Thursday, December 31, 2020

World Ushers In New Year In Shadow Of Pandemic

From Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Acropolis to Copacabana beach, fireworks burst in skies above eerily deserted landmarks as the world ushered in the New Year with muted celebrations and said good...

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Fallen Into India's Trap Few Times, Need To Keep Grinding: Labuschagne

India vs Australia: Marnus Labuschagne said Australia need to be "very well prepared" for 3rd Test, admitting they have fallen into India's trap "a few times."

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Team India Celebrate New Year 2021 In Australia, Players Post Wishes

Team India celebrated the arrival of New Year 2021 even as they continued their Australia sojourn. BCCI, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan among others posted wishes on social media.

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"I Will Work Hard": Kim Jong Un's New Year's Letter To North Koreans

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the new year with a letter to the country's citizens and a visit to the tomb of his father and grandfather, state media reported, but gave no immediate sign he...

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"We Have To Be Remembered For What's Been Done": Trump's New Year Message

After weeks of vowing to win his fight to remain in office, US President Donald Trump issued a video on Thursday looking back on what he called "historic victories" and said: "We have to be remembered...

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Donald Trump Extends Immigrant, Work Visa Restrictions Till March

US President Donald Trump on Thursday extended an order suspending the issuance of certain types of work visas for another three months due to the raging coronavirus pandemic.

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"Time Has Come...": Google's "Cuckoo Clock" Welcomes Year 2021

The world began ushering in the New Year with pandemic controls muting celebrations for billions of people eager to bid farewell to a virus-ridden 2020.

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Entertainment quiz of 2020

It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember.

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary

The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.

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Brexit Becomes Reality As UK Leaves European Union's Single Market

Britain on Thursday finally severed its turbulent half-century partnership with Europe, quitting the EU single market and customs union and going its own way four-and-a-half years after its shock vote...

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Shardul Likely To Replace Injured Umesh In Sydney Test: Report

The final call will be taken by the head coach Ravi Shastri, stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane and bowling coach Bharat Arun after reaching Sydney.

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David Warner May Play In Sydney Even If Not 100% Fit: Aus Assistant Coach

India vs Australia: Andrew McDonald, Australia assistant coach, said opening batsman David Warner may play the third Test even if "90-95%" fit.

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China Deploying "En Masse" Underwater Drones In Indian Ocean: Report

China has deployed a fleet of underwater drones called Sea Wing (Haiyi) glider in the Indian Ocean, which can operate for months on end and make observations for naval intelligence purposes, according...

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US Expects To Approve UK-Backed AstraZeneca-Oxford Vaccine In April

The United States is expected to approve the low-cost AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine in April, a senior official said, more than three months after Britain's green light on Wednesday.

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Pakistan To Purchase 1.2 Million Vaccine Doses From China's Sinopharm

Pakistan will purchase 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from China's Sinopharm , a minister said on Thursday, the first official confirmation of a vaccine purchase by the South Asian country as it...

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Umesh Yadav Heads Back To India After Calf Injury In 2nd Test: Report

India vs Australia: Umesh Yadav sustained a calf muscle injury during the second Test in Melbourne and has now returned to India for rehabilitation, says an ANI report.

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India vs Australia Women's ODI Series Postponed Due To Coronavirus

The three-match ODI series, originally scheduled for January 2021 in Australia, has been moved to next season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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China Gives Its First Coronavirus Vaccine Approval To Sinopharm

China approved its first COVID-19 vaccine for general public use on Thursday, a shot developed by an affiliate of state-backed pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm, as it braces for greater transmission...

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Pandemic Made My Last Year In Office The Hardest: Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel said in her last New Year's address to the nation as German chancellor that 2020 was by far the most difficult of her 15-year leadership, yet the start of vaccinations against COVID-19...

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China Is Making It Harder To Solve The Mystery Of How Covid Began

In the year since seafood hawkers started appearing at Wuhan's hospitals sickened with a strange and debilitating pneumonia, the world has learned a lot about Covid-19, from the way it spreads to how...

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US May Expand Required COVID-19 Testing To More International Passengers

The U.S. government may expand coronavirus testing requirements for international air travelers beyond Britain as early as next week, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

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Trump Extends Visa Sanctions On Nations Refusing To Repatriate Citizens

President Donald Trump has extended visa sanctions on countries refusing to repatriate their citizens who violated laws in the United States.

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New Zealand's Neil Wagner To Miss Second Pakistan Test After Broken Toes

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Neil Wagner fractured two toes in his right foot during the first Test against Pakistan and he is expected to be out of action for at least five weeks.

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In Biden's Team For White House, 61% Are Women, 54% Are People Of Colour

Sixty-one percent of White House appointees are women and 54 per cent are people of colour, President-elect Joe Biden's transition team said.

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Samuel Little, The Most Prolific Serial Killer In US History, Dies At 80

Samuel Little, the United States' most prolific serial killer according to the FBI, died in California aged 80 on Wednesday, prison officials said.

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US Logs More Than 3,900 COVID-19 Deaths In New Daily Record: Report

More than 3,900 people died of Covid-19 in the US Wednesday, according to a count released by Johns Hopkins University, a new daily record for fatalities from the virus.

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China's Bottled Water King Dethrones Mukesh Ambani As Asia's Richest

Zhong Shanshan is a private billionaire who's rarely quoted in the press.

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WHO, Marking Year Since Covid Began, Urges Fair Vaccine Distribution

The head of the World Health Organization, marking a year since the first cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by China, urged countries on Wednesday to ensure that vaccines are made available...

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At Least 37 Soldiers Killed In ISIS Bus Ambush In Syria

Islamic State group jihadists killed 37 soldiers when they ambushed a bus Wednesday in one of the deadliest attacks since the fall of their "caliphate" last year, a monitor said.

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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020.

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US Imposes New Tariffs On French, German Goods Over Airbus-Boeing Dispute

The United States announced Wednesday that it will impose additional tariffs on French and German products as part of a long-running dispute over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers Airbus and...

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India Calls On Sri Lanka For Early Release Of 40 Fishermen

India on Wednesday called on Sri Lanka to ensure the early release of fishermen arrested recently on the charge of poaching in Sri Lankan waters.

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Canada To Require Negative COVID-19 Test For People Entering Country

Canada will require travellers to obtain a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed into the country, the government announced Wednesday.

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WTC: New Zealand Keep Final Hope Alive After Beating Pakistan In 1st Test

New Zealand clinched a 101-run win over Pakistan in the first Test, to go 1-0 up in the series.

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"He's Mad, A Different Guy": Wagner Hailed For Bowling With Broken Toes

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Neil Wagner fractured two toes in his right foot but survived on pinkilling injections to bowl through the Test and return five wickets in a thrilling win for New Zealand.

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Argentina Passes Landmark Bill Legalizing Abortion

Argentina Wednesday became one of only a handful of South American nations to legalize abortion, after hours of debate in the Senate.

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5 Things To Know About Landmark UK Vaccine, Being Made By Serum Institute

Cheap and easy to store, the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine approved by the British regulator on Wednesday has given a shot in the arm to the global fight against coronavirus.

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Rohit Sharma's Daughter Samaira Turns 2, Wife Ritika Shares Adorable Pics

Rohit Sharma's daughter Samaira celebrated her second birthday on Wednesday and Ritika Sajdeh came up with a series of adorable pictures to wish their cookie monster.

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US Nurse Tests Positive Over Week After Receiving Pfizer Vaccine: Report

A 45-year-old nurse in California tested positive for COVID-19 more than a week after receiving Pfizer Inc's coronavirus vaccine, an ABC News affiliate reported on Tuesday.

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Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal Should Open In 3rd Aus Test: Sunil Gavaskar

India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar wants Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal to open in the third Test with Hanuma Vihari making way for Rohit in the XI.

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Watch: Ajinkya Rahane's Name Engraved On MCG Honours Board

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane's name was engraved on the MCG Honours Board for the second time.

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David Warner, Will Pucovski In Australia Squad For Last Two India Tests

India vs Australia: David Warner has returned to the Australia squad for the final two Tests. Will Pucovski, Sean Abbott have also been added to the squad.

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Oxford Vaccine, Approved By UK, Easier To Store, Cheaper Than Others

A coronavirus vaccine developed by drug firm AstraZeneca and Oxford University has been approved for use in Britain, the government said Wednesday, adding the mass rollout will start on January 4.

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AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid Vaccine Cleared By UK As It Fights Mutant Virus

Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca as it battles a major winter surge driven by a new, highly...

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China Jails 10 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists For Border Crossing

A Chinese court on Wednesday jailed 10 Hong Kong democracy activists for up to three years over a bid to flee the city by speedboat to Taiwan, as a crackdown on dissent in the territory intensifies.

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Singapore Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations With Pfizer In One Of Asia's First

Singapore began vaccinating healthcare workers with Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, kicking off one of Asia's first inoculation programmes against a pandemic that has killed more than...

