Heartbreaking Photo Shows US Doctor Comforting Elderly Covid Patient

Joseph Varon, a doctor treating coronavirus patients at a Texas hospital, was working his 252nd day in a row when he spotted a distraught elderly man in the Covid-19 intensive care unit (ICU).

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Trump's Controversial Coronavirus Advisor Resigns: Report

One of President Donald Trump's favored coronavirus advisors who sparked controversy over his comments against mask-wearing and other issues has resigned, US media reported Monday.

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Biden, UN Chief Discuss "Strengthened Partnership" On COVID-19, Climate

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden spoke with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday, Biden's transition team said, discussing the need for a "strengthened partnership" to combat COVID-19...

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National Theatre launches paid streaming service for filmed plays

The closed venue's pay-per-view platform hosts filmed plays starring the likes of Dame Helen Mirren.

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Masked comic superheroes fight Covid disinformation

Fictional female superhero Priya joins hands with Burka Avenger to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Audrey Hepburn unheard interview in new documentary

An unheard interview with screen legend Audrey Hepburn forms the basis of a new documentary.

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Taliban-Afghan Government Agreement Marred By Document's Wording

A breakthrough on an initial agreement reached between Taliban and government negotiators has been held up at the last minute after the insurgent group balked at the document's preamble because it...

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Moderna Files For US Vaccine Authorisation, Will Seek EU Nod

Moderna Inc applied for U.S. emergency authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine on Monday after full results from a late-stage study showed it was 94.1% effective with no serious safety concerns, the...

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Merriam-Webster Declares "Pandemic" As Word Of The Year

The 2020 prize for Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year went to an obvious choice: pandemic.

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Biden's Win In Arizona Finalized, Further Cementing Trump Loss

President-elect Joe Biden's victory in Arizona was finalized Monday, further cementing his win even as Donald Trump continues to make baseless claims of vote fraud.

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ICC Can't Influence IND-PAK Bilateral Ties: Greg Barclay

ICC chairman Greg Barclay revealed that fans would love to see India and Pakistan face each other in the cricket field.

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Mucosal Immunity Might Help In Preventing Covid Transmission: Experts

Mucous membranes of the nose and mouth might play a "significant role" in curbing the spread of COVID-19, say scientists who call for more studies to evaluate the role played by this arm of the immune...

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World Test C'ship Hasn't Achieved What It Intended To Do: ICC Chairman

New ICC chairman Greg Barclay feels that the current cricket calendar has a lot of problems due to the World Test Championship which was fitted in to popularise the format, something that didn't...

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Labuschagne Reveals What Gives Australia Advantage In Tests vs India

India vs Australia: Marnus Labuschagne spoke to the media after his side's win in the second ODI, at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Singapore Doctors Studying Impact Of Covid-19 On Unborn Babies: Report

Doctors are studying the impact of COVID-19 on unborn babies in Singapore, where an infant delivered by an infected mother earlier this month had antibodies against the virus but did not carry the...

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Australia Bush Fire Rips Through Heritage-Listed Island

Australian firefighters are struggling to control a massive bush fire that already destroyed 40 percent of the UNESCO world heritage-listed Fraser Island before a heatwave hit Monday.

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Gautam Gambhir, Fans Slam Virat Kohli's Captaincy After Defeat In 2nd ODI

India vs Australia: With India going down 0-2 with massive losses in the first two ODIs, former India batsman Gautam Gambhir was joined by fans expressing their ire and dissatisfaction at Virat...

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8 Dead, 55 Injured In Sri Lankan Prison Riot Over Surge In Covid Cases

Intermittent gunfire rang out Monday at a Sri Lankan high security prison where a riot by inmates over a surge of coronavirus infections left at least eight dead and 55 wounded, police said.

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"World's Loneliest" Elephant Set To Land In Cambodia From Pakistan

An elephant dubbed the "world's loneliest" was set to land in Cambodia on Monday from Pakistan, headed for a sanctuary housing three potential mates, an official said.

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Airlines' "Mission of the Century": Transporting Vaccines To Billions

In cooled warehouses on the fringes of Frankfurt airport, Deutsche Lufthansa AG is preparing its depleted fleet for the gargantuan task of airlifting millions of doses of the vaccines meant to end the...

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4 French Police Officers Charged Over Black Man's Beating, 2 Arrested

Four French police officers have been charged in connection with the beating of black man Michel Zecler in Paris, with two held in custody, a judicial source said Monday.

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China Should Be "Utterly Ashamed": Australian PM Seeks Apology Over Photo

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday Canberra is seeking an apology from Beijing about a Tweet containing a false image of an Australian soldier holding the knife to the throat of...

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Injured David Warner A Doubt For Tests, D'Arcy Short Called Up For T20Is

David Warner limped out of Sunday's one-day international against India after straining his groin while fielding as Australia secured the series 2-0 in Sydney.

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China To Build Major Dam On Brahmaputra River: Report

China will build a major hydropower project on Brahmaputra river in Tibet and a proposal for this has been clearly put forward in the 14th Five-Year Plan to be implemented from next year, the official...

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2020 Elections Was Probably Least Secure Ever, Says Donald Trump

The November 3rd presidential elections were probably the least secure American polls ever, US President Donald Trump alleged Sunday, a repeated claim which has found very few takers and has, so far,...

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World's Strictest Corporate Responsibility Plan Fails In Swiss Vote

A plan in Switzerland to impose the world's strictest corporate responsibility rules, which would have made Swiss-headquartered multinationals liable for abusive business practices worldwide, failed...

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UAE Condemns "Heinous" Killing Of Iranian Nuclear Scientist

The United Arab Emirates on Sunday condemned the "heinous" killing of a top Iranian nuclear scientist that Tehran has blamed on Israel, urging all parties to exercise restraint.

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Joe Biden Chooses All-Women Senior White House Communications Team

US President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday announced an all-female senior White House communications team, what his office called a first in the country's history.

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New York To Reopen Primary Schools With Weekly COVID-19 Testing

New York City's public schools will begin to reopen for in-person learning on December 7, starting with elementary schools for students whose parents agree to a weekly testing regimen for the novel...

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The Grand Tour stars on pirate treasure, cycle lanes and electric cars

Clarkson, Hammond and May discuss their recent hunt for pirate treasure and their TV future.

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Pogues singer Shane MacGowan to be subtitled in new film about his life

Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan will document The Pogues singer's life.

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Biden To Nominate Indian-American Neera Tanden As Budget Chief: Report

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Center for American Progress Chief Executive Neera Tanden as director of the Office of Management and Budget and economist Cecilia Rouse as chair of the...

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Joe Biden Twists Ankle While Playing With Dog

President-elect Joe Biden twisted his ankle after slipping while playing with his dog, his office said on Sunday.

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Suicide Car Bomb Kills 26 Afghan Security Personnel: Report

A suicide car bomber struck an army base in Afghanistan on Sunday killing at least 26 security personnel, officials said, in one of the bloodiest attacks in recent months.

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Singapore Woman Who Had Covid Gives Birth To Baby With Antibodies: Report

A Singaporean woman, who was infected with the novel coronavirus in March when she was pregnant, has given birth to a baby with antibodies against the virus, offering a new clue as to whether the...

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Watch: Aaron Finch, KL Rahul Engage In Friendly Glove Fight In 2nd ODI

Australia vs India: Aaron Finch and KL Rahul showcased their camaraderie during the second ODI in Sydney by sharing a light moment on the field.

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Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85

The former bodybuilder was also given an MBE for his long-running role as the Green Cross Code Man.

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Severe Fire Danger For Australia As Temperatures Smash Records

Parts of Australia, including Sydney, sweltered through the hottest November night on record with temperatures likely to stay high on Sunday, prompting authorities to issue a total fire ban.

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Pope Francis Installs New Cardinals, Including First African-American

Pope Francis on Saturday installed 13 new cardinals, including the first African-American to hold the high rank, further expanding the pontiff's impact on the group that will one day elect his...

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New Zealand's Glenn Phillips Clubs Record 46-Ball Ton Against West Indies

NZ vs WI: Glenn Phillips smashed a century off just 46 deliveries, the 10th fastest in the world and one ball faster than the previous New Zealand record held by Colin Munro.

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UK Secures Additional 2 Million Doses Of Moderna Covid Vaccine

Britain has secured an additional two million doses of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine candidate, the government said in a statement on Sunday.

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2nd ODI Live: Visitors Look To Draw Level After Defeat In Opening ODI

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI Live Match Score Updates: India face Australia in the second ODI of their tour at the Sydney Cricket Ground, after being defeated in the opening match.

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UN Calls For Restraint After Killing Of Iranian Nuclear Scientist

The United Nations urged restraint Saturday after tensions rose in the Middle East with the assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist.

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Indian-American Health Expert On Biden's Plan For Vaccine Distribution

US President-elect Joe Biden will let health experts decide who will get a COVID-19 vaccine in the country first, according to Dr. Celine Gounder, a member of his coronavirus advisory board.

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Canada Announces Ban On Certain Drug Exports In Response To US Plan

Canada announced Saturday a ban on exporting certain medicines that are or may soon be in short supply, a measure in response to a US plan to import drugs from its northern neighbor.

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Gary Barlow: 'I'm not as confident as I was at 21'

The star discusses writing Back For Good in 15 minutes, and how Morecambe and Wise inspired a new song.

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Leroy Logan: Who is the Met Police officer in Steve McQueen's Red, White and Blue?

Star Wars' John Boyega is set to star in the true story of a black police officer in 1980s London.

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Bairstow Relishes "Different Role" In White-Ball Format For England

South Africa vs England: Jonny Bairstow remained unbeaten during his knock for the visitors at Newlands Cricket Ground, and was visibly happy with his performance after the match.

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Virat Kohli's Team India Needs A Player Like MS Dhoni: Michael Holding

Michael Holding has said that Virat Kohli's Team India needs a player like MS Dhoni in the middle, if they want to be able to chase big totals in white-ball cricket.

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2nd ODI Preview: India Look To Stay Alive In Series After Big Defeat

Australia vs India 2020: India, after suffering a heavy defeat in the first ODI, will face Australia on Sunday in a bid to stay alive in the three-match series.

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Vijay Doesn't Have Same Impact Batting At 5 Or 6 As Hardik: Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir feels Virat Kohli's team will keep facing the problem of imbalance till it finds a suitable replacement for a half-fit Hardik Pandya as his nearest competitor Vijay Shankar is not of...

