Monday, August 31, 2020

Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir faces fresh charges over 2015 merger

South Korean prosecutors indict Lee Jae-yong on alleged stock and accounting fraud over a 2015 merger.

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"Glories From Rainbow Nation": CSK Welcome Faf Du Plessis, Lungi Ngidi

Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday welcomed two of their key overseas recruits Faf du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi who arrived in the UAE from South Africa.

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Facebook Threatens To Ban News Distribution In Australia Over Media Law

Facebook threatened Tuesday to block users and media organisations in Australia from sharing news stories in an escalating challenge to government plans to force digital giants to pay for content.

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"I'm Taiwanese": Czech Speaker After China's "Pay Heavy Price" Threat

The head of the Czech Senate declared himself to be Taiwanese in a speech at Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday, channelling late U.S. President John F. Kennedy's defiance of Communism in Berlin in 1963,...

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Zoom profits double as revenues skyrocket

The popular video conferencing app has seen a 458% jump in customer growth compared with last year.

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IPL 2020: Adam Zampa Replaces Kane Richardson In RCB Squad

RCB announced on Twitter that Kane Richardson and his wife are expecting the birth of their first child due to which the Australian has pulled out of the tournament.

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Elon Musk Is Now Richer Than Mark Zuckerberg After Tesla Stock Split

Elon Musk passed Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg Monday as shares of Tesla continued their unrelenting rally after undergoing a forward stock split. As of 2:22 p.m., Musk was worth $111.9 billion...

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Hong Kong Starts Mass Covid Tests Amid Calls For Boycott

Hong Kong launched a mass coronavirus testing scheme on Tuesday, but calls for millions to take up the offer have been undermined by deep distrust of the government following China's crushing of the...

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Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.

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BTS: K-pop group reacts with 'tears' after making Billboard history

The group's first ever English single has made history as a Billboard Hot 100 chart topper.

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"Strategy Is To Push Back China": US Envoy On Economy, India

Asserting that Beijing has been picking up fights right now virtually on every front of its interest, a top American diplomat on Monday said the United States's strategy to counter it is to push back...

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Success Of Indo-Pacific Strategy "Impossible" Without India: Top US Envoy

The United States requires India standing by its side for the success of its strategy of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, a top American diplomat said Monday noting that the Quad concept has...

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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content

Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.

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Chennai Boy, 7, Identifies 150 Car Logos In A Minute, Creates Record

A seven-year-old boy, Kevin Raahul, set a record when he identified 150 car logos in one minute with the achievement later being registered in the India Book of Records 2020 and the Asia Book of...

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Joe Biden Accuses "Toxic" Donald Trump Of Fanning US Unrest

Joe Biden on Monday accused President Donald Trump of stoking violence after a week of deadly unrest catapulted law and order to the top of the political agenda barely two months before the US...

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Opening Up Without Control Of COVID-19 Is "Recipe For Disaster", Says WHO

Countries with significant active spread of coronavirus must prevent amplifying events, as opening up without the virus being under control would be a "recipe for disaster", the World Health...

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Emergency Authorisation Of COVID-19 Vaccines Needs Great Care: WHO

The emergency authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines requires a "great deal of seriousness and reflection", the World Health Organization said on Monday after the United States announced it was...

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Trump's Second Term Would See Reform In US's Immigration System: Pence

US Vice President Mike Pence on Monday said the second term of President Donald Trump would see a reform in the country's broken immigration system, with a focus on the intake of immigrants on the...

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Pakistan Needed To Play Riaz: Afridi On ''Disappointing'' Loss To England

Shahid Afridi said Pakistan should have played Wahab Riaz in the second T20I against England "considering his experience in the T20 format."

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Suresh Raina's IPL 2020 Exit Could Mark The End Of His CSK Tenure: Report

According to a PTI report, Suresh Raina's stint with Chennai Super Kings seems to be jeopardy even next year as the franchise might part ways.

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UK Police Detain Two Following "Security Threat" Aboard Ryanair Flight

British counterterrorism police were holding two men on Monday following a "security threat" aboard a Ryanair flight that led to fighter jets being scrambled to intercept it.

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Israel-UAE Flight May Start Historic Mideast Journey: White House Advisor

White House advisor Jared Kushner, boarding the first Israel-UAE commercial flight following a US-brokered deal to normalise ties, voiced hope Monday for a more peaceful era in the region.

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First Commercial Flight Between UAE-Israel Takes Off Following Peace Deal

The first direct commercial flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates took off Monday from Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, AFP journalists on the ground reported.

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Nitish Rana Reveals How Mimicking Ganguly "Moulded" His Batting Style

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Nitish Rana said he is an admirer of former India skipper Sourav Ganguly from his childhood days even before picking up the sport.

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Saqlain Mushtaq Plays Street Cricket, Remembers Debut Almost 30 Years Ago

Saqlain Mushtaq recalled his roots as he played cricket on the streets where he first got hooked to the game.

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"Playing IPL But Not PSL Why?" New Zealand Star Shuts Down Pak Fan

James Neesham was prompt in silencing a Pakistani fan who claimed that IPL gave him more money so he didn't play the Pakistan Super League.

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2 CPM Youth Wing Members Killed In Kerala, Party Accuses Congress

Two CPI (M) youth wing members were attacked and killed in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The CPI(M) has alleged that Congress activists were involved in the killings, an allegation...

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Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final

India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round.

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Sir Isaac Newton's notes among Cambridge web gallery 'treasures'

Cambridge University Library adds high-resolution images of its collection to a free culture site.

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CPL: Pooran's 45-Ball Century Fires Guyana Amazon Warriors To Victory

CPL 2020: Nicholas Pooran scored 100 not out off just 45 balls as Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by seven wickets.

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

"Very Enjoyable": AB De Villiers Hits RCB Nets In Dubai

Star batsman AB de Villiers had a net with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Dubai ahead of the 13th season of Indian Premier League.

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Leadership Starts The Day You're Born: Kamala Harris To South Asian Women

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's vice-presidential candidate, has urged South Asian women to run for office and take up a leadership role in their communities.

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Japan-US Ties Will Remain Unchanged: Shinzo Abe To Trump After Quitting

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told U.S. President Donald Trump that the strengthening of their two nations' alliance would be maintained even after Abe's departure from office, a Japanese...

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The airline founder building Asia’s next super app

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes is expanding into banking, music and e-payments to help tackle the travel slump.

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Suresh Raina's IPL Exit Linked To Row Over Hotel Room: Report

CEO KS Viswanathan had said that Suresh Raina returned to India due to "personal reasons" but a report has claimed that he was unhappy with the hotel room he was given.

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Thousands Arrested For "Virus-Related Crimes" In China

Nearly 5,800 people suspected of killing health workers, selling defective medical equipment and lying about their travel history have been arrested in China for epidemic-related crimes since January,...

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US Coronavirus Tally Nears 6 Million-Mark

The United States neared six million coronavirus cases on Sunday, nearly a quarter of the planet's total, as nations around the world battle to contain the raging pandemic.

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UN Praises Qatar For Enacting Key Reforms For Migrant Workers

The United Nations labour agency on Sunday commended Qatar for abolishing an exploitative employment system that required migrant workers to seek their employer's permission to change jobs.

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US Intel Chief Blames Lawmakers For "Pandemic" Of Leaks

US intelligence chief John Ratcliffe on Sunday defended his move to end in-person election security briefings to Congress, blaming a "pandemic" of leaks from lawmakers.

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Trump Presses Law And Order Message As Protest Turns Deadly

A man was shot dead in the US city of Portland, police said Sunday, the latest violence to upend anti-racism protests as President Donald Trump presses an election message characterizing his...

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Hilary Swank on Netflix's sci-fi Away and the ultimate work-life dilemma

Hilary Swank talks about her role for Netflix as the commander on the first manned mission to Mars.

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Want To "Nail Down" Test Career, Playing IPL Would Be Bonus: Cornwall

Rahkeem Cornwall's last Test outing came in England last month and he has also played one against Afghanistan in Lucknow last year when he ended up with match-winning figures of 10/121.

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2nd T20I Live: England Win Toss, Opt To Field Against Pakistan

ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I: England skipper Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to field against Pakistan.

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France Jails Military Officer Over Charges Of Spying For Russia: Report

A senior French military officer has been indicted and jailed on charges involving "intelligence with a foreign power that undermines the fundamental interests of the nation", a judicial source said...

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Mauritius Fishermen Battle To Save Dozens Of Dolphins Near Oil Spill Site

Fishermen battled on Sunday to save dozens of injured dolphins washed ashore in Mauritius where in recent days at least 40 of the animals were found dead in a lagoon near the site of an oil spill from...

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Kohli "Came Back A Completely Different Player" In 2018: Anderson

James Anderson talked about how fierce rival Virat Kohli improved his game in England's swinging conditions in 2018 after a torrid tour in 2014.

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Glastonbury 2021 'aims to be back in June', Emily Eavis says

Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis says it will not move from its traditional slot.

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Coronavirus: 'Music is just an instinct to me'

Hamish used lockdown to master the piano, which helps him cope with the grief from the death of his mum.

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"It's Getting Hot": Mumbai Indians Sweat It Out In Abu Dhabi Heat

Mumbai Indians have hit the nets ahead of IPL 2020 and are utilising the time in the lead up to IPL to acclimatise to the heat of Abu Dhabi.

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COVID-19: Sales Of Flowers Fall Amid Onam In Kerala

Flower sales are usually high in Kerala during Onam, but this year sellers are facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Whale Shark Washed Ashore On Tamil Nadu Beach

A whale shark was washed ashore at in Tamil Nadu's Valinokkam Beach in Ramanathapuram district, on Sunday.

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Mutated Coronavirus Strain Found In Indonesia As Cases Jump

A more infectious mutation of the new coronavirus has been found in Indonesia, the Jakarta-based Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology said on Sunday, as the Southeast Asian country's caseload...

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"It Was A Dream Of Mine": Deepti Sharma On Receiving Arjuna Award

Deepti Sharma said that after winning the Arjuna Award, there is more responsibility on her to perform even better for India.

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"F1 Simulator, Pool, Darts": Life In England Bio-Bubble For Aussie Stars

The Australian players may be in a bio-secure bubble and restricted to their hotel in Southampton, but they are making the most of it and keeping themselves entertained.

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James Bond composer David Arnold says music industry on 'precipice'

David Arnold, who composed the music for Casino Royale, raises concerns about live music's future.

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Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Azhar Mahmood Happy To Help England Bowlers

Azhar Mahmood has been brought in as a bowling consultant by England for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan in Manchester.

