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JD (U) slams Shindes remark on Adarsh scam

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): JD (U) leader Shivanand Tiwari on Tuesday slammed Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his comment on Adarsh scam. Shinde had rubbished allegations of corruption in the allotment of flats in the Adarsh housing society and said that the land belongs to the state government and there was no reservation for Kargil jawans. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, Tiwari said that Shinde’s remark was shocking.

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Four Policemen Injured in Jammu & Kashmir Militant Encounter

At least four police officials have been injured in an encounter with militants in the area of Sopore, located 40 kilometers from Jammu and Kashmir capital Srinagar.

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Snow and bitter cold freeze US midwest

The Mississippi river freezes over as temperatures in St Louis drop to minus 17 degrees celsius overnight. Duration: 01:31

Jan 7, 2014

Indigenous Nuclear Capable Prithvi II Missile Successfully Test Fired From Odisha

The indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile was successfully test-fired by India on Tuesday from a test range at Chandipur near Balasore, Odisha.

Jan 7, 2014

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Devyani Khobragade Arrest Case: Lawyer Seeks Delay in Trial; Shashi Tharoor Thrashes US Govt

While the US 'absolutely' hopes to resolve the diplomatic row regarding visa fraud case of Indian Deputy Consul General Devyani Khobragade, her lawyer has sought to delay the proceedings.

Jan 7, 2014

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Bosnian Muslims send images of corpses to Serb politicians

Muslim victims of Bosnia's war sent postcards showing corpses taken from a mass grave to 5,000 Serb politicians on Monday, ahead of the anniversary of the creation of a separate Bosnian Serb-run political entity. Duration: 00:57

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Senate confirms Janet Yellen as chair of US Federal Reserve

The US Senate confirmed Federal Reserve vice chair Janet Yellen to be the new head of the world's most powerful central bank Monday, the first woman ever to lead the Fed. Duration: 00:27

Jan 7, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal Suspends 3, Transfers 800 Delhi Jal Board Officials Overnight

Under the direct orders of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, at least 800 officials of Delhi Jal Board were transferred late night on Monday to ameliorate the service delivery mechanism, while three others were suspended on charges of corruption.

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Sudan's Bashir calls for peace on visit to South Sudan

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir arrived Monday in Juba calling for an end to three weeks of fighting in South Sudan as mediators struggled to get peace negotiations under way in neighbouring Ethiopia. Duration: 00:40

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Senegal seizes Russian ship for illegally fishing its waters

Senegal plans to slap a fine of about 600,000 euros on a Russian ship for repeatedly fishing illegally in its waters, its fisheries minister said Sunday. Duration: 01:00

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Portugal pays final homage to football legend Eusebio

Tens of thousands of people turned out in the rain on Monday to say a final farewell to Portuguese football legend Eusebio, who grew up in grinding African poverty to become one of the world's greatest players. Duration: 00:53

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Turkey's private schools under-fire from the government

The Turkish government is looking to axe private tuition schools but for students looking to get ahead and for teachers trying to help them, the decision is difficult to accept. Duration: 01:00

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Hong Kong students raise awareness of ageing population

Students in Hong Kong have devised a system to highlight the problem pensioners face as the city comes to terms with the fact that its population is getting older and older. Duration: 02:03

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New Nigerian police unit assume duties in Somalia

A new Nigerian Formed Police Unit serving under the African Union in Somalia assumed duties on Monday as the previous group of 70 men and women completed their tour of duty. Duration: 00:59

Jan 7, 2014

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CES stage in Vegas set for new wave of gadgets

The Consumer Electronics Show officially opens its doors this week. At a preview event on Sunday, members of the media got a look at some of the many innovative products that will be on display. Duration: 01:08

Jan 7, 2014

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