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Burmese pythons swarm South Florida

Burmese pythons have no known predators in Florida and are becoming a threat to the ecosystem. Environmentalists believe the invasion started when snake owners started releasing their pets into the Everglades National Park. Duration: 02:25 Feb 15, 2014
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Deadlocked Syria peace talks wrap up

Syria's warring sides are due to end another round of peace talks in Geneva, with hopes of progress dim as the foes remain mired in blame-trading over the violence ravaging their country. Duration: 01:45 Feb 15, 2014
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Kejriwal resigns as Delhi Chief Minister

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Arvind Kejriwal on Friday resigned from the post of Delhi Chief Minister. He said that the Delhi assembly should be dissolved and reelections should take place. Feb 14, 2014
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Arvind Kejriwal Resigns as Delhi Chief Minister

New Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal resigned on Friday, bringing an end to his eventful 49 days in office, after suffering defeat in his attempts to introduce the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Assembly. Feb 14, 2014
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Kejriwal hints at quitting says, it is our last session

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): The Delhi Assembly Speaker M.S. Dhir on Friday announced that the Jan Lokpal Bill has not been introduced in the House. Speaking on the same, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that he is ready to quit, and added that this could be his last session in the assembly. He added that he can even give his life for the country and people, the post of CM is no big deal. Kejriwal also said it has been alleged that the government needs to take permission from the Central government to introduce the Jan Lokpal Bill. He also added that the Constitution does not say this. Feb 14, 2014
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Politicos criticize anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare for changing stand

New Delhi/Ralegan Siddhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Indian lawmakers on Friday criticised anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare for shifting his stand and said he should stick to his main aim of fighting against corruption. Anna Hazare will campaign for West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her party Trinamool Congress (TMC) for upcoming general elections due by May. Feb 14, 2014
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Model shoots with roses to promote Rahul Gandhi

Mumbai, Feb 14 (ANI): A model Tanisha Singh showed her admiration for Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, through a photo shoot wearing dress made of roses, in Mumbai. Tanisha's dress was made entirely from red roses. She said that roses were a symbol of peace and love. Feb 14, 2014
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Heavy snowfall blankets Shimla, tourists rejoice

Shimla, Feb 14 (ANI): Tourists cheered on Friday as heavy snowfall blanketed Shimla, making it a delightful experience for them. The temperatures dipped considerably after Shimla received fresh snowfall. Trees, roads, rooftops of houses in mountainous regions were covered with snow. Feb 14, 2014
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Kejriwal tables Jan Lokpal Bill in Delhi Assembly amid protests

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Arvind Kejriwal on Friday tabled his anti-corruption Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi assembly, defying a warning by Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung that the bill cannot be tabled without his consent. As Kejriwal introduced the Jan Lokpal Bill, both Congress and BJP MLAs jumped into the well and said it is unconstitutional on part of the speaker to allow tabling of the bill. MLAs surround the speaker and heckled him following which the house was adjourned for 30 minutes. Feb 14, 2014
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