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Happy Hug Day 2015: How to Celebrate, Best Wishes, Forwards, Status and WhatsApp Messages

Celebrated on 12 February, Hug Day celebrates the innocent and intimate act of hugging to express love.

Feb 12, 2015

Youth turn up in large numbers for army recruitment rally in Tripura

Tripura, Feb 12 (ANI): These youngsters want to join the armed forces for a brighter future. With a strong sense of patriotism and an urge to serve their country, these young men gathered at the Dasarath Dev Stadium in Agartala to participate in a recruitment rally being conducted by the Indian army. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar who was the chief guest at the event requested the Army to organize such recruitment drives on a regular basis. The enthusiastic participation of youth from the state as well as the neighbouring states clearly indicates a paradigm shift in their mindset.

Feb 12, 2015

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Web-based educational programme launched in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh, Feb 12 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to launch a web-based educational program for all schools in collaboration with Google. Inaugurated by Nabam Tuki, the Chief Minister Global Education Programme, would be initially launched in over 50 schools of the state and later extend to others in phased manners. The system aims to bring the power of the web into the classroom and improve productivity. In order to implement the project properly, the government will now be working towards removing the communication problems in the state and build better educational infrastructure. The Northeast region is landlocked and the students often face problems due to bandhs and other disturbances.

Feb 12, 2015

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NYC cop is charged for stairwell shooting of unarmed man

New York City Police Officer Peter Liang arrives at a Brooklyn court... ...where he's charged with second-degree manslaughter for the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Akai Gurley, who was unarmed. The

Feb 12, 2015

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Gunman kills three Muslims in parking spat - Police

His hands are tied... charged with fatally shooting three Muslim residents near the University of North Carolina's Chapel Hill campus. This is 46-year-old Craig Stephen Hicks' first court appearance

Feb 12, 2015

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Court appearance as wife defends Muslim student shooting suspect

A man accused of the murder of three Muslim students appeared in court on Wednesday, as his wife gave an interview insisting the killings can't be racially motivated. Duration: 01:11

Feb 12, 2015

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In Iraq, Anbar residents take refuge in Ramadi to flee IS

Dozens of Iraqi refugees from the Bo-Nimir tribe, from the IS-controlled Anbar province, take shelter in makeshift homes in Ramadi, in northern Baghdad, as they wait for an opportunity to go back home. Duration: 00:46

Feb 12, 2015

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SpaceX rocket launches NASA's climate observatory

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) A SpaceX rocket blasted off on Wednesday (February 11) to put a U.S. satellite into deep space, where it will keep tabs on solar storms and image Earth from nearly 1

Feb 12, 2015

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US officials stress need to combat IS's use of social media

US officials on Wednesday called for increased security measures to prevent violent extremism from spreading to US soil, noting specifically the need to combat ISIL's effective use of social media.

Feb 12, 2015

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"50 Shades" gets mixed reviews

Fans of E.L. James's bestseller "Fifty Shades of Grey" have eagerly awaited the world premiere of its film adaptation at the Berlin film festival on Wednesday (February 11), but after a press

Feb 12, 2015

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British officials see big potential in driverless cars

British Business Secretary Vince Cable said Wednesday that driverless cars could play a 'very substantial' role for British industry, as self-drive pods were unveiled for the first time in London. Duration: 01:00

Feb 12, 2015

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Ukraine peace talks overshadowed by fighting

Residents of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine say they're still in shock after a rocket attack killed at least 15 civilians Tuesday, ....as pro-Russian separatists tighten pressure on Kiev by launching

Feb 12, 2015

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Obama declares 'next phase' of US Ebola mission

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced the 'next phase' of the country's response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, with the vast majority of American troops involved coming home by April 30th. Duration: 00:57

Feb 12, 2015

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Eurogroup hold emergency Greece meeting

Eurogroup chairman Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Tuesday extended an olive branch to Athens a day ahead of a crucial meeting to discuss the stand-off over Greece's bailout, saying he was "extremely willing" to work for a solution. Duration: 00:57

Feb 12, 2015

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NATO planes police the skies over Baltics

NATO military planes take part in a training mission over Lithuania as part of the Baltic air-policing mission based in Siauliai. Duration: 00:58

Feb 12, 2015

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