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

1st Test: New Zealand End Pakistan Defiance For Thrilling Win

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 101 runs on Wednesday after a thrilling finish to the first Test in Mount Maunganui, where the visitors were just 27 balls from pulling off a battling draw.

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Shikhar Dhawan's Hilarious Dance Moves Leave KL Rahul In Splits

KL Rahul was amused by a hilarious video posted by Shikhar Dhawan where he is seen dancing with his pet dogs.

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Ind, Aus Players To Train In Melbourne Before Moving To Sydney: CA Chief

India vs Australia: Cricket Australia interim CEO Nick Hockley said the teams will stay in Melbourne to train for the Sydney Test before moving to the venue "a couple of days ahead of the test."

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China's Sinopharm Says Its Coronavirus Vaccine Is "79% Effective"

Phase 3 trials of a Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine found it was 79 percent effective, the Chinese pharma giant said Wednesday, lower than rival jabs developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna but a...

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3rd Test: Decision On Crowd Awaits With Eye On COVID-19 Cases In Sydney

IND vs AUS: Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the third Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

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Australian Batsmen Will Rediscover Their Touch, Says Pat Cummins

IND vs AUS: With some commentators proposing wholesale changes to Australia's top order going into the Sydney Test, Pat Cummins said there was no panic in the camp.

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Jack Ma Has Lost $11 Billion In 2 Months On China Scrutiny

Jack Ma's net worth has tumbled by almost $11 billion since the end of October as China stepped up scrutiny of his empire and the country's tech behemoths.

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UAE Reports "Limited Number" Of Cases Of New Coronavirus Variant

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has discovered a "limited number" of cases of people infected with the new coronavirus variant in the country, a government official said, the first confirmed cases of a...

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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital

Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds.

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Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin's Epic Banter At Cheteshwar Pujara's Expense

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin poked fun at Cheteshwar Pujara as they enjoyed a light moment on social media after India's win in Melbourne.

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AUS vs IND: Tim Paine "Extremely Frustrated" Over His Dismissal

Australia vs India: Tim Paine feels he got out at a crucial juncture in the game during the second Test match, and could have revived his side's innings as he was well settled.

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Wasim Jaffer Brutally Trolls Ex-England Captain After India's MCG Win

IND vs AUS: After India's capitulation in Adelaide, former England captain Michael Vaughan had tweeted that "India are going to get hammered in the Test Series" and predicted a 4-0 whitewash.

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Tim Paine Hints David Warner May Play Third Test Against India

Australia vs India: Australia skipper Tim Paine said David Warner "looks very good" and has "started running between the wickets," hinting at Warner's participation in the third Test after a long...

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Shastri Declares Rahane's Century As Turning Point Of Second Test Match

Australia vs India: Ravi Shastri feels Ajinkya Rahane showed calm and composure as captain during the second Test match.

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2nd Test: Steve Smith Says He's Let R Ashwin "Dictate Terms" This Series

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Steve Smith said he has let India off-spinner R Ashwin dictate terms to him this series, something no other spinner has done before.

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Virat Kohli Hails Team Effort, Ajinkya Rahane's Captaincy After MCG Win

Australia vs India: Virat Kohli lavished praise on the Indian team and stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane following the series-levelling win in the second Test at MCG.

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Ajinkya Rahane Salutes Team's "Character" After Series-Levelling Win

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: India skipper Ajinkya Rahane hailed the character shown by the team, especially debutants Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj, in the Melbourne Test that India won by eight...

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Tesla To Start Operations In India Next Year: Report

Tesla Inc will come to India early next year, country's transport minister Nitin Gadkari told national daily the Indian Express on Monday.

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2nd Test: Ajinkya Rahane-Inspired India Trump Australia To Level Series

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane hit 112 and 27 not out and bowlers overcame injury concerns to dismiss Australia cheaply as India won the second Test by eight wickets on Tuesday at the MCG.

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New Coronavirus Variant From South Africa Found In Japan

Japan on Monday detected a coronavirus variant found in South Africa, the government said, the first such discovery in a nation that has already identified more than a dozen cases of another variant...

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R Ashwin Goes Past Muttiah Muralitharan To Achieve Brilliant Milestone

Australia vs India: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the bowler to dismiss the most number of left-handers in Test cricket. He has dismissed left-handers a record 192 times in Tests.

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Saudi Activist Who Campaigned For Women's Right To Drive Jailed

A Saudi court on Monday sentenced prominent women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul to nearly six years in prison, her family said, after her conviction in a trial that has drawn international...

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Sydney On Alert After Mystery Cases But New Covid Infections Remain Low

Australia's most populous state of New South Wales (NSW) maintained its downward trend of new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday but authorities asked people to be on "high alert" after cases were...

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UK Must Vaccinate 2 Million A Week To Avoid 3rd Coronavirus Wave: Experts

Britain must vaccinate two million people a week to avoid a third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, a study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has concluded.

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"Return Immediately Or Face Jail": Russia's Ultimatum To Kremlin Critic

Russia's prison service on Monday gave Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny a last minute ultimatum: Fly back from Germany at once and report at a Moscow office early on Tuesday morning, or be jailed if you...

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US House Approves $2,000 Coronavirus Aid Checks Sought By Trump

The Democratic-led US House of Representatives voted 275-134 to meet President Donald Trump's demand for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks on Monday, sending the measure on to an uncertain future in the...

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US Police Officer Fired After Killing Unarmed Black Man

A white police officer who shot dead a Black man in Columbus, Ohio, last week was fired on Monday, city officials said.

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In Blow To Trump, House Votes To Override Veto Of Defense Bill

The US House of Representatives dealt a blow to President Donald Trump on Monday by rejecting his veto of a defense bill, setting the stage for the Senate to deliver a humiliating first veto override...

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In Biden's Digital Team, India-Born Aisha Shah Bags Senior Position

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced the members of his White House Office of Digital Strategy, where Kashmir-born Aisha Shah has bagged a senior position.

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Phase 3 Trials Begin For Novavax Vaccine In US, Mexico

Clinical trials to determine the safety and efficacy of a Covid-19 vaccine candidate from American biotech company Novavax have begun in the United States and Mexico, the US National Institutes of...

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Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for

How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.

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2nd Test, Day 4 Live: Green Key For Australia As India Close In On Win

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets to put India on the brink of a series-leveling win at MCG.

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Man Charged With Murder After 3 Killed In Shooting At US Bowling Alley

A 37-year-old man has been charged with first degree murder and attempted first degree murder following a shooting in Rockford, Illinois, in which three people were killed, police said.

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Sunday, December 27, 2020

Umesh Yadav Suffers Calf Muscle Injury, Taken For Scans

India vs Australia: Umesh Yadav was taken for scans after he hobbled off the field complaining of pain in his calf on Day Three of 2nd Test.

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Watch: Steve Smith's Bizarre Dismissal On Day 3 As Torrid Run Continues

India vs Australia: Steve Smith's poor run with the bat continued as Jasprit Burmah bowled the Australian stalwart round his legs in the second innings of second Test at MCG.

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Sachin Tendulkar Wants 'Umpire's Call' In DRS "Thoroughly Looked Into"

India vs Australia: Sachin Tendulkar said the DRS "needs to be thoroughly looked into", especially for 'Umpire's Call' after a couple of close LBW decisions went Australia's way.

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Chinese Citizen Journalist Jailed For 4 Years For Wuhan Virus Reports

A Chinese citizen journalist was jailed Monday for four years for her livestream reporting from Wuhan as the Covid-19 outbreak unfurled, her lawyer said, almost a year after the virus first surfaced...

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South Korea Detects First Coronavirus Variant Cases

Three cases of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain have been confirmed in South Korea, health authorities said Monday.

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China Tells Jack Ma's Ant To Return To Its Payment Roots, Places Curbs

Chinese regulators ordered Jack Ma's online financial titan Ant Group Co. to return to its roots as a provider of payments services, threatening to throttle growth in its most lucrative businesses of...

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Sydney Told To Watch Its Famous New Year's Eve Fireworks From Home

Sydney, one of the world's first major cities to welcome each New Year with a public countdown featuring a fireworks display over its well-known Opera House, has banned large gatherings that night...

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Rahane's Gesture For Jadeja After Run Out Draws Praise On Social Media

India vs Australia: India captain Ajinkya Rahane was run out after he responded to Ravindra Jadeja's call to get the latter to a fifty. Rahane's gesture after the run out drew praise on social media.

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Chinese Citizen Journalist Faces Trial For Wuhan Virus Reporting

A Chinese citizen journalist held since May for her livestream reporting from Wuhan as the Covid-19 outbreak unfurled was set for trial Monday, almost a year after details of an "unknown viral...

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KFC launches gaming console with chicken warmer

The fast food chain said many people thought the concept was a spoof but wants to start production soon.

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US Facing "Four Historic Crises At Once", Says Joe Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday said that his country is facing "four historic crises at once", adding that his team is work working hard to tackle the time-bound challenges.