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Ajit Doval Participates In Trilateral Maritime Meeting In Sri Lanka

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday took part in the high-level trilateral maritime dialogue here among India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

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India Fined For Slow Over-Rate In 1st ODI Against Australia In Sydney

India, in the first ODI in Sydney, were ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

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Nepal Spinner Sandeep Lamichhane Tests Positive For COVID-19

Sandeep Lamichhane has tested positive for coronavirus, ahead of the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season ten.

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Losing Cinema Park: Tears over demolition of Kabul's iconic cinema

Why the demolition of a 70-year old cinema hall in Kabul went viral in Afghanistan.

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Glenn Maxwell Says He Apologised To KL Rahul During Sydney Blitz

Glenn Maxwell made a hilarious confession, involving his interaction with KL Rahul during a game-changing knock in the first ODI against India.

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"Global Arrogance": Iran Slams Israel, US After Top Scientist's Death

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani Saturday accused arch-foe Israel of acting as a "mercenary" for the US, blaming the Jewish state for assassinating one of Tehran's prominent nuclear scientists the day...

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Former Australia Star Apologises To Saini, Siraj After Commentary Goof-Up

Adam Gilchrist mistook Navdeep Saini for Mohammed Siraj during his commentary stint in the first ODI between India and Australia in Sydney on Friday.

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Virat Kohli Responds To Harry Kane's "Any Places Going For RCB" Tweet

Virat Kohli had an interesting response for Harry Kane, who took to social media enquiring about a place in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the next IPL.

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"Highly Speculative" To Say Coronavirus Did Not Emerge In China: WHO

The World Health Organization's top emergency expert said on Friday it would be "highly speculative" for the WHO to say the coronavirus did not emerge in China, where it was first identified in a food...

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US Sanctions Chinese, Russian Firms Over Iran Dealings

The US on Friday announced economic sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies that Washington said had supported the development of Iran's missile program.

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1st T20I: Jonny Bairstow Powers England To 5-Wicket Win Over South Africa

Jonny Bairstow thrashed 86 not out off 48 balls as England chased down a victory target of 180 with four balls to spare in Cape Town.

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"Joe Biden Will Be A President Who Represents Best In Us": Kamala Harris

Joe Biden will be a president who represents the best of America, his deputy and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has said, asserting that he is a leader the world will respect.

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Seventh Pakistan Cricketer Tests Positive For COVID-19 In New Zealand

The Pakistan squad will undergo further tests on Monday and in the meantime they remain confined to their rooms after permission to train while in isolation was revoked by New Zealand authorities.

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Coronavirus Fears, Online Deals Thin US Black Friday Crowds

Masked shoppers turned up in smaller numbers at major U.S. retailers including Macy's Inc, Walmart Inc and Best Buy Co Inc on Black Friday as early online deals and worry about the spike in COVID-19...

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High Storage Cost Of Ultra-Cold Covid Vaccines Should Not Hinder Use: WHO

The troublesome storing conditions of some candidate coronavirus vaccines and the associated high costs should not discourage countries from adopting them as an immunization means, Kate O'Brien, the...

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In Fresh Blow To Trump, US Court Rejects Pennsylvania Election Case

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected an attempt by US President Donald Trump's campaign to block President-elect Joe Biden from being declared the winner of Pennsylvania, dealing another...

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Court Tells Trump: "Calling Vote Unfair Doesn't Make It So"

A federal appeals court on Friday flatly dismissed President Donald Trump's claim that the election was unfair and refused to freeze Joe Biden's win in the key state of Pennsylvania.

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Coronation Street: Pandemic sees soap scrap 60th anniversary stunt

The soap has been forced to "go back to brass tacks" to mark its birthday, its producer says.

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Jane Fonda: 'It's much harder to be young than it is old'

As an 82-year-old Jane Fonda is still protesting - this time about climate change - and getting arrested.

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BCCI Says Rohit Sharma Didn't Travel To Australia Due To Father's Illness

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah clarified that Rohit Sharma had come back to Mumbai after the IPL in the UAE to attend to his ailing father, after which he reported to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in...

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1st ODI: IND, AUS Players Form ''Barefoot Circle'' In Anti-Racism Stand

Barefoot Circle is a statement taken up by Australian cricket more broadly to connect with Aboriginal culture and the land on which matches are played.

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Russia Agrees To Produce Covid Vaccine Sputnik V In India

Russia's sovereign wealth fund and Indian pharmaceutical company Hetero have agreed to produce over 100 million doses per year in India of the Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19, according to a...

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One More Breach And Pakistan Players Will Be Sent Back Home, Says PCB CEO

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan stressed it would be "very embarrassing" if the team is sent back.

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"I'm Not Going To Take It": Brazil President On Covid Vaccine

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday evening that he will not take a coronavirus vaccine, the latest in a series of statements he has made expressing skepticism toward coronavirus...

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Will Impose Anti-Dumping Measures On Australian Wine: China

China on Friday said it would impose anti-dumping tariffs on Australian wine, the latest salvo in an increasingly terse standoff between the two that has worsened since Canberra called for an inquiry...

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13 Australian Soldiers Face Dismissal Over Afghan "Unlawful Killings"

Australia has told 13 special forces soldiers they face dismissal in relation to a report on alleged unlawful killings in Afghanistan, the head of the country's army said on Friday.

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Australia's COVID-19 Hotspot Goes 28 Days Without An Infection

Australia's second-largest state, Victoria, once the country's COVID-19 hotspot, said on Friday it has gone 28 days without detecting any new infections, a benchmark widely cited as eliminating the...

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'Bros is back': Luke Goss on his Christmas film and making up with Matt

After his new Christmas movie Luke will reunite with twin Matt for the first Bros album in 30 years.

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IND vs AUS LIVE: Visitors Hope To Start Tour On A Winning Note In Sydney

IND vs AUS Live Match Score Updates: With Rohit Sharma missing from the team, India face Australia in the first ODI of their cricket tour at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Russia's Sputnik V Developers Asks AstraZeneca To Try Combining Vaccines

The Russian Gamaleya research institute has suggested UK pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca try to boost the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine, combining it with a shot of Russian COVID-19 vaccine...

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PG Wodehouse: Why India still holds a flame for the English author

The Jeeves and Wooster creator was the most English of novelists so why does he have fans in India?

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UK Asks Regulator To Study AstraZeneca Vaccine

The British government said on Friday it has asked its independent medicines regulator to assess AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine as part of the formal approval process for the drug to be rolled out...

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Trump Says He Will Leave White House If Biden Victory Confirmed

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would leave the White House if Joe Biden is officially confirmed the winner of the US election, but he repeated that he may not concede defeat.

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Death of England: The former prisoner turned leading man

Michael Balogun stars in Death of England: Delroy at The National Theatre.

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South Korean President Vows To Work With China To End War: Report

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday that he will continue to work with China to end war and build lasting peace on the Korean peninsula, his office said.

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Drake calls for Grammys to be replaced after The Weeknd is snubbed

"This is a great time for somebody to start something new," the star says, after The Weeknd's snub.

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Ganguly To Negotiate Quarantine Terms With CA For Rohit, Ishant: Report

The course of Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma's rehabilitation at the NCA has been nothing short of a mystery novel with fresh twists and turns every day.

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Watch: Virat Kohli Gets "Batting Ready" Ahead Of 1st ODI vs Australia

India vs Australia 2020: India captain Virat Kohli was seen timing the ball to perfection during a net session ahead of the first ODI in Sydney.

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Don't Worry Kids, COVID Won't Stop Father Christmas: UK PM Johnson

The COVID-19 pandemic won't stop Father Christmas delivering presents, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a letter published on Wednesday, citing medical experts who said there was no health...

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Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto Tests Positive For COVID-19, In Self Isolation

Pakistan's leading opposition politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

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India, Australia Resume Old Rivalry Under New Circumstances

India vs Australia 1st ODI: India find themselves locking horns with old rivals Australia under completely new circumstances and restrictions enforced by COVID. But the hostilities will be as real and...

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Can Santa Visit For Christmas, Boy, 8, Writes To Boris Johnson. His Reply

The COVID-19 pandemic won't stop Father Christmas delivering presents, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a letter published on Wednesday, citing medical experts who said there was no health...

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Shape Of The Deal Clear, Can Get There: Rishi Sunak On Brexit Trade Pact

British finance minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that he was confident and hopeful that a Brexit trade deal could be struck with the European Union - and that the shape of the deal was clear.

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One Child Or Teen Infected With HIV Every 100 Seconds Last Year: UNICEF

Approximately once every minute and 40 seconds, a child or young person under the age of 20 was infected with HIV last year, the UNICEF said on Wednesday. Nearly 320,000 children and adolescents were...

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Australia vs India 2020-21, ODI Series: Players To Watch

India vs Australia: With the One-day International series set to begin on Friday, we take a look at the key players from both sides.

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"My Happy Place": Warner Reunites With Family After 108 Days. See Pic

David Warner shared a picture with wife Candice and his daughters, having reunited with his family after 108 days.

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Fantastic Beasts: Mads Mikkelsen replaces Johnny Depp

Depp, who played Gellert Grindelwald, left the franchise this month after losing a libel case.

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Australia vs India: Head To Head Stats Of Last Five ODIs In Sydney

Australia Vs India 2020: Australia enjoy a decent edge over India in Sydney, the venue for the opening two ODI matches considering the head-to-head stats for the last five 50-over games at the Sydney...

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India Have Quality Player In Mayank To Replace Rohit: Finch

Australian skipper Aaron Finch on Thursday said India have enough quality in their ODI squad to replace a great batsman like Rohit Sharma

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Oxford Vaccine's 90% Efficacy In Covid Came In Younger Group

The dose of AstraZeneca Plc's Covid vaccine that showed the highest level of effectiveness was tested in a younger population than a bigger dose that showed less efficacy, according to the head of the...

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Six Pakistan Cricketers Test Positive For Covid-19 In New Zealand

Six of Pakistan's squad tested positive for Covid-19, hosts New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday

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Defiant Trump Says US Polls "Rigged", Urges Supporters To "Turn It Over"

President Donald Trump on Wednesday told supporters they must work to overturn the results of the US election, claiming it had been "rigged" to ensure a win for Democrat Joe Biden.

