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Maoists kidnap two Italian tourists in India
Mar 18th, 2012
Maoist rebels have kidnapped two Italian tourists in eastern India, police said Sunday, in what is believed to be the first abduction of foreigners by the left-wing militants. (Source: AFP) -
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