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Culture war as the Maldives opens up to backpackers

The Maldives is one of the world's most exclusive holiday destinations but it has quietly opened up to backpackers in the last five years with a reform that has upset religious hardliners. Duration: 02:27 Oct 11, 2013
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Madagascar prison authorities seek to stamp out the plague

The plague, a highly contagious disease which took the lives of nearly half of the population in Europe during the Middle Ages, is today still a serious public health problem in certain parts of the world, particularly in Madagascar. Duration: 01:15 Oct 10, 2013
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Asaram, son booked for fresh sexual assault cases; wife, daughter helped?

Surat, Oct 6 (ANI): Fresh sexual assault complaints have been registered against controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and his son Narayan Sai. Surat Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana informed that two sisters have accused the duo of abusing them. According to Asthana, allegations have also been made against the controversial guru's wife, Lakshmi, and his daughter, Bharti, that they both helped Asaram and Narayan Sai in committing these acts. He further said that the complaint against Narayan Sai has been registered at Jhangirpura police station in Surat, while the one against his father Asaram has been transferred to Ahmedabad as the alleged incident happened there. Asaram, 75, was arrested in August on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl and has been in prison at Jodhpur in Rajasthan since then. Oct 6, 2013
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Investigation will be done in fair manner: Surat Police on fresh charges against Asaram, son

Surat, Oct 6 (ANI): Surat Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Sunday stated that fair and honest investigation would be done in wake of the fresh allegations of sexual assault against Asaram and his son Narayan Sai. Asthana informed that two sisters have accused the duo of abusing them. He further said that the complaint against Narayan Sai has been registered at Jhangirpura police station in Surat, while the one against his father Asaram has been transferred to Ahmedabad as the alleged incident happened there. Asaram, 75, was arrested in August on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl and has been in prison at Jodhpur in Rajasthan since then. Oct 6, 2013
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Surat: 2 sisters accuse Asaram Bapu, his son of raping them, case registered

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): In fresh trouble for controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, an FIR has been registered by two sisters from Surat against the spiritual guru and his son Narayan Sai. According to the FIR, Asaram raped the elder sister at Ahmadabad Ashram and his son raped the younger one in Surat between 2002 and 2004. Surat police commissioner Rakesh Asthana has said that there is a possibility of Narayan Sai's arrest. Asaram, 75, was arrested in August on charges of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl and has been in prison in Jodhpur in Rajasthan since then. Shilpi, one of his key aides and the warden of Asaram's 'ashram' in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh where the alleged sexual assault took place, too has been arrested and sent to judicial custody. Oct 6, 2013
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Golden Dawn deputy leader Pappas arrives in court

The leader of Greece's Golden Dawn party was to be taken to a high-security prison Thursday following his indictment on criminal charges as the government cracks down on the neo-Nazi group. Duration: 00:30 Oct 3, 2013
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Miss Universe Olivia Culpo's date with Tihar inmates

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, who is in India on a 10-day mission to create awareness on issues such as celebrating the birth of a girl child, women empowerment and AIDS awareness, visited the Tihar Jail recently. Olivia was not alone as she was accompanied by her friend and also the social activist, Sanjana Jon. They took a pledge along with the inmates to stop violence against women. Olivia seemed quite enthusiastic visiting the prison and said that this is the most beautiful prison she has ever seen. She was shown around and explained the functioning of the jail factory and the products manufactured by the inmates. She also enjoyed a cultural programme organized by the prison band 'Flying Souls'. We hope that you really enjoyed this visit Olivia!!! Oct 1, 2013
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Sharif slams India, Pakistan arms race as massive waste

Pakistan and India have wasted "massive resources" on a nuclear arms race, Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Friday ahead of a landmark meeting with his Indian counterpart. He also added Pakistan to the list of countries calling for reform of the UN Security Council. Duration: 0:38 Sep 27, 2013
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