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Watch: Pollard's 72 Off 28 Helps TKR Register Thrilling Win In CPL 2020

Kieron Pollard led from front, scoring 72 off just 28 balls, to pull off a thrilling victory for Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 match on Saturday.

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Global Coronavirus Cases Pass 25 Million-Mark: Report

More than 25 million coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide, according to an AFP tally of official sources on Sunday at around 0430 GMT.

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Saturday, August 29, 2020

Andhra Man Beaten, Head Shaved Over Alleged Theft At Filmmaker's Home

A 20-year-old was beaten with sticks, abused and tonsured for allegedly stealing an iPhone from filmmaker and Telugu Big Boss participant Nutan Naidu's house. Seven people, including the filmmaker's...

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French President Joins Outrage After Magazine Shows Black MP As Slave

French President Emmanuel Macron led nationwide outrage Saturday after an ultra-conservative magazine portrayed a black lawmaker as a slave.

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China To Step Up Efforts To Fight "Splittism" In Tibet, Says Xi Jinping

China must build an "impregnable fortress" to maintain stability in Tibet, protect national unity and educate the masses in the struggle against "splittism", President Xi Jinping told senior leaders,...

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33 US States Reject Trump Administration's Covid Testing Guidelines: Report

A majority of U.S. states have rejected new Trump administration COVID-19 testing guidance in an extraordinary rebuke of the nation's top agency for disease prevention, according to officials at state...

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World's Largest Wetland, Brazil's Pantanal, Burns From Above And Below

The world's largest wetland is ablaze, but the fire is often invisible. In Brazil's Pantanal, the vegetation compacted under the marshy flood water during the wet season dries out as ponds and lagoons...

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Trump Visits Areas Hit By Hurricane Laura

President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts.

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At Least 5 Dead After Restaurant Collapses In China

At least five people died on Saturday when a restaurant in northern China collapsed, state media said, with rescuers pulling dozens of survivors from the rubble and searching for others believed to be...

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UAE Formally Ends Israel Boycott Law Allowing Economic Agreements

The president of the United Arab Emirates has issued a decree cancelling a law on boycotting Israel and allowing trade and financial agreements between the two countries, the UAE official news agency...

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Virat Kohli Enjoys "Great First Session" With RCB Teammates. See Pics

Virat Kohli said it had been five months since he stepped onto the field, but it felt like six days after returning to the nets as RCB completed their first training session post quarantine.

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Second Chennai Super Kings Player Tests Covid +ve, 3 Weeks Ahead Of IPL

IPL 2020: Another Chennai Super Kings player has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after it emerged that an Indian fast bowler and at least 10 CSK staff members had tested positive for the...

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Kamala Harris "Not Competent" To Be US President, Ivanka Better: Trump

Kamala Harris is "not competent" to be President, US President Donald Trump has said as he launched an attack on the Indian-origin senator's credentials.

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Chadwick Boseman: Tributes pour in for Black Panther actor

Celebrities, civil rights activists and fans share what the actor's life and work mean to them.

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CSK Star Suresh Raina Out Of IPL 2020, Returns Due To "Personal Reasons"

CSK star Suresh Raina has returned to India and will not be available for IPL 2020 that begins in the UAE on September 19.

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Meshing Brains And Machines: Elon Musk On Neuralink Test Progress In Pigs

Futurist entrepreneur Elon Musk late Friday demonstrated progress made by his Neuralink startup in meshing brains with computers, saying the work is essential to the future of humanity.

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Kamala Harris Pledges To Rejoin Paris Climate Pact, Iran Nuclear Deal

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris, the US Democratic Party's vice-presidential candidate, has pledged to rejoin the Paris climate agreement and re-enter the Iran nuclear deal to restore "our place...

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Friday, August 28, 2020

France Sees "Exponential" Rise In Coronavirus Cases

France on Friday said there had been an "exponential" rise in coronavirus cases with more than 7,000 new infections in 24 hours.

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Rajasthan Royals Fielding Coach Dishant Yagnik Recovers From COVID-19

Dishant Yagnik, 37, had tested positive for coronavirus on August 12 ahead of Rajasthan Royal's departure for the UAE.

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Wuhan, Ground Zero For Covid Pandemic, To Reopen All Schools On Tuesday

Wuhan, Ground Zero for the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chinese city hardest hit by the coronavirus, will reopen all its schools and kindergartens on Tuesday, local authorities said.

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At Least 14 Killed After Hurricane Laura Strikes US

At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday.

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Ben Stokes Returns To New Zealand As His Father Battles Cancer

Ben Stokes' father revealed he has brain cancer which is why his son pulled out of the Test series against Pakistan to return home.

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Banton Smashes Maiden Fifty Before Rain Ends England vs Pakistan 1st T20I

England had threatened a huge total while the 21-year-old Tom Banton was compiling his maiden T20I fifty but his exit sparked a collapse. Rain fell with England 131-6 off 16.1 overs.

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NBA Star LeBron James Emerges As Potent Political Force Ahead Of US Polls

Two years after a conservative commentator told LeBron James to "shut up and dribble," the NBA star has become an increasingly influential political force as issues of racial justice and voter...

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"Black Panther" Star Chadwick Boseman Dies Of Cancer

Chadwick Boseman, the star of the ground-breaking superhero movie "Black Panther," has died from colon cancer, his publicist told AFP Friday.

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Failure To Remove Militia Page "An Operational Mistake": Facebook

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg took responsibility and faulted his company for not removing the page and event for a militia group before two people were killed at a protest in...

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Trump Pays "Highest Respect" To Resigning Japan PM Shinzo Abe

US President Donald Trump on Friday paid his "highest respect" to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and voiced concern over his "great friend" resigning for health reasons.

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Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43

US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role in Black Panther, has died of cancer, his family say

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Paralyzed Black US Police Shooting Victim No Longer Tied To Bed: Lawyer

Police have removed handcuffs shackling Jacob Blake, who is paralyzed after US police shot him repeatedly in the back, to his hospital bed and stopped monitoring him, Blake's lawyer said Friday.

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Congress MP Who Died Was Silenced In Parliament Trying To Speak On Covid

H Vasanthakumar, the Congress MP from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari who died on Friday after contracting the coronavirus, had flagged the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic in parliament earlier this...

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US House Panel Announces Contempt Proceedings Against Mike Pompeo

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee announced contempt proceedings against Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday, citing his refusal to comply with a subpoena for records into his...

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"Miss Singing, Dancing In Stands": Shah Rukh Khan's Sweet Message For TKR

Shah Rukh Khan's franchise Trinbago Knight Riders are having a phenomenal run in the Caribbean Premier League.

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"Happy Birthday Legend": Hardik Pandya Wishes Malinga Who Turns 37

Lasith Malinga, the leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with 170 wickets, all for Mumbai Indians, turned 37 on Friday.

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IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals Bowling Coach Ryan Harris Reaches Dubai

Former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris was recently appointed new bowling coach of the Delhi Capitals for the upcoming edition of the IPL.

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World's Deadliest Place For Coronavirus Is...

The Balkan state, where more than half of the 1.8 million population is under the age of 25, has recorded 54.2 fatalities per million people resulting from Covid-19 in the past week -- just ahead of...

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Mini robo-surgeon performs mock surgery and other news

BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Beijing Missile Launches Into South China Sea Warned 2 Key US Targets

China's latest volley of missile launches into the world's most hotly contested body of water served as a warning to two key U.S. targets: aircraft carriers and regional bases.

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

Morgan Voices England T20 World Cup Concerns Ahead Of Pakistan Series

Eoin Morgan insisted England must field their first-choice team as often as they can if they are to enjoy more success at a major world tournament.

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Joe Root Ready To Do Everything To Secure Spot In England's T20I Side

Joe Root has played 97 Tests and 146 one-day internationals, but he has only represented England on 32 occasions in T20I cricket.

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Japan PM Shinzo Abe To Resign Over Health: Reports

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to announce his resignation over health issues, local media reported Friday hours before he is due to address a press conference.

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Ireland's Kevin O'Brien Smashes His Own Car Window With Massive Six

Big-hitting Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien smashed a six into his own car window during a domestic Twenty20 match on Thursday.

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Kamala Harris's Chennai Relatives See Her Winning Over India, Like Trump

Placards lining the road into Kamala Harris's ancestral family village in southern India display her photograph with the caption "Singa Pennae," or "Lioness."

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Scale Of Damage By Typhoon Bavi Smaller Than Expected: Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Typhoon Bavi had caused only minimal damage to the country after making landfall early on Thursday, state news media KCNA reported on Friday.

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US To "Crush" COVID-19 With Vaccine This Year, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged to "crush" the coronavirus pandemic with a vaccine by the end of the year, as he accepted the Republican nomination for a second term.

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Trump Accepts Republican Nomination For 2nd Term, Attacks "Weak" Biden

President Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party nomination for reelection Thursday before a large crowd at the White House -- and against a national backdrop of explosive racial tensions and the...

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Fire At Hurricane-Hit Louisiana Chemical Plant, Residents To Stay Indoors

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a Biolab plant in...

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No Laughing Matter As Dutch Masterwork Stolen For Third Time

Thieves have stolen the painting "Two Laughing Boys" by Dutch golden age artist Frans Hals from a museum in the Netherlands, the third time it has been taken, police said Thursday.

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Mobile users still "ripped off" by operators says Which?

Some customers are still paying full price for contracts even after they paid off expensive phones.

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Elon Musk to show off working brain-hacking device

Neuralink is working on ways to connect the human brain to machines.

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No Important File Lost In Fire: Pinarayi Vijayan On Gold Smuggling Case

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that no important files have been damaged or lost in the fire that broke out in the Political 2A and Political 5 sections in the state...

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Will Campaign In Person In US Battleground States, Says Joe Biden

Joe Biden said Thursday he will soon campaign in person in battleground states that could decide the US presidential election, a change of course for the Democrat who has largely hunkered down at home...

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Trump Has Shown Reckless Disregard For Wellbeing Of US: Kamala Harris

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris, who is the Democratic Party's vice-presidential candidate, on Thursday blasted President Donald Trump for having "failed" in and "shown reckless disregard" for the...

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4 Killed After Hurricane Laura Strikes Louisiana, Causes Less Damage

Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, killing four people who were crushed by falling trees and igniting a chemical plant fire that continued to send a chlorine-infused plume of smoke...

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NBA "Like A Political Organisation" In Race Protest, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized protests against police violence by top basketball teams, saying the NBA is playing politics.

