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  Government advisory for Indian students in Cyprus universities

  India | May 16, 2016 14:47 IST

  New Delhi: The government on Monday advised Indian students seeking admission in universities and institutes abroad to check the background and reputation of such institutions following reports of malpractices by some universities in northern Cyprus.

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  Hadn’t seen wife and kids in 24 years: EgyptAir hijacker justifies drastic move

  World | March 30, 2016 23:08 IST

  "What's someone supposed to do when he hasn't seen his wife and children in 24 years and the Egyptian government won't let him?" the man arrested for hijacking EgyptAir flight said.

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  EgyptAir ordeal ends; hijacker arrested, all passengers safe

  World | March 29, 2016 19:12 IST

  Unidentified hijackers seized an Egyptian airliner today and diverted it to Cyprus, where it landed at Larnaca airport on the south coast.

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  Beirut-bound plane crashes into sea after leaving Cyprus

  World | October 23, 2014 10:08 IST

  Nicosia: A small airplane en route to Beirut with two people on board crashed after taking off from Cyprus, according to the Lebanese authorities.The Lebanese minister of interior, Nuhaq El Mashnouq, told a local newspaper

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  Cyprus bets on Narendra Modi government, tourism to boost bilateral ties

  May 25, 2014 23:25 IST

  New Delhi: Keen to further boost bilateral ties with India under Narendra Modi-led government, Cyprus is looking to bolster tourism activities as well as make the island nation a shooting destination for Indian film makers.

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  Dubai tops best holiday hotspots in 2014

  January 06, 2014 6:49 IST

  New Delhi: Dubai, which has emerged as a leading regional commercial hub with state-of-the art infrastructure and a world-class business environment, has been ranked number one in the 10 best holiday rental destinations in 2014,