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Kurdish forces fight Islamist militants in Iraq

Kurdish forces were fighting Sunni extremists after the Iraqi army left posts in the area. The Kurds joined the fight against the militants after they took control of an entire Iraqi province and parts of another. Duration: 01:20 Jun 18, 2014
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Families of nationals stranded in Iraq urge government to ensure their safe return

Amritsar, June 18 (ANI): Families of nationals stranded in Mosul and Tikrit, overrun by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), demanded early return of their children, as they urged the Indian government to take adequate steps in the regard. Parents and relatives of the stranded Indian nationals on Wednesday visited Sikh shrine in Amritsar and prayed for their release. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) fighters who aim to build a Muslim caliphate across the Iraqi-Syrian frontier launched their revolt by seizing Mosul and swept through the Tigris valley towards Baghdad. Jun 18, 2014
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Families of nationals stranded in Iraq urge government to ensure their safe return

Amritsar, June 18 (ANI): Families of nationals stranded in Mosul and Tikrit, overrun by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), demanded early return of their children, as they urged the Indian government to take adequate steps in the regard. Parents and relatives of the stranded Indian nationals on Wednesday visited Sikh shrine in Amritsar and prayed for their release. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) fighters who aim to build a Muslim caliphate across the Iraqi-Syrian frontier launched their revolt by seizing Mosul and swept through the Tigris valley towards Baghdad. Jun 18, 2014
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Hindus and Muslims work together in harmony in textile industry

Uttar Pradesh, June 17 (ANI): Embroidery makes huge difference to the look of a fabric. The combination of colored threads, patterns and creative designs give it a unique appeal. Artisans of Gorakhpur in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh have been involved in this work for years. The sheer magic of these fabulous designs, created manually with agile fingers, speaks volumes about the craft and the intricate work involved. For generations Hindu and Muslim artisans have worked here together in the embroidery industry. And the harmony between them is the driving force behind the artistic excellence. The work of these artisans is famous across the country. Engraving mirrors, beads, coloured stones and pearls on a cloth is done with patience and cooperation among the artisans. Hindu and Muslim artisans work together to create a piece of excellence. Jun 17, 2014
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Iraqis fleeing Sunni insurgents take shelter in Kirkuk

Hundred of thousands Iraqis were displaced since the offensive of the Islamic state in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), fleeing toward the border of the Iraqi Kurdistan region and the Iraqi disputed city Kirkuk. Duration: 00:47 Jun 17, 2014
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