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Protests across US as troops deployed in Ferguson

Protesters, the police and members of the National Guard face off outside Ferguson’s police headquarters. Duration: 00:53

Nov 26, 2014

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Obama condemns 'criminal' Ferguson violence

President Barack Obama on Tuesday condemned the violence that erupted in Ferguson in the wake of the decision not to charge a white police officer over the fatal shooting of a black teenager. Duration: 01:07

Nov 26, 2014

Thanksgiving Day 2014: 20 Quotes to Express Gratitude; 7 Funny Sayings to Share

Happy Thanksgiving Day 2014: Here are 20 best quotes and 7 other funny sayings to share as messages or wishes for the holiday.

Nov 26, 2014

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Volunteers help board-up Ferguson shops

As Ferguson residents waited apprehensively for nightfall, some locals volunteered to board-up local businesses threatened with vandalism, a gesture welcomed by business owners. Duration: 01:29

Nov 26, 2014

History of Thanksgiving in Timeline and Fun Facts About Turkey Day

The origin of Turkey Day celebrations and other fun facts about Thanksgiving holiday one must know.

Nov 26, 2014

26/11 Anniversary: Modi, Bachchan, Jaitley, Tharoor and Others Recall Mumbai Terror Attacks [PHOTOS]

As India commemorates the sixth anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, celebs have recalled the day to honour the victims.

Nov 26, 2014

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Turkey Recall Hoax: 'Millions of Birds Infected With Bird Flu' Ahead of Thanksgiving is Fake News

A hoax story went viral that millions of Turkeys bound for the thanksgiving dinner tables were being recalled for being infected with avian virus.

Nov 26, 2014

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Conflict in Donetsk takes a psychological toll

In the Ukrainian city of Donetsk, shells can fall at any time. Despite a ceasefire deal between Kiev and the pro-Russian forces the fighting continues, meanwhile the people of Donetsk struggle with the psychological consequences. Duration: 02:57

Nov 26, 2014

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Vaiko draws flak for urging people to celebrate Prabhakarans birthday

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Politicians on Wednesday condemned MDMK chief V. Gopalsamy (Vaiko) for asking people to celebrate the 60th birth anniversary of slain LTTE founder V Prabhakaran. A self-confessed supporter of Prabhakaran and his idea of a separate homeland for Tamils, Vaiko had also called for prayers in places of religious worship.

Nov 26, 2014

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Politicians urge for anti militancy measures on anniversary of Mumbai attacks

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): As India observes the sixth anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, politicians across parties said in unison on Wednesday that cross border militancy must be rebuffed and uprooted. The attacks, which took place in 2008, shook the entire nation. Ten heavily armed gunmen of a Pakistan-based militant group, Lashkar-e-Taiba went on a rampage for almost three days in Mumbai in 2008.

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PM Modi meets PM of Bhutan, Bangladesh in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu. Tobgay and Modi held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the ongoing SAARC summit. Modi also met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the sidelines of the ongoing 18th SAARC summit in Nepal. Hasina earlier, while addressing the summit, drew the attention of leaders to fight against the existing abject poverty, food insecurity and drinking water in the region. Prime Minister Modi arrived in Nepal to attend the 18th SAARC summit which involves 8 South-asian nations.

Nov 26, 2014