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Frozen US eastern shore eying much anticipated thaw

After two days of US weather so cold that at least one polar bear at a zoo had to be taken inside, some relief was forecast for Wednesday, with "a much anticipated warm up" expected over the eastern two-thirds of the United States. Duration: 00:53 Jan 8, 2014
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Former Nazi charged with French village massacre

German prosecutors have charged an 88-year-old former soldier over the Nazis' worst atrocity on French soil, the 1944 massacre in the village of Oradour-sur-Glane, a court said Wednesday. Duration: 00:36 Jan 8, 2014
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Iraqis struggle with fuel and water shortage in Fallujah

More than 13,000 families have fled Fallujah, NGOs said Wednesday, warning of a "critical" humanitarian situation as masked gunmen locked in a days-long standoff with Iraqi troops hold the city. Those residents who remain are struggling with dwindling fuel and water resources. Jan 8, 2014
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French army leader reflects on Mali intervention

As Saturday marks one year since France launched Operation Serval as part of its intervention in the Malian conflict, French Deputy General of the Serval operation Vincent Guionie reflects on the operation so far and discusses the outlook for the coming months. Jan 8, 2014
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Clashes between two militant outfits in Assam's Karbi Anglong displace over a thousand villagers

Assam, Jan 8 (ANI): Some 1,500 people, including women and children, from a dozen villages in Karbi Anglong, have taken shelter in relief camps set up in Shantipur, Silonijan and Chowkihola villages. They were forced to flee their homes after clashes erupted between two militant outfits- the Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) and the Rengma Naga Hills Protection Force at Khowani village in Karbi Anglong. Jan 8, 2014
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Arvind Kejriwal announces anti-corruption helpline number Part - 1

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched an anti-corruption helpline number where people, who are harassed for bribes, will be advised on how to conduct sting operations. People can report on if they are being asked for bribes on the help-line number 011-27357169, which will be functional from 8 am to 10 pm during the day. When a person calls on the number, their entire conversation will be recorded. An anti-graft official will then call the concerned person and advise them on how to conduct a sting operation. Jan 8, 2014
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Arvind Kejriwal announces anti-corruption helpline number Part - 1

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched an anti-corruption helpline number where people, who are harassed for bribes, will be advised on how to conduct sting operations. People can report on if they are being asked for bribes on the help-line number 011-27357169, which will be functional from 8 am to 10 pm during the day. When a person calls on the number, their entire conversation will be recorded. An anti-graft official will then call the concerned person and advise them on how to conduct a sting operation. Jan 8, 2014
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Gaza militant killed near Israel border

An Islamic Jihad militant was killed near Gaza City on Wednesday in what medics and family said was an Israeli drone strike, although the army denied any involvement. Duration: 00:33 Jan 8, 2014
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Sumo grand champs flex muscles in Tokyo

Sumo's two grand champions, all but naked in a chilly winter drizzle, perform a pre-match ritual at a grand shrine in Tokyo as a traditional New Year offering to Shinto gods. Duration: 00:49 Jan 8, 2014
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Will never file defamation case against my student, would rather go to jail: AK Ganguly

Kolkata, Jan 8 (ANI): Former Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly who stepped down as the chief of West Bengal Human Rights Commission on January 6 following allegations of sexual harassment has broken his silence on the issue. Ganguly on Wednesday held a press conference during which he claimed that he had resigned because it was difficult for his family to tolerate the campaign against him. However, wishing success for the young woman lawyer at the centre of the controversy, Ganguly said that he would never file a defamation case against his student and would rather go to jail. Jan 8, 2014
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Mother's touch critical for preemies

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): Scientists have claimed that the benefits that premature infants gain from skin-to-skin contact with their mothers is measurable even 10 years after birth. In a new study, Dr. Ruth Feldman, a Professor at Bar-Ilan University, and her team studied the impact of different levels of physical contact on prematurely born infants. Specifically, the researchers compared standard incubator care to a novel intervention called " Kangaroo Care" (KC), which uses the mother's body heat to keep their babies warm. Jan 8, 2014
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Uproar continues over study tour of UP MLAs

New Delhi/Bhopal, Jan 08 (ANI): Reports of a study tour abroad by the SP legislators despite hapless victims of the recent Muzaffarnagar communal riots reeling under the biting cold, fuelled uproar among opposition leaders. Over 20 MLAs will leave on Wednesday on a tour which covers five countries in 20 days. The MLAs will travel to Turkey, Greece, UK, UAE and Netherlands. Jan 8, 2014
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BSE closes points 33.84 up on Jan 8

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 33.84 points up to stand at 20,727.08. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 12.35 points up to stand at 6,174.60. Future Retail and Financial Tech were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 11.32% and 9.98% along with Syndicate Bank and Coromandel International Ltd. with an increase of 7.88% and 7.63% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. and RAMCOCEM with a decrease of 3.72% and 3.43% along with Oberoi Realty and Essar Oil with a decrease of 3.03% and 2.84% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 96.65 points at 12,161.47 while the banking sector is up 15.65 points at 12,623.97 and the realty sector is down 8.51 points at 1,399.54. The Indian currency is up 0.30% at Rs 62.11 per dollar. Jan 8, 2014
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Shopping equally addictive as eating cake

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): Experts have found that shopping and eating cake are equally addictive, as both the actions have the same effect on the brain. Clinical psychologist, Saliha Afridi says the constant need to make a purchase can turn into an addiction known as compulsive shopping. Jan 8, 2014
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Justin Bieber's new album 'Journals' turns out as huge flop

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): Justin Bieber's latest album ' Journals' has turned out to be a huge flop on the charts, as it failed to be on the Top 40. The LP is currently at the 94th position on the charts, while it did reach the 46th position on December 28 in its first week of sales. Jan 8, 2014
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