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Ex-French officer remembers Rwanda genocide

A former French officer who served in Rwanda in 1994 disputes the "humanitarian" character of Operation Turquoise, launched by the French under a UN mandate, as the country marks the 20 years of the genocide. Apr 8, 2014
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Indonesia prepares for national elections

Twelve parties are competing nationwide at Indonesia's legislative elections on Wednesday, a vote which sets the stage for presidential polls in July. Duration: 00:39 Apr 8, 2014
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Militant attack injures one policeman in J&K's Anantnag

Anantnag, April 08 (ANI): A policeman was injured in Anantnag town of Jammu and Kashmir after militants opened fire on Tuesday. After the attack, the militants ran away with his rifle. The injured was later shifted to a nearby hospital. An alert has been sounded in the area to track down the assailants. The restive region has witnessed numerous militant attacks, insurgency, and infiltration attempts from across the border in the last two decades. Apr 8, 2014
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Kejriwal slapped again during his roadshow in Delhi

New Delhi, April 08 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal was on Tuesday slapped during a road show in Sultanpuri area of Northwest Delhi. The attacker, identified as Laali, was later thrashed by the AAP supporters and has been admitted in a hospital. He has accused Kejriwal of the betraying auto-drivers. Kejriwal later tweeted: "I am just thinking - why am I being repeatedly attacked? Who r the masterminds? What do they want? What do they achieve?" "Is violence an answer to country's problems? Let them tell me place n time. I will come there. Let them beat me as much as they want...but will that solve problems," he further tweeted. Apr 8, 2014
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Shashi Tharoor slams allegations of bribing pastors for votes

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, refuted allegations of meeting pastors and bribing them to garner Christian votes, levelled by BJP and LDF. The BJP and Left Democratic Front (LDF) alleged that Tharoor had violated the model code of conduct. Reportedly, the BJP filed a complaint with Election Commission in Kerala based on recordings aired on regional television channel, which showed Tharoor speaking to missionary pastors during campaigning and offering money in lieu of votes. However, Tharoor called the complaint baseless and considered it an act of revenge. Meanwhile, the LDF has accused the Congress party leader of meeting pastors of a particular Christian denomination at his home. Tharoor is making his second consecutive attempt to the Lok and is contesting elections from Thiruvananthapuram. Apr 8, 2014
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Arvind Kejriwal blames Congress, BJP for his government's fall

New Delhi, April 8 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday blamed the Congress and the BJP for his government's fall in Delhi. Kejriwal also added that the voters are fed up with both national parties for failing to provide basic services ranging from clean drinking water to safer streets for women. Kejriwal appealed to the masses to vote for his party in the general election during his road show in north east area in Delhi. Apr 8, 2014
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AAP candidate withdraws from Rae Bareli, Politicos react

New Delhi, April 8 (ANI): Just a day ahead of the last date of filing nominations, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Rae Bareli Justice Fakhruddin pulled out from the race at the last moment forcing the party to field a new face on Tuesday. AAP worker and social activist Archana Srivastav will now contest against Congress president Sonia Gandhi. Rae Bareli goes to poll on April 30. Meanwhile, the BJP and Congress leaders grabbed the opportunity to slam the party. Apr 8, 2014
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People run to encourage voting in Maoist-hit Gaya

Gaya, April 8 (ANI): People in Maoist-hit Gaya district of Bihar participated in 'run for vote' to create awareness among voters and urged civilians to exercise their franchise fearlessly. Participants asked people to turn out in huge numbers on voting day. Attacks in Maoist affected states increase before every election season, as the rebels are against the democratic exercise. Maoists threaten people to boycott elections and instill fear among rural people. The marathon saw participation of schoolchildren, college students, common people and activists, apart from government officials. The Maoists, also known as Naxals, have killed police and politicians, and targeted government buildings and railway tracks in an insurgency that has killed thousands since the 1960s. Apr 8, 2014
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Politicians condemn confrontation between EC and Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal/ New Delhi, April 9 (ANI): Politicians on Tuesday condemned the uproar between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission. According to reports, Banerjee challenged the Election Commission's order of transferring five superintendents on charges of being biased towards some political parties during a rally on Monday in Pandua town of West Bengal. Banerjee had said that she respects the election commission but won't succumb to its demand and questioned them for taking such a step without consulting the state government. Apr 8, 2014
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