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US Records Over 2,400 COVID-19 Deaths In 24 Hours: Report

The United States on Wednesday registered more than 2,400 deaths from Covid-19 in 24 hours, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally -- the highest daily toll in six months as the Thanksgiving...

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Pandemic Or Not, People Must Stay Active: WHO

The coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for not getting enough exercise, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that even before the crisis many were getting too little physical activity.

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Joe Biden Urges End To "Grim Season Of Division" In Thanksgiving Messagee

US President-elect Joe Biden called for an end to the "grim season of division" in a Thanksgiving Day message on Wednesday.

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Is the era of the Hollywood blockbuster over?

Has Covid put an end to big budget film-making, or will busy cinemas in Asia give Hollywood hope?

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US Extends Tiktok Sale Deadline To December 4

The US Treasury on Wednesday said it had extended by seven days the November 27 deadline given to the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the popular social media platform's American business.

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Jay-Z to be new cannabis company's 'chief visionary officer'

The rapper and entrepreneur will act as "chief visionary officer" for the new weed brand TPCO.

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Netflix removes Dave Chappelle's show after comedian's complaint

Netflix pulls Chappelle's Show after the comedian said he wasn't getting paid for it being streamed.

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The Last of Us 2 wins big at Golden Joysticks

The breakout post-apocalyptic game that's won praise for its writing and acting took home six prizes.

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Car Crashes Into The Gate Of Angela Merkel's Office, Driver Arrested

A car with slogans scrawled on its sides crashed into the gate of the office of German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Wednesday, a Reuters witness said.

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"No Big Three" Says Barclay; Both Bilateral, ICC Events Important

Greg Barclay, newly-elected International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman, said the notion he is in favour of bilaterals over ICC events is a false one.

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Meghan Markle Says She Had Miscarriage: "I Knew... Was Losing My Second"

Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, has revealed that she had a miscarriage, an extraordinarily personal disclosure coming from a high-profile British royal.

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Scotland Becomes First Country To Provide Free Period Products For All

Scotland on Tuesday voted to offer free universal access to period products, becoming the first country in the world to do so.

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The Weeknd calls Grammy Awards 'corrupt' after nominations snub

The Blinding Lights singer had been expected to perform strongly, but didn't get any nominations.

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Kartik Tyagi Gets Guidance From "Best In The Business" Bumrah. See Pics

India vs Australia: "Best in the business" Jasprit Bumrah was spotted guiding young India pacer Kartik Tyagi during a training session in Sydney.

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Australia Revokes Citizenship Of Muslim Cleric Convicted For Terror

Australia has cancelled the citizenship of an Algerian-born Muslim cleric who was convicted of leading a terrorist cell that planned to bomb a football match in Melbourne in 2005, Minister for Home...

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Bookstagram: Influencers sharing their passion for reading

Reading influencers grew in popularity during lockdown as people fell back in love with books.

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Yuvraj Singh Leads Wishes On Jhulan Goswamis Birthday

Jhulan Goswami, the leading wicket-taker in Women's One-day Internationals, turned 38 on Wednesday.

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AUS vs IND: India-Australia Records In Last Five ODI Series

India vs Australia: India's ODI record in Australia shows a winning performance the previous time around and they would like to repeat that.

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"No Room For Abuse" In Australia-India Series: Justin Langer

Verbal abuse won't be tolerated during the series with fierce rivals India, Australia coach Justin Langer said on Wednesday, promising his team had moved on from their days of harsh sledging.

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Justin Langer Confirms Return Of Star Batsman Steve Smith For ODI Series

Steve Smith has found some good rhythm ahead of the white ball series against India and is really excited about it.

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Nearly 100 Whales Dead In New Zealand After Mass Stranding

About 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins have died in a mass stranding on the remote Chatham Islands, about 800 km off New Zealand's east coast, officials said on Wednesday.

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New Zealand's Greg Barclay Elected ICC Chairman

Greg Barclay has been named the new independent chair of the International Cricket Council, beating Imran Khwaja to succeed Shashank Manohar, the sport's governing body announced Tuesday.

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Donald Trump Plans To Pardon Former Aide Michael Flynn: Report

US President Donald Trump plans to pardon his former national security advisor Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty in 2017 to lying to the FBI over his Russian contacts, US media reported Tuesday.

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US To Distribute 6.4 Million Covid Vaccine Doses In First Tranche

The United States plans to distribute 6.4 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in the first week after it is cleared for emergency use, which is likely next month, officials said...

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Lebanon Judge Wants Ministers Investigated Over Port Blast

The judge leading Lebanon's probe into the deadly Beirut port blast wants three members of the cabinet investigated over their possible responsibility in the disaster, a judicial source said Tuesday.

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US election: Daily Show comedian Jordan Klepper on Trump and his supporters

Jordan Klepper has become known for his Trump supporter interviews with Trevor Noah.

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Zahara: Violence against women in South Africa 'a pandemic'

Zahara, a platinum-selling singer in South Africa, talks to the BBC about surviving a violent attack.

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Saying "America Is Back," Biden Presents Security And Foreign Policy Team

President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced a slate of veteran diplomats and policy-makers who will make up his national security and foreign policy team, saying: "America is back, ready to lead...

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Shanghai Tackles Coronavirus Outbreak, Hundreds Of Flights Cancelled

Hundreds of flights at one of China's busiest airports were cancelled Tuesday as Shanghai raced to bring a local coronavirus outbreak under control.

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Absences "Big Hole" For India To Fill: Smith

Australia vs India 2020-21: Steve Smith said that while India will miss Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the parts of the Australia tour they will miss, he insisted they have enough talent to replace...

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Charles Darwin: Notepads worth millions lost for 20 years

Cambridge University Library launches an appeal to find the scientist's missing notes and sketches.

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Joe Root, Olly Stone Shine In England T20 Warm-Up Match

Olly Stone took three wickets for 12 runs and Joe Root hit an unbeaten 45 as Team Jos Buttler beat Team Eoin Morgan in a practice T20 match.

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International Travelers To Be Vaccinated Against Covid, Says Qantas Chief

International travelers will need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to fly with Australia's Qantas, the company has said, the first major airline to suggest that such rules could become common across...

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"Extremely Excited" Steve Smith Warns India He's Back In Top Gear

Australia vs India: Steve Smith said that after failing to find his rhythm during IPL 2020, he is in good nick in training ahead of India's tour of Australia.

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Oxford Vaccine Shot That Works Better In Smaller Doses Raises Questions

The news reached Sarah Gilbert Saturday evening that the Covid-19 vaccine she's developed with AstraZeneca Plc appeared to work. But the University of Oxford professor had expected a key number: Was...

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China's "Space Dream": A Long March To The Moon

China's launch this week of an unmanned spacecraft aimed at bringing back lunar rocks -- the first attempt by any nation to retrieve samples from the Moon in four decades -- underlines just how far...

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Elon Musk Overtakes "Sparring Partner" Bill Gates As Second-Richest

Elon Musks year of dizzying ascents hit a new apex Monday as the Tesla Inc. co-founder passed Bill Gates to become the worlds second-richest person.

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Biden Transition Formally Begins As Trump Says He Will Cooperate

The General Services Administration acknowledged Joe Biden as the apparent winner of the presidential election on Monday, following weeks of inaction, and President Donald Trump called on his agencies...

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"No Idea": Canada Police On How They Got Huawei Executive's Home Code

An officer revealed Monday Canadian police obtained the security code to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's Vancouver house -- not merely passcodes to her electronic devices, which defense lawyers allege...

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"Needless": Australia Hits Back At Worsening Relations With China

Australia has hit out at "needlessly" worsening relations with China, with the country's prime minister appealing for smaller nations not to be caught in the crossfire of Sino-US rivalry.

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"Returning To Government To Get US Back On Track": Biden's Climate Envoy

Former secretary of state John Kerry helped broker the landmark Paris Agreement and signed it on behalf of the United States, a decision subsequently reversed by President Donald Trump.

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AstraZeneca Promises Virus Vaccine At Cost Price Worldwide

Hopes of an effective vaccine against coronavirus becoming available rose again on Monday with AstraZeneca and Oxford University claiming success with their product, becoming the third team to do so.

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The Great British Bake Off: How has the show changed since series one?

It's 10 years since the first Great British Bake Off, and the original series was quite different.

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Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown on BBC Christmas TV line-up

Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown's Boys are among the shows in the festive schedule.

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The Queen's Gambit: Meet the real life women chess masters

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to two female chess players about the Netlfix show and modern chess culture.

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Joe Biden Hails Step Allowing For "Smooth And Peaceful Transfer Of Power"

President-elect Joe Biden's team on Monday welcomed the long-delayed release of government aid for his transition to the White House, a step he said was crucial to "a smooth and peaceful transfer of...

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The Indian bride who wore a pantsuit to her wedding

In a country where marriages are steeped in tradition, Sanjana Rishi's wedding outfit drew criticism.

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Michelle Yeoh: 'Finally we have our own superhero, Shang-Chi'

Michelle Yeoh - soon to star in Marvel's first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi - says it has taken time for Hollywood to offer more diverse film roles to Asian actors.

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Joe Biden To Get His Delayed Presidential Transition Aid: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump said Monday he no longer opposes government aid for Joe Biden's transition team in his closest statement yet to finally conceding he lost the US election.

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Biden To Name Ex-Fed Chair Yellen As First Female US Treasury Chief

President-elect Joe Biden will nominate former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen to head the US Treasury, a choice that, if confirmed by the Senate, would make her the first woman in the job.

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Michigan Certifies Biden Election Win: Officials

Michigan's Board of State Canvassers officially certified Democrat Joe Biden's election victory in the state over Donald Trump on Monday, closing off another avenue for the outgoing president to...

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AstraZenaca-Oxford Vaccine Prevents Average of 70% Coronavirus Cases

A Covid-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca Plc prevented a majority of people from getting the disease in a large trial, another promising development in the quest to end...

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4 Indian-Americans Among 32 Students Chosen As Rhodes Scholars From US

Four Indian-Americans are among the cohort of 32 students chosen from the US as Rhodes Scholars virtually for the first time this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In Latest China Jab, US Drafts List Of 89 Firms With Military Ties

The Trump administration is close to declaring that 89 Chinese aerospace and other companies have military ties, restricting them from buying a range of US goods and technology, according to a draft...