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Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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After A Week's Delay, Trump Signs $900 Billion Covid Relief Bill

After nearly a week's delay and under pressure from all sides, President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill Sunday, the White House said, extending benefits to millions of...

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2020 Weather Disasters Boosted By Climate Change: Report

The ten costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth $150 billion, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a report...

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Britain To Restrict Promotion Of Unhealthy Food From April 2022

Britain will ban "buy one get one free" promotions for food high in fat, sugar or salt and free refills of sugary soft drinks in restaurants from April 2022, the government said on Monday, its latest...

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Trump Promises "Good News" On Covid Relief As Millions Lose Benefits

US President Donald Trump on Sunday promised "good news" on a massive Covid-19 relief bill that he has so far refused to sign, but did not give further details as millions of Americans struggling...

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Nashville Blast Suspect Died In Explosion, Police Say

The 63-year-old suspect in the bombing that rocked Nashville on Christmas Day morning was killed in the blast that destroyed his motor home and damaged more than 40 businesses, authorities said on...

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Thousands Without Power, Planes Delayed As Storm Bella Hits France

Thousands were left without electricity and planes were delayed or forced to re-route Sunday as storm Bella caused torrential rain and heavy winds in much of northern France.

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Books 2021: A pick and mix of what's coming up

A snapshot of some of the many books for next year from established, debut and non-fiction writers.

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'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

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2nd Test, Day 3: Centurion Rahane, Jadeja Look To Extend India's Lead

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja helped India take an 82-run lead over Australia after Day 2 of the 2nd Test.

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Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag Hail Ajinkya Rahane's Unbeaten Century

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: This is Ajinkya Rahane's eighth Test ton overseas and his first hundred as captain of Team India.

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Kyle Jamieson Strikes As Pakistan Stumble In Reply To New Zealand's 431

NZ vs PAK: New Zealand, having started the day at 222 for three, added a further 209 runs before Neil Wagner was the last man out. Pakistan were 30/1 at stumps on Day 2.

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Gutsy Ajinkya Rahane Century Puts India In Driving Seat Against Australia

Stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane rode his luck to hit a gritty unbeaten century as India built an ominous 82-run lead over Australia on day two of the Boxing Day Test

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Ajinkya Rahane's 12th Test Century Puts India In Command At MCG

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane scored a gritty century to extend India's advantage in the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

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Saturday, December 26, 2020

Bishan Singh Bedi Threatens Legal Action Against Delhi Cricket Body

Bishan Singh Bedi has also renounced his membership of the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

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Tim Paine Becomes Fastest Wicket-Keeper To Record 150 Dismissals In Tests

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: Tim Paine overtook Quinton de Kock to become the fastest wicket-keeper to record 150 dismissals in Test cricket.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav Set To Captain Mumbai

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav will captain the Mumbai cricket team, which will also have the likes of Dhawal Kulkarni and Tushar Deshpande.

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7 Killed In Fire At Egypt Hospital Treating Covid Patients: Report

A fire killed at least seven people and injured several others on Saturday at a private hospital that was treating coronavirus patients on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital Cairo, local sources...

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3 Killed In Shooting At US Bowling Alley, Suspect In Custody: Police

Three people were killed and another three injured Saturday in the US state of Illinois when a shooter opened fire at a bowling alley, police said.

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2000-Year-Old Roman-Era Equivalent Of Fast Food Stall Unearthed In Italy

A 2,000-year-old fast-food stall unearthed from the ash of Pompeii has given researchers new clues about the snacking habits of the ancient Romans.

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New York Health Firm Faces Probe Over Unauthorized COVID-19 Vaccine

New York State Health officials said on Saturday they are investigating a Brooklyn-based healthcare provider on suspicion it violated state guidelines for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine.

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Shubman Gill Looked Like He Belonged To International Cricket: McGrath

India vs Australia: Former Australia fast-bowler Glenn McGrath was all praise for debutant Shubman Gill.

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Watch: Tim Paine Pulls Off A "Screamer" To Dismiss Pujara On Day 2

India vs Australia: Tim Paine pulled off an excellent catch behind the stumps, despite being wrong footed, to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara.

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Europe Begins Covid Vaccine Rollout Amid Fear Of New Virus Strain

A swath of EU nations begin vaccinating their most vulnerable groups Sunday as a reputedly more contagious coronavirus variant spread internationally and the WHO warned that the current pandemic would...

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101-Year-Old Woman First In Germany To Receive Coronavirus Vaccine

A 101-year-old woman became the first German to receive a vaccine against the coronavirus on Saturday, a day ahead of the official start of the country's vaccination campaign, local broadcaster MDR...

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Covid, Pandemic And Lockdown: How 2020 Changed The World

When the world celebrated the dawn of a new decade with a blaze of firework parties and revelry on January 1, few could have imagined what 2020 had in store.

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10 Climbers Killed In Iran, Ship Crew Missing After Snowfall And Storms

At least 10 climbers have died and several more are missing in mountains north of Iran's capital Tehran after heavy snowfall, state media reported on Saturday, and the seven crew members of a ship are...

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As Vaccines Are Rolled Out, Questions Remain

European countries are following the United States, Britain and a handful of other countries to begin rolling out coronavirus vaccines.

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Japan Ex-PM Shinzo Faces Lawmakers On Scandal But Avoids Prosecution

Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe apologised to lawmakers on Friday over a scandal involving payments for supporters, a day after prosecutors said they would not indict him in the case.

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Art in 2021: The highlights to hope for

Some exhibitions and galleries scheduled to open, including Tutankhamun relics and a movie museum.

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Has Thomas Becket's treasured 'little book' been found?

Thomas Becket, killed in Canterbury in 1170, was attached to a "little book", which may now have been found in Cambridge.

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Well Preserved "Fast Food" Bar Unearthed In Pompeii

Researchers said on Saturday they had discovered a frescoed thermopolium or fast food counter in an exceptional state of preservation in Pompeii.

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2nd Test, Day 2 Live: India Look To Bat Australia Out

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Shubman Gil is batting alongside Cheteshwar Pujara as India start Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia.

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Trump Refuses To Sign Covid Aid Bill, Millions To Lose Jobless Benefits

Millions of Americans saw their jobless benefits expire on Saturday after US President Donald Trump refused to sign into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, protesting that it did...

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Britain, European Union Publish 1,246-Page Brexit Trade Agreement

Britain on Saturday published the text of its trade agreement with the European Union just five days before it exits one of the world's biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since...

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2nd Test: Kohli Hails "Great Display" From Indian Bowlers On Day 1 At MCG

Australia vs India: Virat Kohli took to Twitter to praise Indian bowlers after the visitors bowled out Australia for 195 on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.

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European Union Begins Covid Vaccine Rollout As New Virus Strain Spreads

The European Union began a vaccine rollout Saturday, even as countries in the bloc were forced back into lockdown by a new strain of the virus, believed to be more infectious, that continues to spread...

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France Receives First Doses Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

France's first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine were delivered early Saturday to the Paris hospital system's central pharmacy outside the capital, an AFP journalist saw.

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Four Injured In A Shooting In Berlin: German Police

Four people were injured in a shooting in the German capital Berlin in the early hours of Saturday, police said.

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Russia Approves Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine For People Over 60: Report

Russia on Saturday approved its main COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, for use by people over the age of 60, Russian news agencies cited the health ministry as saying.

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Gutsy India Bounce Back To Skittle Australia In Second Test

A resilient India bounced back from their embarrassing first Test exploits to bundle out Australia for just 195 and take a grip on a riveting opening day of the second Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

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Friday, December 25, 2020

1st Test: Gritty Williamson Lifts New Zealand After Early Pakistan Strike

New Zealand vs Pakistan: An unbeaten 94 by a gritty Kane Williamson had New Zealand at 222 for three in the face of a concerted Pakistan attack at stumps on day one of the first Test on Saturday

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2 Afghanistan Policemen Killed As 3 Separate Blasts Hit Kabul

Two Afghan policemen were killed as three separate "sticky bombs" exploded in Kabul on Saturday, the latest violence to hit the Afghan capital.

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Third Umpire's Contentious Run-Out Call Causes A Stir On Twitter

Former cricketers, including Shane Warne, took to Twitter to have their say on the contentious run-out call, involving Australia captain Tim Paine.

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Watch: Debutants Siraj And Gill Combine To Dismiss Labuschagne

Australia vs India: Mohammed Siraj picked up his maiden Test wicket in the form of Marnus Labuschagne at the MCG on Saturday.

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Gets COVID-19 Vaccine: Report

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, state media reported.

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Ross Taylor Becomes New Zealand's Most Capped Player

Ross Taylor on Saturday became New Zealand's most capped player across all three formats.

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Robin Jackman, Former England Bowler And Cricket Commentator, Dies At 75

Former England bowler and renowned cricket commentator Robin Jackman died at the age of 75 on Saturday.

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China To Overtake US As World's Biggest Economy By 2028: Report

China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, five years earlier than previously estimated due to the contrasting recoveries of the two countries from the...

