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African nations pledge cash for C.Africa on the brink

Violence in Central African Republic could tear the country apart and destabilise the region, officials warned on Saturday as African countries raised cash for a peacekeeping force in the strife-torn country. Duration: 01:01 Feb 1, 2014
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It happens: Tribal Fair

Bhubaneswar, Jan 31 (ANI): The popular tribal fair, which is held every year on India's Republic Day in Bhubaneswar city of eastern Odisha province, gained more popularity this year as visitors from the country as well as abroad thronged it. People visited the annual state level tribal fair, 'Adivasi Mela', and saw the culture of Tribal communities. Visitors were seen taking a look at every stall and were attracted to tribal huts, jewellery, food items, etc. Around 175 stalls have been put up at the fair, which will go on for a fortnight. The fair was a perfect and colourful rendezvous of music and dance performances along with the artefacts displayed by tribal communities. Every year, changes in the fair's designs are made with the aim of making it attractive for the visitors and beneficial for the tribes in terms of profit making. Renowned tribal artists performed traditional dance, song and drama. As many as 125 tribal dance forms will be performed during the festival. Jan 31, 2014
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It happens: Beating Retreat

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): India on Wednesday marked the end Republic Day celebrations with the colourful 'Beating Retreat' ceremony that took place on Vijay Chowk road square in New Delhi, near President's estate. Hundreds of spectators were present to witness military bands playing. The event saw the attendance of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Defence Minister Arackaparambil Kurien Antony, Delhi's newly appointed chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.The President's arrival was followed by performances by the 14 Trumpeters, 32 Buglers and 14 Echo Buglers, placed strategically along the building of the entire administrative block. As the military bands played India's national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', the political leaders and the spectators stood up in order to honour the country. The Indian national flag was lowered to the solemn accompaniment of the military band. The ceremony is held at Vijay Chowk on January 29 every year and marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. The Beating Retreat has its origins in the retreat of the armed forces after a day at the battlefront. India became a republic on January 26, 1950, and celebrates the day with military parades, pomp and ceremony in all major cities. Jan 31, 2014
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Rwandan peacekeepers take former Seleka out of Bangui

Rwandan MISCA (African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic) peacekeepers escorted former Seleka militants out of Kasai military camp in Bangui on Tuesday, on their way to another camp outside the city. Duration: 00:46 Jan 29, 2014
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India celebrates 65th Republic Day with patriotic fervour

Raipur/ Trivandrum/ Bhopal/ Bangalore, Jan 26 (ANI): Various states across India celebrated 65th anniversary of the Republic Day on Sunday with a patriotic fervor. In Bangalore, Governor H.R. Bhardwaj attended to an impressive and colourful parade that highlighted the strength of the armed forces and culture of the state. Jan 26, 2014
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Sweets exchanged between India and Pakistan at border on Republic Day

Jammu and Kashmir, Jan 26 (ANI): Soldiers from both India and Pakistan exchanged sweets across the Wagah Border of Amritsar to mark the 65th anniversary of India’s Republic Day on Sunday. Deputy Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) M.S. Faruqi said, this was a tradition that is practiced every year on the occasion. Jan 26, 2014
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Delhi CM should learn to rise above anarchist attitude: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Slamming Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s speech at the Republic Day celebration, BJP leader Harsh Vardhan said that the Delhi CM should learn to rise above the anarchist attitude as was also warned by President Pranab Mukherjee during his Republic Day speech. He said that Kejriwal should respect that Constitution which brought him to power. Jan 26, 2014
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Unprovoked firing from Pakistan on Republic Day

Jammu & Kashmir, Jan 26 (ANI): General Officer Commanding of 19 Infantry Division Major General Anil Chauhan said that there was unprovoked firing from Pakistani side on Sunday which continued for almost three hours. Although, he said that there was no retaliation from India’s side in order to maintain peace and tranquility on the borders on Republic Day. In what was the first case of ceasefire violation since the last month's DGMO level talks, Pakistan breached the ceasefire this morning at 6:15 am. Jan 26, 2014

India displays its military might on 65th republic day

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended India's 65th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest on Sunday (January 26), while India showcased its defence might in a colourful ceremony. The country exhibited state-of-the art ballistic missiles, even as soldiers belonging to the three armed forces marched down Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard in the heart of the city, and enthralling spectators. Jan 26, 2014
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