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Kerala hosts first edition of World Ocean Science Congress, focuses on threats to coastal life

Kochi, Feb 07 (ANI): The first edition of World Ocean Science Congress (WOSC) is being held in Kerala with an aim to discuss ways and means to use ocean resources without disrupting the environment. The event, which will also be attended by oceanographers and environmentalists, will address issues like "Protect Oceans for Posterity" and "Blue Economy". The first edition of the event, taking place at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, was inaugurated by Governor of Kerala, P Sathasivam, who while addressing the gathering of experts, expressed concern over the increasing commercialisation of oceans. Meanwhile, Director of National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, Dr Syed Wajih Ahmad Naqvi, said oceans were already responding to climate change, but their management, particularly of Indian Ocean is challenging. Feb 7, 2015
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Strauss-Kahn unaware of prostitutes says co-defendant

An explosive pimping trial in northern France zoned in on its most high-profile protagonist Dominique Strauss-Kahn, with a local businessman saying the former IMF chief was unaware their orgies involved prostitutes. Duration: 01:07 Feb 7, 2015
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Chad forces moving on Boko Haram positions

Rare footage from the border between Cameroon and Nigeria shows Chadian forces on the move towards positions in Nigeria occupied by Islamist group Boko Haram. Duration: 00:40 Feb 7, 2015
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Malaysia, Indonesia to seek resolution of sea disputes

The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia pledge renewed efforts to resolve stubborn disputes over maritime borders that have long nagged at one of Southeast Asia's most important bilateral relationships. Duration: 00:32 Feb 7, 2015
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Floods in Peru leave 15 dead

Drivers in northern Peru caught up in a mudslide run for shelter, after the region was gripped by torrential rain and flooding this week. At least 15 people have died. In addition to the destruction Feb 7, 2015
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