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VIDEO: A history of calling Obama a Muslim September 18, 2015
After Donald Trump fails to correct one of his supporters calling Barack Obama a Muslim, we look back on the history of this phenomenon.
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VIDEO: Stars of the Frankfurt Motor Show September 18, 2015
As the Frankfurt Motor Show draws to a close, Theo Leggett looks at what you could be driving away after that big lottery win.
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VIDEO: Pianist of Yarmouk's journey to Europe September 18, 2015
Ayham al-Ahmad, the pianist of Yarmouk, records his journey, as he leaves Syria for Europe.
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VIDEO: Pressure on Zagreb reception centres September 18, 2015
The BBC's Christian reports from one of the registration centres in and around the Croatia capital Zagreb.
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VIDEO: Trump laughs off Obama 'Muslim' question September 18, 2015
Donald Trump is criticised for failing to correct a supporter who said US President Barack Obama was a Muslim and "not even an American".
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VIDEO: Turkey-PKK conflict 'escalating fast' September 18, 2015
The number of policemen and soldiers who have been killed in Turkey since a ceasefire with Kurdish militant group the PKK broke down in July, has risen to more than 120.
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VIDEO: German town 'running out of room' for migrants September 18, 2015
The BBC's Jenny Hill reports from the town of Rosenheim in Germany, where giant tents are being constructed to accommodate asylum seekers.
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VIDEO: Waxworks unveiled of F1 stars Vettel and Hamilton September 18, 2015
As Singapore's Formula 1 Grand Prix gets into gear, the BBC's Rico Hizon meets two of the top challengers, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel - in waxwork form.
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VIDEO: Motor racing hopeful, but no driving licence September 17, 2015
Kenyan Tejas Hirani has won 48 motor-racing championships despite being just 17 and not yet having a driving licence.
Central Asia
– U.S STRATIGIC BASE
Kyrgyzstan's parliament unanimously approved, on Thursday 06/25/2009, a deal allowing the USA to continue using Manas air base, crucial to military operations in Afghanistan. Continue reading
– TASHKENT 99 BOMBINGS
On 02/16/1999 6 car bombs exploded, almost simultaneously, in the Center of Tashkent, Uzbakistan’s capital, in what appeared to be an attempt on Uzbakistan’s president Islam Karimov’s life. Continue reading
– TERROR IN CENTRAL ASIA
Events in the former Soviet Union Republics of Central Asia. Continue reading
– MULLAH NAZEER AHMED
Mullah Nazeer Ahmed Hamza, was born in 1975 in Bermel, the Afghan side of South Waziristan. Continue reading
– AFGHAN RECONCILIATION
President Obama has suggested there could be talks with “moderate elements” of the Taliban in Afghanistan as part of a process of reconciliation. Mr Obama told the New York Times on board Air Force One, on Sunday 08/03/2009. Continue reading
– TOP PRIORITY
The conflict in Afghanistan is now the "top overseas military priority" for the new Obama administration and its greatest challenge, the USA defense secretary has said, on Tuesday 01/27/2009. Continue reading
– KARZAI READY TO MEET TALIBAN LEADER
Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president, has said, on Sunday 11/16/2008 in Kabul, he will go to "any length" to protect Mullah Omar, the fugitive leader of the Taliban, in exchange for peace. Continue reading
– AMID US ELECTIONS
General David Petraeus, the general newly tasked with responsibility for America's two wars (Iraq and Afghanistan), visited the Muslim nation of Pakistan, on Monday 11/03/2008. Continue reading
– TEHRIK-E-TALEBAN (THE PAKISTANI TALIBAN)
Tehrik-e-Taleban ((the Taliban movement), the Taliban branch in Pakistan, is an alliance of over 30 Islamic militant groups operating all over FATA and NWFP areas of North and West Pakistan. Continue reading
– MORE IN AFGHANISTAN
More terror events in Afghanistan Continue reading