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Israel launches ground invasion of Gaza

Bengaluru/ Gaza, July 18 (ANI): Gaza city was rocked by a sequence of blasts in the early hours of Friday, as Israel launched a Gaza ground campaign after 10 days of bombardments from the air and sea failed to stop militants_ rocket attacks, stepping up an offensive that already has taken a heavy toll on civilian lives. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement late on Thursday that he had given orders to destroy tunnels that militants use to infiltrate Israel and carry out attacks. Meanwhile, back in India, Urging the central government and the United Nations to take a call on the ongoing Gaza crisis, locals in Bengaluru city of Karnataka took to streets to show solidarity for the victims. International calls for a ceasefire have grown as the death toll has mounted in the worst flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence for almost two years, sparked by the murder of three Israeli teenagers and revenge killing of a Palestinian youth.

Jul 18, 2014

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Malaysia Airlines crash in Ukraine killing 295 aboard

Hrabove, Ukraine, July 18 (ANI): A Malaysian airliner was brought down over eastern Ukraine killing all 295 people aboard and sharply raising the stakes in a conflict between Kiev and pro-Moscow rebels. The plane was enroute to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam, and it is being said that it was shot down. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Friday that _Russian-backed rebels_ were apparently behind the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jetliner. Ukraine_s state security chief has accused Russian military intelligence officers of involvement with pro-Russian rebels in the downing of the airliner on Thursday, but Western leaders have until now been less quick to assign blame. Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed sorrow for the loss and blamed the region_s military conflict in general. Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama also offered his condolences.

Jul 18, 2014

BJP Aims to Form Government in Delhi to Serve People, Says MP Prabhat Jha

After remaining under President's rule since 17 February 2014, Delhi is now likely to get its new government soon

Jul 18, 2014

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Paris sets up 'green' summer beach along the River Seine

The French capital prepares its annual 'Paris Plage' -- a three kilometre beach along the River Seine, complete with sand, deck chairs and ice cream sellers. Duration: 00:38

Jul 18, 2014

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UN refugee chief: World should help _generous_ Kurdistan

The head of the UN_s refugee agency praised Iraq_s autonomous region of Kurdistan for welcoming hundreds of thousands of displaced people and urged the world to offer it _massive_ support during a visit on Thursday. Duration: 00:58

Jul 18, 2014

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French Jewish immigrants arrive in Israel amid Gaza crisis

Around 400 Jewish men, women and children arrived in Israel from France on Wednesday to immigrate and settle in the Jewish state. Despite the ongoing conflict with Gaza a few dozen of the newcomers are set to reside in Ashdod. Duration: 00:44

Jul 18, 2014

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South Korean Buddhist monks and nuns 'rap' the prayer

South Korean Buddhist monks and nuns sing and rap in the country's first "prayer competition" -- a bid to attract more young people to the fold. Duration: 00:45

Jul 18, 2014

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China's migrants rally for their children to get an education

Migrants flowing from the poverty-stricken countryside to the cities have been the engine of China's decades-long economic boom but many of their children are denied an education because of China's latest development plan. Duration: 00:48

Jul 18, 2014

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Pakistan army assault on militants displaces father of 36

Pakistan_s ongoing military operation may be making headway in clearing militant hideouts, but it has shattered the dream of one father of 36 children -- to take a fourth wife. Duration: 00:55

Jul 18, 2014

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Ukraine leader says airline crash _terrorist act_

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko believes that pro-Russian insurgents had shot down a Malaysian Airlines jet in the rebel-held east, and views it as a _terrorist act_, his official spokesman tweeted Thursday. Duration: 00:37

Jul 18, 2014

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Hamas denies truce deal as Gaza buries latest victims

A Hamas official denied a ceasefire deal with Israel has been reached, rejecting claims from an Israeli official that they had agreed to halt fire early Friday. Duration: 00:58

Jul 17, 2014

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Afghan poll audit starts after Taliban raid airport

Afghanistan on Thursday began a massive audit of 8.1 million ballots cast in the run-off round of its controversial presidential vote, hours after a brazen Taliban raid on Kabul_s airport. Duration: 00:39

Jul 17, 2014

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Prince William reopens London_s revamped Imperial War Museum

The Duke of Cambridge Thursday opened the new First World War galleries at London_s Imperial War Museum. The museum reopens its doors Saturday after a __40-million ($70-million, 50-million-euro) refit. Duration: 00:33

Jul 17, 2014

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Hello Kitty designer gets cute in Hong Kong as the cat turns 40

The flamboyant designer of Hello Kitty defends the Japanese cartoon character in the face of grittier rivals as the famous cat prepares to celebrate her 40th birthday. Duration: 01:05

Jul 17, 2014

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Putin says sanctions inflict _serious damage_ to US-Russia ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that Washington_s new biting sanctions against his country will boomerang and hit back at US national interests. Duration: 00:52

Jul 17, 2014

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