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Fire rages in New Jersey beach resort

Flames destroy part of the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. The famed beach resort is still reeling from the devastation caused by hurricane Sandy in 2012. Duration: 00:38 Sep 13, 2013
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37 dead in Russian psychiatric home fire

Thirty-seven people were killed when a fire swept through a wooden psychiatric hospital in northwest Russia overnight Thursday, in the latest tragedy to hit the country's mental health institutions. Duration: 00:44. Sep 13, 2013
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Balloonist's Atlantic bid ends in failure

An American adventurer's bid to float across the Atlantic to Europe in a rowboat suspended by 370 helium balloons failed when he was forced to land in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, he said Friday. Duration: 00:31. Sep 13, 2013
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Taliban bomb US consulate in Afghanistan

Seven heavily armed Taliban suicide attackers strike the US consulate in the Afghan city of Herat, setting off two car bombs, sparking a shootout with US forces and leaving at least one Afghan guard dead and 18 other people wounded. Duration: 00:42. Sep 13, 2013
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Israel limits access to Al-Aqsa compound

Israel on Friday closed off the Palestinian territories for 48 hours, ahead of the solemn Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur which begins at sunset. Duration: 00:41. Sep 13, 2013
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Russia, US to meet to set peace talks dates: Kerry

US Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday he would meet again with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in New York later this month to try to set a date for a long-delayed peace conference for Syria. Duration: 01:25. Sep 13, 2013
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Palamu: Security forces undergo special training to combat Maoists

Palamu, Sep 12 (ANI): Security forces received special training and tactics during a campaign to combat Maoism in Jharkhand's Palamu district. Around 100 cadres were given special physical training and taught advanced tactics in the campaign. The 24 days campaign conducted by Jharkhand police aimed at preparing these cadres not only to fight the rebels but also for emergency situations like riots. Hardcore physical training, use of advanced weapons and protective suits were some of the highlights of the training. Sep 12, 2013
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Strict action to be taken against fraudulent companies: Pilot

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): Union Corporate Affairs Minister, Sachin Pilot on Thursday said that strict action would be taken against companies indulging in any fraudulent matters. Pilot said that the government was working on a plan to ensure that they would keep corporate fraud in check by keeping constant vigilance on companies. He said that he hoped to have clarity over the next few weeks on multi level marketing companies and companies that were violating the law. Sep 12, 2013
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Muzaffarnagar riots: SC serves notice to Centre, UP govt

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre as well as the UP Government to file a reply by September 16 as to what steps have been taken till now by the authorities in the Muzaffarnagar riots case. Sep 12, 2013
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