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Sierra Leone has declared its first ebola-free district after 42 days with no recorded cases of the virus.
The district of Pujehun in the south-east of the country is the first area to meet the World Health Organization's benchmark for being declared Ebola-free.
24 people died there since the virus was first recorded last August.
British health worker Alan Curtis, who is about to head to Sierra Leone to battle ebola, was asked if he's concerned about his readiness for the work ahead.
IN: "The training's excellent…."
OUT: "…say otherwise really"
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French President Francois Hollande is chairing an emergency meeting with his Cabinet to discuss national security in the aftermath of last week's terror attacks in Paris.
The French government says Sunday's "Je Suis Charlie" demonstrations were the largest in the country's history, as millions of people took to the streets to honor the victims of the violence.
Meanwhile, rallies and marches have taken place around the world to honor the victims of last week's attacks in Paris.
Gerard Araud, the French Ambassador to the United Nations, attended a rally in Washington DC.
IN: "It's frustrating…."
OUT: "…our US friends"
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An terrorism analyst regularly seen on American television networks has apologized after claiming the British city of Birmingham is now a no-go area for anyone who isn't a Muslim.
Steve Emerson, who has appeared hundreds of times on US television since the attacks of September 11th 2001, also falsely told viewers of America's Fox News that in some parts of London, religious police beat up people who are not wearing Islamic dress.
There are the remarks for which he has now apologized.
IN: "There are actual…."
OUT: "…Muslim attire"
DUR: 19 seconds
Pro-Russian militant forces in eastern Ukraine have intensified their attacks on government troops, officials say.
Four Ukrainian soldiers and two civilians have been killed as shelling of government positions has intensified in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Tom Barton reports.
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The Obama administration was represented in Paris by US Attorney General Eric Holder.
The decision not to send a higher-level figure is raising eyebrows in Europe.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says several European commentators are surprised Vice President Joe Biden or Secretary of State John Kerry did not attend the march in Paris.
IN: "It does…."
OUT: "…in the days ahead"
DUR: 28 seconds
London landmarks have been lit up in the colours of the French flag in solidarity with the huge unity march in Paris.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron attended the rally in France's capital following the killing of 17 people in Paris's terror attacks.
Olly Barratt says the UK has expressed its support for France in many ways.
IN: "A series…
OUT: …attacks."
DUR: 43 sec
A unity rally is taking place in the French capital today, following three days of terror attacks which left 17 people dead.
Security is being increased for the event which is expected to last for a number of hours and it's thought one million people will be marching.
And the guest list is thought to include many heads of state as our Correspondent in Paris, Natalie Powell, reports
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IN: We know that 40 world leaders…
OUT: here in Paris
DUR: 34 seconds
ALT: Our Correspondent in Paris, Natalie Powell, describes the atmosphere in the capital ahead of the march..
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IN: A very sombre mood
OUT: for decades
DUR: 41 seconds
17 people have been killed in two days by gunmen with links to al-Qaeda.
French ministers are meeting in the capital, amid fresh threats of further attacks
Our Correspondent Natalie Powell reports from Paris…
IN:Police are still
OUT: further threats
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Two promising Ebola vaccines could be tested in the West African countries hardest-hit by the viral epidemic, as soon the end of January, according to the World Health Organization.
The vaccines are developed from viruses that affect animals, and are said to have -- quote -- an acceptable safety profile."
From the United Nations in New York, Liling Tan reports.
IN: "The two vaccines…"
OUT: "… Liling Tan, New York."
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