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Nation pays tribute to Pandit Nehru on his 124th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): The nation on Thursday paid tribute to the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 124th birth anniversary. Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and other dignitaries paid floral tributes at his memorial - Shanti Van in the national capital. A series of functions are being organized across the country to mark the occasion. The day is also observed as the 'Children's Day' as Pandit Nehru had great affection for children. They fondly called him 'Chacha' Nehru.

Nov 14, 2013

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Pink Star diamond auctioned for record $83 million

A plum-sized diamond known as the "Pink Star" was auctioned in Geneva Wednesday for $83 million, a world record for a gemstone. Duration: 1:26

Nov 14, 2013

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Da Vinci's 'Viola Organista' comes to life in Poland

With elegant black and tan keys it looks like a baby grand piano, but when tinkled they release the voluptuous tones of a cello. Duration: 1:06

Nov 13, 2013

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Waving positive signs to make DC residents smile. Duration: 0:41

"Honk if you love someone", "Today is awesome"… these are just some of the signs Massoud uses for 'Make DC Smile,' a project that spreads positive messages on the capital's streets as residents rush to work in the morning. Duration: 0:41

Nov 13, 2013

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WFP helping relief effort to Philippines' typhoon victims

The World Food Programme is participating in the aid effort in the Philippines, after the devastation left by typhoon Haiyan. Duration: 00:44

Nov 13, 2013

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Iraqi Shiites perform Ashura rituals in Baghdad

Ceremonies marking the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein, a key figure in Shiite Islam began Wednesday evening in Baghdad. Duration: 00:47

Nov 13, 2013

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Chile's presidential favourites offer varied visions of future

Socialist presidential candidate Michelle Bachelet is the favorite in the November 17 elections in Chile and is offering a vision of change for a country where the constitution was put in place by the military dictatorship. Duration: 02:02

Nov 13, 2013

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Islamic Jihad parades to mark 2012 Israel-Gaza War

Thousands of Islamic Jihad members marched through the center of Gaza City in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2012 confrontation with Israel in which more than 170 Palestinians and six Israelis were killed. Duration: 00:35

Nov 13, 2013

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President of Somalia's Puntland calls for flood help

As many as 300 people are feared dead after a ferocious storm and days of heavy floods in Somalia's northeastern Puntland region, the local government said Wednesday. Duration: 00:31

Nov 13, 2013

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Ukraine EU deal in jeopardy after parliament stalemate

Ukraine's prospects of signing a historic deal with the European Union suffered a severe blow on Wednesday after its parliament failed to agree a bill that would allow the release of jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko. Duration: 01:04

Nov 13, 2013

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