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When Is Easter 2014? Date, History and Why the Spring Holiday is Celebrated

Easter 2014, the spring holiday, will fall on 20 April (Sunday) following the first full moon that occurs on or after the day of the vernal equinox, according the United States Naval Observatory (USNO).

Apr 9, 2014

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Arunachal Pradesh begins voting for 2 Lok Sabha seats, 49 Assembly seats

Itanagar, April 9 (ANI): Polling began on Wednesday in Arunachal Pradesh for 2 Lok Sabha seats and also 49 of the 60 Assembly seats in phase two of the nine-phase Lok Sabha elections. The main contest will be between Congress and BJP but new entrant Naga Peoples Front (NPF), along with PPA and NCP are expected to put up formidable fight in several seats. The polling will be done in 2,158 voting booths across Arunachal Pradesh with 24 companies of central paramilitary forces already deployed getting the help of another 20 companies of central paramilitary forces along with over 8,000 policemen.

Apr 9, 2014

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West Africa Ebola outbreak among 'most challenging' ever: WHO

West Africa's Ebola unprecedented outbreak is among the "most challenging" for health workers since the deadly disease emerged elsewhere in Africa four decades ago as the suspected death toll topped 100, the WHO said Tuesday. Duration: 00:40

Apr 9, 2014

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Austrian brewery in Havana to convert port into tourism hub

The opening of an Austrian brewery in an old tobacco shop marks the beginning of Havana's ambitious project to convert its five-century old commercial port into a tourism hub. Duration: 01:29

Apr 9, 2014

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Kharkiv government HQ target of cycle of violent protest

The regional government HQ in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has become the focus of repeated assaults by pro-Russian protesters, bent on forcing the local administration to grant them a referendum on greater authority. Duration: 01:57

Apr 9, 2014

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Dewani in S.Africa, expected to be charged with murder

South Africa's National prosecuting authority said Tuesday that British businessman Shrien Dewani - who is expected to be formally charged with murdering his wife on their 2010 honeymoon in South Africa - is 'mentally ill'. Duration: 00:35

Apr 9, 2014

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French actor Depardieu drunk driving conviction upheld

French actor Gerard Depardieu's conviction for drunk driving is upheld by a Paris appeals court. He will have to pay a 4,000 euro fine but will not face a licence suspension for his Belgian driving licence. Duration: 00:30

Apr 9, 2014

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US defence chief holds talks with Chinese counterpart

US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel meets with his Chinese counterpart on the second day of his tour in China. Duration: 00:44

Apr 9, 2014

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Four policemen killed in Iraq suicide attack

A car bomb set off by a suicide attacker at a checkpoint in the city of Tuz Khurmatu in Iraq killed four policemen, while attacks were also carried out in Baiji and Tikrit in Salaheddin province. Duration: 00:39

Apr 9, 2014

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France's new PM delivers first key speech to parliament

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says his government will give priority to growth, jobs and purchasing power as he prepares to deliver a key policy speech to parliament. Duration: 00:56

Apr 9, 2014

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British Queen welcomes Irish president on historic visit

Queen Elizabeth II welcomed the Irish president to Britain on Tuesday for the first time since the republic became independent, in a historic state visit consolidating ties between the once hostile neighbours. Duration: 00:36

Apr 9, 2014

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Kerry: Russians sent to foment 'chaos' in east Ukraine

US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Tuesday that Russia was sending agents into eastern Ukraine to "create chaos" the Kremlin could use as a pretext for more military intervention. Duration: 00:47

Apr 9, 2014

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Hunger, anxiety as South African mining strike wears on

As South Africa's platinum strike drags on for almost three months, miners and their family are battling to survive without pay. Duration: 02:30

Apr 9, 2014

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Jazz guitar legend John McLaughlin to perform in Ramallah

John McLaughlin, the 72-year-old legend of jazz guitar and pioneer of fusion, will play a concert in Ramallah on Wednesday to support a Palestinian NGO that uses music and artistic therapy. Duration: 00:52

Apr 8, 2014

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Pistorius breaks down, forcing trial adjournment

Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears in the dock Tuesday, forcing an adjournment in his murder trial, as he recalled the moment he discovered he had shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead. Duration: 00:45

Apr 8, 2014

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