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Erdogan_s main election rival launches _unity_ campaign

The main rival of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey_s presidential election launched his campaign on Thursday, positioning himself as a unifying figure against a dangerously polarising opponent. Duration: 00:54 Jul 11, 2014
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Britain to Erect Gandhi's Statue in London Parliament Square

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi, who is the inspiration to non-violent movements worldwide, is to be installed in London's Parliament Square alongside his adversary Winston Churchil by summer 2015, the British government said on Tuesday, 8 July. Jul 9, 2014
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Mahatma Gandhi's statue to stand in front of British parliament

New Delhi, July 05 (ANI): Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague on Tuesday said that a statue of Mahatma Gandhi will be erected outside the Palace of Westminster in Parliament Square next year. Britain's Chancellor George Osborne and Foreign Secretary William Hague are on a two-day trip to India. They are looking to open up investment opportunities for UK firms in India's defence and infrastructure sector, and attract Indian investment into Britain. Jul 8, 2014
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SGPC president slams BS Hooda for announcing separate SGPC for Haryana

Ludhiana, July 6 (ANI): SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar on Sunday slammed Haryana Chief Minister BS Hooda after he announced formation of a separate Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for Haryana. Makkar said that Hooda wants to break the unity of the Sikhs in the country and they will oppose the decision. Jul 6, 2014
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Ladakh Gears Up For 'Kalachakra' Sermon

New Delhi, July 2(ANI): : Ladakh, the land of high passes is gearing up for Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama's sermons on Lord Buddha's 'Kalachakra'.The Dalai Lama will confer 33 Kalachakra initiations from July 3 to July 14, while Buddhists from across the globe will come attend the special prayer sessions. Kalachakra is the most sacred teaching and practice of Buddhism for individual peace, mutual understanding, greater unity and happiness.: Budding entrepreneurs and small businessmen plan to come up with new shops to attract tourists, while special Kalachakra merchandise will hit markets in Leh for all those who attend. Over 150,000 devotees and tourists from around the world are expected to be present at the Kalachakra. Jul 2, 2014
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Lenin back in onetime model communist Polish town

A Lenin statue has returned to a onetime model communist town in Poland but the monumental hero of Soviet days has been replaced by a small, lurid green man urinating from atop a black plinth. Duration: 00:46 Jul 2, 2014
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Muslims prepare for Ramadan on first day of fasting, markets flood with delicacies

Agra/ Bhopal, June 30 (ANI): Indian markets flood with dates and other confectionery including royal delicacies, as Muslims mark the Holy month of Ramadan after moon-sighting and started fasting from Monday. Muslims across the country thronged markets to shop for the holy month where Hindu Muslim brotherhood are exemplified with the revelry that people of both the community are soaked in. A shopkeeper, Said Ahmad in Bhopal hailed the unity among the communities where Hindu traders also stock items for the Muslim festival. Ramadan is the ninth of 12 months in the Islamic calendar. The month honours the Angel Gabriel's revelation of the Koran, the holy scripture of Islam, to the Prophet Mohammed at a meditation retreat in a cave about 1,400 years ago. Jun 30, 2014
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