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Police recover arms cache from Maoists in Giridih

Giridih, July 1 (ANI): Acting on a tip off, the CRPF along with the district police recovered arms and ammunitions from Maoists in the red corridor of Jharkhand. A rebel was also reportedly killed during the police encounter. Superintendent of Police (SP), Giridih, Kranti Kumar, said that the combing was launched in the area to nab the red rebels but they escaped amid exchange of fire. The Maoist issue in India has become a serious concern for the state administrations as it has been taking a regular toll on lives and properties in many affected areas. Maoists, also known as Naxals, have killed police and politicians, and targeted government buildings and railway tracks in an insurgency that has killed thousands since 1960s. Jul 1, 2014
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Obama vows to act on immigration alone without Congress

President Barack Obama ignited a new power showdown with Republicans Monday, vowing to fix America's broken immigration system alone after Congress refused to vote on his top remaining domestic priority this year. Duration: 00:58 Jul 1, 2014
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World Cup: President Bachelet honours Chilean squad

Thousands of fans took to the streets of Santiago on Sunday to watch their footballing heroes return home from an impressive World Cup campaign, which finished with a devastating penalty shootout loss to hosts Brazil. Duration: 00:47 Jul 1, 2014
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British PM faces lawmakers over EU election of Juncker

Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday that Britain must work with new European Commission boss Jean-Claude Juncker, as he faced lawmakers to explain his failure to stop the EU insider winning the post. Duration: 00:54 Jul 1, 2014
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Female arm wrestlers flex muscles for charity in DC

Stacked up on bourbon and cigarettes, 'Amy Smackhouse' goes head-to-head with 'Dona Diabla' in a bout of female arm-wrestling- all the profits made from the bets are donated to a community school. Duration: 01:20 Jul 1, 2014
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Israel: African migrants clash with police.

More than 1,000 illegal African immigrants in Israel staged a sit-in Saturday near the southern border with Egypt after a protest march against conditions in their internment camp. Duration: 00:51 Jul 1, 2014
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Faith trumps birth control in US Supreme Court ruling

Family-owned private companies can deny birth control coverage in their employee health care plans, the US Supreme Court says in a ruling seen by some as a victory for religious freedom. Duration: 01:02 Jul 1, 2014
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30 migrants found dead as refugee boats arrive in Italy

The deaths of 30 boat migrants sparked anger and frustration in Italy on Monday, as critics accused the government of failing to deal with an immigration crisis which has seen over 5,000 people rescued in the last 24 hours. Duration: 00:30 Jul 1, 2014
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Two Tunisians abducted in Libya freed

A Tunisian diplomat and a fellow embassy staffer abducted in Libya earlier this year are freed by their abductors after months in captivity. Duration: 01:20 Jul 1, 2014
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Japan pushes on with military reform despite public anger

Pacifist Japan is pressing ahead with divisive plans to loosen restrictions on its military, a top government spokesman said Monday, despite widespread public anger and a protester's horrific suicide bid. Duration: 00:49 Jul 1, 2014
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