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It happens: KASHMIR GLOBAL FILM FEST

Srinagar city, Dec 20 (ANI): Kashmir came alive with a big cinematic extravaganza, as it hosts the first-ever Kashmir International Film Festival (KIFF) post insurgency. Documentaries from across the globe hit the big screen of Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Center located on the banks of the famed Dal Lake in Srinagar city, which is hosting its first-ever international film festival in more than 23 years. The fest was being held after a lull of more than two decades in the valley since the eruption of militancy in 1990. The theatres remained shut following a diktat by of separatist's outfits in the region. The screening of movies was once again halted in early 2000 after grenade attacks inside the hall premises.Twenty-three films, including some based on the history and culture of Kashmir, were enthralling the audiences in the region. Short films from countries like Germany, Afghanistan, France, and Pakistan besides the ones made by Kashmiri youths were being screened at the four-day long festival. Dec 20, 2013
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South Africa prepares for Mandela memorial service

South Africa raced Monday to meet the unprecedented logistical challenge of hosting close to 100 world leaders flying in from every corner of the globe for the state funeral of freedom icon Nelson Mandela. Dec 10, 2013
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Miss Earth 2013: Where to Watch Finale Live Online

The coronation night of the 13th edition of the annual Miss Earth beauty contest is just hours away and it will soon be announced which country will serve as the ambassador to environmental protection campaigns worldwide. Dec 6, 2013
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India to Host 2017 U-17 FIFA World Cup

India have been awarded the hosting rights for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, with the decision taken at the FIFA Executive Committee meeting in Brazil on December 4 and 5. Dec 6, 2013
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World Cup is Qatar's chance 'to end labour abuse'

Amnesty International criticizes "alarming" exploitation of construction workers in Qatar, urging the country to seize the opportunity of hosting the 2022 World Cup to demonstrate its commitment to human rights. Nov 18, 2013
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I am disappointed, wanted our PM to visit Jaffna: Salman Khurshid

Colombo, Nov 16 (ANI): Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid has said he is disappointed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh couldn’t visit Jaffna, epicentre of the civil war in Sri Lanka. Singh skipped CHOGM summit in Sri Lanka, after many political parties and some ministers advocated a thorough boycott by the PM to visit Colombo, over alleged war atrocities of the Sri Lankan Army in its war against the Tamil Tigers. Sri Lanka is hosting CHOGM from November 15 to 17. Khurshid enlisted relief and rehabilitation work undertaken by New Delhi. Khurshid urged Colombo to resolve the human rights issues. Nov 16, 2013
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