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Everything Everything: The kings of bizarre DIY music videos

Everything Everything say it's love, not money, that makes a good video.

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Virat Kohli Announces Anushka Sharma's Pregnancy, Wishes Pour In

Virat Kohli took to Instagram to announce that he and Anushka Sharma were expecting their first child in January, 2021 and were immediately flooded by congratulatory messages.

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"Extremely Dangerous" Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In US

Laura made landfall in Louisiana Thursday as a category 4 hurricane, US weather officials said.

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TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms

Kevin Mayer is leaving after two months at the video-sharing app at the centre of US-China tensions.

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Many Welsh venues 'could never reopen' after virus

Venues say the cost of safety measures and slashed capacity means they cannot survive without help.

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Top of the Pops lost footage set to sell for thousands of pounds at auction

It was recorded by a fan from Wales using an early home video recorder in the 1970s.

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Karnataka Crosses 3 Lakh Cases; Opinion Divided On Covid Relaxations

Karnataka, among the states worst-affected by the coronavirus pandemic, has crossed the three-lakh mark in the latest figures released today. This is just days after the state government removed...

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Coronavirus In Vacant Apartment In China Suggests Spread Through Toilets

The discovery of coronavirus in the bathroom of an unoccupied apartment in Guangzhou, China, suggests the airborne pathogen may have wafted upwards through drain pipes, an echo of a large SARS...

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

"Arriving Jan 2021": Virat Kohli Announces Anushka Sharma's Pregnancy

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday took to Twitter to announce he and his actress wife Anushka Sharma are expecting a child.

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US-China Tensions Over South China Sea Rise With Missile Tests, Sanctions

US-China tensions over the South China Sea escalated on Wednesday, with Beijing firing four missiles into the waters around the same time as the Trump administration took action against Chinese...

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Jeff Bezos And Elon Musk Just Became "Obscenely Rich". Details Here

Three of the world's richest people have achieved staggering new levels of personal wealth.

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Investigators Find Knife Inside Car At Jacob Blake Shooting Site

Investigators of a shooting by a white police officer that left a Black man, Jacob Blake Jr., paralyzed and the town of Kenosha, Wisconsin, torn by civil strife found a knife belonging to Blake at the...

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Richard Osman: 'I wish I were cooler but I'm not'

The Pointless star on loving both the mainstream and the offbeat - and bringing both to his new book.

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Pravin Tambe Becomes Oldest And First Indian To Play In CPL

Pravin Tambe, 48-year-old leg-spinner, became the first Indian and oldest player to feature in the Caribbean Premier League.

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Smartphones Worth Around Rs 2 Crore Looted From Vehicle In Andhra Pradesh

Smartphones worth around Rs 2 crore looted from a vehicle which was carrying the consignment to Mumbai, by accused in Chittoor near Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border, police said on Wednesday.

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Karnataka BJP Leader Calls Tipu Sultan "Son Of Soil"

In a statement contrary to the party's stand, newly nominated Karnataka BJP MLC AH Vishwanath on Wednesday hailed controversial 18th century Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan as a "son of this soil" who fought...

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Facebook Removes Accounts Of 17-Year-Old Arrested Over US Shooting

Facebook on Wednesday removed accounts of a teenager accused of a deadly shooting spree during protests in the US city of Kenosha, along with pages of a local militia.

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"Lifetime Of Utter Silence": New Zealand PM On Mosque Shooter

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern welcomed the life sentence for the Christchurch mosque gunman on Thursday, saying he deserved a lifetime of "complete and utter silence".

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Now Asymptomatic People Don't Need Covid Test After Exposure, Says US

After previously encouraging people without Covid-19 symptoms to get tested if they have been exposed to someone diagnosed with the virus, US health authorities have abruptly reversed their position...

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"Inhuman" New Zealand Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without Parole

New Zealand mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday for the massacre of 51 Muslim worshippers, with a judge calling him "wicked" and "inhuman".

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Iran Allows UN Access To Alleged Nuclear Sites

Iran agreed Wednesday to allow the UN watchdog the access it has requested to two alleged nuclear sites, as the head of the agency ended his first visit to Tehran.

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EU Trade Commissioner Resigns After COVID-19 Breach Claims

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan, a key figure in Brexit talks, resigned on Wednesday, after making a recent trip across Ireland in an apparent breach of three sets of coronavirus guidelines.

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Fires In Amazon "Poisoning Air" Millions Breathe: Study

Rampant fires in the Amazon are "poisoning the air" of the world's biggest rainforest, causing a sharp rise in respiratory emergencies in a region already hit hard by COVID-19, said a study published...

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"You Know This Face": Christchurch Hero Confronts Killer In Court

One of the heroes of the Christchurch terror attack confronted gunman Brenton Tarrant on the third day of sentencing hearings on Wednesday, telling him: "You should thank God on that day I didn't...

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Spreadsheet error delays Scottish hospital opening

A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable.

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What’s behind the US’s proposed WeChat ban?

The billion user social networking app can also be used for shopping, gaming and other activities.

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Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies

No one believed pilot Amol Yadav when he told them his plans, but he proved them wrong.

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Who Are You Betting On - Trump Or Biden?

Opinion polls tracking the US presidential elections - Trump vs Biden - are reported almost daily in the media. Few analysts, however, track the betting odds on who will be the next POTUS.

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Texas Governor Issues Warning As Hurricane Laura Heads For US Gulf Coast

Storm Laura was upgraded to a destructive hurricane on Tuesday and is forecast to make landfall along the Texas or Louisiana coasts on Wednesday night, after earlier causing 24 deaths in the...

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Coronavirus: Filming resumes on Scottish soap River City

Fewer people on set and actors doing their own hair and make-up as filming resumes on River City.

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"Seize The Day": RCB Shares Workout Video Of Captain Virat Kohli

With all the teams in quarantine in the UAE, players are using their rooms as makeshift gyms to stay in shape.

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England vs Pakistan: Azhar Ali Says Never Thought Of Quitting As Captain

Pakistan lost the three-match Test series against England under Azhar Ali's captaincy.

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Have To Be Alive To Go To College, Say Tamil Nadu's JEE, NEET Aspirants

Many medical and IIT aspirants in Tamil Nadu are demanding postponement of the entrance exams till the Covid situation improves, in the state - which still records around 6,000 cases every day - and...

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Pompeo Addresses Convention From Official Foreign Trip, Sparks Criticism

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised President Donald Trump's foreign policy record in a Republican National Convention speech on Tuesday that Democrats criticized as a breach of protocol and...

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Christchurch Mosque Shooter Refuses To Speak At Sentencing: Court

New Zealand mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant has refused the right to speak at his sentencing for last year's murder of 51 Muslim worshippers, court officials said Wednesday.

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"Make A Judgement Based On Results And Not On Rhetoric": Trump's Daughter

US President Donald Trump's youngest daughter Tiffany Trump on Tuesday urged young voters to "make a judgement based on results and not on rhetoric" in the upcoming presidential elections.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

"Can I reach 700? Why not?": Anderson After Taking 600 Test Wickets

James Anderson is far from being done after becoming the first pacer to amass 600 Test wickets and he sees no reason why he can't enter the 700-club alongside Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan even...

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Citi's $900 Million Mistake Happened In The Middle Of A Software Switch

For years Citigroup Inc. has been an anomaly among big banks, relying on an obscure piece of software it helped develop to manage loan payments. Just as the bank tried to replace it, things went...

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Compassion Pivots Melania Trump's Speech At Otherwise Fiery Convention

Melania Trump put a kinder, gentler sheen on Donald Trump's reelection campaign with a star turn at the Republican convention Tuesday where she broke ranks to speak compassionately about coronavirus...

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"Not Human, Not Even An Animal": New Zealand Mosque Killer Told In Court

The father of a three-year-old boy shot dead in last year's New Zealand mosque attacks told gunman Brenton Tarrant Wednesday that he was an "evil man" whose atrocity had failed in its goal to sow...

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Black Man Shot By Police Paralyzed, "Fighting For His Life": Family

The Black man shot in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was left paralyzed and "fighting for his life," his family and lawyers said on Tuesday, as authorities in the lakefront town braced for...

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"Joe Biden Should Not Concede" In Close Election, Says Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton, who lost to Donald Trump in 2016, said Tuesday that this year's Democratic challenger Joe Biden should refuse to concede until all votes are counted in a tight and possibly drawn-out...

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Cambridge University Aims For Autum Trials Of Vaccine After Funding Boost

The University of Cambridge is aiming to start clinical trials of its possible coronavirus vaccine in the autumn after it received 1.9 million pounds in funding from the British government, the...

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United Nations Blocks US Bid To Trigger "Snapback" Sanctions On Iran

The United Nations on Tuesday blocked a controversial bid by the US to reimpose international sanctions on Iran, with the Security Council saying it could not proceed with the disputed move.

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Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo Headline Second Day Of Republican Convention

First lady Melania Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lead an array of Americans making the case at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday for re-electing President Donald Trump over...

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Watch: KKR Posts Video Of Players Training Under Former Olympic Sprinter

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) players are currently in quarantine in the United Arab Emirates, ahead of IPL 2020.

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"Stronger Together": Rohit Sharma Shares Workout Video With Wife Ritika

Rohit Sharma and wife Ritika Sajdeh are in the UAE with their daughter ahead of IPL 2020.

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Covid Rate Still High In Southeast Asia, Eastern Mediterranean: WHO

The COVID-19 pandemic is still expanding, but the rise in cases and deaths has slowed globally, except for southeast Asia and the eastern Mediterranean regions, the World Health Organization (WHO)...

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Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar Tests Covid Positive, Hospitalised

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar tweeted Tuesday afternoon to confirm that he hadtested positive for the novel coronavirus

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"I Stand With Them": Greta Thunberg Backs Demand To Defer JEE, NEET

Climate activist and global icon Greta Thunberg today put her weight behind the nationwide "postpone JEE NEET" movement saying conducting exams during coronavirus pandemic and extreme floods was...

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Wisconsin Unrest Flares For Second Night Over Shooting Of Black Man

Police firing tear gas clashed with protesters in a second night of unrest and arson in Kenosha, Wisconsin, triggered by the wounding of a Black man who was shot in the back by officers as his three...

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Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy

The social media giant says it's preparing legal action after being ordered to block access in Thailand.

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IPL 2020: 3 NADA Officials, 6 Dope Control Officers To Be In UAE

NADA will have three teams with one official and two DCOs at each of the three venues along with local NADO staff in each of the units.

