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Madagascar's Rajoelina 'proud' of record in office

Madagascar strongman Andry Rajoelina, barred from running in upcoming elections, says the presidential race is likely to be decided by a second round of voting and rules out a return of his rival, ex-president Marc Ravalomanana. Duration: 00:47 Oct 1, 2013
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Clashes break out at Rio teacher protests

Clashes broke out on Monday night between security forces and hundreds of teachers who had been protesting in Rio de Janeiro to demand better working conditions and higher pay, with the support of Black Bloc anarchists. Duration: 00:44 Oct 1, 2013
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Italians at a loss as government hit by new crisis

Once loyal supporters of Italy's Silvio Berlusconi spoke out against him as Prime Minister Enrico Letta worked on Tuesday to shore up support on the eve of a crucial confidence vote in parliament. Italians are at a loss as to what to think. Oct 1, 2013
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Chilean right-wing candidate unveils platform

Chile's right-wing candidate Evelyn Matthei submitted her government proposal on Tuesday ahead of the presidential elections on November 17. She will be running against former socialist president Michelle Bachelet. Duration: 00:33 Oct 1, 2013
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Golden Dawn supporters protest outside Athens court

Lawmakers from the Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn appeared before magistrates on Tuesday to face criminal charges as part of a crackdown following the murder of an anti-fascist musician. Party supporters protested outside the court. Duration: 00:29 Oct 1, 2013
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Narendra Modi mocks at PM's meeting with Nawaz in US

Mumbai, Sep 30 (ANI): BJP's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi on Monday mocked at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in United States. Launching a fresh attack on Congress-led UPA government at the centre, Modi asserted that Indians are not happy under Manmohan Singh government. Speaking about Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government, Modi explained how the government had shocked the world after conducting nuclear test soon after acquiring power in the centre. Sep 30, 2013
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Chidambaram accuses "unregulated" players for destabilizing markets

Chennai, Sep 30 (ANI): Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram slammed the "unregulated" players in the market and said on Monday that their activities have adversely impacted large number of consumers in the country. Chidambaram was addressing a national seminar on "Indian Financial Code" in Chennai which was recommended by the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission and organised by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Meanwhile the finance minister also elaborated on the recent ordinance which was passed by the government on September 16 aimed at filling up the loopholes to protect the interests of the consumers from being exploited by these unregulated players. Sep 30, 2013
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Gehlot Launches Web Portal 'Pehchaan'

Jaipur, Sep 30 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched a web portal "Pehchaan" in Jaipur which will accept applications for birth and death certificates. The Portal will initially benefit applicants of Kota, Sikar and Ajmer districts, under a project of State Strategic Statistical Plan in collaboration of NIC. The entire data of birth and death certificates released by the administration and local bodies will be available on the portal. Also, the new applicants can fill forms for these certificates via the portal. The department, after receiving the application, will forward it to the concerned municipal body to generate the desired certificate. Sep 30, 2013
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