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'Slaves' in the Gulf: Malagasy women lured to Middle East

Women from Madagascar lured to the Middle East to work as domestic servants often return home to denounce horrific, slave-like working conditions. Duration 02:29

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Manipuris want bollywood biopic on boxer Mary Kom to be released in the state

Manipur, July 30 (ANI): Theatres in Manipur have not screened any Hindi film since the year 2000, following the imposition of a ban by the outlawed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF). Because of this ban, cinema houses in the state may not screen a biopic on boxer M.C. Mary Kom, which is set be released in theaters across the country on September 5. The film starring Priyanka Chopra traces Mary's life from her humble roots to her achieving several world titles. Produced by well known Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film is directed by Omung Kumar. Film enthusiasts in Manipur want the film to be screened in the state. Mary Kom, who also runs a boxing academy in Manipur, is an inspiration for budding sportspersons in the state. They wish to watch the biopic on the boxing legend.

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The ratcatcher of Peshawar faces uphill battle

The ratcatcher of Peshawar is unpaid but committed to doing his bit to rid the Pakistani city of its infestation of disease-carrying rodents. Duration: 02:14

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US slaps sanctions on Russian energy, arms and finance

President Barack Obama announces that the United States will join the European Union in slapping new sanctions on Russia's energy sector, arms industry and financial institutions. Duration: 00:50

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Fear in Cameroon after attacks blamed on Boko Haram

Fear spreads in Cameroon after at least 15 people were killed in the north of the country in two attacks blamed on Boko Haram. Duration: 00:46

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Violence soars in Gaza as world pleads for truce

Bloodshed in and around Gaza surged Tuesday, shattering hopes for an end to three weeks of violence. Duration: 00:59

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One hundred years since Germany declared war on Russia

On August 1, 1914, a hundred years ago, Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II declared war on Russia. Duration: 01:03

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Palestinian officials: Israel shell Gaza's sole power plant

The only power plant supplying electricity to the Gaza Strip was knocked out of commission by Israeli shelling and left engulfed in flames. Duration: 00:35

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Iran's supreme leader accuses Israel of Gaza 'genocide'

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Tuesday accused Israel of committing "genocide" in Gaza and called on the Islamic world to arm Palestinians fighting "the Zionist regime". Duration: 00:43

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Displaced Palestinians receive relief bread rations

Palestinian displaced by ongoing conflict with Israel on Tuesday received bread rations at the Jabalia primary school in the northern Gaza Strip. Duration: 00:42

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Jane Goodall warns great apes face extinction

The world's great apes face extinction within decades, renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall warned Tuesday in a call to arms to ensure man's closest relatives are not wiped out. Duration: 00:58

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French court allows day releases for jailed rogue trader

A court rules that French ex-trader Jerome Kerviel, jailed for fraud, will get improved prison conditions, including day releases with an electronic bracelet, unless prosecutors file an appeal. Duration: 00:34

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French defence minister meets Japanese counterpart in Tokyo

French defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian meets his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo. Duration: 00:45

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London's famed 'Gherkin' goes on sale for 650 mln

London's "Gherkin" office tower, one of the landmarks on the British capital's skyline, went on sale for about £650 million ($1.1 billion, 820 million euros) on Tuesday after being placed into receivership. Duration: 00:36

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