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Madagascar prison authorities seek to stamp out the plague

The plague, a highly contagious disease which took the lives of nearly half of the population in Europe during the Middle Ages, is today still a serious public health problem in certain parts of the world, particularly in Madagascar. Duration: 01:15

Oct 10, 2013

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Former England rugby sevens captain promotes the sport in Brazil

England's former rugby sevens captain Ollie Philips is in Rio de Janeiro to promote a sport which will feature in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Duration: 00:58

Oct 10, 2013

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Syria TV broadcasts images of inspectors visiting chemical sites

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is calling for temporary truces to meet tight disarmament deadlines in Syria, where fresh bloodshed serves as a deadly reminder of the mission's difficulties. Duration: 00:34

Oct 10, 2013

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Syria rebel with rifle in one hand, textbooks in other

University student Abu Yassin never imagined picking up a gun and fighting the Syrian regime, but all that changed when he saw a little boy bleeding to death in his father's arms. Duration: 00:56

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Ghanaian boy finds future in soccer while fleeing for his life

Following the murder of his parents, Bayan Mahmud fled from his country in Ghana and ended up in Argentina, where he began his career as a soccer player in the youth division of Argentina’s most famous football team, the Boca Juniors. Duration: 2:04

Oct 10, 2013

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Knives in cheeks for Thai festival

Knives to swords and rifles are inserted into cheeks as devotees gather at the Chinese Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket on October 10, 2013. Duration: 00:47

Oct 10, 2013

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New Bridget Jones novel full of controversy goes on sale

Bridget Jones returns after a 14-year break on Thursday, in a new book which sees the famed British singleton widowed with two children but still grappling with modern life and unsuitable men. Duration: 0:55

Oct 10, 2013

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Brunei praises US and Russia for Syria progress

The Sultan of Brunei praises Russia and the US for their efforts in Syria on day 2 of the Asean summit. Duration: 01:14

Oct 10, 2013

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Fifty years after her death, Piaf music still in the air

It's 50 years since she died and Paris still feels a bit more like Paris with Edith Piaf playing in the background. Duration: 01:06

Oct 10, 2013

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Pilgrims flock to Mecca for hajj despite virus concerns

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host two million pilgrims for the annual hajj which starts Sunday amid concerns of a MERS virus outbreak. Duration: 0:36

Oct 10, 2013

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Praful Patel on his letter to defense minister

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises Minister Praful Patel shot off a protest letter to the Defense Minister AK Antony on not letting Public Sector Units compete for the tender of 56 Avro aircraft by Indian Air Force. Talking to mediapersons over the issue, Patel said that Defence Minister has asked officials to examine issues raised by him

Oct 9, 2013

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Economy now on the path of a turn around: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Wednesday, that India's GDP will see a turnaround in the coming quarters on account of various steps taken by the government to spur growth as well as good agricultural production.

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Infiltration not possible without Pak armys support: Army Chief

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Army chief General Bikram Singh on Wednesday blamed the Pakistani army for aiding the massive infiltration bid in the Keran sector of J and K. Singh further said that he believes the infiltration bid could increase in the coming days.

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Nation will not be misled by Rahul Gandhi's fake promises: BJP

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday charged Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi of attempting to mislead the nation, and said that the people are not going to believe in such fake promises. BJP spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi used the occasion to target the Congress-led UPA II Government at the Centre. Rahul Gandhi, who kicked off his election campaign in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, claimed that both the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have failed miserably in governance, and said that only a Congress Government can change the face of the state marred by politics based on religion.

Oct 9, 2013

Top 10 Richest People in the World: Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates, Amancio Ortega and Others [PHOTOS]

The number of billionaires across the world has risen from 1,226 in 2012 to 1,426 this year, with the US topping the list with 442, followed by Asia-Pacific (386), Europe (366), the Americas (129) and the Middle East & Africa (103), according to Forbes magazine. Here is Forbes' list of the 10 richest people in the world.

Oct 9, 2013

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