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New night shelters for homeless soon: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Delhi's Urban Development minister Manish Sisodia said that state's homeless spending nights in chilling winter would be soon shifted to shelter homes as its construction is nearing completion. Sisodia stated this while briefing a news conference after the Delhi Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. Meanwhile, Sisodia who is also education minister provided details of helpline for nursery admissions in schools across Delhi.

Jan 4, 2014

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Mixed feelings in Istanbul's AKP voting neighborhood

The Fatih neighbourhood of Istanbul has traditionally been a bastion of support for Turkey's ruling Justice and Development party (AKP). But in the light of a major corruption scandal local people are wondering who they can trust. Duration: 01:05

Jan 4, 2014

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Tetraplegic ex-F1 driver visits Schumacher at hospital

French tetraplegic former race car driver visits seven-time world Formula One champion Michael Schumacher in hospital, where Ferrari fans hold vigil while the German legend lies in coma after a severe weekend skiing accident. Duration: 00:49

Jan 4, 2014

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Indian PM Singh to step down after 2014 elections

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Friday he will step down after elections this year and said reluctant political scion Rahul Gandhi should take his place if the ruling Congress party wins an unlikely third term. Duration: 00:37

Jan 4, 2014

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US eastern shore snowed in from Washington to Boston

A fierce winter storm brought dangerous glacial temperatures and widespread chaos to the northeastern United States on Friday, forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights. Duration: 00:53

Jan 4, 2014

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'Fearless' Islamists in Egypt rally in defiance of ban

Defiant acts take place across Egypt as Morsi's supporters rallied in spite of a ban on demonstrations. Duration: 00:48

Jan 4, 2014

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One dead as cyclone skims France's Reunion island

One person died and 15 were injured after a cyclone packing winds of 150 kilometres (95 miles) an hour brushed by the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion on Thursday. Duration: 00:31

Jan 4, 2014

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Hospital officials - Israel's Sharon in 'slow, gradual' decline

Israeli former prime minister Ariel Sharon's health was in "slow, gradual" decline on Friday, according to the hospital where he is being treated. Duration: 00:38

Jan 4, 2014

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Spain detains two women in hair-raising drug bust

Spanish police said Friday they caught two women flying in from Brazil with more than a kilo (two pounds) of cocaine each hidden under their wigs. Duration: 00:43

Jan 3, 2014

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Paris dreams of futuristic commuter-friendly subway system

The capital's architects have designed a highly-engineered web of user-friendly stations for the city's future subway system, with work beginning in 2015. Duration: 02:20

Jan 3, 2014

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Three dead as Cambodian police open fire on protesters

Cambodian police opened fire on protesting garment workers Friday, killing at least three people, as the kingdom's strongman premier faced growing public anger on the streets of the capital. Duration: 00:42

Jan 3, 2014

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Snowstorm slams northeastern United States

Snow, high winds and a glacial chill hit the northeastern United States Friday as a blast of brutal wintry weather bore down on many states and major cities. Duration: 01:14

Jan 3, 2014

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Odisha to enact Lokayukta Act within a month: Naveen

Bhubaneswar, Jan 03 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced setting up of a Lokayukta in the state within a month. The Chief Minister made the announcement after the state cabinet approved a proposal in this regard. Claiming that his government always took tough, effective and exemplary steps in tackling corruption, Patnaik said that improving transparency and delivery of public services were the priority of his government.

Jan 3, 2014

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Scandinavian disarmament teams to return to Syria

The Disarmament teams of Scandinavian escort vessels prepare on Thursday to depart again for Syria after the chemical deadline was missed. Duration: 00:42

Jan 3, 2014

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Unrest feared as Bangladesh holds 'farce' vote

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is certain to cement her grip on power this Sunday at elections boycotted by her rivals and shunned by the West. Duration: 00:38

Jan 3, 2014

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