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Jayalalithaa supporters pray for her release in Chennai

Chennai/ New Delhi, Oct 02 (ANI): Supporters of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalithaa took part in a special prayer session organised in a church by State Minorities Commission on Thursday. Jayalalithaa was sentenced to four years in jail on Saturday in a high-profile corruption case that has lasted nearly two decades. A special court in Bangalore found Jayalalithaa guilty of "disproportionately" amassing about 530 million rupees outside her known sources of income. On Thursday, supporters of Jayalalithaa, who is fondly known as 'Amma', prayed for her good health. Meanwhile, at least forty six AIADMK Members of Parliament staged a sit-down protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in the Parliament complex on Thursday over a demand for justice for Jayalalitha. Oct 2, 2014
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Turkey deploys tanks to reinforce its border with Syria

Turkey deploys tanks and armoured vehicles to reinforce its border with Syria amid escalating Islamic State violence, as parliament is set to consider whether to authorise military action against IS jihadists. Duration: 00:31 Sep 30, 2014
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British PM urges parliament to back 'years' of Iraq action

British Prime Minister David Cameron warned that military action against Islamic State (IS) militants could last for "years" Friday as he urged lawmakers to back joining US-led air strikes in Iraq but not in Syria. Duration: 00:43 Sep 26, 2014
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Indonesians rally outside parliament against election plan

Protesters burnt tyres outside Indonesia's parliament as lawmakers were set to decide whether to scrap the direct election of local leaders, a move activists warn will roll back a key reform in the young democracy. Duration: 00:45 Sep 25, 2014
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Scotland's 'Yes' voters skeptical of power promises

Disappointed 'Yes' voters in Glasgow said Saturday they were skeptical of promises made by Gordon Brown and the three main British political parties to devolve more powers to the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh. Duration: 01:07 Sep 20, 2014
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Arunachal's Solung Festival Celebrated With Pomp And Gaiety

Arunachal Pradesh,New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): A large number of people, including students and politicians from the Northeast residing in the capital came together at the Constitution Club to celebrate the harvest festival of the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh- Solung. Dressed in colorful attires, artists presented various traditional dances to mark the festival. Union Minister of state for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and DoNER minister General (Rtd.) VK Singh, who attended the event along with other Members of Parliament, emphasized on the need to showcase the rich culture of the northeast in other parts. Sep 18, 2014
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