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Watch: Jadeja Takes Fine Catch Despite Minor Collision With Shubman Gill

Australia vs India: Ravindra Jadeja completed a brilliant catch to sent Matthew Wade packing despite a minor coming together with Shubman Gill.

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US Doctor Has Severe Allergic Reaction To Moderna Covid Vaccine: Report

A doctor in Boston with a shellfish allergy developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing the doctor.

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Air Canada Reroutes Boeing 737 MAX After Engine Problem

An Air Canada Boeing 737-8 MAX flying from Arizona to Montreal with three crew members on board experienced an engine problem that forced it to land in Tucson, the airline said Friday.

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"Bomb Is In This Vehicle": Blast In US' Nashville After Chilling Warning

A huge blast tore through a section of downtown Nashville early Friday, after police responding to reports of gunfire discovered a parked motorhome reportedly blaring a warning that it carried a bomb.

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LIVE Updates: India's COVID-19 Recovery Rate Improves To 95.77%

Christmas brought good news for India as country's overall COVID-19 recovery rate improved to 95.77 per cent on Friday, with Mumbai's Dharavi, one of the worst affected areas in the country, reported...

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France Confirms First Case On Its Soil Of British Virus Variant

The first case of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain has been confirmed in France, the health ministry said on Friday.

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TV in 2021: Shows coming to the small screen

Despite the impact of Covid-19 on the industry, there are still some popular shows on the way.

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GoDaddy Apologises For Fake Christmas Bonus Email Security Test

US web company GoDaddy apologized Thursday after an email that promised employees a Christmas bonus in the midst of the economic crisis turned out to be a computer security test.

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

Boxing Day Test: Shubman Gill, Sirajs Debut; Pant, Jadeja In Playing XI

India vs Australia: Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj were included in the India's playing XI for the second Test even as Prithvi Shaw and Wriddhiman Saha were dropped.

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India "A Proud Cricket Country", Won't Roll Over At MCG: Tim Paine

Despite the convincing win in Adelaide, Tim Paine is not taking India lightly and singled out KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as potential threats.

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Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98

Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.

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Sachin Tendulkar, Cristiano Ronaldo And Others Extend Christmas Greetings

Merry Christmas: Sachin Tendulkar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Novak Djokovic were among those from the sporting fraternity who took to social media to extend their Christmas wishes.

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India's Test Record At Melbourne Cricket Ground

Australia vs India: Australia and India have played 13 Tests at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australia have won eight of those while India have won three.

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US Will Impose COVID-19 Screening Requirement For UK Flights

The US government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure starting Monday amid concerns about a new coronavirus...

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'White Christmas': The biggest selling single of all time

The story of Bing Crosby and 'White Christmas'

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The best of the cheesy Christmas movies

If you are looking for pure festive escapism with a guaranteed happy ending, check these films out.

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Tim Paine Wary Of Depleted India In Boxing Day Test

Australia head into the second Test in Melbourne full of confidence after thumping the visitors by eight wickets inside three days last week.

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SA Seek To Change Fortunes Against SL After COVID-19 Hiatus

South Africa vs Sri Lanka: South Africa's bowlers will present a tough challenge to the visiting batsmen.

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China Backing Away From Promises To Pak Under Economic Corridor: Report

China appears to be backing away from its initial financial promises to Pakistan under Beijing-financed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a US$60 billion infrastructure building plan, amid...

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Over 600,000 UK Citizens Receive First Dose Of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine

More than 600,000 UK citizens have received the vaccine against the coronavirus developed by Pfizer and BioNTech pharmaceutical companies, the Department of Health said.

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Seven US Lawmakers Write To Mike Pompeo On Farmers' Protest In India

A group of seven influential US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, have written to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to raise the issue of farmers'' protest...

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Turkey To Start Using China's COVID-19 Vaccine After Strong Results

Turkey will receive its first shipment of China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine within days as preliminary domestic tests showed it was 91% effective, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Thursday.

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US Opens "Virtual" Presence In Western Sahara Ahead Of Consulate

The United States will open a "virtual" diplomatic post in Western Sahara ahead of a consulate, the State Department said Thursday, after recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory...

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Suspected Russian Hackers Used Microsoft Vendors To Breach Customers

The suspected Russian hackers behind the worst US cyber attack in years leveraged reseller access to Microsoft Corp services to penetrate targets that had no compromised network software from...

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Police Killing Of Unarmed Black Man Ignites Fresh Outrage In US

The fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man by police in Columbus, Ohio -- the US city's second such killing this month -- sparked a fresh wave of protests on Thursday against racial injustice and...

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Bridgerton: Everything you need to know about the Netflix drama

The period drama, which launches on Christmas Day, is based on the best-selling romance novels.

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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

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Christmas cards: You won't believe the effort this family goes to!

From Game of Thrones to Elf - meet the family whose Christmas cards take months to make.

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US Deeply Concerned By Pak Court Ruling To Release Daniel Pearl's Killers

The United States on Thursday expressed deep concerns over the Sindh High Court ruling to release multiple terrorists responsible for the murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl.

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With Pardons, Trump Seeks To Erase Stain Of Russia Probe

President Donald Trump's pardons of five people from his 2016 election campaign caps his effort to bleach out the stain on his tenure of the Russia interference investigation.

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BCCI Has Decided To Terminate My Employment, Says GM KVP Rao

BCCI General Manager KVP Rao said the Indian cricket board had decided to terminate his employment.

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Chrissy Teigen 'sad she will never be pregnant again'

The US model lost the baby she was expecting with husband John Legend earlier this year.

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Lot Of Onus On Ajinkya Rahane In Virat Kohli's Absence: Gautam Gambhir

AUS vs IND: Gautam Gambhir said India's stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane will have more responsibility in the absence of Virat Kohli and the injured Mohammed Shami.

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Can't Describe The Greatness Of Virat Kohli In A Word, Says Lamichhane

Sandeep Lamichhane was recently doing a question and answer session on Twitter when one of the users asked him to describe Virat Kohli in one word.

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Would Be Surprised If Ajinkya Rahane Doesn't Bat At No.4, Says Agarkar

Australia vs India: India and Australia will now take on each other in the Boxing Day Test, beginning December 26.

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China Suspends UK Flights Over Mutant Coronavirus Strain

China on Thursday suspended flights to and from Britain after it reported a new, more infectious strain of the coronavirus.

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Dinesh Karthik To Lead Tamil Nadu In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Tamil Nadu Cricket Association named their squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with Dinesh Karthik as captain and Vijay Shankar his deputy.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Frightening Drive Through South Dakota Blizzard Caught On Camera

A video taken by a meteorologist in South Dakota and posted to social media on Wednesday shows twenty seconds of a frightening drive through a heavy blizzard.

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MCG On Standby To Host 3rd Test Against India Amid Sydney Covid Outbreak

While Cricket Australia is hopeful of hosting India in the third Test at the SCG itself, the MCG has been earmarked as a contingency plan amid the covid outbreak in Sydney.

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Moderna Expects Its Covid Vaccine To Protect Against UK Virus Variant

Moderna Inc said on Wednesday it expects that the immunity induced by its COVID-19 vaccine would be protective against the coronavirus variants reported in the UK.

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"Fingers Crossed": Justin Langer "Hopeful" Of Warner Return In 3rd Test

Justin Langer said David Warner is working hard on recovering from his groin injury and said he is hopeful that the batsman will be fit for the 3rd Test against India.

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2nd Test: Australia Set To Field Same Playing XI, Says Justin Langer

Justin Langer said Australia are going with the same playing XI for the second Test unless "something happens over the next few days".

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Northern Ireland Confirms Positive Case Of COVID-19 Variant

Northern Ireland on Wednesday confirmed a positive test for the highly infectious variant of the coronavirus that has emerged in Britain.

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Facebook Bans Australian Celebrity Chef Over Virus Misinformation

Facebook has banned Australian celebrity chef and conspiracy theorist Pete Evans for repeatedly spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Christmas Card Featuring Son Archie Revealed

Ahead of the Christmas festival, the royal duo Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas card was shared on social media on Thursday (local time).

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Trump Team Weighs Immunity For Saudi Prince In Assassination Plot: Report

The Trump administration is weighing a Saudi request to grant Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immunity from prosecution over accusations that he orchestrated a conspiracy to kill a former high-level...

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Jack Ma's Alibaba, Ant Under Scrutiny In China's Escalating Probe

China kicked off an investigation into alleged monopolistic practices at Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and summoned affiliate Ant Group Co. to a high-level meeting over financial regulations, escalating...

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Chinese Covid Vaccine "Reached Efficacy Threshold": Brazil Institute

Clinical trials of the CoronaVac coronavirus vaccine developed by Chinese laboratory Sinovac have "reached the efficacy threshold" demanded by the World Health Organization, the Brazilian institute...