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Pakistan Minister Compares French President To Nazis, Deletes Tweet Later

Pakistan Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari on Sunday deleted her tweet, where she said that French President Emmanuel Macron was treating Muslims like Nazis treated Jews in World War II, after...

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"The Best Coach": Yuvraj Singh Leads Wishes On Gary Kirsten's Birthday

Gary Kirsten, a former South African cricketer and World Cup-winning coach, turned 52 on Monday.

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Oxford Vaccine 70% Effective, Being Made In India With Serum Institute

AstraZeneca said on Monday its vaccine for the novel coronavirus, developed along with the University of Oxford, could be around 90% effective under one dosing regimen.

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Mumbai Indians Wish Zaheer Khan, Sagarika Ghatge On Wedding Anniversary

Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge announced their engagement in 2017, and got married in the same year.

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Shanghai Airport Mass Testing Staff After Covid Cases Reported

Staff at Shanghai's biggest international airport are facing mass testing after a small outbreak of Covid-19 in the city was linked to several cargo handlers, with plans underway to vaccinate...

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"Keeps Getting Better": Bumrah Hails Ibrahimovic After Brace vs Napoli

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored two goals against ten-man Napoli in Serie A, which led to Jasprit Bumrah showering praise on the forward.

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Frequent, Rapid Testing Can Wipe Out COVID-19 Within Weeks: Study

A new study published by the University of Colorado Boulder and Harvard University researchers claims that frequent and rapid testing could eliminate Covid-19 spread within weeks.

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"Humble" David Warner Says He Won't Respond To India Taunts

David Warner said he won't engage if Indian players try to wind him up and will look to respond with his performances instead.

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Pfizer, Moderna Boost Hopes But Many Nations Counting On Oxford Vaccine

Trial successes from Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. have buoyed hopes that a Covid-19 vaccine is coming soon. But much of the world, outside of rich nations like the U.S., is counting on another...

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Covid Vaccine Could Reach First US By Mid-December: Top Health Official

US healthcare workers and others recommended for the nation's first COVID-19 inoculations could start getting shots within a day or two of regulatory consent next month, a top official of the...

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Diplomat Antony Blinken Likely To Be US Secretary Of State: Report

Veteran diplomat Antony Blinken, who served as No. 2 at the State Department and as deputy national security adviser in the Obama administration, is U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's most likely pick...

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Not Ready To Recognise Joe Biden As US President, Says Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he's ready to work with any U.S. leader, but still isn't ready to recognize the election victory of Joe Biden.

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"Very Weak President": Chinese Advisor Says Joe Biden Could "Start Wars"

China must drop its illusion that its relations with the United States will automatically improve under President-elect Joe Biden's administration, a Chinese government advisor has said, adding that...

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OED Word of the Year expanded for 'unprecedented' 2020

This year saw 'hundreds of significant new words' rather than just one, Oxford Dictionaries say.

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Mahatma Gandhi's Great Grandson Dies Of COVID-19 In South Africa

Satish Dhupelia, the South African great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, succumbed to COVID-19 complications in Johannesburg on Sunday, three days after his 66th birthday, a family member said.

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An Heiress, A Judge, A Job: Ex-French President Goes On Trial For Graft

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial on Monday accused of trying to bribe a judge and of influence-peddling, one of several criminal investigations that threaten to cast an...

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Trump Campaign Drops Legal Team Member Who Made Voter Fraud Claims

Donald Trump's campaign announced Sunday it was no longer working with a member of the president's legal team who was widely mocked for alleging baseless conspiracy theories related to the November 3...

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Michael McIntyre: 'I'm used to viewers being cynical'

The comedian says many viewers don't believe the features on his Big Show are genuine.

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John Boyega stars in Steve McQueen's latest Small Axe film: Red, White and Blue

Life imitates art for John Boyega as he plays a police officer fighting racism, in the same year he took centre stage at the Black Lives Matters protest.

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"No Return To Austerity In New Spending Plan": Rishi Sunak

British finance minister Rishi Sunak said there would be no return to austerity in a spending plan he will announce on Wednesday, even as the coronavirus crisis pushes Britain's further above 2...

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Watch: Starc Applauds As Wife Alyssa Healy Smashes 48-Ball Century

Women's Big Bash League: Alyssa Healy smashed 111 off just 52 balls, including 96 runs in boundaries as Sydney Sixers defeated Melbourne Stars.

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Women's Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers Fined For Administrative Error

The issue concerned Hayley Silver-Holmes, who was returning from injury, and the fact her paperwork was not lodged before the match started, rendering her ineligible for selection in the match.

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Happy To Bat Anywhere: Rohit Sharma On Australia Tour

Australia vs India: Rohit Sharma was initially dropped from the tour due to fitness issues, but was later included in the Test squad.

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Violence Erupts In Brazil After Black Man Beaten To Death At Supermarket

More than 1,000 demonstrators attacked a Carrefour Brasil supermarket in the southern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre on Friday after security guards beat to death a Black man at the store.

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Trump Team Seeks Recount Of Georgia Votes After Biden's Historic Win

The Trump Campaign has filed a petition for recount of votes in Georgia, days after US President-elect Joe Biden wrested the Republican stronghold by a little over 12,000 votes.

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Ian Chappell Feels Extra Training Will Help Indian Batsmen

Australia vs India: The first ODI between both sides is on November 27. The tour also includes a T20I series and a four-match Test series.

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Lanka Premier League: Galle Gladiators Appoint Shahid Afridi As Captain

Lanka Premier League's inaugural season will start next week, and Shahid Afridi will be hoping to lead Galle Gladiators to the title.

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Ravi Shastri Has A "Good Conversation" With Shubman Gill, Tweets Pic

Australia vs India: Shubman Gill has been selected in India's ODI and Test squads for the upcoming Australia series.

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US Secretary of State Pompeo Meets Taliban, Kabul Negotiators In Qatar

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Afghan government and Taliban negotiators in Doha, calling for them to speed up their peace talks as Washington accelerates its military withdrawal from...

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UK's Prince Harry Welcomes BBC Probe Into Princess Diana Interview

Britain's Prince Harry has joined his brother William in welcoming a new investigation into how the BBC secured a famous and controversial 1995 interview with their mother Princess Diana, with a...

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Tibetan Leader Visits White House For First Time In Six Decades: Report

The head of the Tibetan government in exile has visited the US White House for the first time in six decades, a move that could further infuriate Beijing, which has accused the United States of trying...

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Trump Skips G20 Pandemic Session, Then Spotted At His Golf Course: Report

US President Donald Trump, who participated in his final Group of 20 summit on Saturday, skipped a special side-conference focused on coronavirus pandemic and was later spotted at his golf course...

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"Confident Joe Biden Will Pursue Regional Stability," Says Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Saturday he was confident that Democrat Joe Biden's incoming U.S. administration would pursue policies that help regional stability and that any discussions...

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Antibody Therapy Given To Trump For Covid Gets US Emergency Approval

The United States on Saturday granted emergency approval for a synthetic antibody therapy against Covid-19 that was notably used to treat President Donald Trump.

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Masks, Screens And Empty Chairs As G20 Summit Goes Virtual Amid COVID-19

Mask-clad reporters filed into a Riyadh ballroom-turned-media centre Saturday after mandatory temperature checks, to cover physically a virtual G20 summit originally conceived as a grand coming-out...

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Hoping For Brexit Deal But "Not At Any Price": UK Minister Rishi Sunak

British finance minister Rishi Sunak has said there is genuine progress in Brexit talks with the European Union, but that it would be better to walk away from a bad trade deal than tie Britain's hands...

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US Surpasses 12 Million COVID-19 Cases: Report

The United States surpassed 12 million Covid-19 cases Saturday, according to the Johns Hopkins University real-time tracker.

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6 Security Personnel, 3 Civilians Dead In ISIS Ambush In Iraq: Police

Six Iraqi security personnel and three civilians were killed in an ambush Saturday carried out by the Islamic State group north of Baghdad, police and a local official said.

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Trump Bid To Overturn Poll Stumbles As Judge Tosses Pennsylvania Lawsuit

Donald Trump faced a new setback on Saturday in his desperate bid to overturn the US election as a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by his campaign that sought to throw out millions of mail-in...

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China gives musical talent show a virtual makeover

Dimension Nova shakes up reality TV with computer-animated contestants performing to real judges.

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Moderna To Charge $25-$37 Per Dose Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine, Says CEO

Moderna will charge governments between $25 and $37 per dose of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, depending on the amount ordered, Chief Executive Stephane Bancel told German weekly Welt am Sonntag...

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Trump, Allies Launch New Efforts To Overturn Biden Victory In Key States

Battered by setbacks in a desperate bid to overturn the U.S. presidential election, President Donald Trump repeated unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud on Saturday and his allies tried to block...

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"COVID-19 Biggest Challenge Since World War 2": PM Modi At G20 Summit

Terming the COVID-19 pandemic an important turning point in history of humanity and the biggest challenge the world is facing since World War II, Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit on...

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"OH MY WORD": Courtney Webb Takes Sensational Catch In WBBL. Watch

Women's Big Bash League: Courtney Webb helped Molly Strano add another wicket to her collection, with Ellyse Perry falling victim to some sensational fielding in the ongoing WBBL match between Sydney...

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Virat Kohli Will Be "Extra Motivated" For Australia Tour: Marcus Stoinis

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis said that India skipper Virat Kohli will be "extra motivated" for a truncated tour Down Under as the batsman is always up to give his "110 per cent" in every game...

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Ganguly Posts Condolence Message For Siraj On His Father's Death

Mohammed Siraj's father died on Friday, with the cricketer in Sydney at that time along with the rest of the Indian team for the tour of Australia.

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Saudi Arabia Hosts G20 Summit Today In A First For An Arab Nation

Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 summit Saturday in a first for an Arab nation, with the downsized virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and a crippling economic crisis.

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Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Controversy Surrounding Hamstring Injury

Rohit Sharma spoke about the hamstring injury during the IPL, which became a matter of intense speculation after he returned to action within days of being left out of the Australia tour.

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Watch: Sophie Devine's "Freakish" Shot In Women's Big Bash League

Sophie Devine's unbeaten 87 off 53 deliveries, comprising of eight boundaries and five sixes included a "freakish" shot over extra cover.

