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Mourners flock to funeral of Myanmar pro-democracy hero

Thousands of mourners Wednesday attended the funeral of Win Tin, a giant of Myanmar's pro-democracy movement, in an outpouring of grief for one of the country's best loved champions of freedom. Duration: 00:39 Apr 24, 2014
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Rapturous welcome for Modi in Varanasi battleground

India's opposition leader and election favourite Narendra Modi is cheered by supporters in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi where he is filing his nomination papers in the battleground state of Uttar Pradesh. Duration: 00:42 Apr 24, 2014

Sri Lanka's opposition party protest against casino projects

Colombo, April 24 (ANI): The Sri Lankan government is scheduled to seek parliamentary approval for the Australian Crown Resorts Ltd's $400 million complex along with other two similar projects. President Mahinda Rajapaksa's government last year won parliamentary approval for the projects but without explicit permission to operate casinos at them. Local media reports say Crown's chief, gambling tycoon James Packer, has asked for explicit approval to run a casino for the project to take off. Opposition politicians say Packer was getting concessions not given to local entrepreneurs and Buddhist leaders said the casino could be detrimental to Sri Lanka's culture. The mixed development projects include convention centre, shopping malls, and five-star hotels. Apr 24, 2014
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Bollywood hot-shots cast their vote as India enters 6th phase of LS polls

Mumbai, April 24 (ANI): Bollywood hot-shots including Megastar Amitabh Bachchan came out and voted in Mumbai as India entered into 6th phase of 2014 polls. Big B accompanied by wife Jaya Bachchan, son Abhishek and Aishwarya practiced their franchise in Mumbai. Thereafter, Rakesh Roshan accompanied by his wife Pinky Roshan too voted as ex daughter-in-law Suzanne Roshan was seen coming alone to vote. Meanwhile, other members Bollywood fraternity including Kirron Kher, Poonam Sinha, Bhagyashree Patwardhan Rajesh Roshan and his wife, too came out to exercise their rights. Apr 24, 2014
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Politicos cast their ballot in sixth phase of LS Polls

Tanjor/ Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, April 24 (ANI): Politicians from across the country exercised their franchise and cast their ballot in the sixth phase of the ongoing mammoth democratic elections. Exuding confidence, the leaders appealed to the people to come out in large numbers to choose the best government. Apr 24, 2014
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Policeman guns down three US citizens at Kabul hospital

An Afghan policeman opened fire on staff at a Kabul hospital run by a US charity on Thursday, killing three Americans including a doctor in the latest deadly attack targeting foreign civilians in the city. Duration: 00:53 Apr 24, 2014
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Rio ramps up security after deadly unrest

Just 50 days before Brazil hosts the World Cup, authorities beef up security in Rio de Janeiro after a violent clash between residents and police in a slum near the tourist haven of Copacabana beach. Duration: 01:29 Apr 24, 2014
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Turkey's Armenians come out of the shadows

Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian on Thursday accused Turkey of an "utter denial" in failing to recognise World War I mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire. Duration: 02:24 Apr 24, 2014
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Ukraine crisis prompts soul-searching in Transdniestr

On the borders of Europe, the inhabitants of Transdniestr, a Russian-speaking breakaway region of Moldvoa, desire international recognition and worry about the knock-on effects of the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine. Duration: 02:23 Apr 24, 2014
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Moldova's horsemen fear for future of their only stud

In Southern Moldova, a minority Turkish population nurture a cult-like adoration for their horses. But funding cuts and privatisation of the country's only horse farm threaten the future of their cherished equestrian heritage. Duration: 02:07 Apr 24, 2014
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Modi wave has turned into a Tsunami, says Amit Shah

Varanasi, April 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah, a close aide of the party prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, said on Thursday that the Modi wave which is sweeping the country has now turned into a tsunami after the latter had filed his Lok Sabha nomination from Varanasi. He asserted that from the environment prevailing in the country, it is pretty evident that the next government will be formed by Narendra Modi. Apr 24, 2014
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LS polls: Bollywood big wigs cast vote

Mumbai, Apr 24 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities in Mumbai came out to vote for the 16th Lok Sabha polls on Thursday. Among those who cast their votes were Preity Zinta, Rishi Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor and Lyricist Gulzar. Polling began at 7 AM for the third and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, where 338 candidates are testing electoral waters in 19 Lok Sabha seats. Apr 24, 2014
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Happy birthday master blaster!

Mumbai, April 24 (ANI): It is a day of celebration for all cricket fans across the world as master blaster Sachin Tendulkar was born on this day in 1973. It has been 6 long months since the little master's retirement. There is hardly anything left which this veteran hadn't achieved in his illustrious career. From being the highest run scorer in both forms of cricket, along with making 100 centuries or even being the first batsman who was given out by a third umpire, the list is endless. Almost every record has been in his kitty. Sachin is the role model for many and this man made it a point to exercise his franchise even on this special day. Apr 24, 2014
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Leaders cast their vote on second-biggest day of 16th LS polls

Chennai/Alwar/ Sivaganga, April 24 (ANI): Leaders thronged the polling booth to exercise their franchise on Thursday on the second-biggest day of the 16th Lok Sabha polls. Journalist, N Ram after casting his vote in Chennai said Indian voters keep changing his or her mind where is volatility of the situation. India's junior sports minister, Jitendra Singh cast his vote in Alwar district of Rajasthan and said that high turnout is going to favour Congress. Meanwhile, Finance Minister P Chidambaram and DMK President M Karunanidhi also cast their votes from respective constituencies. Apr 24, 2014
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People will vote for secular leaders: Akhilesh after Modi's nomination

Saifai, Apr 24 (ANI): Speaking on Narendra Modi filing his nomination from Varanasi, UP Chief Minister and Samajwadi party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that his party has worked for the people of Varanasi and also added that the people there will vote for secular leaders. Apr 24, 2014
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Aishwarya Rai among UNHWI investors to secure UAE property

New Delhi, April 24 (ANI): Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of many ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UNHWI) who are securing property in Dubai, it has been revealed. Reports are that about 26 percent of the private wealth of the UHNWI's is spent on properties in the Middle East, and which includes film stars from India like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. According to new analysis from international real estate adviser Savills, the worth of UNHWI's property holdings in Dubai was about to raise as the rich rushed to claim real estate in the city, and now accounts for around a fifth of the invested wealth of the nearly 200,000 UHNWIs in the world.The average value of UHNWI real estate holdings in the city is 8 million dollars, as compared compared to 32 million dollars in Hong Kong, 28 million dollars in London and 9 million dollars in New York. Apr 24, 2014
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