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Joy in Monaco over arrival of royal twins

Residents of the tiny principality of Monaco on Thursday flocked to the royal palace to congratulate Prince Albert II and his wife Charlene on the birth of crown prince Jacques and his twin sister Gabriella. Duration: 01:01 Dec 11, 2014
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Hong Kong police haul away protesters from rally site

Hong Kong police dismantle the city's main pro-democracy site, clearing away tents and barricades after more than two months of rallies, and hauling off a hard core of protesters who nevertheless vow that their struggle lives on. Duration: 02:12 Dec 11, 2014

Thousands rally for climate outside Lima talks

Thousands of people march in central Lima against the abuse of the Earth's resources, urging ministers haggling over a world climate deal to ensure a global switch to 100-percent clean energy by 2050. Duration: 00:35 Dec 11, 2014
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PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin inaugurate "World Diamond Conference"

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin inaugurated the "World Diamond Conference" at Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday. PM Modi while addressing the conference said that he is pleased with Vladimir Putin's presence at the conference. He added that India is a natural venue for this conference and it is believed the diamond is India's gift to the world. He further stated that in India, diamond is a great source of employment for the people. Dec 11, 2014
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Three-day International Aviation Conclave kicks off in New Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): The three-day International Aviation Conclave focussing on promotion of aviation, global cooperation, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and other policies began in New Delhi on Thursday (December 11). The conference-cum-exhibition is being organised by aviation firm Beta Aviation, under the support of the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the US-India Importers Council. The theme revolves around "Empowering Aviation: Encouraging Stability Towards Sustainability" and aims to showcase the growth potential for aviation in the Indian economy. Civil Aviation Minister, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, told delegates and participants that he hoped to learn from their presentations and exhibits. Dec 11, 2014
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Ravi Shankar Prasad pitches for open data

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Communications and Information Technology Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Thursday, advocated the need for open data terming it as the most crucial tool to realise the power of information. Prasad was speaking at the National Conference on Open Data and Open API (Application Programming Interfaces) in New Delhi. Open data is the idea that advocates free availability of certain kinds of data which can be easily accessed by all irrespective of any copyright or patent restrictions. Prasad also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of digital India will also empower the rural India. Prasad further said that if Census data could also be made public, it could unleash better business prospects for the manufacturers. Dec 11, 2014
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