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Soccer fan in Kerala names his house on favourite soccer team 'Brazil'

Kerala, June 18 (ANI): An ardent follower of FIFA World Cup rebuilt his house in Thrissur district of Kerala and named it after his favourite soccer team 'Brazil'. Shaji, who has named his house 'Brazil Niwas' (Brazil Residence), decided to renovate it two years back and has painted it in colours of Brazil soccer team. Several household items, even toys, have Brazil's national flag painted on them. Shaji collected items like cap, jersey, horn and slippers, which helped him to nurture his passion towards sport and also the team. Shaji's passion for the game started during 1986 World Cup, when Brazil and France played. He wishes to visit his favourite country, Brazil, to watch the match.

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Israel stepped up efforts to find the kidnapped teens

Israel stepped up efforts to crush Hamas in the West Bank on Tuesday as the hunt for three Israeli teenagers believed kidnapped by the Islamist movement entered its fifth day in Hebron, June 17, 2014. Duration: 00:41

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Refugees from Slavyansk long to return home

Around sixty refugees from Slavyansk are being hosted in a resting house for miners in Snizhne, Ukraine on June 17, 2014. Duration: 01:38

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EU enlargement envoy in Turkey to discuss membership

EU enlargement commissioner Stefan Fule meets officials to discuss Turkey's efforts to join the 28-nation bloc in Ankara on June 17, 2014. Duration: 00:52

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Church in Ukraine's Slavyansk damaged by shelling

The anti-Kiev activists' checkpoint in eastern Slavyansk came under the fire on Monday, damaging the Seraphim Sarovsky Church, located about 200 meters away, and the bridge connecting the suburb to the center of town. Duration: 00:29

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Young blind players take to the pitch in Mali

As the World Cup rages in Brazil, Mali is hoping to make giant strides in the footballing world by setting up its own national team for the blind. Duration: 02:13

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Roma teen assaulted in France fights for his life

A gruesome vigilante assault on a Roma teenager who is now fighting for his life has shocked France, with President Francois Hollande dubbing the savage beating an "unspeakable and unjustifiable" act.

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Giant Asia telecom fair opens in Singapore

One of Asia's largest telecommunication fairs opened Tuesday in Singapore, showcasing next-generation broadcast, phone and other communications technology. Duration: 00:28

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US Vice President Joe Biden says Iraq needs urgent assistance

US Vice President says Iraq needs urgent assistance, as he visited the Brazilian capital. Joe Biden also says American will continue to provide support to the war-torn country. Duration: 01:36

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Fear at the border: Cambodian migrants flee Thailand

Some 180,000 Cambodian labourers flee Thailand over fears the junta will crack down on illegal migrants. Duration: 00:35

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Prisoners escape from Mali prison after gunfight

A number of prisoners escaped from the main jail in Mali's capital Bamako on Monday after gunfire was heard at the site, officials and witnesses said. Duration: 00:58

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Uganda fights HIV with rubber band circumcision

With trousers around his ankles, Justin Igalla awaits a tight rubber band for his foreskin, an innovative non-surgical technique rolling out in several African nations to encourage circumcision and cut HIV infection rates. Duration: 02:44

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Pakistanis call for safe passage from Waziristan

Pakistanis protest and call for the government to provide civilians with a safe passage out of North Waziristan. Duration: 01:07

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Expert: future king of Spain has many challenges ahead

Spain's government is crafting a new legal shield for King Juan Carlos after he steps off the throne and loses the absolute royal immunity that has protected him for 39 years. Duration: 01:12

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British government to reopen embassy in Tehran

Britain plans to reopen its embassy in Iran, Foreign Secretary William Hague announced Tuesday, as the West steps up its engagement with Tehran amid rapid jihadist advances in neighbouring Iraq. Duration: 00:45

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