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Queen Elizabeth II declares 2014 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow

Glasgow, July 24 (ANI): The colourful event of Commonwealth Games 2014 kicked off in Glasgow after some enthralling dance and singing performances at the Celtic Park and a minute's silence for the victims of the Malaysian Airlines crash. Queen Elizabeth II travelled by train to Glasgow and declared the games open at the end of the evening's ceremony. Around 6,000 athletes gathered for the opening of the Commonwealth Games. The Games, open to athletes from the 53 Commonwealth of Nations, feature 22 sports. With nations including Jamaica, Kenya, Australia, England, Canada and South Africa participating, there are a significant numbers of Olympic medalists taking part. Jul 24, 2014
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Referendum truce as Glasgow Games get underway

The Commonwealth Games is bringing a massive boost to Scottish pride less than two months away from an historic referendum on independence but campaigners on both sides of the debate are wary of jumping on the Games bandwagon. Duration: 02:27 Jul 24, 2014
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Glasgow ready for 'biggest Commonwealth Games ever'

Organisers of the 2014 Commonwealth Games have praised Glasgow for hosting the "biggest Games ever" with almost 5,000 athletes from 71 nations -- and given their vote of confidence to the future of the event. Duration: 00:43 Jul 24, 2014
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Iraqi sacred city of Najaf gains prominence amidst crisis

The holy Shiite city of Najaf has gained prominence as a centre of political and military power since the start of a crisis that has raised the spectre of Iraq breaking up along sectarian and ethnic lines. Duration: 00:48 Jul 24, 2014
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