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Refugee Crisis: Phillip Hammond says we must not turn our backs on Syria

The UK Foreign Secretary said Britain will support countries such as Jordan who are housing large numbers of refugees.

Feb 1, 2016

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China: Motorbike courier carries colossal number of crates in Shanghai

Footage shows motorbike courier drive through city streets in tricycle overloaded with boxes.

Feb 1, 2016

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Afghan child with makeshift Lionel Messi jersey will meet his hero

A young boy in Afghanistan became a media sensation after photographs of his makeshift football jersey, made out of a plastic bag, went viral on the Internet. Five-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi had been asking his family for a team jersey of his favourite football player, Barcelonas Lionel Messi, for some time. But his father, Arif Ahmadi, said such a present was outside the means for the family living in rural Ghazni province. So Murtaza and his siblings made their own.

Feb 1, 2016

Power Star Pawan Kalyan addressing press conference

Kapu agitation violence: Pawan Kalyan condemns TDP for not acting on poll promise [VIDEO]

Power Star Pawan Kalyan says anti-social elements were responsible for the violence during the agitation of the Kapu community.

Feb 1, 2016

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India: PM Narendra Modi supporters defend Delhi Police brutality towards anti-government student protesters

Students were beaten with batons and female protesters were dragged to the ground by their hair.

Feb 1, 2016

Pakistan cracks down on 180 madrassas, freezes bank accounts linked to militancy

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a Monday meeting to review counter-terror steps under the National Action Plan.

Feb 1, 2016

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France: Distressed freighter to hit coast if salvage fails

A stricken cargo ship drifting on its side off the French Atlantic coast will run aground in southwest France if a renewed attempt to tow it to port fails on 1 February, a French maritime official said. The 164-metre-long Modern Express, which was transporting 3,600 tonnes of wood along with construction machinery from Gabon to France, has been drifting towards the coast since its crew was evacuated by helicopter last week.

Feb 1, 2016

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Donald Trump: I have â€˜much more humilityâ€™ than people think

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, well-known for his harsh stance on immigration told CBSs Face the Nation, I do have much more humility than a lot of people would think. Trump, who has the edge in the race for the Republican nomination in Iowa, also defended his decision to back out of the last Republican presidential debate hosted by Fox News. I was treated very, very badly, they issued a statement that was an inappropriate statement, now what happened since then, they have been very, very nice, Trump said.

Feb 1, 2016

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US Election 2016: Bernie Sanders attacks Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump ahead of Iowa caucus

The Democrat attacked his rivals over campaign funding and divisive policies.

Feb 1, 2016

Rape victim sexually assaulted again in Jharkhand hospital

The teenage victim was reportedly raped earlier by a 14-year-old boy.

Feb 1, 2016

Rohith Vemula suicide: Police thrashes protesters outside RSS Delhi office

The police are seen using lathis against protesters as well as slapping and punching some agitators.

Feb 1, 2016

Supreme Court recalls notice sent to Arunachal Governor

The SC had sent notices to the Centre and Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa seeking explanation on President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

Feb 1, 2016

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Tough Guy 2016: Mud, fire and the Brandenburger Gate

Thousands of competitors gathered at a farm near Wolverhampton on 31 January to take part in what has been described as the worlds toughest one-day race. Battling along a mud-sodden 15km course, the competitors must overcome obstacles such as the Brandenburger Gate, a 40ft vertical wall climb, an underwater tunnel and the Anaconda, a series of concrete pipes fixed with hanging electric wires.

Feb 1, 2016