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US Extends Iraq Sanctions Waiver Until Before Biden Inauguration

Washington has granted Iraq a shortened 45-day sanctions waiver to import Iranian gas that will expire days before US President Donald Trump's term ends, an Iraqi official said Saturday.

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Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Conversation With Virat Kohli After Stare-Off

Suryakumar Yadav has spoken about the incident where Virat Kohli stared at him during an IPL 2020 clash and also revealed what the RCB captain told him after the match.

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Watch: Cottrell Teaches Children 'Salute' Celebration In Adorable Video

Sheldon Cottrell's 'salute' celebration is famous around the world and the West Indian pacer was seen teaching it to some kids in a throwback video posted on Windies Cricket's Twitter handle.

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ICC Stalwarts Ranjan Madugalle, Kumar Dharmasena To Officiate In LPL

Colombo will take on Kandy in the opening match of LPL at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota on November 26.

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LPL: Pakistan Pacer Sohail Tanvir Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Sohail Tanvir became the second player to test positive for the Covid-19 in the Lanka Premier League.

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Indian-American Doctor Finds Possible Treatment To Prevent Covid Deaths

An Indian-American doctor and scientist has discovered a potential strategy to prevent life-threatening inflammation, lung damage and organ failure in patients diagnosed with COVID-19.

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SA vs ENG: One More South Africa Cricketer Tests COVID-19 Positive

South Africa vs England: The player has now been isolated from the rest of the team and has been moved to separate, appropriate accommodation with immediate effect.

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Multiple Blasts Rock Kabul, Casualties Feared: Report

A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on Saturday, AFP staff heard, including several in quick succession that sounded like rockets being fired.

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Twitter To Hand Official President Account To Biden On Inauguration Day

Twitter will hand control of the presidential @POTUS account to Joe Biden when he is sworn in on inauguration day, even if President Donald Trump has not conceded his election loss, US media reported...

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Protests In Brazil After Security Guards Beat Black Man To Death

The death of a black man beaten by white security guards at a supermarket sparked protests across Brazil Friday as the country celebrated Black Consciousness Day.

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Mike Pompeo To Meet Taliban Negotiators In Qatar

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will Saturday meet negotiators from the Taliban and Afghan government amid signs of progress in their talks as the United States speeds up its withdrawal.

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Pfizer, German Partner Seek Emergency Approval For Covid Vaccine In US

US biotech giant Pfizer and German partner BioNTech sought approval Friday to roll out their coronavirus vaccine early, a first step towards relief as surging infections prompt a return to shutdowns...

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"Numbers Don't Lie": Walls Close In On Defiant Donald Trump

A defiant Donald Trump again falsely insisted he "won" reelection in his first public appearance for a week Friday, as the US president appeared increasingly isolated over his long-shot bid to stay in...

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Edinburgh Castle "Inaccurate" Sign About 1857 Revolt To Be Reviewed

Edinburgh Castle, the world-famous historic fortress and tourist attraction in Scotland, will review the wording of a sign about the 1857 revolt, referred to as the First War of Independence against...

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Irish open-air cellist strikes coronavirus lockdown chord

Patrick Dexter films recitals outside his picturesque cottage on Ireland's rural west coast.

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Donald Trump's Son Tests Positive For Coronavirus

US President Donald Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been quarantining without symptoms, a spokesman said Friday.

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Multiple People Wounded In US Mall Shooting: Official

A suspect was at large after "multiple" people were wounded in an "active shooter incident" at a suburban shopping mall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Friday, the local mayor said.

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Australia vs India: 3 T20Is, 2 ODIs Sold Out On First Day Of Booking

Anthony Everard, Cricket Australia's Executive General Manager of Fan Engagement, said that it showed fans cannot wait for the men's international season to begin.

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Colleagues Defend "Kind" UK Minister Priti Patel Over Bullying Report

Colleagues defended British interior minister Priti Patel on Friday after the BBC and other media reported that an inquiry looking into claims of bullying against her concluded she had broken...

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6 Years On, Death Of Indian-Fijian Nurse A Mystery; $500,000 To Solve It

Australian investigations are yet to make a breakthrough in the mysterious death of Indian-Fijian woman Monika Chetty in 2014, a senior police official said on Friday, even after the New South Wales...

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Shahid Afridi Hopes To Play A Role In PCB In The Future

Shahid Afridi was sympathetic towards sacked Pakistan Test captain Azhar Ali, felt that it was on the cards once they lost to Australia and England.

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Glenn Maxwell Responds To Virender Sehwag's "10-Crore Cheerleader" Jibe

Virender Sehwag had taken Australian Glenn Maxwell to task, with a mention of his big price tag, for his poor performance in IPL 2020.

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Will Ensure China Plays By The Rules: Joe Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden has said that he wants to make sure that China plays by the rules and announced that his administration will rejoin the World Health Organisation.

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Pat Cummins Considers Virat Kohli The "Big" Wicket He Would Target

Australia vs India: Pat Cummins, who has been named in both the white and red-ball squads as vice-captain, is one of the 11 Australian players currently quarantining after returning from the UAE where...

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Almost A Million People Inoculated With Chinese Sinopharm Covid Vaccine

Nearly a million people have taken an experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by Chinese company Sinopharm, the firm said, although it has not yet provided any clear clinical evidence of efficacy.

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Man's "Lie" At Pizza Bar Led To Drastic 6-Day South Australia Lockdown

South Australia's drastic six-day coronavirus lockdown was triggered by a "lie" to contact tracers from a man who tested positive and restrictions across the state are set to be lifted much sooner...

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ICC Introduces Minimum Age Policy For International Cricket

Pakistan's Hasan Raza holds the record of being the youngest to play international cricket. The right-handed batsman made his Test debut when he was 14 years and 227 days old.

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AB De Villiers Welcomes "Beautiful Baby Girl", Shares Adorable Photo

AB de Villiers and wife Danielle welcomed their new-born daughter Yente to their family. They already have two sons.

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Who Can "Upset Or Provoke" MS Dhoni? Wife Sakshi Shares Secret

CSK shared a video on Sakshi Singh Dhoni's birthday, in which she can be heard sharing quite a few secrets, from who can upset and provoke MS Dhoni to her thoughts on his much-talked about long...

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Trump's Daughter-In-Law Lara Trump Considering Senate Run: Report

US President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara is considering a Senate run in her home state of North Carolina in 2022, US media reported Thursday.

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Remdesivir Has "No Meaningful Effect", Didn't Reduce Deaths: WHO

The World Health Organization recommended against using Gilead Sciences Inc.'s remdesivir to treat hospitalized Covid-19 patients less than a month after U.S. regulators granted the drug a speedy...

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"I Am Confident He Knows He Hasn't Won": Joe Biden On Trump

US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday accused Donald Trump of brazenly damaging democracy as the incumbent pressed on with a campaign to reverse his election loss through fraud claims and personal...

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Georgia Recount Complete, Affirms Joe Biden Win: Officials

The US state of Georgia has completed a manual recount of all the ballots cast there in the presidential election, and the results confirm Joe Biden's win in the state, a local official announced...

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Facebook's First-Ever Estimate Of Hate Speech Prevalence On Its Platform

Facebook Inc for the first time on Thursday disclosed numbers on the prevalence of hate speech on its platform, saying that out of every 10,000 content views in the third quarter, 10 to 11 included...

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Bollywood-backed Indian ballet prodigy finds feet in London

Kamal Singh is training at the English National Ballet School after raising the fees online.

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WHO Advises Against Remdesivir For Coronavirus Treatment

The anti-viral drug remdesivir should not be used to treat Covid-19 patients no matter how severe their illness as it has "no important effect" on survival chances, the World Health Organization said...

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Covid: Lockdown ‘sci-fisolation’ movie goes viral

The spoof created by actors Brendan O’Rourke and Kevin Mains stars some of Hollywood’s big names.

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Climate Change Devastated Dinosaurs Not Once, But Twice

Most people know that land-dwelling dinosaurs were wiped out some 66 million years ago when an asteroid roughly twice the diameter of Paris crashed into Earth.

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Joe Biden Says Won't Order "National Shutdown" Despite Covid Surge

US President-elect Joe Biden said Thursday he would not order a nationwide shutdown to fight the Covid-19 pandemic despite a surge in cases.

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5 Injured In Stabbing Attack In Germany, Suspect Arrested

Five people were injured in a stabbing attack in the western German town of Oberhausen on Thursday and a suspect was arrested in what police said appeared to be a family dispute

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Naya Rivera: Wrongful death lawsuit filed over Glee star's drowning

The Glee star died of accidental drowning during a boating trip with her son in the summer.

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Masahiko Kondo: Japanese singer suspended over extra-marital affair

The talent firm said Masahiko Kondo's "thoughtless" behaviour warranted "strict punishment".

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"Facing Fast Off Spin?": Dale Steyn Trolls Yuzvendra Chahal. Watch

Yuzvendra Chahal took to Instagram on Thursday to share a glimpse of his net session from Sydney.

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Oxford Vaccine Shot Produced Strong Response In Older Adults: Study

The University of Oxford confirmed that the Covid-19 vaccine it's developing with AstraZeneca Plc produced strong immune responses in older adults in an early study, with pivotal findings from the...

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US Passes Resolution Against China's ''Human Rights Abuses'' In Hong Kong

The US House of Representatives has unanimously passed a resolution condemning China's "human rights abuses" and undermining of fundamental rights and freedoms in Hong Kong.

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Sakshi Celebrates 32nd Birthday With MS Dhoni, Ziva. See Pic

Former India captain MS Dhoni, his wife Sakshi and their daughter Ziva were seen at Sakshi's birthday celebrations last night.

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SA vs ENG: One South Africa Cricketer Tests Positive For COVID-19

South Africa vs England: One player of the South Africa men's team has tested positive for COVID-19 and two others have been placed in isolation, said CSA.

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"Our Rules, Our National Interest": Australian PM On China's Complaints

Australia will not bow to pressure from China, Prime Minister Scott Morrison insisted on Thursday after Beijing released a laundry list of complaints about the country.

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Australian Special Forces "Unlawfully Killed" 39 Afghan Civilians: Report

Australia's top general said Thursday there was credible evidence that his special forces unlawfully killed 39 unarmed civilians and prisoners during the war in Afghanistan, referring the matter to a...

