holidays in the Muslim calendar.

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Watch: Locals return home to Kerala after severe flooding

More than a million residents were forced to flee their homes.

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Watch: Scuba diving lesson turns into shark rescue effort

What was supposed to be a diving lesson ended in the saving of a shark, who had plastic netting stuck in its mouth.

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Watch: World's 'highest' rafting and kayaking event

Watch: Held in the Ladakh region in northern India on August 19, the extreme sports enthusiasts had to navigate their way through the 14 kilometres of waters.

Japan

Watch: Century-old throne refurbished ahead of Japanese enthronement

Watch: Refurbishment of the 106-year-old throne is taking place ahead of the enthronement of the Crown Prince Naruhito as Emperor of Japan.

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Watch: United Nations pays tribute to Kofi Annan

Watch: The first black African to become UN secretary-general died at age 80.

United Kingdom

Watch: Vintage Citroëns battle it out in 24-hour endurance race

Watch: 27 teams took part in the unconventional race, which saw newcomers 'Beacon Downe' snatch first prize.

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Watch: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Watch: The five-day festival ends August 25.

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