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German lawmakers eye Snowden being questioned in Russia

German MPs would like US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden to be questioned in Russia on US espionage revelations that have included the tapping of Chancellor Angela Merkel's phone, a lawmaker said Wednesday. Duration: 00:39 Nov 6, 2013
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Palestinians protest negotiations as Kerry visits Israel

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday accused the Palestinians of creating "artificial crises" as he met with US Secretary of State John Kerry, who is striving to rescue the fragile peace process. Duration: 00:43 Nov 6, 2013
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Pakistani Taliban confirm death of Hakimullah Mehsud

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): The head of the Pakistani Taliban Hakimullah Mehsud was killed by a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan according to several security sources. Mehsud, who was believed to be in his mid-30s and was one of Pakistan's most wanted men, has been reported dead several times before. Late on Friday, several intelligence, army and militant sources across Pakistan confirmed he had been killed in the drone strike in the lawless North Waziristan region. Mehsud's Pakistani Taliban is an umbrella of militant groups separate to but allied to the Afghan Taliban. Mehsud took over the Pakistani Taliban in August 2009 after a drone strike killed the previous leader. His bodyguard and driver were also among the dead. Nov 2, 2013
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Narendra Modi to meet families of Patna blast victims today

Patna, Nov 02 (ANI): Elaborate security arrangements have been made for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar during which he will meet the families of the six people killed in serial blasts ahead of his massive 'Hunkar' rally in Patna on October 27. Over 1,000 Special Task Force jawans and around 100 inspector rank officers will be present at the places where Modi is scheduled to visit today. Besides this, a huge contingent of Black Cat Commandos of the National Security Guard (NSG) is also guarding Modi. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has put Bihar maximum Alert in view of Modi's visit. Nov 2, 2013
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Raman Singh assures safety against Maoist threats during upcoming state polls

Chhattisgarh, Nov 1 (ANI): Chattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Friday assured of safety and strict policing against Maoist threats during upcoming polls in the province. Voting in Chhattisgarh will be held in two phases on November 11 and November 19. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has reportedly issued warnings for Bastar region, which is a Maoists stronghold. Earlier on October 19, Maoists had passed on threats to voters by pasting banners in the villages asking them to boycott the upcoming state assembly polls in the region. Reportedly, the Maoists had been going around the villages and distributing pamphlets among the villagers, directing them not to vote. Commenting on the security arrangements Director General of Police (DGP), Ramnivas, said the security agencies will ensure strict policing during polls. Nov 1, 2013
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Even MeT department is more accurate than IB: CPI on Patna bomb blast

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Taking a dig at the IB after the serial blasts in Patna, the CPI on Tuesday said that the intelligence agency comes in the forefront only after the damage is done. CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjan also slammed the agency for providing more general rather than any specific information. Oct 29, 2013