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Big Bash League: Hobart Hurricanes Sign Sandeep Lamichhane

Hobart Hurricanes have completed their squad for the upcoming Big Bash League season with the signing of Sandeep Lamichhane on Thursday.

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Gayle Pulls Out Of Lanka Premier League 2020

Chris Gayle has pulled out of the inaugural Lanka Premier League. Gayle was set to play for Kandy Tuskers alongside Irfan Pathan, Kusal Perera, Liam Plunkett among others.

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Outdoor Exercise, Dog-Walking Banned In One Of World's Toughest Lockdowns

South Australia began one of the world's toughest lockdowns Thursday with even outdoor exercise and dog-walking banned as the state tries to contain a cluster of Covid-19 infections.

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Matthew McConaughey To Run For Texas Governor? His Answer

The star of "Dallas Buyers Club" and "Magic Mike" appeared to be considering the idea when discussing politics with syndicated talk radio host Hugh Hewitt in an interview posted online on Wednesday.

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Moeen Ali Says He's "Never Experienced" Racism In English Cricket

Moeen Ali has insisted "hand on heart" he has not experienced any racism during his time in English cricket following a welter of allegations.

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UAE Suspends Visit Visas For People From Pakistan, 11 Other Countries

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday temporarily suspended the issuance of new visas to visitors from Pakistan and 11 other countries until further notice, the Foreign Office said.

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Five Countries Say China Broke Hong Kong 1997 Deal By Ousting Lawmakers

The United States, Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand on Wednesday accused China of violating its legally binding international commitments by ousting pro-democracy lawmakers from Hong Kong's...

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Sir Anish Kapoor prints offered to museum fund donors

These and other rewards can be claimed by those who give £25 or more to a crowd funding appeal.

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US Senators Seek To Stop Trump's $23 Billion In Arms Sales To UAE

Three US senators said on Wednesday they would introduce legislation seeking to halt the Trump administration's effort to sell more than $23 billion of drones and other weapons systems to the United...

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Iran Says "Will Return To Nuclear Commitments" If Biden Lifts Sanctions

Iran said Wednesday it would "automatically" return to its nuclear commitments if US President-elect Joe Biden lifts sanctions, as the outgoing administration doubled down with more pressure.

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Keith Richards: 'I'll celebrate the Stones' 60th anniversary in a wheelchair'.

Keith Richards on the US election, being punched by Chuck Berry and the Rolling Stones' future.

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Georgia, Wisconsin Recounts May Not Change Trump Poll Defeat: Officials

US President Donald Trump's attempts to cling to power appeared more tenuous than ever on Wednesday as election officials in Georgia said a soon-to-be-completed recount was not likely to change...

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Donald Trump Has Made No Plans To Host G7 Summit: Report

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has made no plans to host a summit of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies after cancelling a June gathering because of the COVID-19 pandemic, three diplomatic...

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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries Could Start "Before Christmas"

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech could secure emergency US and European authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine next month after final trial results showed it had a 95% success rate and no serious side...

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"Laila Is Still Making Me Mad": Dhawan Shares Amusing Video With Shaw

As Team India prepares for the long series in Australia, the players are finding different ways to have some fun along with the serious stuff.

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LPL 2020: Munaf Patel Joins Kandy Tuskers Squad in Sri Lanka

Munaf Patel has joined his former India teammate Irfan Pathan at Kandy Tuskers ahead of the inaugural edition of Lanka Premier League, due to commence on November 26.

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Stung By Criticism, Solomon Islands To Ban Facebook

The Solomon Islands is reportedly planning to ban Facebook after the government received harsh criticism on the social media platform, sparking outrage among rights groups and opposition figures in...

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China Has No Right To Pick The Next Dalai Lama: US

China has no theological basis to pick the next Dalai Lama, according to a top US diplomat, asserting that the Tibetan Buddhists have successfully picked their spiritual leader for hundreds of years.

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Watch: Wasim Akram, Karachi Kings Dedicate PSL Win To Dean Jones

Karachi Kings beat Lahore Qalanders by five wickets to win their first PSL title. Coach Wasim Akram dedicated the win to former Karachi coach Dean Jones.

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Tye Replaces Richardson In Australia Limited-Overs Squad For India Series

Fast bowler Kane Richardson withdrew Wednesday from Australia's limited-overs squad to face India to stay with his wife and newborn son in Adelaide

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China Has No Right To Pick The Next Dalai Lama: US

China has no theological basis to pick the next Dalai Lama, according to a top US diplomat, asserting that the Tibetan Buddhists have successfully picked their spiritual leader for hundreds of years.

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Ravi Shastri Says "Great To Get Back To Business" Ahead Of Australia Tour

Indian cricket team's head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said that it is great to get back to business as the Virat Kohli-led has been undergoing training sessions ahead of the series against...

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Asia's forgotten musical gems rediscovered on vinyl

Long-lost classics are gaining a new audience on vinyl, as Asia's forgotten music is rediscovered.

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Karachi Kings Beat Lahore Qalandars To Clinch Maiden PSL Title

Babar Azam knocked a commanding half century to help the Karachi Kings win their first Pakistan Super League title with a five-wicket win over the Lahore Qalandars on Tuesday.

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Taiwan Grounds F-16 Fighter Jets After One Goes Missing During Training

Taiwan has grounded all of its F16 fighter jets for safety checks as rescuers continue to search for one that went missing during a training exercise, authorities said Wednesday.

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China Tourist Spot That Inspired Avatar Has World's Highest Outdoor Lift

Towering more than 300 metres (1,000 feet) up the cliff face that inspired the landscape for the blockbuster movie "Avatar", the world's highest outdoor lift whisks brave tourists to breathtaking...

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Reclusive Billionaire Thrives As Pandemic Shoppers Crowd His Stores

The Polish businessman, 46, hasn't done any major media interviews since crashing his Ferrari F430 more than a decade ago.

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Biden Advisers Warn On Stalled Transition, Trump Pushes Legal Challenges

President-elect Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisers warned on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's stalling of the transition could hinder the country's pandemic response, as Trump and his allies...

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Covid Shots Race Toward Finish Line in 300-Day Science Feat

In early January, about the only thing the world's scientists knew for sure about the novel coronavirus was its genetic profile. Now, some 300 days later, vaccine developers are on the brink of a...

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US Approves First COVID-19 Self-Testing Kit, Results Within 30 Minutes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it had approved the first COVID-19 self-testing kit for home use that provides results within 30 minutes.

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"Believe In Being Impartial": Twitter, Facebook Defend US Polls Handling

Facebook and Twitter defended their handling of US election misinformation at a heated congressional hearing Tuesday where one key senator assailed the platforms for being the "ultimate editor" of...

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South Australia Announces 6-Day "Circuit-Breaker" Lockdown

The state of South Australia on Wednesday announced a six-day "circuit-breaker" lockdown from midnight, as authorities raced to contain a sudden coronavirus cluster in the city of Adelaide.

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Twitter Launches Disappearing Posts "Fleets" That Vanish In 24 Hours

Twitter Inc said on Tuesday it was globally launching tweets that disappear after 24 hours, similar to the stories feature that is popular on Snapchat and Facebook's photo-sharing app Instagram.

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US Embassy In Iraq Hit By Rocket Attack Breaking Month-Long Truce, 1 Dead

A volley of rockets slammed into the Iraqi capital Baghdad late Tuesday, killing one girl and breaking a month-long truce on attacks against the US embassy.

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China Covid Vaccine Induces Quick Immune Response Within 4 Weeks: Study

Sinovac Biotech's experimental COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac triggered a quick immune response but the level of antibodies produced was lower than in people who had recovered from the disease,...

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US To Cut Troop Levels In Iraq, Afghanistan

The US will slash troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq to their lowest levels in nearly 20 years of war after President Donald Trump pledged to end conflicts abroad, the Pentagon announced Tuesday.

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Trump Fires US Election Security Official Who Rejected Fraud Claims

Donald Trump announced Tuesday he had fired the government's top election security official, who had rejected the president's claims of "massive" fraud in the vote he lost to Joe Biden.

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I'm A Celebrity defends using animals in trials

This year's series is taking place in north Wales instead of the Australian jungle due to Covid-19.

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Africa basks in Booker boost for female writers

Maaza Mengiste and Tsitsi Dangarembga's shortlisting for a major prize is a boost for Africa's literary scene.

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Hurricane Iota Intensifies To Category 5, Makes Landfall In Nicaragua

Iota made landfall in Nicaragua as a "catastrophic" Category 5 hurricane Monday, threatening to deliver more drenching rains and fierce winds to areas devastated by a powerful storm just two weeks...

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Investigating Potential Cluster Of COVID-19 Cases Among Staff: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday there had been 65 coronavirus infections among staff at its Geneva headquarters since the start of the pandemic and that a possible small cluster of...

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MPL Sports Announced As Indian Cricket Team's Official Kit Sponsor

Apart from Team India jerseys, MPL Sports will also sell licensed Team India merchandise. MPL Sports will offer the jerseys and its wide range of Team India merchandise to fans at affordable prices.

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"Lethal Run Making Machine": Yuvraj Singh Wishes Yusuf Pathan On Birthday

Yusuf Pathan, a T20 and ODI World Cup winner with India, turned 37 on Tuesday.

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CSK Should "Release MS Dhoni" If There's A Mega Auction: Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra suggested that CSK should send MS Dhoni back into the auction pool, and then use the Right To Match (RTM) card to buy him back.

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Climate Change Much Bigger Threat Than Covid-19, Says Red Cross

The world should react with the same urgency to climate change as to the coronavirus crisis, the Red Cross said Tuesday, warning that global warming poses a greater threat than Covid-19.

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Joe Biden Says "More People May Die," If Trump Blocks Cooperation

President-elect Joe Biden said on Monday "more people may die" if outgoing President Donald Trump continues blocking a U.S. transition of power as the coronavirus pandemic worsens, and he urged...

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England's Proposed Tour Of Pakistan Postponed Until Late 2021

England last toured Pakistan in 2005 and were already scheduled to play a Test series in 2022.

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ECB Faces Calls For Independent Inquiry Into Dearth Of Non-White Umpires

According to a report, a senior member of the England Cricket Board's staff was recently suspended following claims of racial discrimination but he is cleared of wrong-doing and is expected to return...

