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Kite Festival celebrated to strengthen bond between people in Manipur

Manipur, Feb 19 (ANI): A large number of people belonging to different ethnic communities gathered at the Telou Paokuan Chingol in Imphal to celebrate the Kite festival. The festival was organized by Manipur Kite Club in association with Pari Puri Pukei Eco-tourism Centre, Telou with an aim to strengthen ties between people of the hills and the valleys. A variety of colorful kites soaring high in the sky were a huge attraction. As a part of the celebrations, young artists from Meitei community performed the Lai haraoba dance. Cultural troupes from different tribes like Tangkhul, Chiru and Kuki performed their traditional dances. Such festivals promote brotherhood and harmony among various tribes and communities in the region.

Feb 19, 2015

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Afghans in Pakistan exodus

Many of these Afghan immigrants have lived in Pakistan for decades. Now they're heading home in their thousands - but not by choice. Many are leaving behind lives they've known since childhood,

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Ash Wednesday in Mexico City

Catholics in Mexico flock to churches across the country Wednesday to mark the first day of Lent. Many of the faithful gather at Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral to mark a 40-day period of prayer

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"All I saw was smoke and people running" -Exxon Mobil refinery worker

An explosion and fire ripped through a gasoline processing unit at an Exxon Mobil refinery near Los Angeles Wednesday. Four workers sustained minor injuries. A small ground fire following the

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Obama: 'Terrorists' do not speak for one billion Muslims

US President Barack Obama urged Western and Muslim leaders to unite to defeat the "false promises of extremism", saying they must jointly reject the premise that jihadist groups represent Islam.

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EU says no visa free regime for Kosovo until migrant influx stops

They have been risking it all to get out of Kosovo. Since September, more than 30 thousand illegal migrants have been caught in Hungary alone, that compares with 6 thousand for the whole of 2013.

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Rebel fighters claim advancement in Aleppo - amvid

The battle is on for control in Syria's Aleppo province. New amateur video appears to show ongoing battles in the war-torn area. Rebels claim they've taken regime-held farmland known as al-Malah. A

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Art exhibition for blind people opens in Madrid

Jose Pedro Gonzalez lost his vision when he was 14-years old. Forty-two years later, he is viewing a painting by touch for the first time. SOUNDBITE: Jose Pedro Gonzalez, spokesman for Spain's

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Oscars roll out red carpet, Minaj's tour member killed

It's almost Oscar time, and in Hollywood the official red carpet was rolled out at the Dolby Theatre, where the world's A-list stars will converge on Sunday (February 22) at the 87th Annual Academy

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Yangon celebrates Chinese New Year with dragon dance parade

The famous dragon dance weaves through the streets in Myanmar, as a gesture to pay respect to Chinese temples in the area. The celebrations come on the eve of the Lunar New Year which falls on

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Obama urges acceptance of Muslims, vigilance against radicals

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Speaking at a White House summit on countering violent extremism, President Barack Obama says the U.S. is not at war with Islam, but against terrorists who pervert

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Yangon celebrates Chinese New Year with dragon dance parade

The famous dragon dance weaves through the streets in Myanmar, as a gesture to pay respect to Chinese temples in the area. The celebrations come on the eve of the Lunar New Year which falls on

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Tiny Italian island struggles to cope with tide of migrants

Authorities on the Italian island of Lampedusa struggle to cope with a huge influx of newly-arrived migrants as aid organisations warned the Libya crisis means thousands more could be on their way.

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Venezuela opposition demands leader Leopoldo Lopez be freed

Some 300 opposition protesters gathered Wednesday in Caracas, Venezuela, to demand the liberation of jailed political leader Leopoldo Lopez, who has been behind bars for a year.

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Pro-Russian rebels use multiple rocket launchers near Debaltseve

Pro-Russian rebels near the flashpoint town of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine were seen firing grad multiple rocket launchers, as Ukrainian soldiers retreated on foot and by truck from the battleground.

Feb 19, 2015

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