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Melania, Donald Trump Set Off For Christmas Vacation

An enraged Donald Trump helicoptered off the White House lawn for one of the last times in his presidency Wednesday, leaving Americans chaos as a Christmas present.

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Trump Pardons More Allies, Including Son-In-Law's Father: White House

US President Donald Trump issued a new raft of pardons on Wednesday for allies including Jared Kushner's father, adding to a long list he has granted in his waning days in office.

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Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?

The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year.

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Dickens Museum: A Christmas Carol performance goes online

Charles Dickens's London home will host a special performance of A Christmas Carol.

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"Egregious, Disgusting": Trump Pardons Spark Outrage

An angry backlash Wednesday met US President Donald Trump's pardons of corrupt Republican congressmen and security guards convicted of killing 14 civilians in a 2007 Baghdad massacre.

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Masks Alone May Not Stop COVID-19 Spread, Physical Distancing Key: Study

Simply wearing a face mask may not protect you from catching the novel coronavirus, that causes COVID-19, if you are not maintaining physical distancing, according to a study.

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Russia Not Expecting "Anything Good" From Joe Biden: Deputy Minister

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Wednesday Moscow was not expecting "anything good" from US President-elect Joe Biden, accusing members of his future administration of...

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Watch: Gill Hits The Nets As India Land In Melbourne Ahead Of 2nd Test

Australia vs India: Shubman Gill had a hit in the nets even as Team India "regroup" after landing in Melbourne ahead of the second Test.

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Warner Dismisses Speculations Over Williamson Leaving SRH

David Warner on Wednesday said his SunRisers Hyderabad teammate Kane Williamson "will not be going anywhere" else in the IPL.

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Expecting India To "Come Out Firing" After Adelaide Debacle: Nathan Lyon

IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon said Australia are expecting India to come back strong from their collapse in Adelaide and that they don't think India will carry "any scars" from the opening Test.

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Three Police Officials Shot Dead, Fourth Injured In France

Three police were shot dead and a fourth wounded in Puy-de-Dome in central France on Wednesday, sources in the public prosecutor's office told AFP.

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Donald Trump Rejects Covid Relief Bill, Calling It "A Disgrace"

President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a massive Covid economic relief package passed by Congress, branding it "a disgrace" in an act of political brinkmanship less than a month before he must...

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Japan's "Twitter Killer" Drops Death Sentence Appeal

A Japanese man dubbed the "Twitter killer" has withdrawn an appeal of his guilty verdict and death sentence over the murder of nine people, a court official said Wednesday.

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Mexico To Start Covid-19 Vaccinations On Thursday

Mexico will begin Covid-19 immunizations on Thursday, a day after the country receives its first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, Undersecretary of Health Hugo Lopez-Gatell said.

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After "Torture, Over 300 Interrogations...": Writer Detained In Beijing

An Australian writer detained in Beijing on spying allegations has told his readers to "pursue democracy, rule of law and freedom" in a Christmas message from prison that said 300 interrogations had...

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How China Lost Patience With Jack Ma, Its Loudest Billionaire

When Jack Ma took to a Shanghai conference stage in October, China's most famous entrepreneur was on the brink of pulling off an unprecedented $35 billion initial public offering for the finance...

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Coronavirus Reaches End Of Earth As First Outbreak Hits Antarctica

The coronavirus has landed in Antarctica, the last continent previously free from COVID-19, Chile's military said this week, as health and army officials scrambled to clear out and quarantine staff...

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"Good Riddance," China Says As Germany Leaves UN Security Council

Germany's U.N. envoy, during his last scheduled U.N. Security Council meeting, appealed to China to free two detained Canadians for Christmas, prompting China's deputy U.N. envoy to respond: "Out of...

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Elon Musk Says Apple CEO Refused Talks To Acquire Tesla At $60 Billion

Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook refused to take a meeting years ago to discuss acquiring Tesla Inc., Elon Musk said on Tuesday.

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David Warner Ruled Out Of Boxing Day Test Against India

David Warner failed to shake off a groin injury ahead of the second Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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"My Second Life": US Nurse Walks Out Of Hospital After 8-Month Covid Ordeal

As a veteran ICU nurse whose job is to care for the most critically ill patients at her hospital in Long Beach, California, Merlin Pambuan was well aware of the deadly ravages COVID-19 can inflict on...

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Trump Pardons 15, Including Two Charged In Russia Probe

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a wave of pardons including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation and also to Republican allies who once served in Congress...

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California Secretary Of State To Replace Kamala Harris In US Senate

Alex Padilla was named Tuesday as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' replacement in the US Senate, becoming the first Latino to represent California in the nation's upper house.

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Trump Rejects Covid Relief Bill, Calling It "A Disgrace"

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a $900 billion bipartisan Covid stimulus package, calling it "a disgrace" and demanding that lawmakers more than triple relief payments to Americans.

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Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020

Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.

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Twitter Followers Of US Government Accounts Won't Transfer To Biden

Twitter said Tuesday it would not automatically transfer the millions of followers of official Trump administration accounts to the incoming Biden administration, but instead give users the option to...

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US Will Not Impose COVID-19 Screenings For Flights From Britain: Report

The US government does not intend to impose COVID-19 screenings for passengers traveling from Britain after the emergence of a highly infectious new coronavirus variant there, people briefed on the...

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Top US Doctor Anthony Fauci Receives COVID-19 Vaccine In "Symbol" For US

Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious disease specialist, received his Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday along with other senior officials and six health workers at a live streamed event at the...

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Russia Summons Senior EU Diplomats Over Kremlin Critic's Poisoning

Russia's foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned senior diplomats from several European Union countries to voice discontent over their response to the poisoning attack on opposition leader Alexey...

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US Daily Apologises For Decades Of Racist Coverage

The editor of the Kansas City Star apologized Monday on behalf of the American daily newspaper for decades of racist and discriminatory coverage of the Black minority.

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This Relentless Dealmaker Broke Into Silicon Valley's Bros Club

To call Koh Soo Boon an early mover in venture capital is a bit of an understatement. When she began her career in 1988, International Business Machines Corp. was the dominant force in technology....

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Pilot Blamed For First COVID-19 Transmission Case In Taiwan Since April

Taiwan reported its first local coronavirus transmission Tuesday, blaming a foreign pilot for ending 253 days of being virus-free.

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Abu Dhabi T10 League: Qalandars Retain England Batsman Tom Banton

Qalandars have retained England's Tom Banton for the upcoming season of the Abu Dhabi T10 league.

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Harbhajan Singh Posts A Gully Cricket Meme And It's Nostalgia 101

Harbhajan Singh posted a picture of a slipper that had come undone at the strap and it took the fans to a nostalgia trip to their gully cricket days.

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Monday, December 21, 2020

Virat Kohli's Absence ''Big Loss'' For India, Says Steve Smith

India vs Australia: Steve Smith said the absence of Virat Kohli from India squad for last three Tests will be a "big loss" but lauded Kohli for availing a paternity leave.

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Covid: The night London's theatres went dark

The lockdown hobby that became a photo-journal about London's theatre community.

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Don Bradman's Debut 'Baggy Green' Cap Sold For Record $340,000

Pickles auction house said Don Bradman's debut 'baggy green' had been bought by the businessman Peter Freedman.

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Rohit Sharma Safe, To Stay In Sydney Despite Covid Outbreak: Report

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma is quarantining in Sydney, where there has been a fresh outbreak of coronavirus cases.

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David Warner Posts Adorable Picture Of Daughters Posing With Cricket Bats

India vs Australia: David Warner enjoyed some cricket practice with his daughters and posted a picture on social media of the daughters posing with cricket bats.

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Go Glamping: Spend Night At Singapore Aiport For Year-End Holidays

Staying overnight at an airport isn't unheard of, especially if you miss a flight. But choosing to spend your holidays there in a tent is something entirely different.

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"Dozens Of US Treasury Email Accounts" Were Hacked: Senator

Hackers broke into systems used by top US Treasury officials during a massive cyberattack on government agencies and may have stolen essential encryption keys, a senior lawmaker said Monday.

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Waqar Younis To Return To Pakistan After First Test Against New Zealand

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis has been granted permission to return to the country after the first Test in New Zealand to spend time with his family.

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India May Ease Rules for Non-Chinese Investments From Hong Kong: Report

India may reduce scrutiny of deals by Hong Kong-based investors as long as Chinese firms aren't involved in the transactions, people with knowledge of the matter said.

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New Population of Blue Whale Found In Western Indian Ocean, Say Experts

Scientists have found evidence of a previously undiscovered population of blue whales living in the western Indian ocean based on an analysis of sound recordings from the region, an advance which...

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What It's Like Living Next To China's Belt And Road Project

A lot has been written about China's multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative. Economists have debated the debt dynamics. Political scientists have analyzed how it fits into the rising power's...

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Coronavirus Cases In US Surpass 18 Million: Report

The United States surpassed 18 million reported Covid-19 cases on Monday, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed, as the virus surges nationwide.