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Moderna, Pfizer Shots Give Hope: How The 2 Vaccines Compare

The first two Covid-19 vaccines out of the gate have now delivered positive news in the quest to end the pandemic. The encouraging late-stage trial results from Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. set a high...

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"Spent Childhood Listening To Ramayana, Mahabharata": Obama In Memoir

Former US President Barack Obama said that he has always held a special place for India due to his childhood years spent in Indonesia listening to the epic Hindu tales of the Ramayana and the...

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Kane Williamson, Trent Boult Rested For T20I Series vs West Indies

New Zealand coach Gary Stead said Kane Williamson and Trent Boult were sitting out the three T20Is to keep them fresh for the two Tests against the West Indies.

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Pfizer To Start COVID-19 Vaccine Pilot Delivery Program In Four US States

Pfizer Inc has launched a pilot delivery program for its experimental COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states, as the U.S. drugmaker seeks to address distribution challenges facing its ultra-cold storage...

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Moderna Says Vaccine Stable At Refrigerator Temperatures For 30 Days

Moderna Inc. said its Covid-19 vaccine was 94.5% effective in a preliminary analysis of a large late-stage clinical trial, another sign that a fast-paced hunt by scientists and pharmaceutical...

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"Stunningly Impressive": Top US Expert On Moderna Covid Vaccine Results

The United States' top infectious disease official on Monday hailed early results from Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine as "stunningly impressive," calling the result a validation for experimental mRNA...

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UK Orders 5 Million Does Of Moderna's Covid Vaccine Candidate

Britain has secured 5 million doses of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna Inc after it reported positive trial results, health minister Matt Hancock said on Monday, with the...

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6.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Sumatra, No Tsunami Alert

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's West Sumatra province on Tuesday, Indonesia's meterological, climatology and geophysical agency said in a tweet on its official account.

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Trump Sought Options For Attacking Iran Last Week, But Held Off: Report

President Donald Trump asked for options on attacking Iran's main nuclear site last week but ultimately decided against taking the dramatic step, a US official said on Monday.

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Sophie McCartney: The comedian giving mums the Attenborough treatment

Comedian Sophie McCartney has won an award for her Attenborough-style videos about motherhood.

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Taylor Swift master tapes sold by Scooter Braun to investment fund

The singer confirms reports the rights to six of her albums have been sold to an investment firm.

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Omid Djalili: Pandemic has 'made me a better comedian'

Stand-up comedian and TV presenter Omid Djalili thinks it is time for comics "to adapt".

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Jamie Oliver and Sonia Friedman to pitch ideas for 'Festival UK 2022'

Chef Jamie Oliver, theatre producer Sonia Friedman and others will submit ideas for a major festival.

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India Cricket Tour In Disarray Due To Virus Clusters In Australia

Australia vs India: The visitors are scheduled to play ODIs, T20Is and Test matches for the upcoming tour.

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On This Day In 2013, Sachin Announced His Retirement From Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar scored 74 runs in his last outing for India in a Test match against the West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai in what was his last match for India.

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Obama Praised Manmohan Singh, No Mention Of PM Modi: Shashi Tharoor

Former US President Barack Obama's memoirs have "huge praise for Manmohan Singh" but Prime Minister Narendra Modi "is not mentioned by name at all", Congress leader Shashi Tharoor says in a series of...

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Most People Won't Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Until 2021: UK

Britain's health minister said on Monday that even if progress with the COVID-19 vaccine is made as quickly as possible, the majority of people in the UK will not be vaccinated until next year.

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Ishant Working Closely With Mhambrey At NCA To Get Fit For Tests: Report

Ishant Sharma picked up an injury during the IPL 2020 in the UAE and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy.

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BBL: Cricket Australia Introduces New Three Rule Innovations

Big Bash League: A full schedule has been released for the upcoming season, with venues for the 21 matches to be played in December confirmed

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Boris Johnson "Full Of Beans", Will Govern By Zoom: Minister

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is well after coming into contact with someone with COVID-19 and will drive the government forward via Zoom, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday.

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Nawaz Sharif's Brother, Others Charged In Money Laundering Case

Pakistan's top investigative body has registered an FIR against top Opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister Imran Khan's friend, and three others in a multi-billion sugar scam.

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Australia Cricketers To Make "Barefoot Circle" Anti-Racism Gesture

Pat Cummins said the men's team would introduce it for the India series, which gets under way on November 27, and make it a regular pre-match ritual at the start of a series.

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Cricket South Africa Gets Go-Ahead For England Series

England are due to travel to South Africa later today and upon reaching South Africa, the side will begin a 10-day quarantine. All matches will be played in a bio-secure environment in the Western...

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New Zealand's Meat Exports To China Covid-Free: Jacinda Arden

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she was confident no meat products were exported from the country with COVID-19, after Chinese authorities said they had detected coronavirus...

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Steve Waugh Captures Spirit Of India Through Camera Lens

Steve Waugh's journey took him to the desert of Rajasthan, the foothills of the Himalayas and the teeming streets of Mumbai, stopping wherever he saw the game being played.

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Paine In Self-Isolation Due To Adelaide Outbreak, CA Says 1st Test On

Australia vs India: The first Test will feature crowds, roughly 50 per cent of the total capacity, leaving 27,000 tickets available per day.

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"Absolutely": It Is Time For Trump To Concede, Says Barack Obama

It's time for US President Donald Trump to concede to President-elect Joe Biden, as there is no scenario to reverse the outcome of the election, his predecessor Barack Obama has said.

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"Legitimising Violence": Macron Slams Reports Calling France Islamophobic

French President Emmanuel Macron has called The New York Times media correspondent to criticize English-language coverage of France's stance on Islamic extremism after recent attacks, arguing it...

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Aussie 91-Year-Old Survives Paragliding Crash

A 91-year-old Australian man has survived a paragliding crash, walking away with only minor injuries after plunging into the ocean near Sydney's northern beaches.

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Johnson & Johnson Starts 2-Dose Trial Of Covid Vaccine Candidate In UK

Johnson & Johnson launched a new late-stage trial in Britain on Monday to test a two-dose regimen of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine among thousands of volunteers, as the U.S. drugmaker expands its...

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"Long Way To Go": WHO Records Highest 1-day Spike Of 6.6 Lakh Covid Cases

The World Health Organization's coronavirus dashboard on Sunday showed a record daily number of new Covid-19 cases over the weekend.

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US Adds 1 Million Coronavirus Cases In Less Than A Week: Report

The US surpassed 11 million coronavirus cases Sunday, adding one million new cases in less than a week, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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SpaceX Rocket Lifts Off For Space Station With Four Astronauts

A SpaceX rocket successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday with four astronauts on board, bound for the International Space Station.

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Boris Johnson Self-Isolating After Contact Tested Covid-Positive

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after someone he was in contact with tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, a spokesman said Sunday.

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Photographer Rankin hopes his new exhibition will spark conversations about death

Famed photographer Rankin hopes his latest exhibition, Lost For Words, will encourage conversations about death

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Des O'Connor: From Butlin's to chat show king

O'Connor - who has died aged 88 - was an ever-present face on UK television and a music chart star.

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Looking back on the career of Des O'Connor

The singer and chat show host has died at the age of 88.

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"We Love To Hate Him": Tim Paine On Virat Kohli

During the 2018-19 tour of Australia, Virat Kohli and Tim Paine were involved in quite a few heated exchanges on the field.

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Steroid Treatment Should Be Reserved For Sickest Covid Patients: Experts

Most adults with moderate-to-severe COVID-19 have a suppressed immune response against the novel coronavirus rather than life-threatening hyper-inflammation, according to a study which suggests...

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Hurricane Iota Bears Down On Storm-Battered Central America

Less than two weeks after powerful storm Eta killed more than 200 people across Central America, authorities warned that Hurricane Iota was set to wallop coastal areas of Nicaragua and Honduras on...

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Entertainer Des O'Connor dies aged 88

Entertainer Des O'Connor has died aged at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed.

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67 Dead, 12 Missing As Typhoon Vamco Rips Through Philippines

The number of deaths in the deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines this year has climbed to 67, with 12 people still missing, the national disaster management agency said on Sunday.

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Soumitra Chatterjee: India acting legend dies, aged 85

Chatterjee, famed for his work with Oscar-winning Indian director Satyajit Ray, died of Covid complications.

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SpaceX-NASA's Crew-1 Mission To Launch Four Astronauts Tonight

Four astronauts were poised to launch on the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience" to the International Space Station on Sunday, the first of what the US hopes will be many routine missions following a...

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China Finds Coronavirus On Frozen Beef, Tripe From Various Countries

The eastern Chinese city of Jinan said it has found the new coronavirus on beef and tripe, and on packaging for these products, from Brazil, New Zealand and Bolivia as China ramps up testing on frozen...

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Judge Rejects Trump Limits On "Dreamer" Immigration Programme

A judge on Saturday rejected the White House's limitations on a program protecting 700,000 so-called "Dreamers," undocumented migrants brought to the United States as children.

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BCCI Thanks Sachin Tendulkar For "Inspiring Billions" Across The Globe

The BCCI took to Twitter to thank Sachin Tendulkar for inspiring generations across the globe.

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Sydney Sixers Confirm Re-Signing Of Carlos Brathwaite For BBL 10

Carlos Brathwaite's signing comes less than a week after Mitchell Starc confirmed he would also be available for the side in the upcoming edition of the BBL.

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Taiwan Hopes For Close US Cooperation In Call With Joe Biden Adviser

Taiwan hopes to continue its close cooperation with the United States, the island's de facto US ambassador told Antony Blinken, a longtime confidant of President-elect Joe Biden, as Taiwan moves to...

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15 Asian Nations Sign Huge China-Backed Trade Pact

Fifteen countries on Sunday signed a sprawling Asian trade deal seen as a huge coup for China in extending its influence.

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Kamala Harris Leads Record Wave Of Elected Women Changing US Politics

With Kamala Harris poised to become the first female vice president of the United States, and with a record number of women elected to Congress -- including more Republicans than ever -- considerable...

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As President-Elect, Joe Biden Makes US Diplomacy Dull Again

After Donald Trump in his first week as president spoke to Australia's prime minister, leaks of the call left many dumbfounded, with the new US leader haranguing and hanging up on the close ally.

