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MoS Home Kiren Rijiju talks about govt's plan of action for development in Northeast

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): We now meet the union minister of state for home affairs, Kiren Rijiju, who extensively spoke to us on issues related to security scenario in the Northeast and the ministry's plan of action for development in the region. The minister hails from Arunahcal Pradesh.

Jun 11, 2014

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Youngster designs smallest gold miniature of FIFA world cup trophy

Guwahati/Coimbatore/ New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Young designer in Tamil Nadu, Venkatesh, made smallest gold miniature of FIFA World Cup trophy to encourage more participation in soccer in the country. Venkatesh, a young goldsmith and a soccer lover, designed world's tiniest FIFA world cup trophy, made of just 130 mg of gold.

Jun 11, 2014

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Student, gunman dead in latest US school shooting

A gunman shot and killed a student at an Oregon high school Tuesday, in the latest in a spate of US shootings which are becoming chillingly regular. Duration: 01:13

Jun 11, 2014

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Hillary all smiles in New York at book launch

Hundreds of people got up before dawn Tuesday for the chance to see former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton as she signed her new book in New York. Duration: 01:07

Jun 11, 2014

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Top moderate Kenyan Muslim preacher shot at a mosque

Gunmen in the Kenyan port city of Mombasa on Tuesday shot dead an influential moderate Muslim preacher who was a vocal opponent of the radical preachings of Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab insurgents, police said. Duration: 00:57

Jun 11, 2014

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S. Africa government warns strike-hit platinum mines could close

The South African government warns striking platinum miners that shafts could close and jobs could be lost unless a five-month strike that has crippled the world's biggest producers ends. Duration: 00:52

Jun 11, 2014

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Strong views as hundreds join sexual violence summit in London

Hundreds of visitors flooded into London's Excel Centre on Tuesday for the opening of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict with participants taking part in discussion groups and workshops.

Jun 11, 2014

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Pro-Russian fighters in Donetsk expect counter-offensive

In Donetsk, pro-Russian separatists maintain control but fear a counter-attack by loyalist Ukrainian forces.

Jun 11, 2014

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Thousands flee as militants seize Iraqi city of Mosul

Militants seized Iraq's second city of Mosul, the surrounding Nineveh province and parts of Kirkuk on Tuesday, causing thousands of people to flee as Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki called for a state of emergency.

Jun 11, 2014

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As E3 opens, Sony pitches for hearts of video game fans

As the E3 computer game show opens, Sony makes its pitch for the hearts of hard-core gamers whose devotion could determine whether the PlayStation 4 of Microsoft's Xbox One rule console play and Internet Age entertainment.

Jun 11, 2014

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French FM Fabius seen dozing at Algiers conference

Images of French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius nodding off while attending a conference in Algiers have caused a buzz on social networks.

Jun 11, 2014

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Likud's Reuven Rivlin becomes 10th president of Israel

Reuven Rivlin, a far-right member of Israel's ruling Likud, was on Tuesday elected by parliament to be the nation's 10th president when Shimon Peres steps down in July, the speaker said.

Jun 11, 2014

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Fish medicine administered to patients in Hyderabad

Hundreds of asthma-sufferers gather on an auspicious day to subject themselves to a traditional medicine, which is placed in the mouth of a live fish before being slipped into the patients' mouths. Duration: 00:33

Jun 10, 2014

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Syrian state TV shows prisoner release in central Hama

Syria has begun releasing prisoners from government jails under a general amnesty announced by President Bashar al-Assad, human rights lawyers told AFP on Tuesday. Duration: 00:24

Jun 10, 2014

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Murder trial opens for S. Korea ferry captain and crew

The murder trial opens of the captain and crew from the South Korean ferry disaster, in a heated atmosphere that has raised concerns about a fair hearing. Duration: 00:37

Jun 10, 2014

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