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Palestinians disappointed after Fatah cancels Arafat memorial

Palestinians expressed disappointment after Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas' Fatah movement said it was cancelling this week's Gaza ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of Yasser Arafat's death due to security concerns. Duration: 01:09

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South Korea ferry disaster families furious at trial verdicts

Relatives of the victims of the South Korea ferry disaster are furious at the verdicts handed down to the captain and crew of the doomed ship. Duration: 01:20

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Nigeria's President Jonathan announces bid for second term

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday formally declared that he will seek a second term of office at next year's general election. Duration: 01:30

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Aleppo girl is star of YouTube show on Syria war

A nine-year-old girl has become the star of a YouTube comedy that depicts with bittersweet humour the harsh reality of everyday life in rebel-held areas of Syria's Aleppo. Duration: 02:12

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BJP launches manifesto for Jharkhand Polls

Ranchi, Nov 11 (ANI): The BJP on Tuesday launched its manifesto for upcoming Jharkhand polls. BJP President Amit Shah appealed to the people of Jharkhand to have faith in the party and vote for BJP. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that Jharkhand is rich in minerals but Congress had made it poor during its tenure. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hands do not shake while taking tough decisions.

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PM Narendra Modi meets Myanmar president Thein Sein

Nay Pyi Taw, Nov 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday, met Myanmarese President Thein Sein. Modi, later in his tweets, said that they had an extensive discussion covering various aspects of bilateral relations. He also added that talks were held to strengthen ties in the fields of culture, commerce and enhancing connectivity. Modi is in Myanmar on the first leg of his three-nation 10-day tour that will also take him to Australia and Fiji. He was given the ceremonial Guard of Honour upon landing in the Myanmarese capital.

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APEC leaders seek free trade progress at annual summit

Asia-Pacific leaders gather for the climax of their annual summit, with free trade at the top of the agenda as they seek to narrow differences on how to open up commerce across the vast region. Duration: 00:59

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Mumbai's Muslim engraver at work in Jewish cemetery

Muslim engraver Mohammad Abdul Yaseen serves the tiny Bene Israel or "Sons of Israel" community in Mumbai, whose origins in India go back about 2,000 years. Duration: 00:32

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APEC leaders plant trees to mark partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Asia-Pacific leaders plant trees at the APEC summit in Beijing. Duration: 00:38

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Eight Indian women die after mass sterilisation

Eight women have died in India and dozens more are in a critical condition after a state-run sterilisation programme designed to control the country's billion-plus population went badly wrong. Duration: 00:38

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Ecuador prison uses dog therapy with inmates

Ecuador's Santo Domingo Detention Center uses dogs in a new kind of prisoner treatment called "canotherapy". Inmates train man's best friend and so forge a close bond with the animals. Duration: 01:30

Nov 11, 2014

Kiss of Love: After Kochi, Kolkata and Delhi, Protest Against Moral Policing Heads to Calicut

The team has changed the title of the Calicut episode to "Kiss in the Street"

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Japanese firms stresses on modern and safe society

Japan, Nov 11 (ANI): A leading integrated financial services group, ORIX Corporation opened a large commercial complex "KIRARITO GINZA" in Tokyo's renowned shopping district, Ginza. ORIX aims to create a building that will win the affection of public. KIRARITO GINZA is located on approximately 44 meters of prime property facing Chuo Avenue. It has a restaurant on the fourth floor in an open terrace of approximately 100 square meters. It is an unprecedented feature for a building along Chuo Avenue. The building is planned to have 12 floors above ground and will be 66 meters in height, with all including 52 shops, some are opening for the first time in Japan or the Ginza area, and the largest in Japan. ORIX Real Estate Corporation also handles the development and management of the Sumida Aquarium within Tokyo Skytree Town, Kyoto Aquarium, Shopping malls and other facilities in Japan. The Cassava plant is one of the nutrient-rich root vegetable. This is a staple crop in tropical and subtropical regions and extensively cultivated as an annual crop in south east Asia for having starch in the roots, which is called Tapioca Starch.

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