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The best albums and songs of 2020: Fiona Apple, Cardi B, Bob Dylan and Dua Lipa

Records by Fiona Apple, Cardi B, Bob Dylan and Dua Lipa feature in the BBC's "poll of polls".

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Steve Smith Hopes Virus-Hit Sydney Can Still Host Third India Test

Australia vs India: Steve Smith hopes the third Test against India goes through at his home ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground, despite a coronavirus outbreak in the city.

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Trump Orders US Government To Construct "Beautiful" Buildings

US President Donald Trump, with only a month left in office, issued an order Monday that future federal buildings must be "beautiful" and preferably built in the Greco-Roman classical style.

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$900 Billion Coronavirus Bill Clears Hurdle In US Congress

A $900 billion aid package meant to stimulate a pandemic-hit US economy cleared a procedural hurdle in the House of Representatives on Monday evening as the leaders of both chambers of Congress aimed...

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Charity single maker LadBaby aims for the Christmas number one for the third year running

LadBaby is aiming for a third successive Christmas number one, with another sausage roll infused take on a chart classic.

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Hong Kong Bans Flights From Britain Over New Virus Strain

Hong Kong on Monday said it would ban all flights from Britain following the discovery of a new and highly infectious strain of the coronavirus there.

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UK Cut Off From Europe Over Fears About New Covid Strain

Britain's European neighbours began closing their doors to travellers from the United Kingdom on Sunday amid alarm about a rapidly spreading strain of coronavirus that has caused cases to soar there.

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Ariana Grande announces engagement to Dalton Gomez

The 27-year-old US singer and actress has been with her real estate agent boyfriend for about a year.

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Britain Holds Crisis Meeting Over Travel Ban

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was to chair a crisis meeting Monday as a growing number of countries from France to Argentina blocked flights to Britain over a new highly infectious coronavirus strain...

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Sunday, December 20, 2020

NZ vs PAK: Rizwan To Lead Pakistan In 1st Test As Injury Rules Out Babar

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan will become Pakistan's 33rd Test captain when he leads the team for the first Test starting December 26 in Mount Maunganui.

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Former CSK Bowler Yo Mahesh Retires From All Forms Of Cricket

Yo Mahesh ends his career with 108 wickets in 50 first-class matches. He also has 93 dismissals in List A cricket at an average of 24.67.

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Rohit Sharma's Special Birthday Post For Wife Ritika Sajdeh. See Pics

Rohit Sharma is currently completing his quarantine period in Australia, and took to Instagram to wish his wife Ritika Sajdeh on her birthday.

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US Lawmakers Back $1.9 Billion To Replace Chinese Telecom Equipment: Report

U.S. lawmakers will back $1.9 billion to fund a program to remove telecom network equipment that the U.S. government says poses national security risks as part of a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill,...

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Like So Much Else, Visits With Santa Go Virtual Due To Covid

As the pandemic rages, children's visits with Santa Claus are going virtual -- to protect both them and the men in high-risk groups who dress up as old St. Nick.

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Will Cricket's Bubble Burst In 2021?

After the March lockdown, international cricket, sustained by the broadcast income from tours and tournaments, did not resume again until the England-West Indies Test series in July.

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AUS vs IND: Player Of The Match Medal To Honour Aboriginal Cricketer

Australia vs India: The second Test match between both sides begins from December 26.

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New Coronavirus Strain In UK Could Be 70 Per Cent More Transmissible

Britain's health minister warned Sunday that a strict lockdown imposed on London and southeast England may last for months because a new strain of the coronavirus was "out of control".

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"Cases Have Absolutely Rocketed," UK Says On New Virus Strain

U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned that the new strain of the coronavirus is "out of control" and suggested parts of England will be stuck in the new, highest tier of restrictions until a...

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Joe Burns Hopes To Register Big Match-Winning Hundreds In Remaining Games

Australia vs India: Joe Burns revealed that he was very confident about his batting skills during the first Test match, which the hosts won.

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No Advice For Prithvi Shaw As I am Playing Against Him, Says Joe Burns

Australia vs India: Joe Burns, who himself was out of form before he smashed an unbeaten fifty, said he is hoping the opponent batsman Prithvi Shaw doesn't score runs at all in the Border-Gavaskar...

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Canada Halts Flights From UK For 72 Hours Due To New Virus Strain

Canada is halting passenger flights from the United Kingdom for 72 hours, the health ministry said on Sunday, joining a growing list of countries barring British travelers to prevent the spread of a...

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Doodle Exhibits Astronomical Events: Winter Solstice, Great Conjunction

Google Doodle observes Winter Solstice today -- the shortest day and the longest night of the year -- a phenomena that occurs when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt away from the Sun.

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Saudi Halts International Flights Over New Fast-Spreading Strain Of Virus

Saudi Arabia on Sunday halted international flights and suspended entry through its land and sea ports for at least a week, after a new fast-spreading strain of coronavirus appeared in Britain.

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US Says "Prepared To React" If Iran Seeks To Avenge Top General's Killing

Washington is "prepared to react" if Tehran launches an attack to mark the first anniversary of the killing of powerful Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, the head of US forces in the Middle East warned...

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Canada PM Justin Trudeau To Take Covid Shot In Public "When Turn Comes"

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will receive the Covid-19 shot in public once those in his age group are in line to be vaccinated, he said in an interview broadcast Sunday.

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US Says Looking "Very Carefully" At New Virus Variant Spreading In UK

US authorities are looking "very carefully" into the virus variant spreading in the United Kingdom, top health officials said Sunday, while indicating that a ban on UK travel was not currently in the...

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US Congress Reaches Deal On $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Package

US lawmakers have reached a deal for a new package to boost the world's largest economy, which has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic, congressional leaders announced Sunday.

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Boris Johnson To Chair Emergency Response Meet On Covid Travel, Freight

Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair an emergency response meeting on Monday to discuss international travel, in particular the flow of freight in and out of Britain, a spokeswoman for his...

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Watch: Dan Christian Smashes 2nd Fastest Fifty In BBL History

BBL 2020: Dan Christian's blistering fifty helped Sydney Sixers recover from a slow start and post a competitive total of 177/5 on the board.

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Virat Kohli Closes Gap To Steve Smith Atop ICC Test Batting Rankings

Steve Smith still leads the ICC Test rankings for batsmen with 911 points, while Virat Kohli at second place moved up to 888 points.

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India's Lowest Scores In Test Cricket History

India vs Australia: India were restricted to 36 for nine in their 2nd innings in Adelaide, marking their lowest-ever total in Test cricket.

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Daniel Pearl Murder Accused Claims He Is "Scapegoat": Pak Lawyer

A lawyer representing the parents ofUS journalist Daniel Pearl has produced a handwritten letter in Pakistan's Supreme Court in which the key accused in the case claimed that he was a "scapegoat"...

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"You Will Die In The Forest": Nigerian Schoolboys Describe Kidnap Ordeal

Annas Shuaibu says he awoke to the sound of gunshots fired by men who burst into his boarding school in northwest Nigeria in a nighttime raid. He and hundreds of other boys were rounded up and...

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Watch: Mohammad Hafeez Whacks Six Off Final Ball, Remains Unbeaten On 99

New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I: Veteran Mohammed Hafeez played a sterling knock, and came close to his maiden T20I century, but couldn't prevent a defeat for his side.

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Santa Claus Bikers Parade In Tokyo Against Child Abuse

Harley Davidson bikers dressed in Santa Claus costumes rode through the streets of central Tokyo on Sunday for their annual parade against child abuse, saying more children were vulnerable in 2020 due...

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Murali Vijay Opts Out Of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Report

Murali Vijay has been replaced in Tamil Nadu's 26-member list of probables by 31-year-old batsman L Suryaprakash.

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"Not The Batting Coach": Wasim Jaffer Coolly Shuts Down Twitter User

Wasim Jaffer corrected a Twitter user who called him India's batting coach following the debacle in Adelaide.

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Car Bomb Kills 8, Wounds 15 In Afghan Capital

A car bomb killed eight people and wounded more than 15 others in Kabul Sunday, officials said, the latest attack to rock the Afghan capital.

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Saturday, December 19, 2020

Nepal Parliament Dissolved Amid Ruling Party Feud: Reports

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today recommended the dissolution of the country's parliament after he was cornered over an executive order last week, reports say. An emergency meeting of the...

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After Pfizer, Moderna Begins COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In US

US distribution of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine began on Saturday, with more than 3,700 sites due to start receiving and administering shots as soon as Monday, vastly widening the rollout started...

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CA Says "No Changes To Schedule" Despite COVID-19 Surge In Sydney

The Sydney Test is due be held from January 7 and Cricket Australia interim chief Nick Hockley said they were watching the situation closely, with contingency plans in place.

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Ponting Backs Australia To Pull Off Clean Sweep In Test Series vs India

Australia vs India: Ricky Ponting reckons that Australia now have a very good chance of defeating India 4-0 in the four-match Test series.

