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"The plan to deploy UAVs is picking up pace… We are actively pursuing it and would like to use them not only on the western border but also on the eastern border with Bangladesh."
SUBHASH JOSHI
BSF Director General
On deploying the UAVs along the border with Pakistan and Bangladesh to maintain heightened aerial vigilance.
" We have officially taken (this) up with the Indian authorities seeking a clarification on it."
SHAMEEM AHSAN
Director General (external publicity) of the Foreign Ministry, Bangladesh
Bangladesh's response to India’s plan to deploy drones along the border with Bangladesh.
"Will we help Syria? We will. We are already helping, we send arms."
VLADIMIR PUTIN
President of Russian Federation
Declaring Russian support to Syria at the G20 summit.
"We cannot turn a blind eye to images like the ones we've seen out of Syria. That's why I call on members of Congress, from both parties, to come together and stand up for the kind of world we want to live in."
BARACK OBAMA
US President
About a possible US response to the August 21 attack of Syrian army that left hundreds dead on the outskirts of Damascus.
"The BNP-Jamaat alliance is very strong and efficient in spreading false propaganda. They spread false information against Awami League."
SHEIKH HASINA
Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Blaming opposition propaganda for AL's defeat in City Polls.
"My innocent daughter was killed very cruelly when I was taking her home for marriage. Will it be justice if one gets acquittal even after killing a person? In no way we can accept it."
NURUL ISLAM
Felani's Father
In response to the Indian special court verdict on killing Felani by BSF personnel.
"There are many others for whom we must continue… so that children all over the world can have a right to go to school."
MALALA YOUSAFZAI
Pakistani human rights activist
Vowing to continue her movement for education while receiving the 2013 International Children's Peace Prize.
"The bullet aimed at your head at that moment was a milestone in the history of your country."
TAWAKKOL KARMAN
Yemeni journalist and activist
Congratulating Malala for her contribution and achievement.
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