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Astrazeneca Starts Trial Of COVID-19 Antibody Treatment

British drugmaker AstraZeneca has begun testing an antibody-based cocktail for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, adding to recent signs of progress on possible medical solutions to the disease...

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Oxford Covid Vaccine Data Could Go Before Regulators This Year: Director

An experimental COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca could be put before regulators this year if scientists are able to gather enough data, the director of the...

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Delhi Capitals Name Ryan Harris As Bowling Coach For IPL 13

Ryan Harris will replace fellow Australian James Hopes as the Delhi Capitals bowling coach.

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Ashwin Reveals He Had An "Interesting Chat" With Ponting On 'Mankading'

Ricky Ponting had said he would have a "hard conversation" with Ravichandran Ashwin regarding 'mankading' and won't allow him to repeat it at Delhi Capitals.

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Karnataka Scraps Compulsory Quarantine, Covid Test For Interstate Travel

It will now be easier for people to travel to or via Karnataka as the state government has done away with a string of checks that were earlier in place for interstate travellers in view of the rising...

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Black Man Shot Multiple Times From Behind, Protests Grip US County

Police fired tear gas on Monday when a protest demanding racial justice in the city of Kenosha in Wisconsin turned violent, as rage builds once more in the US at the shooting of a black man by a white...

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Families Urge "Life, No Parole" Sentence For New Zealand Mosque Gunman

Families of victims gunned down at two New Zealand mosques urged a judge to impose the toughest possible sentence, life without parole, on the gunman as he showed no remorse and appeared to smirk at...

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"Great To Be Back In School": Greta Thunberg After Year Gap For Climate

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg said Monday she has returned to school after a year off campaigning to curb climate change.

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"Trump Has Record Of Success, Biden Of Weakness, Failure": Nikki Haley

Making a passionate plea to re-elect Republican Donald Trump, top Indian-American politician Nikki Haley said that the US President has a "record of strength and success", while his Democratic rival...

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Monday, August 24, 2020

England's Ollie Pope To Undergo Scan After Shoulder Injury

Ollie Pope, who scored just three runs in the first innings, left the field in the second over of Pakistan's second innings at Ageas Bowl on Monday.

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World's First Confirmed Coronavirus Re-Infection Reported In Hong Kong

A man caught the coronavirus after recovering from an initial bout in April in what scientists said was the first case showing that reinfection may occur within a few months.

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Trump, Fellow Republicans' Ominous Predictions For US If Joe Biden Wins

President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans opened their national convention on Monday by painting a dire portrait of America if Democrat Joe Biden wins the White House in November, arguing he...

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"I Was A Beast Before...": The Debilitating Long-Term Impact Of Covid

Before Daniela Alves caught Covid-19 in March, the 31-year-old Londoner regularly worked overtime to accelerate her career as a mobile app designer. Now, she struggles with client meetings, and says...

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Joe Biden, Kamala Harris To Be Tested Regularly For Coronavirus

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, will be tested regularly for COVID-19, an aide said on Monday, as the campaign prepares for the possibility of more...

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China, US Hold Trade Talks, Agree To "Push Forward" Phase One Deal

Top Chinese and US negotiators spoke on the phone Tuesday about their phase one economic deal, Beijing's commerce ministry said, amid soaring tensions between the two sides on several fronts.

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IPL 2020: RCB Posts Picture Of De Villiers, Kohli As Build-Up Speeds Up

Royal Challengers Bangalore began building up IPL 2020 with Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Yuzvendra Chahal posing for a photo shoot.

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Wisconsin Protests After US Police Shoot Black Man In Back

Protests erupted in the US city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, after police shot a black man in the back several times from close range as he got into a car on Sunday evening, according to cellphone video of...

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Fortnite Apple row: Microsoft backs Epic in court filing

The Xbox company has declared support for the Fortnite-maker as it battles Apple's "monopoly".

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Floating caravans: Tech for socially distant holidays

From caravans that can go on land and water to a kit that can convert your car into a motorhome.

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BTS's Dynamite smashes YouTube records and heads for UK number one

Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period.

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Plácido Domingo denies abuse of power

The star is seeking to clear his name - but refuses to answer specific questions on alleged sexual abuse.

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Kerala Assembly Passes "Unanimous Resolution" Against Leasing Of Airport

The Kerala Assembly Monday passed a "unanimous resolution" demanding the withdrawal of Union Cabinet's decision to lease out the the international airport here to Adani Enterprises Ltd.

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Trove Of 1,000-Year-Old Gold Coins Unearthed In Israel

Israeli youths have unearthed hundreds of gold coins stashed away in a clay vessel for more than a thousand years.

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"The Best Place To Pose": Yuzvendra Chahal's Latest Twitter Post

Yuzvendra Chahal is currently in quarantine in the United Arab Emirates, ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

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Ashwin Wants "Free Ball" As He Calls For Equal Contest In Cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin said there should be a "free ball" if the batsman on the non-striker's end leaves the crease before the ball is bowled.

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In UAE For IPL, Hardik Pandya Is Missing His "2 Angels". See Pic

Hardik Pandya left for the United Arab Emirates for IPL 2020 shortly after he and Natasa Stankovic had a son recently.

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"Dream Is Very Much Still Alive": Robin Uthappa On Making India Comeback

Robin Uthappa believes doing well in IPL 2020 can help bring him back into the reckoning for the Indian team.

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Flashbacks, Anxiety: Beirut Faces Mental Health Crisis After Blast

More than two weeks after a massive explosion tore through Beirut killing 181 people and leaving entire neighbourhoods in ruins, Sandra Abinader still jumps at the slightest sound.

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Siberian Doctors Say They Saved Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny's Life

Doctors at the Siberian hospital that first treated Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny said on Monday that they had saved his life but that they had not found traces of poison in his system.

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10 Dead, Dozens Wounded In Twin Bombing In Philippines: Military

At least 10 people were killed and dozens wounded -- many of them soldiers or police -- in a twin bombing Monday on a southern Philippine island that is a stronghold of Islamist militants, officials...

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"Cannot Forgive You": New Zealand Mosque Shooting Survivor To Gunman

Some survivors raged, others chanted prayers, and many wept for lost loved ones -- but all of those who lived through New Zealand's mosque shootings had a message of defiance Monday as they stood...

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Suspected Pipeline Attack Leads To Blackout Across Syria

A suspected attack on a pipeline in Syria caused a nationwide blackout overnight, the state news agency quoted authorities as saying Monday.

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"You Know You're In Dubai...": Jadeja Works Out To Different Tune. Watch

With all the IPL 2020 franchises in the United Arab Emirates, the players are finding different ways to complete their quarantines.

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New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown As Coronavirus Outbreak Persists

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday extended a lockdown in New Zealand's largest city, saying more time was needed to ensure a stubborn cluster of coronavirus infections was under control.

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Trump's Long-Serving Advisor To Step Down By End Of Month

Kellyanne Conway, a long-serving advisor to President Donald Trump known for sparring with reporters, announced Sunday she will step down to focus on her family.

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

Another Hospital Visit By Japan PM Shinzo Abe Stokes Health Worries

A motorcade carrying Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe entered a Tokyo hospital on Monday again stoking concerns about his ability to continue as leader due to health issues and fatigue from handling...

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New Zealand Mosque Gunman Wanted To Kill 'As Many As Possible'

The Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslims in last year'sNewZealandmosques shooting showed no emotionashis sentencing hearing opened Monday with horrific details of an atrocity...

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"Walking Away": Joe Biden Slams Trump As Pandemic Ravages US

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Sunday he blames Donald Trump for "walking away" as COVID-19 ravaged the country, in a televised interview alongside running mate Kamala Harris on the...

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IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals, SRH Last Two Sides To Reach UAE

Wearing masks and face shields, Delhi Capitals and SunRisers Hyderabad's Indian players and support staff arrived in hot and dry Dubai for the IPL 2020 on Sunday.

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On This Day In 2015, Michael Clarke Retired From International Cricket

Michael Clarke famously led Australia to victory in the 2015 World Cup and also a 5-0 whitewash against England in the 1013-14 Ashes series.

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"Dubai Life": Raina Gives Peek Into His Luxurious Hotel Room

Suresh Raina posted a video on social media sharing the insides of his luxurious hotel room in Dubai and a view of the skyline from the high-rise.

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Kallis, Lisa Sthalekar, Zaheer Abbas Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame

Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis, Australia's Lisa Sthalekar and Pakistan batting great Zaheer Abbas were inducted into ICC Hall of Fame on Sunday.

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Nepal Denies Report About China Occupying Land In 7 Border Districts

Nepal has strongly denied media reports that China has been taking over its territory at multiple places with the support of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's government.

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SRH Tweet About "Travelling Buddies", Delhi Capitals Hail "Great Company"

Delhi Capitals and SunRisers Hyderabad showed off some social media camaraderie as the two teams flew out of Mumbai to the UAE on Sunday.

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Watch: Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad Leave For UAE

Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad were the last two franchises to leave for the UAE, with the nation set to host the upcoming edition of the IPL.

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Playing In England With No Crowd Will Be Different Challenge: Steve Smith

Australian team left for the United Kingdom on Sunday where they will play three T20Is and three ODIs against England, beginning September 4.

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Ganguly Hopes To See "Class Player" Crawley Playing All Formats

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was mighty impressed by Zak Crawley's batting in the ongoing third Test against Pakistan, where he scored his maiden Test double hundred.

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Kerala's Young Join COVID Brigade To Save Lives Ahead Of Forecast Surge

A young Dr Ashley Franclin, mother of a two-year-old child, is among the first batch of experts being trained as part of the recently formed 'COVID Brigade' to help Kerala tackle an anticipated...

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At least 13 Killed In Stampede As Club Goers Flee At Sight Of Peru Police

At least 13 people were crushed to death or asphyxiated as playgoers tried to flee a Lima nightclub raided by police because it was open in violation of restrictions imposed to fight the coronavirus...

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Current Test Team Under Virat Kohli Is India's Best Ever: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar said the current bowling attack provides more balance and gives the Indian team the ability to win on any surface.

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MS Dhoni "Never Ever Looked Out Of Control": Michael Holding

Michael Holding was effusive in his praise for MS Dhoni, who announced his retirement from international cricket last week.

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"No Days Off": Virat Kohli Sweats It Out After Reaching Dubai

RCB captain Virat Kohli, who reached Dubai on Friday, is already gearing up for IPL 2020, posting a workout picture from his hotel room.