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In Close Contact With UK Officials On New Covid Variant: WHO

The World Health Organization said on Saturday it was in close contact with UK officials over a new COVID-19 virus variant.

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Amir Holds "Current PCB Management" Responsible For His Retirement

Mohammad Amir said his decision to retire was based on how some members of the PCB management kept on going about his decision to not play Test cricket.

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US Advisory Panel Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For Adults

Moderna Inc said on Saturday the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to recommend the use of the company's COVID-19 vaccine on...

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Apple Temporarily Shuts 53 Stores In California, 16 In UK Amid Covid

Apple Inc has temporarily shut all of its 53 stores in California because of a coronavirus outbreak and 16 stores in the United Kingdom following restrictions introduced by the government in London, a...

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"Stop Bullying": China After US Blacklists 59 Of Its Firms

Beijing on Saturday accused the United States of "bullying" after Washington announced export controls on dozens of Chinese firms over alleged ties to China's military.

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"I Vaccinated Santa Claus Myself": Top US Doctor Tells Children

Santa Claus can safely deliver gifts to good girls and boys on Christmas, after a special visitor went all the way to the North Pole to deliver a coronavirus vaccine.

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A Christmas Carol: How Scrooge is saving theatres this Christmas

The theatres looking to Dickens' classic tale to stay afloat and raise spirits despite Covid-19.

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Joe Biden Backs Son Hunter After US Tax Probe Revealed

US President-elect Joe Biden has expressed full confidence in his son Hunter, a frequent target of Republican attacks, after it was revealed last week that he was under a federal tax investigation.

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US Issues Guidelines On COVID-19 Vaccination After Allergic Reactions

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday said it was monitoring reports of allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccination and made recommendations on how people with...

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Switzerland Says Pfizer Covid Vaccine "Safe", Approves For Use

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been authorised for use in Switzerland following a two-month rolling review, the Swissmedic regulatory authority said Saturday.

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"Bizarre Dismissal": Saha Does A MS Dhoni In Brilliant Run Out. Watch

AUS vs IND: The manner in which Wriddhiman Saha got rid of Matthew Wade reminded many of former wicket-keeper MS Dhoni who had become synonymous with such dismissals.

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AUS vs IND: Injured Mohammed Shami Taken To Hospital For Scans

Australia vs India: Mohammed Shami's participation in the remainder of the Test series against Australia was thrown into doubt, after Virat Kohli revealed that he was unable to even lift his hands.

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"It Isn't A Nightmare": How The World Reacted To India's Batting Debacle

Cricketers -- past and present -- and fans were left shell-shocked as India could only muster 36/9 in the second innings, their lowest total in Test cricket.

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"Really Hurts": Kohli On India's 8-Wicket Loss To Australia In Adelaide

Australia vs India: Reflecting on India's eight-wicket loss to Australia in their first-ever overseas day-night Test, skipper Virat Kohli said that batting unit didn't show "enough intent" on Day 3.

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Australia Win In Two And Half Days As India Record Lowest Test Score

Australia vs India 1st Test: India have now lost three successive Tests well inside three days with two being in New Zealand earlier this year.

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"OTP To Forget": Sehwag Trolls India's Batting Collapse On Day 3

Australia vs India: Virender Sehwag trolled India's dismal batting performance on Day 3 after team could only muster 36 runs in the second innings of Adelaide Test.

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Friday, December 18, 2020

China ''Obstructing'' WHO Probe, ''Peddling'' Questionable Vaccines: US

Urging the international community to demand transparency from China about the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the US has accused Beijing of "obstructing" a World Health Organisation (WHO) probe...

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1st Test, Day 3: India Post Their Lowest-Ever Total In Test Cricket

AUS vs IND: India posted their lowest-ever total in Test cricket when they managed only 36/9 in thesecond innings of the day-night Test in Adelaide

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How Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Compares To That Of Pfizer's

US regulators authorized Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Friday, a week after granting the first US authorization to Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE's coronavirus shot.

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After UK, South Africa Identifies New Covid Strain Causing Surge In Cases

South Africa has identified a new variant of the coronavirus that is driving a second wave of infections, the health minister said on Friday, days after Britain said it had also found a new variant of...

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US Drug Regulator Investigating 5 Allergic Reactions After Pfizer Shot

The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating around five allergic reactions that happened after people were administered Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccine in the United States this...

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Trump Signs Bill That Could Remove Chinese Firms Off US Stock Exchanges

President Donald Trump on Friday signed legislation that would kick Chinese companies off US stock exchanges unless they adhere to American auditing standards, the White House said, giving the...

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US To Lift Travel Ban On UK And Europe As Early As Next Week: Report

US President Donald Trump could lift the US travel ban on the UK and Europe as early as next week, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing industry and aviation sources.

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Strictly Come Dancing: 7 memorable moments from this series

Bill Bailey, HRVY, Maisie Smith and Jamie Laing will compete for the glitterball trophy on Saturday.

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1st Test, Day 3 Live: India's Batting Stars Look To Extend Advantage

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: India will resume their second innings on Day 3 of the opening Test against Australia in Adelaide, at a score of 9/1.

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US Clears Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use

The United States on Friday authorized Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for six million doses to begin shipping across the hardest-hit country in the world.

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Graham Norton presents his final Radio 2 show after 10 years

The star is moving to Virgin Radio after a decade hosting Saturday mornings for Radio 2.

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Sir David Attenborough on Joe Biden, Christmas wrapping... and flamingos

Sir David examines how wildlife adapts to the forces of nature, such as volcanoes, in a new series.

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US Congress Passes Stopgap Funding Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown

The US Congress on Friday passed and sent to President Donald Trump a two-day stopgap extension of existing federal funds to avoid a midnight government shutdown, as negotiators work on a $900 billion...

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Biden Team Warns Of National Security Risk After Pentagon Halts Briefings

The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden warned Friday of risks to national security after it said the Pentagon suddenly halted briefings for the transition team.

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International Team Probing COVID-19 Origin Will Go To Wuhan: WHO

An international team of experts due to travel to China next month to probe the animal origins of Covid-19 will go to Wuhan and will carry out their investigation freely, the WHO said Friday.

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Several US Political Leaders Line Up For Early Coronavirus Vaccines

Several senior US officials including Vice President Mike Pence got early Covid-19 vaccinations Friday, contrasting with Europe, where two leaders were quarantining after testing positive and EU...

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Sir Paul McCartney: Glastonbury would be a 'super spreader'

Former Beatle McCartney thinks the Worthy Farm event is unlikely to take place again next year.

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Watch: Bumrah's Fielding Mistake Costs India Labuschagne's Huge Wicket

AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah grassed what was a fairly easy catch of Marnus Labuschagne to give Australia a reprieve when they were in a corner, having lost two wickets.

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US Drug Regulator Recommends Emergency Approval Of Moderna Vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will "rapidly" work towards granting emergency approval of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine candidate, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said on Thursday.

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Babies Born To COVID-19 Mothers Have Antibodies: Study

Pregnant women with COVID-19 do not get more sick than the wider population, according to a Singapore study published on Friday, which also found that babies born to infected mothers have antibodies...

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Covid: 'I worked on Priscilla - now I'm a bin man'

Pressure on industries hit by Covid restrictions is forcing many people to change careers.

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The angry pop song calling out China's domestic violence problem

Xiao Juan is the first pop song in China to openly discuss the sensitive topic of domestic violence.

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10 South Africa Players Exposed To COVID-19 Ahead Of Sri Lanka Series

With South Africa officially entering a second wave of coronavirus, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced that domestic matches would be halted until next month.

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One Night In Wuhan: COVID-19's Original Epicentre Re-Learns How To Party

In a crowded Wuhan beer hall, Zhang Qiong wipes birthday cake from her face after a food fight with her friends.

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Teams Need Big Squads To Combat "Bubble Fatigue": Ian Chappell

Bubble fatigue has already become an issue for a number of England players, with the likes of Tom Banton and Tom Curran citing it as a reason for their withdrawal from Big Bash League.

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Alibaba "Eliminates" Ethnic Tag That Identifies Uighur Muslims

Chinese tech giant Alibaba has sought to distance itself from a face-recognition software feature devised by its cloud computing unit that could help users to identify members of the country's Muslim...

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From Bows To Handshakes, How French President Let Social Distancing Slip

Once an early adopter of the coronavirus-proof 'namaste' greeting, French President Emmanuel Macron was showing signs of letting his guard down almost a year into the pandemic.

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Joe Biden Selects Deb Haaland As First Native American Interior Secretary

US President-elect Joe Biden has chosen congresswoman Deb Haaland to serve as the first Native American interior secretary, US media reported Thursday, in a move that could recast the department's...

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1st Test, Day 2 Live: India Look To Post Competitive Total vs Australia

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: India will look to finish with a competitive total against Australia on Day 2 of the opening Test in Adelaide.

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Google Hit With Third Antitrust Lawsuit Over Search Monopoly

Dozens of US states on Thursday hit Google with its third antitrust suit in as many months, accusing the internet giant of abusing its internet search dominance to eliminate competition.

