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Two wounded as shots fired on Bangkok protest

Two people are wounded in a shooting at an opposition rally in Bangkok as protest leaders prepare to march through the city in their bid to oust the premier. Duration: 00:58 Jan 15, 2014
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Pakistan gang rape inspires New York opera

Inspired by the horrific gang rape of illiterate Pakistani woman Mukhtar Mai on orders of a village council, "Thumbprint" is a $150,000 production currently having an eight-night run in a basement theater in Manhattan. Duration: 01:03 Jan 15, 2014
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South Korea activists launch leaflets into North

South Korean activists launch thousands of anti-Pyongyang leaflets and Wikipedia-loaded USB keys across the border, despite previous North Korean threats to shell the "human scum" involved. Duration: 00:35 Jan 15, 2014
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BJP is a loser: Somnath Bharti on BJP asking for his resignation

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday staged a protest demanding the resignation of AAP leader and Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti, who had been pulled up by a court for tampering with evidence in a case he handled last year. The demonstration was led by BJP leader Aarti Mehra, and people raised slogans against the law minister. Jan 15, 2014
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Centre tells SC, will cancel 41 coal block allocations between 1993 -2009

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Central Government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it will cancel 41 coal blocks allocated in period between 1993 and 2009. The Supreme Court, which is examining the status report filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the coal block allocation scam, asked the Centre about parameters followed by the screening committee in allocating coal blocks. Jan 15, 2014
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Mayawati claims rival parties trying to prevent rise of 'dalit ki beti', SP slams

Firozabad, Jan 15 (ANI): Samajwadi Party condemned BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati for her remark that the Congress, BJP and Samajwadi Party (SP) were all working to prevent her, a Dalit woman, from rising in politics. Talking to mediapersons, SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav said that Mayawati isn't celebrating her birthday because of Muzaffarnagar riots, but spending 1000cr on rally and this has exposed her real face. Jan 15, 2014
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Opposition mocks Congress pitching Rahul Gandhi as anti-graft hero for 2014 polls

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday ridiculed the new posters showcasing Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, as the anti-corruption hero for the 2014 general elections. The posters also mention the nine legislations which Gandhi has been keen on that include the Whistleblowers Bill and amendments to Prevention of Corruption Act. Communist Party of India leader Atul Anjan, said that the ruling Congress is a puzzled party and has never come in clear with their strategies and plans before the public. Meanwhile, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar, said that the Congress party is known for following dynastic politics and only takes care of a family's interests. Jan 15, 2014
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Mayawati kicks off BSP s LS campaign, hits at opposition parties - Part - 3

Lucknow, Jan 15 (ANI): BSP supremo and former UP chief minister Mayawati on Wednesday kick started her party's campaign for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a rally in Lucknow’s Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan, Mayawati targeted her rivals, including the incumbent Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh. The BSP chief also told her supporters how the Congress and the BJP have tried to suppress her voice at times but she never compromised on her principles and values. Attacking the Samajwadi Party, the BSP chief also said that UP has now become crime pradesh. Jan 15, 2014
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Mayawati kicks off BSP s LS campaign, hits at opposition parties - Part - 2

Lucknow, Jan 15 (ANI): BSP supremo and former UP chief minister Mayawati on Wednesday kick started her party's campaign for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a rally in Lucknow’s Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan, Mayawati targeted her rivals, including the incumbent Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh. The BSP chief also told her supporters how the Congress and the BJP have tried to suppress her voice at times but she never compromised on her principles and values. Attacking the Samajwadi Party, the BSP chief also said that UP has now become crime pradesh. Jan 15, 2014
mayawati-kicks-off-bsps-ls-campaign-hits-at-opposition-parties-part-1

Mayawati kicks off BSP's LS campaign, hits at opposition parties - Part - 1

Lucknow, Jan 15 (ANI): BSP supremo and former UP chief minister Mayawati on Wednesday kick started her party's campaign for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a rally in Lucknow's Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan, Mayawati targeted her rivals, including the incumbent Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh. The BSP chief also told her supporters how the Congress and the BJP have tried to suppress her voice at times but she never compromised on her principles and values. Attacking the Samajwadi Party, the BSP chief also said that UP has now become crime pradesh. Jan 15, 2014
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BJP, Congress react on Binny s rift with AAP

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Reacting on Vinod Kumar Binny’s rift with AAP, BJP leader Vijay Jolly said that AAP always says something and does something else. Meanwhile, Congress leader Haroon Yususf said that there is a sense of uncertainty that is arising again in Delhi. Jan 15, 2014