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Ex-Pakistan Player Says BCCI Did Not Treat MS Dhoni "The Right Way"

Saqlain Mushtaq said fans of MS Dhoni would have wanted to see him play in the Indian jersey one last time.

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"I Felt Like A Prisoner": Paris Hilton Reveals Abuse At Boarding School

American media personality and businesswoman Paris Hilton recently opened up about her troubled youth in the upcoming documentary ''This Is Paris,'' where the heiress revealed that she was mentally,...

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Saturday, August 22, 2020

India Ready To Host England Tests In February: Sourav Ganguly

According to the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP), India are scheduled to tour Australia in December and host England for their last five world Test championship matches in early 2021.

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Alex Carey "Disappointed" To Lose Australia White-Ball Vice-Captaincy

Aaron Finch, who captains both the ODI and Twenty20 teams, said having a single line of contact was important for him on Australia's first tour since the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trump's Sister Calls Him 'Cruel', 'Liar' On Secret Recordings: Report

Donald Trump's sister described the US president as cruel and a liar whose lack of principles meant he could not be trusted, according to secretly made recordings published Saturday.

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Children Of 12 Years And Over Should Wear Masks Like Adults, Says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) said children aged 12 and over should wear masks to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic under the same conditions as adults, while children between six and 11 should...

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We Don't Have To Do Business With China, Says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump, in a Fox News interview airing Sunday, raised the possibility of decoupling the U.S. economy from China, a major purchaser of U.S. goods.

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Trump Accuses US Agency Of Slowing Down Coronavirus Vaccine Trials

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday accused members of the "deep state" at the Food and Drug Administration, without providing evidence, of working to slow testing of COVID-19 vaccines until after...

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Nearly A Fifth Of US COVID-19 Vaccine Enrollees Are Black Or Latino

Nearly a fifth of 11,000 people enrolled so far in a 30,000-volunteer U.S. trial testing a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and German partner BioNTech are Black or Latino, groups among the hardest hit by...

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Ex-Trump Aide On Arrest In Fraud Says He Is "Political Hit-Job" Victim

Former top Trump strategist Steve Bannon, who was arrested this week for defrauding donors to a Mexico border wall fundraising campaign, has said he is the victim of a "political hit job".

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Red Hot Chili Peppers: Guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64

Jack Sherman, who joined the band for their first album and first US tour, is described as "unique".

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Watch: AB De Villiers, Dale Steyn Join RCB Squad In Dubai

The RCB team, including captain Virat Kohli had reached the UAE on Friday and now have been joined by the South African trio of AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn and Chris Morris.

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Shashi Tharoor's Reply To Kerala Minister On Centre's Airport Move

Defending his stand backing the Centre's decision to lease out the Thiruvananthapuram airport to a private company for 50 years, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded to Kerala Finance Minister Dr...

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Number Of Coronavirus Cases In Telangana Crosses 1 Lakh: State Report

The total coronavirus cases in Telangana crossed the one lakh mark with 2,474 fresh cases being added, health officials said today, adding that with seven more people succumbing to the virus, the...

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Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny "Stable" After Landing In Germany

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in a stable condition after arriving in Berlin by air ambulance on Saturday following a suspected poisoning, the German NGO that chartered the flight told...

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13 Of 15-Member UN Security Council Oppose US Push For Iran Sanctions

The United States was further isolated on Friday over its bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran with 13 countries on the 15-member U.N. Security Council expressing their opposition, arguing...

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"Domestic Cricket Will Start When Conditions Permit": Ganguly

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has assured all state associations that domestic cricket will start as and when the situation is safe.

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Ahead Of Polls, Twitter War Between AIADMK, BJP Over "Potent Government"

The ties between Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK and the BJP seem to have touched a new low with party leaders resorting to exchanging distasteful comments on Twitter over the state government's ban on...

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Eng, Aus Players To Be Available From 1st IPL Match: Rajasthan Royals COO

The availability of England and Australia players from the first match of IPL 2020 will certainly boost Rajasthan Royals' squad led by Steve Smith.

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Raina, Shastri Congratulate Rohit On Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Rohit Sharma is among five sportspersons who will receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year.

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Friday, August 21, 2020

Disappointed With ODI WC Postponement, Lanning Looking Forward To 2022

Four major tournaments in 2022 includes the rescheduled ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, Birmingham Commonwealth Games and women's Ashes.

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"The Bogeyman Gone": US "Golden State Killer" Sentenced To Life In Prison

A former California police officer who lived a double life as the "Golden State Killer" was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for a string of 1970s and '80s murders and rapes that were solved...

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Joe Biden Explains Why He Believes "Kamala's Story Is The American Story"

Democratic Party's presidential nominee Joe Biden praised his Indian-American running mate Kamala Harris during his nomination acceptance speech, describing the California senator as a "powerful...

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Lori Loughlin, US actress, jailed over college admissions scandal

The star from US sitcom Full House was handed a two-month sentence after agreeing a plea deal.

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Pandemic 'biggest knock to live music in my life'

The business of selling music is looking healthier, but those who perform it are still suffering.

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"Poisoned" Kremlin Critic Flown From Russia To Germany For Treatment

An air ambulance took off from the Siberian city of Omsk on Saturday carrying Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to Germany for treatment of a suspected poisoning, after a day-long standoff over...

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"Proud": BCCI On Rohit Becoming 4th Cricketer To Receive Khel Ratna

Rohit Sharma became only the fourth Indian cricketer to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

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Intern Nurses At Kerala Medical Colleges Strike Over Pay Hike Demand

Even as Kerala is seeing a continuous spike in COVID 19 cases, nearly 375 junior nurses across the state have launched a stir demanding that they be paid at par with other nurses for the work they do....

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"A Precious Giant Panda Cub": Washington Zoo Welcomes New Baby

Washington zoo officials heralded the arrival of "a precious giant panda cub" Friday, following the much-watched birth of panda Mei Xiang's latest baby, four years after her last pregnancy.

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English music venues welcome extra emergency funding

After receiving high demand, the government adds £1.1m to the pot and names the first 135 recipients.

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Congress To Move No-Confidence Motion Against Kerala Government

Kerala Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala has said that Congress party will move a no-confidence motion against the state government in the Assembly on Monday alleging that government is involved...

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Actress Lori Loughlin Gets Two Months In Jail In US Admissions Scam

American actress Lori Loughlin was given a two-month prison term Friday after admitting to conspiracy to commit fraud as part of her role in a sprawling college admissions scandal.

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After Dining Ban, Takeaway Waste Clutters Hong Kong's Streets

A deluge of trash from takeaway containers and disposable cutlery is cluttering the streets and parks of Hong Kong as coronavirus restrictions on dining in restaurants eat away at the city's capacity...

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Amazon Removes Shirts With Derogatory References To Kamala Harris

Online retail giant Amazon has removed shirts from its platform that featured derogatory references to Kamala Harris, the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee.

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DNC 2020: Julia Louis-Dreyfus brings comedy to Joe Biden's convention

The Veep star and host of Joe Biden's convention night poked fun at President Trump - but was she funny?

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Ninja museum: Thieves carry out heist at Japanese site

A ninja museum has been raided in central Japan, with thieves making off with more than 1m yen.

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"All Set For Samaira's Second IPL": Rohit Sharma's Daughter Off To UAE

Rohit Sharma, along with wife Ritika Sajdeh and daughter Samaira, left for the UAE as the IPL 2020 begins to gather momentum.

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IPL 2020: Krunal Shares Picture With Hardik In "New Travel Kit"

IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians also tweeted a picture of some players, wearing PPE kits, as they looked set to leave for the UAE.

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"Back To Serving Chennai": Swiggy, Says Delivery Executive' Strike Off

Food delivery platform Swiggy told NDTV on Friday that it had resumed service to "100 per cent of the city of Chennai (as of Thursday)", following a strike by delivery executives over what they...

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Beijing To Go Mask-Free As Coronavirus Cases Hit New Lows

Health authorities in China's capital Beijing have removed a requirement for people to wear masks outdoors, further relaxing rules aimed at preventing the spread the novel coronavirus after the city...

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

RuPaul's Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne dead aged 34

RuPaul paid tribute to the drag queen on Twitter, praising "her kind and beautiful soul".

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CPL 2020: Narine Stars In Trinbago's Win, St Lucia Zouks Beat Barbados

Trinbago Knight Riders outclassed Jamaica Tallawahs thanks to Sunil Narine's all-round effort while St Lucia Zouks got the better of Barbados Tridents in a rain-shortened match.

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Hospital Refusing To Move "Poisoned" Russian Opposition Leader: Aide

A Siberian hospital treating Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is refusing to allow him to be moved to another better-equipped facility where he can get better care after a suspected poisoning, his...

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In Break From Royal Tradition, Meghan Markle Calls For Change In US Polls

Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, on Thursday broke from protocol normally followed by British royals in calling for a "change" in the upcoming US presidential election.

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In Moving Video, Teen Says How Joe Biden Helped Him Overcome Stutters

The scene-stealer at Thursday's Democratic convention was not a politician or Hollywood A-lister, but a 13-year-old boy whose stutter has substantially improved through the help of the man at the...

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"No Better Appreciation": Suresh Raina After PM Modi's Letter

Suresh Raina took to Twitter to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "words of appreciation".

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News publishers fight tech giants for better deals

Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content.

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Fire At Hydroelectric Plant In Telangana, 9 Trapped

Nine people are trapped inside a hydroelectric plant in Telangana after a fire broke out at one of the power houses inside the plant late last night.

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Macron, Merkel Switch To Namaste In The Time Of Covid

French president Emmanuel Macron leaned forward and welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel with folded hands as she arrived at Fort de Bregancon, in Bormes-les-Mimosas, south-east of France, for a...

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Biden Accepts Democratic Nomination, Vows To End "Season Of Darkness"

US Democrat Joe Biden on Thursday accepted his party's nomination for president, telling the nation he will draw on the best of America and "overcome this season of darkness" if he is elected over...

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Joe Biden Pledges "New Path" For US In Accepting Democratic Nomination

Joe Biden takes to the biggest stage of his life Thursday with a speech accepting the Democratic nomination for the White House in which he will promise a divided, traumatized nation a "new path" if...

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US Charges Former Uber Security Chief In Hack Cover-Up

US prosecutors on Thursday charged Uber's former security chief with covering up a hack that compromised the personal information of 57 million users and drivers.

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China's Alibaba offers olive branch to Trump

The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic.

