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Almost 200 countries agree climate deal 'to keep temperature rise below 2C'

Almost 200 countries have agreed to the terms of a new international deal to tackle climate change following United Nations talks in Paris.

Cheers and applause broke out as the agreement - which includes a pledge to keep temperature rises "well below" 2C - was officially passed.

Prime Minister David Cameron said the deal had "secured our planet for many, many generations to come."

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Tears and smiles as climate change deal is agreed in Paris

There are tears and smiles as the climate change deal was agreed in Paris, ITV News Science Correspondent Alok Jha reports.

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