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Hundreds protest in Pakistan after Abdul Quader Mollahs execution in Bangladesh

Karachi, Dec 14 (ANI): Hundreds of activists and supporters of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami staged countrywide protests on Friday to condemn the execution of Bangladeshi Islamist leader Abdul Quader Mollah. Bangladesh executed Mollah on Thursday for war crimes he committed during the 1971 war of independence from Pakistan. In Pakistan’s commercial capital, Karachi, more than five hundred supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami took to streets after Friday prayers. Holding banners and party flags, they shouted slogans and held funeral prayers-in-absentia for Mollah. More than two hundred rallied in Lahore and dozens staged protest in the capital Islamabad while over one hundred protesters rallied in the city of Peshawar. Dec 14, 2013
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Delhi Elections: AAP May Form Government, If Allowed

If the political deadlock continues in Delhi, then fresh elections will be unavoidable. But it is fast emerging that the newcomers - AAP party is considering on a minority government. The AAP officials are in discussion over the matter and by Friday evening a final consensus is expected. Dec 13, 2013
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Hamid Karzai visits India, seek military support before NATO pullout from Afghanistan

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, arrived in India’s capital New Delhi on a four-day official visit, during which he is expected to seek the nation’s nod for greater military and civil support after the withdrawal of the NATO forces from his country. Karzai was received by MoS for Home Affairs, RPN Singh, and other protocol officials at the airport. Afghanistan is pressing India to supply military helicopters, tanks and artillery as it tries to shore up security through regional alliances before the withdrawal of most NATO-led foreign troops by the end of 2014. Dec 13, 2013
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Pilgrims in Mexico celebrate Virgin de Guadalupe

Millions of Mexicans descend on the Basilica de Guadalupe every year in the capital to pay their respects to the Holy Virgin. Many of the pilgrims arrive on their knees from all over the country, asking for mercy or favors. Duration: 1:08 Dec 13, 2013
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Muslims in Central African Republic bury their dead

The situation appeared calmer on Wednesday in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, where hundreds were slaughtered with clubs and machetes last week. 1600 French troops were deployed to the country last weekend. Duration: 01:18 Dec 13, 2013
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Myanmar host city delights with Games

An electrifying opening ceremony at the Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar's remote capital has boosted faith that the nation is on the rise, quelling fears its "coming out" party at the event's opening ceremony would fall flat. Duration: 02:14 Dec 12, 2013
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Protesters call for execution of Abdul Quader Mollah in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec 12 (ANI): Protesters gathered in Dhaka demanding execution of Islamist opposition leader Abdul Quader Mollah. Lawyers met at the Supreme Court's appeals division and are likely to resume arguments on Thursday. The stay on execution remains until the appeal against the death penalty is resolved. Mollah, found guilty of war crimes committed during the 1971 war of independence from Pakistan, was due to be hanged at Dhaka Central Jail just after midnight on Wednesday, but his lawyers earned a last-minute reprieve. Mollah is assistant secretary general of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, which is barred from contesting elections but plays a key role in the opposition movement led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Protesters gathered in the capital and clamoured for Mollah's speedy execution. Dec 12, 2013
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Shilpa Shetty walks the ramp for designer Rohit Verma

Mumbai, Dec 12 (ANI): Bollywood diva, Shilpa Shetty sashayed down the runway for designer Rohit Verma in the entertainment capital, Mumbai recently. Designer Rohit Verma's collection showcased eclectic collection comprising of cocktail sarees, Gothic dresses, funky anarkalis, red carpet gowns. At the fashion extravaganza, Shilpa said that she never knew Rohit can design such amazing outfits. No second thought in this Shilpa!!! Dec 12, 2013
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Amitabh Bachchan at a public awareness program

Mumbai, Dec 12 (ANI): Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was recently seen attending a public awareness programme on Head Injury and Road Traffic Accident organized by Neurology Society of India in the showbiz capital Mumbai. At the event, Amitabh said that next time if he gets a chance to depict a song on 'Dosti', he will definitely wear helmet. Also, present at the event was Nita Ambani. Well.Big B, it's good to see an icon like you creating awareness about such an important issue!!! Dec 12, 2013