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  Over 1 mn Somalis facing starvation risk, UN envoy

  World | October 15, 2014 9:20 IST

  United Nations: The UN envoy in Somalia has warned that despite some political and security gains, the humanitarian situation in the Horn of Africa country has deteriorated, with over 1 million Somalis who do not

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  186 candidates in Odisha facing criminal cases

  India | April 13, 2014 19:57 IST

  Bhubaneswar: As many as 186 candidates for 77 assembly seats which are going to polls in Odisha in the second phase on April 17 have declared criminal cases against them, according to a report of

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  Indian military facing manpower shortage

  India | December 10, 2012 17:58 IST

  New Delhi, Dec 10: The Indian Army is facing a shortage of 10,100 officers and 32,431 men below officer ranks, Defence Minister A.K. Antony told parliament Monday.In a written statement in the Lok Sabha, the

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  India is facing a dearth of real leaders, say panelists in The Statesman debate

  India | September 19, 2012 20:46 IST

  Kolkata, Sept 19: India is facing a dearth of real leaders - leaders who woefully lack Prime Ministerial material, said panelists in The Statesman debate conducted after the presentation of The Statesman Awards for Rural

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  Sarabjit writes to Sonia, says he's facing life threat in Pak jail

  India | August 15, 2012 21:42 IST

  Amritsar, Aug 15: Sarabjit Singh, the death row convict in Pakistan, has claimed that there was a threat to his life in jail.Sarabjit, who is currently lodged in Kot Lakhpathrai Jail of Pakistan, has expressed

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  High incidence of nurses facing domestic violence: AIIMS study

  India | August 13, 2012 20:58 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 13: There is high incidence of nurses facing domestic violence by their marital partners, even when pregnant, which is reported to be affecting their physical and mental health, according to a study

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  Economy Facing Difficulties, Says PM

  April 14, 2012 21:24 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 14: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the Indian economy was facing “difficulties” but expressed hope that the challenges will be overcome.“There are difficulties. Life will not be worth living if there

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  Pak Army Officer Facing Court Martial For Mutiny Charge

  World | February 16, 2012 19:48 IST

  Islamabad, Feb 16: A Pakistan Army officer facing court martial for links with banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir has been charged with attempting to topple the government and trying to instigate a mutiny in the military, according to

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  Facing Do Or Die Situation In WC, Says Jonathan Trott

  Cricket | March 15, 2011 18:29 IST

  Chennai, Mar 15: England batsman Jonathan Trott today admitted that the players are far from being "fresh" in the World Cup due to hectic schedule in the past five months but said it was "foolish"

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  Kardashian Sisters Facing $75 Million Lawsuit Over Credit Card Deal

  Hollywood | January 10, 2011 22:18 IST

  Washington, DC: The Kardashian sisters may soon land in legal trouble.According to TMZ.com, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney are facing a $75 million lawsuit over claims they breached a contract by distancing themselves from a controversial