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Rwanda taps 'explosive' methane lake for electricity supply

Beneath the calm waters of Lake Kivu lie vast but deadly reserves of methane and carbon dioxide, which Rwanda is tapping both to save lives and provide a lucrative power source. Duration: 02:02

May 29, 2014

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Rupee Gains 27 Paise Ahead of Modi's Swearing-in on Monday

The rupee appreciated by 27 paise to 58.50 per dollar Monday compared to its closure on Friday

May 26, 2014

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Nigerian Special Forces Locate Schoolgirls Kidnapped by Boko Haram

The Nigerian Special Forces may have located the three main camps of Boko Haram, where the abducted Chibok schoolgirls are reportedly being held captives by the Islamic militant group.

May 22, 2014

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'Daddy's Little Girl' Suhana Turns 14; Shah Rukh Khan Showers Love on Twitter

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's loving daughter, Suhana, turned 14 on Thursday. The doting father took to social networking site Twitter to wish his daughter on her birthday.

May 22, 2014

Asian Shares Tread Water, Bonds Supported

Asian shares pared early losses on Thursday but held below the previous session's one-month highs, while expectations of credit easing by the European Central Bank knocked yields on U.S. and European bonds.

May 15, 2014

Manchester United Awards Night: David De Gea Named Player of the Year, Life Time Achievement Award for Ryan Giggs

David De Gea took home the two top prizes at Manchester United's annual awards night, while Ryan Giggs was honoured with the first Lifetime Achievement Award.

May 9, 2014

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Arsenal Transfer News: Wenger Monitoring Bayern Munich Midfielder as Prime Summer Target Says He is Staying

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is determined to bring in a holding midfielder in the summer, with several big names being considered.

May 8, 2014

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Earth Day 2014: History, Origin and Significance; 10 Inspiring Quotes That Will Touch Your Heart

Earth Day aka International Mother Earth Day 2014 - Here is the history, origin and significance of the day, and 10 inspiring quotes.

Apr 22, 2014

Audi to Hike Car Price from May in India

German Luxury car maker Audi will increase the price of its cars in India from May, owing to the currency flux and the higher input cost, said the company.

Apr 17, 2014

Narendra Modi takes Maharashtra cotton farmers plight as poll agenda in Akola

Akola, March 30 (ANI): BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Sunday, while addressing a rally in Akola district of Maharashtra paid heed to the plight of state’s cotton farmers and asked Sharad Pawar on why the cotton exports were stopped. He said that this move by the central government has incurred loss on the Gujarat as well as farmers of other states. Modi further said that the government also started subsidized export of meat, which can prove fatal for the animal reserves of the nation.

Mar 30, 2014

Gas find gives new energy to Cyprus politics

The discovery of gas reserves off the coast of Cyprus is giving renewed impetus to peace talks between the divided island’s north and south and some optimism that natural gas will provide relief for the island's crippled economy. Duration: 02:16

Mar 25, 2014

Highlights Interim Budget 2014: Mobiles, SUVs Cheaper; Defense Allocation Increased

Budget 2014 highlights - Interim budget has made no major changes in tax rates, but mobiles phones, SUVs and ACs will become cheaper.

Feb 17, 2014

NBA All-Star Game Live Streaming Information: Eastern Conference vs Western Conference Where to Watch Live

LeBron James vs Kevin Durant, with a few other superstars thrown in for good measure - the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday promises to be an offensive treat. The big game can be watched via live streaming online.

Feb 16, 2014

Queen Elizabeth II Out of Money, but Advertises for $23,800-a-year Housekeeper to Run Baths

British lawmakers have urged the Queen to adopt austerity measures as the emergency reserve fund is down to its last million.

Jan 29, 2014

Nursery Admissions: Delhi High Court reserves order

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved order on petition of Action Committee of Unaided Recognized Private Schools for staying LG's order on nursery admission process. Lawyer Ashok Aggarwal on Wednesday said that the division bench has heard the issues of nursery schools and the court has reserved the orders which it can pronounce in two or three days. He further said that the verdict will be for the welfare of students.

Jan 15, 2014

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