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14 Hospitalised After Gas Leak At Andhra Dairy Unit

At least 14 people were admitted to a hospital after an ammonia gas leak at a milk dairy unit in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor on Thursday, officials said.

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Committed To "Cooperating" With US Federal Trade Commission: Facebook

Facebook on Thursday said its executives are fielding questions from the US Federal Trade Commission on an antitrust fact-finding mission.

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Angela Merkel Hosts Greta Thunberg For Talks On Climate Crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted Greta Thunberg and other leading Fridays for Future activists in Berlin on Thursday for talks on the EU's climate goals, with the campaigners expected to condemn...

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Earliest art in the British Isles discovered on Jersey

Fragments of stone engraved with abstract designs are the earliest art in the British Isles.

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IPL 2020: Kings XI Punjab Players Leave For UAE

Kings XI Punjab became the first IPL team to leave for the UAE on Thursday.

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IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals Players Depart For UAE In PPE Kits

The Rajasthan Royals contingent was complete with PPE kits as they boarded the flight for the United Arab Emirates.

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Neighbours actress Olympia Valance on 'traumatising' cyber crime

Olympia Valance says her phone was hacked and private images were shared without her consent.

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Karnataka Redefines Containment Zone As Bengaluru Covid Cases Near 1 Lakh

As Bengaluru approaches the one lakh mark of COVID-19 cases, the Karnataka government has re-defined containment zones - of which there are more than 13,000 in the state capital - and rules governing...

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Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny Hospitalised With "Poisoning": Spokeswoman

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is unconscious and in intensive care in hospital after apparently being poisoned, his spokeswoman said Thursday.

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Mukbang: Why is China clamping down on eating influencers?

The Chinese government is waging war on the eating influencers.

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"Kung Fu Pandya At Work": Hardik Flexes His Muscles Ahead Of IPL

Mumbai Indians shared a series of pictures from Hardik Pandya's net session, where he is playing all kinds of shots, while flexing his perfectly toned muscles.

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Leasing Out Thiruvananthapuram Airport Against Centre's Promise: Kerala CM

Kerala's LDF government has opposed Wednesday's Cabinet decision to lease out the Thiruvananthapuram airport to a private company for 50 years, saying it was against "the assurance given during a...

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"Woman On Whose Shoulder I Stand": Harris Remembers Indian-Born Mother

Accepting the Democratic Party's historic nomination for the US vice-president, Kamala Harris fondly remembered her Chennai-born mother who instilled in her the values like compassion and service to...

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

CPL: Jamaica Beat St Lucia, Guyana Outclass St Kitts And Nevis Patriots

Jamaica Tallawahs and Guyana Amazon Warriors emerged victorious in their respective matches on the second day of the Caribbean Premier League

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Mystery Grows Over Virus Spread Via Contaminated Food Packaging

Evidence shows that food is an unlikely route of transmitting the coronavirus across borders, but contaminated items continue to grab the spotlight, deepening the uncertainty over whether the $220...

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Airbnb puts stock market launch back on the table

The online booking firm had plans to publicly list before the coronavirus struck earlier this year.

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"Trump Hasn't Grown Into The Job Because He Can't": Obama Endorses Biden

Former U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday assailed his successor, Donald Trump, as deeply unfit for the office he occupies and argued that voting for his former No. 2, Joe Biden, was necessary...

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Harris, Making History As Vice President Pick, Condemns Trump's "Failure"

Kamala Harris made history Wednesday when she accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president, while joining Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to condemn President Donald Trump's profound...

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UAE Could Get F-35 Jets In Side Agreement To Israel Peace Deal: Source

The United States is eyeing the sale of stealthy F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates in a side agreement to the UAE's overtures to Israel, an industry insider who was part of the dialogue...

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Thousands Evacuated As Fast-Moving Fires Spread In California

Thousands of residents fled a city in northern California on Wednesday as a series of fast-moving fires spread overnight, burning dozens of homes and structures.

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Train Derails After Leaving Italy Station With No Driver And A Passenger

Prosecutors on Wednesday launched a probe after a train left a northern Italian station on its own after its driver and conductor stepped off for a break, and later derailed, media reports said.

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Trump Responds To Barack Obama Criticism, Calls Him "Terrible" President

President Donald Trump on Wednesday fired back angrily at his predecessor Barack Obama after being branded an unserious president who had put US democracy in danger.

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Barack Obama Says Donald Trump Never Took Presidency "Seriously"

Barack Obama, America's first black president, will use his Democratic convention speech Wednesday to brand President Donald Trump as someone who never took his office seriously, putting US democracy...

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Anthony Horowitz: 'I feel the need to do the unexpected'

The prolific novelist's latest work is a mind-bending murder mystery to tie readers in knots.

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Donald Trump "Failure" Cost US Lives, Livelihoods: Kamala Harris

President Donald Trump's "failure of leadership" including his response to the coronavirus pandemic has led to unnecessary deaths as well as economic misery for countless Americans, Democratic vice...

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Hands-free driving could be on UK roads by spring

The government is consulting industry on technology which can take control of a vehicle at low speeds.

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Sushant Singh Rajput: Federal probe ordered into Bollywood star's death

The Supreme Court has directed India's top federal agency to take over the investigation of the actor's death

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Hardik Pandya Hits The Ground Running, Natasa Stankovic Reacts

Hardik Pandya, like all the other current cricketers, is gearing up for the Indian Premier League, beginning on September 19.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Sports Team: The band that locked down together and took on Lady Gaga

Since lockdown, Sports Team have had a Mercury Prize nomination and narrowly lost a chart battle.

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CPL 2020: Trinbago Knight Riders, Barbados Tridents Start With Wins

Trinbago Knight Riders defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors by four wickets while Barbados Tridents outclassed St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by six runs to start their CPL 2020 campaign.

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Bengaluru Doctor, 28, Arrested For Alleged ISIS Links

An ophthalmologist from a medical college in Bengaluru has been arrested by the anti-terror National Investigation Agency (NIA) for alleged links to ISIS operatives. Abdur Rahman, 28, was working on a...

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Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US

Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year.

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Kim Jong Un Stirs Suspense With Rare Meeting On "Crucial" Mystery Issue

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is convening a key ruling party body on Wednesday for the first time in eight months to address a "crucial" mystery issue. He's got plenty of tricky situations to...

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"The Boogeyman Is Gone": US "Golden State Killer" Victims Speak Out

Dozens of women and men who were terrorized by California's "Golden State Killer" during a sadistic decade-long crime spree finally got their day in court Tuesday as they spoke emotionally of their...

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"Means The World To Me": Biden Nominated Democratic Presidential Candidate

US Democrats on Tuesday nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential candidate, formally designating the Washington veteran as the party's challenger to incumbent President Donald Trump in the...

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Can Harry Potter magic tourists back to Japan?

Film studio Warner Bros hopes its new tourist attraction based on the boy wizard will be ready for 2023.

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2 Arrested For Illegally Transporting 423 Liquor Bottles: Andhra Cops

Two people were arrested in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening for illegally transporting 423 liquor bottles from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh.

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Mali President Announces Resignation On State TV After Military Coup

Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his resignation with immediate effect in the early hours of Wednesday morning, a day after rebel soldiers launched a coup.

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Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts.

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Notting Hill Carnival announces first ever digital line-up

For the first time in 54 years the celebrations are being held online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts.

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US, China Will Allow Air Carriers To Double Flights Between Nations

China and the United States will each allow air carriers to double current flights to eight per week between the world's two largest economies, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday.

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Donald Trump Says Oracle A Good Company, Could Take Over TikTok In US

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Oracle Corp is a good company and could take over popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the United States, after he issued an order mandating...

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Earthquake With Magnitude 6.9 Strikes Near Jakarta, Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 was reported near Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology.

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6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Singapore

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 was reported near Singapore on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology.

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6.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Jakarta In Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 was reported near Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology.

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Broadway workers fight to stay afloat with theatres closed

Broadway theatres will be shut until 2021 leaving performers and crew jobless for nearly a year.

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US Charges Alleged Fraudster With Fake Celebrity Employees

US prosecutors announced Tuesday criminal fraud charges against a Taiwanese national who spent nearly $3 million in small business loans on a Rolex watch, a Mercedes and other luxury items.

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"BBL's Best Ever Catch?" Jordan Silk's One-Handed Stunner Revisited

Cricket Australia turned back the clock to celebrate one of the best catches ever seen in the Big Bash League.

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"We Were Awestruck": When MS Dhoni Turned Bus Driver

MS Dhoni's love for vehicles also included the team bus during the 2008 India-Australia Test series.

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JP Morgan Hires Former UK Minister Who Fell Out With Boris Johnson

Wall Street giant JPMorgan has hired Britain's former finance minister Sajid Javid as a senior adviser, the bank said on Monday, a move that sees the politician resume his career in investment...

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"Nero Fiddled While Rome Burned; Trump Golfs": Bernie Sanders Hits Out

Top Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump at the opening of the Democratic National Convention, saying the Republican leader posed a threat to...

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"Epidemic Is Changing": People Below 50 Driving Pandemic, Says WHO

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread was being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, many of which were unaware they were infected,...

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Monday, August 17, 2020

"The Rest Is History": Kohli Completes 12 Years In International Cricket

Virat Kohli made his debut in international cricket in an ODI against Sri Lanka in Dambulla on August 18, 2008.

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Man From India Triggered New Cluster Of Cases Of New Strain Of COVID-19

Southeast Asia is facing a strain of the new coronavirus that the Philippines, which faces the region's largest outbreak, is studying to see whether the mutation makes it more infectious.

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President Trump's Plane Nearly Hit By Small Drone On Sunday: Witnesses

President Donald Trump's jet was nearly hit by what appeared to be a small drone as it approached an air base near Washington Sunday night, according to several people aboard Air Force One.

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"Patently Wrong": Jacinda Ardern On Trump's Claim Of "Big Surge" In Covid

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hit back on Tuesday against U.S. President Donald Trump for saying her country is experiencing a "big surge" in COVID-19, calling the remarks "patently...

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"Legacy Will Always Be Remembered": Babar Azam On MS Dhoni's Retirement

Pakistan's batting star Babar Azam congratulated MS Dhoni on a "remarkable career", and said his leadership, fighting spirit and legacy will never be forgotten.

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Car With 3 Inside Set On Fire In Andhra Pradesh

A car with three persons inside it was set on fire in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada on Monday. While all three of them were injured, one of the persons is said to be serious.