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Johnson & Johnson, US Government Expand Pact For Covid Vaccine

Johnson & Johnson and the US Department of Health and Human Services have expanded an agreement to support the next phase of COVID-19 vaccine candidate research and development, the company said on...

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Elon Musk Says He "Most Likely" Has Moderate Case Of Covid

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Saturday he "most likely" has a moderate case of COVID-19, as he continued to question the accuracy of the tests.

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Fire Kills 10 At Romanian COVID-19 Hospital

Ten people died on Saturday in a fire at a Romanian hospital treating coronavirus patients, the country's agency for emergency situations (ISU) said.

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Pak To Seek $ 2.7 Billion Loan From China For Belt And Road Project: Report

Pakistan has decided to seek USD 2.7 billion loan from China for the construction of package-I of the Mainline-1 project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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Donald Trump Loyalists Mount Last Stand In Washington

Thousands of die-hard Donald Trump supporters rallied for a last stand Saturday in Washington, chanting "four more years" and blaming fraud for an election defeat that will force the president to...

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Sir Keir Starmer 'regret' over relationship with father

The Labour leader tells Desert Island Discs his father was hardworking and devoted, but "difficult".

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Yuzvendra Chahal Reunited With "Brother" Kuldeep Yadav

Yuzvendra Chahal is back with "brother" Kuldeep Yadav, as the "spin twins" will be looking to make an impact during the tour of Australia.

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Haven't Had Too Many Stresses Playing Short Bowling: Steve Smith

Former Australia captain Steve Smith said trying short-pitched bowling against him could work in Australia's favour in the upcoming series against India.

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Sophie Devine Becomes First Player To Hit 100 Sixes In WBBL

Sophie Devine on Saturday became the first player to cross the 100 sixes mark in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).

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"Mastermind" Of Kabul University Attack That Killed 22 Arrested

Afghan forces have captured the "mastermind" of a brutal attack on Kabul University when terrorists entered classrooms and gunned down dozens of students earlier this month, a top official said...

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Virat Kohli Urges Fans Not To "Burst Crackers" In His Diwali Message

Happy Diwali 2020: Virat Kohli urged his fans to not burst crackers in order to protect the environment and celebrate Diwali with a "simple diya and sweets".

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Iran Denies Report Top Al Qaeda Terrorist Killed In Tehran

Iran on Saturday denied a New York Times report that Al Qaeda's second-in-command was killed in Iran in August by Israeli operatives at the behest of the United States.

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Trump Supporters To Hit The Streets As He Pushes False Election Claims

US President Donald Trump's supporters will take to the streets on Saturday to back his unsubstantiated claims of election fraud as he pushes ahead with a flurry of longshot legal challenges to...

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"Captain Chloroquine" Seeks Superhero Win In Brazil Local Elections

After losing eight elections, Regina Bento Sequeira came up with a plan to win a city council seat in Brazil: She reinvented herself as a superhero, "Captain Chloroquine."

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Adelaide Strikers Sign England Spinner Danny Briggs For Upcoming BBL

Adelaide Strikers have completed their international signings with the addition of England spinner Danny Briggs for the upcoming Big Bash League.

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United States Pitches For Free And Open Indo-Pacific In ASEAN Summit

US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien has pitched for a free and open Indo-Pacific, a strategic region that has witnessed renewed global focus in view of China's expansionist behaviour.

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New York's Iconic Empire State Building Lit Up To Commemorate Diwali

The iconic New York city destination Empire State Building was lit up in orange to commemorate Diwali - the festival of lights.

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SpaceX-NASA Delay Historic Astronaut Launch Due To Poor Weather

NASA and high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX announced on Friday a 24-hour weather delay of their planned launch of four astronauts into orbit for NASA's first full-fledged human...

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Video Game Maker Ubisoft's Montreal Office Evacuated After Hoax Call

Police on Friday evacuated a building housing French video game maker Ubisoft's Montreal offices after receiving a hostage call which turned out to be a hoax.

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Joe Biden's Possible India Links Spark Genealogical Frenzy

Already bursting with pride at Kamala Harris's ancestry, India has now started digging up potential local roots for US President-elect Joe Biden.

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Al Qaeda Top Terrorist Killed In Iran By Israeli Operatives: Report

Al Qaeda's second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa, was killed in Iran in August by Israeli operatives acting at the behest of the United...

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Joe Biden's Covid Adviser Says No Plans Of Nationwide Lockdown

President-elect Joe Biden's top coronavirus adviser said on Friday there were no plans for a wholesale nationwide lockdown to curb the surging coronavirus as three US West Coast states jointly called...

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New Covid Outbreak Hits US Secret Service: Report

The US Secret Service, which guards President Donald Trump, President-elect Joe Biden, and the White House, has been struck by an outbreak of Covid-19, US media reported Friday.

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Social media: How can we protect its youngest users?

A psychologist says parents need to provide their children with "digital resilience".

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BBC presenters share their lockdown entertainment tips

Some of the BBC's presenters tell us how they'll be entertaining themselves at home during lockdown.

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Covid Vaccine Will Be Available To Americans By April, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) delivered his public first speech since the disputed presidential elections.

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How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?

Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans.

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Biden Wins White House With 306 Electoral Votes To Trump's 232: Report

President-elect Joe Biden has won 306 votes in the state-by-state Electoral College that decides who wins the White House, against 232 for Donald Trump, US media projected on Friday.

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"Time Will Tell": Trump Comes Closest Yet To Admitting Defeat

US President Donald Trump came close but stopped just short on Friday of acknowledging he lost the November 3 election to Democrat Joe Biden and said "time will tell."

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Krunal Found In Possession Of Undisclosed Luxury Watches: DRI

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has handed over the case of cricketer Krunal Pandya to the Airport Customs as the case was a non-recurring type.

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Watch: BCCI Relives Rohit Sharma's Historical Knock vs Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma re-wrote the history books on this day in 2014 when he hammered Sri Lanka to register the highest ODI individual score of 264.

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Elon Musk Says Took 4 COVID-19 Tests, 2 Were Positive, 2 Negative

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Thursday that he took four coronavirus tests on the same day with two returning negative and two producing positive results.

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China Finds Coronavirus On Packaging Of Brazilian Beef

The Chinese city of Wuhan said on Friday it had detected the novel coronavirus on the packaging of a batch of Brazilian beef, as it ramped up testing of frozen foods this week as part of a nationwide...

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Windies Players To Leave For Queenstown After Clearing 3rd Covid Test

The West Indies players will play a three-day match and a four-day match against New Zealand A on November 20-22 and November 26-29 at the John Davies Oval, Queenstown.

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Cameras Were Installed In My Jail Cell, Bathroom, Says Maryam Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday alleged that authorities had installed cameras in her jail cell and bathroom.

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Biden Takes Arizona, Cementing Poll Win Despite Trump Refusal To Concede

US President-elect Joe Biden will win the battleground state of Arizona, Edison Research projected on Thursday, dealing another blow to President Donald Trump's struggling effort to overturn the...

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Langer Hints Burns Will Retain Opening Spot Ahead Of Pucovski

Australia vs India: Australian head coach Justin Langer on Friday hinted that Joe Burns will retain his place at the top of the batting order for the first Test against India due to his "real synergy"...

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Watch: Rishi Sunak Lights Diya On Downing Street Ahead Of Diwali

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak was seen lighting diya (earthen lamps) outside Number 11 in Downing Street, his official residence in London, ahead of the festival of Diwali.

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"Beer Virus": Alaska Congressman Who Ridiculed Covid Now Has Infection

The Alaska congressman who once ridiculed the seriousness of the novel coronavirus, calling it the "beer virus," said on Thursday he is now infected with it.

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Australia's Justin Langer Hails "Human" Virat Kohli For Baby Move

India captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their first child in January, and he is set to return home after the opening Test in Adelaide ends on December 21.

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China Suspends Fish Imports From Indian Firm After Coronavirus Detected

China's customs office said on Friday it will suspend imports from India's Basu International for one week after detecting the novel coronavirus on three samples taken from the outer packaging of...

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Is Trump Mounting A Coup -- Or Just Putting On A Circus?

Is President Donald Trump's unprecedented assault on the US election results a coup in progress -- or mere political show?

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Flagged 3,00,000 "Potentially Misleading" US Election Tweets: Twitter

Twitter labeled 3,00,000 tweets related to the US presidential election as "potentially misleading" in the two weeks surrounding the vote, making up 0.2 percent of election-related posts, the company...

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What A Carve Up!: How an all-star lockdown hit is redefining theatre

The low-budget lockdown online show was made by small venues, with a little help from Stephen Fry.

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Mark Zuckerberg Defends Not Suspending Ex-Trump Aide From Facebook

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg told an all-staff meeting on Thursday that former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon had not violated enough of the company's policies to justify his...

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Major Lasting Health Effects In Covid Patients After Hospitalisation

Scientists assessed data from more than 1,600 COVID-19 patients in the US and found that within two months of leaving the hospital, nearly 7 per cent of them had died, and 15 per cent had ended up...

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No Evidence Of Lost, Deleted Or Changed Votes: US Election Officials

Senior US federal and state election officials said Thursday that there was "no evidence" that votes were lost or changed, or voting systems corrupted, in the presidential election.

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US Won't Enforce TikTok Ban After Court Order: Report

The US government announced Thursday it would delay enforcement of a ban on TikTok, saying it would comply with a court order in favor of the Chinese-owned social media sensation.

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Will Sign Deal For Pfizer Vaccine, Supply Would Begin In January: Italy

Israel will sign a provisional deal with Pfizer Inc on Friday to receive 8 million doses of the drugmaker's still-experimental coronavirus vaccine from January, the Israeli health minister said.

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In First, Mike Pompeo To Visit Israeli Settlement: Reports

Mike Pompeo next week will become the first US secretary of state to visit one of Israel's settlements on occupied Palestinian territory, which are considered illegal by most of the world, reports...

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TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company.

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Telangana High Court Bans Sale, Use Of Firecrackers Ahead Of Diwali

The Telangana High Court on Thursday banned the sale and use of crackers in the state ahead of Diwali, owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Social media: How might it be regulated?

A report puts forward a tranche of ideas that could help reduce the spread of misinformation.

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New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself on Zoom

Jeffrey Toobin, who is also senior legal analyst for CNN, confirmed in a tweet he had been sacked.

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