Politics

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The worlds longest foot-race allows time to think

The multi-week 'Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race' is the longest foot-race in the world, and involves participants running and walking more than 5000km around a 900m circuit. Duration: 02:32 Aug 8, 2014
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Rasmussen: NATO working 'more closely' with Ukraine

NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen urged Russia to "step back from the brink" in Kiev on Thursday and vowed support for Ukraine as fears mounted that Moscow was preparing to send troops into the conflict-torn east of the country. Duration: 00:40 Aug 8, 2014
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French experts: Air Algerie flight recordings are unusable

Recordings of crew conversations aboard Air Algerie flight AH5017 before it crashed in Mali are unusable for the moment, according to the French civilian aviation safety authority BEA, charged with investigating the crash. Duration: 00:57 Aug 8, 2014
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Russia responds to Western sanctions with food ban

Russia retaliated against tough new Western sanctions on Thursday, banning most food imports from the United States and the European Union and threatening to block flights over its airspace. Duration: 01:47 Aug 7, 2014
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Khmer Rouge leaders jailed for life

Two former leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, have been jailed after being found guilty of crimes against humanity. Many hope the trial can lead to reconciliation in Cambodia, that saw a quarter of its population killed. Duration: 02:26 Aug 7, 2014
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Nirbhaya's parents demand stringent action against Mumbai-based fashion photographer

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): Parents of the 2012 Delhi gang rape victim have demanded stringent action against a Mumbai-based photographer for mocking the plight of a rape victim in his photoshoot. The fashion shoot showing a woman being groped on a bus has triggered nationwide outrage as it reignited memories of the gruesome New Delhi gang rape of a physiotherapy student. However, the underfire photographer Raj Shetye has refused to speak on camera about the incident and maintained that the shoot was just a depiction of the situation of women in the country and not based on this specific rape incident. The 2012 incident sparked riots and led to public outrage across India, bringing thousands of people onto the streets in protest against authorities' failure to ensure women safety. Aug 7, 2014
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FDI in railways and defence draws mixed reactions

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): Expert and political leaders on Thursday said that central government's move to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in railways and defence sectors would not give private sector much control, adding it was not fit for citizens of the country. The cabinet approved a plan to raise the amount of FDI allowed in its defence and railways industries, part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to attract more foreign cash and revive the economy. The government is to increase the foreign investment limit in the defence industry to 49 percent from 26 percent. Defence expert, Commodore (retired) Uday Bhaskar, said with 49 percent, bigger companies won't get much control. Meanwhile, BSP chief Mayawati, said the BJP should hold a discussion on the matter. Senior CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury, said the policy would only benefit investors. Aug 7, 2014
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