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Rakhis with PM Modi_s pictures much in demand as _Raksha Bandhan_ closes near

Rajkot, Aug 6 (ANI): As _Raksha Bandhan_ draws closer, women and young girls in Gujarat are thronging the shops selling sacred threads known as _rakhis_ that are available in different colours and varieties. In Rajkot, rakhis with miniature pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are selling like hotcakes for the festival. The rakhis showing Modi waving his left hand and a small lotus in the background are gaining popularity among girls and women alike.

Aug 6, 2014

Pentagon confirms US general killed in Kabul attack

The Pentagon confirms that a US general was killed in an attack in Afghanistan -- the highest-ranking American fatality since the 9/11 attacks. Duration: 00:54__

Aug 6, 2014

Gazans venture out to enjoy Egypt-brokered truce

Thousands of Gazans used the 72-hour Egyptian-brokered truce, to venture out into the relative calm. Duration: 1:06

Aug 6, 2014

Obama announces $33 bn in deals, financing for Africa

President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged African leaders to create a better environment for business by halting corruption, as he announced $33 billion in new US investment for the continent. Duration: 00:54

Aug 6, 2014

Ukrainian sea resort population surges after refugee influx

The small village of Melekyne in southern Ukraine has seen its population surge in recent months following an influx of around 2,000 refugees who have been relocated to the beach resort. Duration: 00:59

Aug 6, 2014

China school ruins echo carnage of Sichuan quake

Textbook pages flutter in the wreckage of a Chinese school after the country_s latest devastating earthquake, asking wordlessly whether any lessons were learned from a previous disaster. Duration: 00:42

Aug 6, 2014

French winemakers target Chinese and American tasebuds

Winemakers in southwestern France are targeting the tastebuds of Chinese and American consumers, by using techniques that increase the wine_s fruity flavours and reduce the taste of tannins. Duration: 02:06

Aug 6, 2014

Kerry holds bilatreal talks as part of US-Africa Summit

US Secretary of State John Kerry met with Ethiopia_s prime minister on Tuesday and hailed the country_s regional role, including its mediation efforts in South Sudan and Somalia. Duration: 01:30

Aug 6, 2014

Lebanese army battle jihadists for a fourth day

Lebanese army continue to patrol near the border of Syria on Tuesday after Lebanon_s army chief urged France to speed up promised weapons supplies as troops battled jihadists for a fourth day.

Aug 6, 2014

Israeli troops pull out of Gaza as truce takes effect

Israel has withdrawn all its forces from the Gaza Strip, halting a ground operation launched on July 17, as a 72-hour truce agreed with Hamas takes hold.

Aug 5, 2014

Cambodia awaits verdict on ex-Khmer Rouge leaders

Cambodia's UN-backed court will deliver its verdict on two former Khmer Rouge leaders for the first time -- a judgement experts say is needed to help the country deal with its past.

Aug 5, 2014

Gazans return to destroyed homes as ceasefire holds

Gazans returned to their homes to inspect the damage on Tuesday after a month of intense combat, as a 72-hour truce accepted by Israel and Hamas came into effect.

Aug 5, 2014

One US soldier killed, 15 wounded in Kabul attack

One US soldier was killed and 15 more were wounded Tuesday when a man in Afghan military uniform opened fire at an officer academy in Kabul, a US official said.

Aug 5, 2014

Kurdish Forces Return to Flush Out Islamic State from Sinjar [Photos]

The Kurdish forces, who were forced to withdraw from Sinjar, have returned to flush out the Islamic State militants occupying the town.

Aug 5, 2014

Cameron: NATO must rethink its relationship with Russia

NATO must rethink its long-term relationship with Russia and strengthen the alliance's ability to respond quickly to any threat, British Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday.

Aug 5, 2014