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Russian Deputy PM meets Indias Foreign Minister to review bilateral relations

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Olegovich Rogozin met India’s Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid in New Delhi, focusing on key issues of mutual interests in the areas of trade, defence, space and nuclear energy with an objective to foster bilateral relations between both nations. The bilateral relations between India and Russia span diverse sectors ranging from defence, space and nuclear energy to exchanges in the commercial, educational and cultural fields. Earlier, Rogozin also met Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi and Trade Minister Anand Sharma to strengthen trade ties. Feb 27, 2014
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Dropping anti-piracy charges against Italian marines suggest a way forward

New Delhi/ Kerala, Feb 27 (ANI): India’s Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh said that New Delhi was looking forward to resolve strained diplomatic ties with Rome, and that dropping anti-piracy charges against the two Italian marines will bring relations back on track. India has dropped plans to prosecute two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen under anti-piracy law on Monday. Meanwhile, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde justified government’s decision of dropping anti-piracy charges against the marines. Feb 27, 2014
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Admiral Joshi's resignation in keeping with tradition of service: Maritime Expert

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Commenting on the resignation of Navy Chief DK Joshi, Maritime Expert Commodore (Rtd) Uday Bhaskar said that Admiral Joshi’s resignation is in keeping with the highest traditions of the service, and added that it also draws attention to the concerns of defence sector in the country. Bhaskar said that this development shows his integrity and moral responsibility which he accepted. Admiral Joshi stepped down from his post in the Indian Navy hours after submarine, INS Sindhuratna accident off the coast of Mumbai, in the backdrop of growing concerns about a series of mishaps involving warships. Feb 27, 2014
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MDMK demands UN probe against Sri Lankan govt

Chennai, Feb 27 (ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) supporters protested in Chennai against Sri Lanka government and demanded an independent investigation by the United Nations. The UN human rights Chief Navi Pillay called for an international inquiry into war crimes committed by both sides during Sri Lanka civil war, saying the government had failed to do its own credible investigation. Meanwhile, MDMK chief Vaiko alleged that what happened in Sri Lanka was genocide. Pillay recommended an "independent, international inquiry mechanism, which would contribute to establishing the truth where domestic inquiry mechanisms have failed”. Feb 27, 2014
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Struggling Australian carrier Qantas to axe 5,000 jobs

Struggling Australian carrier Qantas says it will axe 5,000 jobs, defer aircraft deliveries and suspend growth at Asian offshoot Jetstar in a major shake-up after deep first-half losses, warning of more pain to come. Duration: 01:15 Feb 27, 2014
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Essentials cook pots and pans

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Ugandan opposition leader criticises anti-gay laws

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye on Wednesday criticised tough new anti-gay laws, saying that homosexuality was not "foreign" and that the issue was being used to divert attention from domestic problems.Duration:01:12 Feb 27, 2014
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Rivals brawl in Ukraine's Crimea as Putin orders drills

Brawls erupted between rival factions on Ukraine's volatile Crimean peninsula as the former Soviet nation's new leaders prepared to unveil a unity cabinet and Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered snap military drills. Duration: 01:08 Feb 27, 2014
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'Shocking' scenes in besieged Syria refugee camp

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees spoke Tuesday of the "shocking" conditions he had seen inside a Syrian camp which has been under siege and bombardment for months. Feb 27, 2014
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Ukraine to unveil unity cabinet, disband riot police

Ukraine's new pro-Western leaders pledged to unveil a unity cabinet Wednesday after disbanding the feared riot police as they sought to build confidence in the splintered and economically ravaged ex-Soviet state. Duration: 01:23 Feb 27, 2014
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