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Yogi Adityanath says his 'Love Jihad' remark not authentic, Congress condemns

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Leader Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that his remark on 'Love Jihad' is not authentic and blamed the media for showing unauthentic news. Adityanath was caught on camera asking his supports to marry girls of other community to set the records straight. He was quoted as saying, "We have decided that if they convert one Hindu girl, we will convert 100 Muslim girls." Condemning the same, Congress leader Manish Tewari said that this is BJP's one more attempt to divide the society.

Aug 27, 2014

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Celebrations in Gaza as long-term truce begins

Celebrations erupt in Gaza as a long-term ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Palestinians goes into effect, ending 50 days of the deadliest violence in a decade. Duration: 01:12

Aug 27, 2014

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Commonwealth games medalists felicitated

New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 27 (ANI): Medal winners of the recently concluded Glasgow Commonwealth games were recently felicitated by Ministry of Sports at a function at Vigyan Bhawan in Capital New Delhi. Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar handed over the memento and prize money to the award winning players. India finished at the 5th position by winning 64 medals. The Manipur government also felicitated the commonwealth games participants from the state in a function at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal. While weightlifting gold medalist Sanjita Khumukcham received Rs.15 Lakh, bronze medal winner in Judo Kalpana Thoudam received Rs.8 lakh. 6 silver medalists- Mirabai Saikhom Chanu in weight lifting, Sushila Likmabam in Judo, Sarita Laishram and Devendro Laishram in boxing and Kangujam Chinglensana and Kotharjit Kadangbam in hockey received Rs 10 lakh each.

Aug 27, 2014

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Ivorians try to prevent Ebola by washing with salt

In Abidjan, Ivorians add salt to the water they wash with in an attempt to keep the Ebola virus at bay. Duration: 00:30

Aug 27, 2014

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UN envoy to Yemen says situation very worrying

UN special envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar says that the situation is "very worrying" and warned all sides that "a way out of the crisis is through concerted and peaceful effort." Duration: 00:40

Aug 27, 2014

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Official: British Ebola sufferer receiving experimental drug

A British nurse infected with Ebola while working in Sierra Leone is being given the same experimental drug used on two US missionaries who have recovered for the disease, doctors in London say. Duration: 00:44

Aug 27, 2014

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Kiev residents react to ongoing Russia peace talks

The presidents of Russia and Ukraine shook hands ahead of key talks, though with little hope for a breakthrough to end the raging conflict pitting Kiev against pro-Moscow separatist rebels. Duration: 00:42

Aug 27, 2014

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S.Arican minister in court for Marikana killings

A South African minister known for her infamous 2008 "kill the bastards" statement was accused of involvement in the deaths of 34 striking miners at Marikana two years ago. Duration: 00:39

Aug 27, 2014

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Mumbai Jewish centre reopens after 2008 deadly attack

A Jewish centre in Mumbai reopens, nearly six years after heavily armed militants stormed the building and killed six people inside during the 2008 attacks on the city. Duration: 00:47

Aug 27, 2014

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Kurdish leader: Iran first counrty to provide weapons

Iran was the first country to provide Iraq's embattled autonomous Kurdish region with weapons to fight off jihadist-led militants, president Massud Barzani says. Duration: 00:45

Aug 27, 2014

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Liberian medical crew collects suspected Ebola victims

Ambulance workers in the Liberian capital don protective clothing to pick up people suspected of being infected with Ebola. Duration: 00:57

Aug 27, 2014

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Russia-Ukraine crisis talks drag with no breakthrough

The leaders of Ukraine, Russia and the EU held four hours of talks in Minsk without making any apparent breakthrough on resolving the conflict or trade issues. Duration: 00:49

Aug 27, 2014

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Abbas formally announces deal with Israel on Gaza truce

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas announced Tuesday that a deal had been reached with Israel over a long-term end to seven weeks of fighting in Gaza, at a speech in Ramallah. Duration: 00:50

Aug 27, 2014

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Jeb Bush mulling 2016 presidential run

Jeb Bush, the former Governor of Florida, has not announced whether he will run for president in 2016, but he looks like a presidential candidate as he meets with voters around the country discussing issues such as immigration reform. Duration: 01:54

Aug 26, 2014

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Gaza journalist launches 'Rubble Bucket Challenge'

The war in Gaza has sparked several new takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge with Palestinians dumping buckets of rubble over their heads. Duration: 00:55

Aug 26, 2014

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