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Elon Musk Becomes World's Fourth-Richest, Added $57 Billion This Year

Elon Musk's financial upswing shows no signs of slowing.

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England Captain Joe Root Says "Would Love" To Tour Pakistan

England have not played in Pakistan since 2005/06.

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Madras High Court To Decide Today Whether Sterlite Copper Can Reopen

The Madras High Court will give its verdict on a plea by Vedanta challenging the Tamil Nadu government's move to shut down copper smelting plant Sterlite in Tuticorin. The plant remains shut since...

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Coronavirus Mutation More Infectious But Less Deadly, Says Disease Expert

A mutation of the novel coronavirus increasingly common throughout Europe and recently detected in Malaysia may be more infectious but appears less deadly, according to a prominent infectious diseases...

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"Wrong President For Our Country": Michelle Obama Slams Trump

Michelle Obama blasted Donald Trump as an incompetent president who displays an "utter lack of empathy," as the former first lady addressed the opening night of the US Democratic convention Monday.

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Trump Says Will Pardon "Someone Very, Very Important". It's Not Snowden

President Donald Trump said on Monday he would pardon a "very, very important" person on Tuesday, but added it would not be leaker Edward Snowden or former national security adviser Michael Flynn.

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Trump Elevated India Ties In Ways Not Seen Under Others: White House

US President Donald Trump has elevated America''s ties with India and solidified the growing partnership between the two countries in ways not seen in any previous administrations, the White House has...

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Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims

The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct.

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Ex-Senior Trump Administration Official Endorses Joe Biden

A former high-ranking Trump administration official said on Monday the United States is "less secure" under the Republican president as he endorsed Democratic challenger Joe Biden for November's...

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US Judge Blocks Donald Trump Rule On LGBT Health Discrimination

A U.S. judge on Monday blocked a Trump administration rule that would strip protections for transgender people facing healthcare discrimination.

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6.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Manila In Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 was reported near Manila, Philippines on Tuesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology.

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Trump Says Will Accept Republican Nomination "Live From The White House"

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would accept the Republican nomination for a second term during a live speech at the White House next week, confirming plans that have drawn criticism...

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Kamala Harris Set To Break Another Glass Ceiling At Democratic Convention

The Democratic National Convention that begins on Monday is all set to script history by nominating Senator Kamala Harris as the first-ever Black as well as the first-ever American of Indian and...

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James Whale: Radio host reveals cancer in kidney, spine, brain and lungs

The veteran presenter had kidney cancer 20 years ago but now the disease has returned.

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"Exercised My Authority": Srinivasan Says Saved Dhonis Captaincy In 2012

Former BCCI president N. Srinivasan claims that he used his authority to quell a move to remove MS Dhoni as skipper in 2012.

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Kamala Harris Once Asked Chennai Aunt To Break Coconuts For Luck: Report

Senator Kamala Harris, the first-ever American of Indian and African descent to be the vice presidential candidate of a major political party, had at one point asked her aunt in India to break...

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Robot boat completes three-week Atlantic mission

A UK uncrewed ocean-going vessel provides a glimpse of the future of robotic maritime operations.

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Stormzy's first anti-racism donation revealed

The rapper pledged £10m over 10 years to tackle racial inequality earlier this year.

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Dhoni Should Have Announced Retirement "From The Ground": Inzamam-ul-Haq

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said that a player of MS Dhoni's stature shouldn't have taken retirement "while sitting at home".

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Kamala Harris Nomination Proud Moment For Us: Obama-Era Official

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris'vice presidential bid as a Democratic Party candidate is a historic moment for immigrants in the US, according to a senior Indian-American diplomat in the previous...

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What makes China's social media apps so unique?

Stephen Beckett looks at some of the popular social media apps you might not have heard of.

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"He Called And I Ran": Kohli Recalls Best On-Field Moments With Dhoni

Virat Kohli posted a video on social media showing the "mutual trust, respect and understanding" that he shared with MS Dhoni.

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Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'

They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price.

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Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children

After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source.

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Incessant Rain In Telangana Creates Flood-Like Situation, Relief Work On

The weather department has downgraded the 48-hour high alert in Telangana from red to yellow as it has stopped raining after three days. However, the continuous and heavy rains have left northern and...

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Kamala Harris Appoints Indian-American As Her Press Secretary

Senator Kamala Harris has roped in Indian-American Sabrina Singh, who previously was the spokeswoman of two Democratic presidential candidates, as press secretary for her Democratic vice presidential...

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Sunday, August 16, 2020

'He's two metres behind you'

Pantomime is the traditional money-spinner for theatres but for many 2020 is "oh no it isn't".

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Spree: The Drake-produced 'takedown' of attention-seeking violence

Stranger Things' Joe Keery stars as a taxi driver who resorts to desperate measures for internet fame.

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Suresh Raina Conveyed Retirement Decision To BCCI Day After Going Public

BCCI said that Suresh Raina officially communicated his retirement on August 16, one day after announcing it in public via social media.

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Woman Seen Desecrating Lord Ganesha Idols In Bahrain Shop, Charged

A woman in Bahrain seen desecrating idols of Lord Ganesha in a video published online has been charged with intentional damage and publicly insulting a religious symbol.

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Citi Wired $900 Million In "Clerical Error", They Won't Hand Cash Back

Even for Citigroup Inc., it was big money. On Wednesday, loan operations staff at the New York bank wired $900 million, seemingly on behalf of Revlon Inc., to lenders of the troubled cosmetics giant...

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'Trump Never Interfered In J&K Issue, Stood Up To China': Campaign Team

US President Donald Trump has hit the right chord with India by standing up to China and never intervening in the Kashmir issue, officials of his presidential campaign have asserted.

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Tamil Nadu Cop Leads Independence Day Parade Day After Her Father's Death

A day after her father's death, a woman Inspector put her duty first led the Independence Day parade in Tamil Nadu.

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Coronavirus Deaths In US Cross 1,70,000: Report

The United States surpassed 170,000 coronavirus deaths on Sunday, according to a Reuters tally, as health officials express concerns over COVID-19 complicating the fall flu season.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Delays Election After Coronavirus Return

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday delayed New Zealand's looming election by four weeks to October 17 after a renewed coronavirus outbreak hampered campaigning.

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US Allows "Game-Changer" Emergency Use Of New Saliva-Based Covid Test

The US health watchdog has authorised the emergency use of a new and expensive saliva based laboratory diagnostic test for COVID-19 that could be a game changer in the diagnosis of the infection as it...

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Mithali Raj Congratulates MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina After Their Retirement

Mithali Raj took to Twitter to congratulate MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina on their outstanding careers.

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"What A Legend You Are": Sania Mirza's Tribute To MS Dhoni

Sania Mirza said it was an honour for her to have been an athlete in the same era and from the same country as MS Dhoni.

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Players, Fans Urge BCCI To Retire MS Dhoni's Number Seven Jersey

MS Dhoni's legions of fans including 7.8 million Twitter followers and a few former teammates said they did not want to see 7 on the back of any other Indian cricketer's jersey.

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Watch: CSK Share Emotional Video Of Dhoni, Raina With IPL Teammates

MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina both announced retirement from international cricket on Saturday.

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India To Be Key Partner In Joe Biden Administration: Campaign Official

A Joe Biden administration would be an advocate for India to play a leading role in international institutions, including helping it get a seat on a reformed UN Security Council, a top campaign...

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As Wicketkeeper, MS Dhoni "Faster Than Any Pickpocket": Ravi Shastri

MS Dhoni Retirement: Ravi Shastri offered his take on the impact made by the two-time World Cup-winner in his trademark tongue-in-cheek style.

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Tamil Nadu Village In Focus After Kamala Harris's Nomination In US Polls

A remote village in Tamil Nadu has shot to fame following the nomination of US senator Kamala Harris as the vice-presidential candidate by the Democratic Party for the American Presidential elections...

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"He Was Incredible": Witness After Man Punches Shark To Save Wife

An Australian man has been hailed a "hero" after repeatedly punching a shark until it released his wife's leg.

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Hong Kong Leader Returns Cambridge Fellowship Over Rights Row

Hong Kong's leader says she has "returned" her honorary fellowship to a Cambridge college after a row over whether the finance hub's academic freedoms are being suppressed as authorities crack down on...

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

"See You On 19th At The Toss": Rohit Sharma Toasts MS Dhoni

Rohit Sharma wrote a message for MS Dhoni after the former India captain announced his international retirement.

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Usernames, Passwords Of Over 9,000 Canada Government Accounts Stolen

Thousands of user accounts for online government services in Canada were recently hacked during cyber attacks, authorities said Saturday.

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Iran President Says US Humiliated By UN Refusal To Extend Arms Embargo

Iran's president said on Saturday the United States suffered a humiliating defeat with the UN Security Council's refusal to extend an arms embargo on Tehran, while US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo...

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Climate Change May Bring Long-Dormant Viruses Back To Life: Scientists

Long-dormant viruses brought back to life; the resurgence of deadly and disfiguring smallpox; a dengue or zika "season" in Europe.

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Rockets Hit Iraq Military Base That Hosts US-Led Coalition Troops

Two Katyusha rockets fell in Iraq's Taji base north of Baghdad that hosts US-led coalition troops, with no casualties being reported, the coalition spokesman and state news agency said on Saturday.

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Wife Sakshi's Heartfelt Post After MS Dhoni's International Retirement

MS Dhoni Retirement: Sakshi Singh Dhoni paid tribute to MS Dhoni with a heartfelt message on Instagram with a picture of him looking at a sunset.

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Several Areas In Hyderabad Flooded After Heavy Rain, Choppers Deployed

Several areas in Hyderabad and rural areas have been flooded with non-stop rains over the last three days. The weather office has predicted more rains in the next three days. Chief Minister K...

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Kamala Harris Reminds Indian-Americans Of Her South Asian Descent

Democratic vice-presidential nominee Senator Kamala Harris, during her maiden address to the Indian-American community, reflected on her proud Indian heritage and recalled how her mother always wanted...

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Amid US-China Tensions, Trump Gets Verified Account On TikTok Competitor

US President Donald Trump now has a verified account on TikTok competitor Triller, another sign of the White House's disfavor toward the ByteDance-owned video-sharing app.

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"My Best Friend, He Will Be Greatly Missed": Trump On His Brother's Death

US President Donald Trump said that his brother, Robert Trump, died on Saturday night, a day after the president visited him in a New York hospital.

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Fresh Air Strikes On Gaza Over Balloon Bombs, Israeli Army Says

The Israeli army said it carried out fresh air strikes against Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, in response to firebombs sent into Israeli territory attached to balloons.

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Kamala Harris On Her Mother, Long Walks In 'Madras' And The Love For Idli

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Saturday took a trip down memory lane, recalling her mother's attempts to "instil a love of good idli" in her and sister Maya and "long walks"...

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Trump Says Will "Take A Look" At Pardoning Whisteblower Edward Snowden

President Donald Trump said Saturday he will "take a look" at pardoning Edward Snowden, the former US intelligence contractor who revealed in 2013 that the US government was spying on its citizens.

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Taiwan To Buy US F-16 Fighters Amid Ongoing Tensions With China: Report

Taiwan finalized a purchase of F-16 fighter jets from US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Friday, a source confirmed to AFP, in a $62 billion, 10-year deal almost certain to anger Beijing.

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Liverpool's Cavern Club in 'fight for survival'

Staff are being laid off at the Liverpool music venue due to difficulty trading during the pandemic.

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SP Balasubrahmanyam Continues To Be On Life Support, But Stable: Hospital

Renowned playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam continues to be on life support but is stable, a private Chennai hospital in treating him said today.

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Former India Opener Chetan Chauhan Critical, On Life Support

The health condition of former India opener Chetan Chauhan, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, has worsened after he developed multi-organ failure and he is now on ventilator support at a...

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Australia And England Stars Set To Miss Start Of IPL 2020

Australia tour England from September 4 in a series that ends three days before the start of the Indian Premier league in the United Arab Emirates.

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Sanjay Manjrekar Describes Mohammad Rizwan As ''All-Weather'' Batsman

Mohammad Rizwan guided Pakistan to a respectable total amid the middle order collapse witnessed by the Azhar Ali-led side on Day 2 of second Test against England in Southampton.

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In Tamil Nadu, "OPS For CM" Posters Jolt Ruling AIADMK Before 2021 Polls

With only nine months before Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, posters projecting Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam as the ruling AIADMK's chief ministerial candidate have created ripples within the...

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Donald Trump's Campaign Creates Coalitions To Tap Indian-American Voters

US President Donald Trump's re-election campaign has launched new coalitions as it seeks to boost its appeal to Indian-Americans and other South Asian communities ahead of the general election.

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Umpire Kettleborough Spoken To By ACU Officials Over Smartwatch

Richard Kettleborough was seen wearing a smart watch during the first session of the second Test between England and Pakistan.

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Russia Starts Production Of COVID-19 Vaccine: Report

Russia has started manufacturing its new vaccine for COVID-19, the Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, citing the health ministry.

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Singapore Firm Calls Out "Racist" Facebook Posts Targeting Indian Staff

A leading Singaporean state-owned investment company has called out posts on social media targeting its Indian employees as a "divisive, racist campaign" aimed at stirring up hatred and intolerance.

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UAE Made "Huge Mistake" With Israel Deal: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani

The United Arab Emirates has made a "huge mistake" in reaching a deal toward normalising ties with Israel, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday in a speech furiously condemning what he...

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2nd Test Live: England Look To Wind Up Pakistan Innings In Early On Day 3

ENG vs PAK 2nd Test: Mohammad Rizwan's gritty fifty helped Pakistan finish Day 2 at 223/9 in the second Test at Southampton on Friday.

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"Good Training Sessions": Virat Kohli All Smiles As He Gears Up For IPL

Virat Kohli posted a picture on Instagram story, seemingly happy with his training session ahead of the IPL 2020 season.

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Rs 1.1 Crore, Cash, Recovered From Telangana District Official's Home

Anti-corruption bureau officials in Telangana have seized cash worth over Rs 1.1 crore from the residence of a revenue officer in the state's Medchal-Malkajgiri district

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Pentagon To Set Up New Unit To Investigate UFOs

The Pentagon said Friday it was setting up a new task force under the US Navy to investigate UFO sightings.

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England Will Also Find Batting "Very Difficult" At Ageas Bowl: Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan said the conditions were difficult for batting and felt that England too would not find it easy on this pitch.

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"Never Been So Isolated": Iran On US After UN Rejects Arms Vote

Iran on Saturday hailed a UN Security Council vote rejecting a US bid to extend an arms embargo on the Islamic republic, saying its foe has "never been so isolated".

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Friday, August 14, 2020

"I Have More Indians Than She Has": Trump Taunts Kamala Harris

US President Donald Trump on Friday attacked Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris, saying "no one will be safe in Biden's America" adding that the California...

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Joe Biden Blasts Donald Trump Over Comments On Kamala Harris' Eligibility

White House hopeful Joe Biden on Friday leveled fierce criticism at Donald Trump, with his campaign saying the president has resorted to "abhorrent" lies about Democrat Kamala Harris's eligibility to...

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Trump Orders ByteDance To Divest In US TikTok In 90 Days

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the Chinese company ByteDance to divest its interest in video-sharing app TikTok's operations in the United States within 90 days.

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"It's Good To Be Home", Says Meghan Markle As She Finds Her Voice In US

Meghan Markle said Friday she was pleased to be back in America, where she plans to speak out against racism and campaign for positive change in her home country.

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UN Rejects Iran Arms Ebargo Extension, Crisis Looms

The United Nations Security Council overwhelmingly rejected a US resolution to extend an Iranian arms embargo on Friday, in a move with huge repercussions for the Iran nuclear deal.

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Julian Bream: Classical guitarist dies aged 87

The virtuoso musician performed globally during his heyday, and was renowned for his masterclasses.

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2nd Test Live: Babar Key For Pakistan As Hosts Look To Wrap Them Cheaply

ENG vs PAK 2nd Test: Pakistan were 126-5 at stumps after a combination of rain and bad light cut short play on the first day of the second Test.

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22 Kerala Officials Involved In Plane Crash Rescue Ops Test Positive

Twenty-two officials who responded to the plane crash in Kerala last week have tested positive for coronavirus, the Malappuram medical officer has said. The Air India Express plane came with 184...

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On This Day In 1990, Tendulkar Scored His First International Hundred

Sachin Tendulkar scored his first international century against England at Old Trafford in 1990.

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MCA Wants To Celebrate Golden Jubilee Of Sunil Gavaskar's Test Debut

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will discuss celebrating the golden jubilee of Sunil Gavaskar's Test debut during the Apex Council meeting to be held on August 18.

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New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown As "New" Virus Cases Emerge

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extended a lockdown in New Zealand's largest city Friday, giving health authorities more time to trace and contain a strain of coronavirus previously unseen in the...

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India, Australia Friendship Founded On "Bharosa", "Samman": PM Morrison

Describing India as a "longstanding friend" of Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday sent a special message of trust, respect and friendship to Indians across the world ahead of the...

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US Will "Collapse" If Biden Is Elected President, Says Trump

President Donald Trump has said that the US would collapse and become the world's laughing stock if the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee Joe Biden wins the November 3 presidential elections.

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Glenn Maxwell Returns As Australia Confirm ODI, T20I Series In England

Australia will pad up for their first international series in nearly six months, with Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis recalled to the squad, while Usman Khawaja and Travis Head missed out.

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Scientists Say They've Decoded The Likely Order Of COVID-19 Symptoms

Scientists have found the likely order in which COVID-19 symptoms first appear, an advance that may help clinicians rule out other diseases, and help patients seek care promptly or decide sooner to...

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Irish Women Saved Clinging To Lobster Pot After 15 Hours At Sea

Two cousins who were blown out to sea paddle boarding off Ireland's west coast were found clinging to a buoy on a lobster pot after a 15-hour ordeal, media reports said.

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Little and Large: Duo talk of Eddie's health in unseen film

In an 2019 interview the comedy duo reflect on Eddie's health and its implications for the act.

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

2 Chinese Patients Testing Positive Months After Recovery Raises Worry

Two patients in China that recovered from Covid-19 months ago tested positive for the coronavirus again, raising concern of the virus's ability to linger and reappear in people who it previously...

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Qantas Airways Offers Taste Of First-Class With Online Sale

Times are clearly hard at Qantas Airways Ltd. Now the airline is trying to sell its in-flight biscuits and tea bags.

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Ex-Andhra Pradesh Minister Atchannaidu Tests Positive For Coronavirus

TDP MLA and former Labour Minister Atchannaidu has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently is in judicial custody and is getting treatment at Ramesh Hospital Guntur.

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Andhra Man Walks Up Behind Son, Hammers Him To Death In Chilling Video

Chilling CCTV footage from a home in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh has emerged of a man picking up a rod and almost, in a premeditated manner, hammering his 40-year-old son to...

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US Senators Back Resolution To Condemn Chinese Aggression Against India

A bipartisan group of two powerful American senators on Thursday introduced a resolution in the Senate condemning China's aggression towards India to change the status quo at the Line of Actual...

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Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Free For Americans: US Officials

If a COVID-19 vaccine is proven effective, the US will ensure it's distributed for free to all Americans, officials said Thursday, underscoring there will be no shortcuts on safety.

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Ex-South Africa Captain Graeme Smith Hits Back At Claims Of Racial Bias

Thami Tsolekile was particularly critical of Graeme Smith, blaming the former captain for keeping him out of the Test team after Mark Boucher suffered a career-ending injury on a 2012 tour of England.

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Hope Kamala Harris Gets "Less Sexist" Media Coverage: Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton on Thursday said she hopes Senator Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, and women running for political office in the future will receive "less sexist"...

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China Finds Coronavirus In Frozen Food Imports, WHO Downplays Risk

Two cities in China have found traces of the new coronavirus in cargoes of imported frozen food, local authorities said on Thursday, although the World Health Organization downplayed the risk of the...

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US Seizes Iranian Fuel Cargoes For First Time: Report

The US government has for the first time seized vessels allegedly loaded with Iranian fuel in violation of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday,...

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TikTok Deal Must Benefit US And Ensure "Total Security": Donald Trump

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that any deal to sell Chinese-owned social media app TikTok to an American company must "substantially" benefit the United States and provide "total security."

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Jonathan Pryce: Netflix's The Crown casts its final Prince Philip

Oscar-nominated actor Jonathan Pryce will play Prince Philip in the 1990s in Netflix's royal drama.

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Week After Suspendion,DMK Expels MLA Who Met BJP Chief In Delhi

The DMK on Thursday expelled its MLA Ku Ka Selvam from the primary membership of the party after he virtually embraced the BJP.

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Facebook Launches US Voting Information Center

Facebook on Thursday launched a voting information center as part of its campaign to help millions of voters register for November's US presidential election and counter misinformation.

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