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344 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolboys Released: Official

Over 300 Nigerian schoolboys were released on Thursday after being kidnapped in an attack claimed by Boko Haram, officials said, although it was unclear if any more remained with their captors.

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Armaan Malik: Prince of romance gets pop makeover

The popular Bollywood singer-songwriter is embracing the world of pop with his new track How Many.

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Coronavirus Nearly Three Times More Deadly Than Flu: Study

Roughly a year into the pandemic it is clear the new coronavirus is worse than seasonal flu, and a study released on Friday outlined just how much worse, showing a death rate almost three times higher...

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Joe Biden Aide Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Transition Team

US President-elect Joe Biden's incoming White House senior advisor, congressman Cedric Richmond, has tested positive for Covid-19 after having open-air "interactions" with Biden, the transition team...

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Black Lives Matter: How Hollywood reacted

BBC Talking Movies looks at how Hollywood reacted to the death of George Floyd.

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Boris Johnson Rules Out Tougher Christmas Coronavirus Curbs For UK

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday resisted calls to tighten coronavirus restrictions over Christmas, as London faced stricter measures and concern grew about rising case numbers.

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Overdose Deaths In US Rise During Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has fuelled a rise in fatal drug overdoses in the United States, officials said Thursday, stressing that essential medical services have to remain accessible despite coronavirus...

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EU Position Must Change "Substantially" To Seal Brexit Deal: UK

Britain said Thursday it was "very likely" a Brexit trade deal would not be secured unless Brussels' position "changed substantially", after Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to EU chief Ursula von...

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US Panel Recommends Emergency Approval Of Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine

A US panel of experts on Thursday voted to recommend emergency approval of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way for six million doses to start shipping as soon as this weekend.

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Putin Says Will Receive Russian-Made Vaccine Against Covid When Possible

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he had yet to be inoculated with a Russian-made vaccine against COVID-19 but would do so when possible.

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French President Emmanuel Macron Tests Positive For COVID-19

French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, the presidency said, adding that he would now self-isolate for the next week.

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Tina Fey: US comedian 'saved a man's life' by the Hudson River

The US comedy actor and writer was apparently in the right place at the right time for one kayaker.

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Nadia Jae announced as new 1Xtra Breakfast Show presenter

New roles for Sian Anderson, Lady Leshurr and Remi Burgz also announced for early 2021.

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Syed Mushtaq T20: Ahmedabad's Motera Stadium To Host Knock-Out Matches

The teams have been divided into six Groups - five Elite Groups and one Plate Group with Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Indore, Chennai and Vadodara being the venues for league games.

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Watch: Prithvi Shaw Gets Out Exactly How Ricky Ponting Predicted

AUS vs IND: Ricky Ponting pointed out a flaw in Prithvi Shaw's technique and he got out on the very next ball in exactly the same manner.

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Sir Ian McKellen 'euphoric' to receive Covid-19 vaccine

The Lord of the Rings actor says he "would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone".

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Prithvi Shaw Gets Trolled After Being Dismissed For A Duck

AUS vs IND: Prithvi Shaw was cleaned up by Mitchell Starc on the second ball of the match in Adelaide on Thursday.

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Twitter Reverts To Old Retweet Function After US Election

Twitter Inc is reversing changes made to its retweet function intended to curb the spread of misinformation during the U.S. presidential election, the company said.

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Google Secretly Gave Facebook Perks, Data In Ad Deal: US States

Facebook Inc and Alphabet's Google, the two biggest players in online advertising, used a series of deals to consolidate their market power illegally, Texas and nine other states alleged in a lawsuit...

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In US, Vaccine Rollout Hits Snags With Delays, Allergic Case

The first known allergic reaction to the Pfizer Inc. Covid-19 vaccine in the U.S. was reported in Alaska as some snarls began to emerge in the effort to send the shots across the country, highlighting...

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Warner Has "Fingers Crossed" As He Targets Boxing Day Test Return

AUS v IND: Australian opener David Warner Thursday said he was aiming to play the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne, calling his injury-enforced absence from the opening clash in Adelaide...

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UK Pets Will Need Certificate To Enter EU After Brexit

British pet owners will need a new document to enter the European Union with their animals after the Brexit transition period ends on 1 January next year, the government said on Wednesday.

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1st Test, Day 1 Live: Virat Kohli wins toss, opts to bat vs Australia

India vs Australia Live Cricket Score: Team India skipper Virat Kohli has won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the visitors' first day/night Test on overseas soil at Adelaide.

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Severe Allergic Reaction In US Health Worker Minutes After Pfizer Shot

An Alaskan health worker had a serious allergic reaction after getting Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine, but is now stable, public health authorities said on Wednesday.

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Bodies Of Four Children Found At Libya Coast After Migrant Boat Sinks

The Libyan Red Crescent said the bodies of four children aged between five and 10 had washed ashore west of the capital Tripoli on Wednesday after a migrant boat sank.

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Pompeo To Quarantine After Contact With Covid Patient, Cancels Holiday Party

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus and will be quarantining although he has tested negative, the U.S. State Department said on...

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US Set To Execute Woman Who Cut Newborn From Mother's Womb

In 2004, Lisa Montgomery strangled a pregnant woman to death and used a kitchen knife to remove the unborn baby from the victim's uterus so she could kidnap the girl.

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Germany Aims To Begin Coronavirus Vaccinations On December 27: Minister

Germany will begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27 with elderly care home residents, Health Minister Jens Spahn announced Wednesday, with the European Union aiming for all 27 member states to...

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Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'

Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen.

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US Vice President Mike Pence To Get Covid Vaccine On Friday: White House

US Vice President Mike Pence and his wife will get the Covid-19 vaccine Friday in a public display designed to boost national confidence, the White House announced Wednesday.

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How Phoebe Bridgers made one of 2020's best albums

The making of Punisher, from break-ups and primal screams to learning how to drive a tractor.

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Iran Nuclear Deal Parties Try To Defuse Tensions

The remaining parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear accord on Wednesday discussed ways to shore up a deal under mounting pressure from Iranian breaches, US sanctions and uncertainty before President-elect...

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China's Fosun Pharma To Import 100 Million BioNTech Vaccine Doses

A Chinese pharmaceutical company said Wednesday it had agreed to buy at least 100 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine from German company BioNTech, subject to Beijing approving its use.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Paine Tight-Lipped On Openers, Will Decide On Playing Future After Series

India vs Australia: Tim Paine stopped short of revealing Australia's opening combination on the eve of the first Test in Adelaide and said he'll take a call on his playing future after the series.

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India vs Australia 1st Test: When And Where To Watch

India vs Australia, Live Streaming: India will play their first pink-ball Test overseas at the Adelaide Oval, starting December 17.

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Rahane "The Glue That Held India Together" Last Time: Paine

India vs Australia: Tim Paine, Australia captain, said Ajinkya Rahane held India together on India's last Test tour to Australia and he will be a "big focus" for the hosts.

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New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson Out For 4-6 Weeks Due To Stress Fracture

New Zealand Cricket on Wednesday confirmed that pacer Lockie Ferguson has been diagnosed with a partial stress fracture to his lumbar spine and will require four to six weeks of rest before returning...

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Google Resolves Problem With Gmail After Outage

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Tuesday it had resolved a problem with Gmail due to which some of its users had faced issues with the mailing platform, just a day after a global outage affected YouTube,...

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Lab-Grown Meat To Make Historic Debut At Singapore Restaurant

Lab-grown chicken meat will make its debut at a Singapore restaurant in a culinary first this weekend after the company behind the product announced its inaugural sale Wednesday.

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Australia Watchdog Sues Facebook Over 'Misleading' VPN App

Australia's consumer watchdog launched legal action against Facebook on Wednesday, alleging the social media giant "misled" thousands of Australians by collecting user data from a free VPN service...

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US Congress Passes Bill That Calls Out Chinese Aggression Against India

The US Congress has officially passed the USD 740 billion defence policy bill, which among other things include calling out Chinese aggression against India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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Ind's Test Records In Aus: Tendulkar Leads Runs, Kohli Tied For Centuries

India vs Australia: India's four-match Test series in Australia will be a chance for Virat Kohli to become the Indian batsman with most Test centuries on Australian soil.

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A Texas-Made $2.1 Million Hypercar Will Attempt A New Speed Record

The Venom F5 has front fenders arched in a wolf snarl and a rear roofline ribbed like the back of some ancient reptile. The sides of its body are chiseled back to skeletal proportions; the quad...

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Steve Smith Fit For 1st Test vs India Despite "Stiff Back": Tim Paine

Australia skipper Tim Paine hosed down concerns over the fitness of star batsman Steve Smith Wednesday ahead of the opening Test with India

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Jeff Bezos's Ex-Wife MacKenzie Gives Away Over $4 Billion In 4 Months

MacKenzie Scott is giving away her fortune at an unprecedented pace, donating more than $4 billion in four months after announcing $1.7 billion in gifts in July.

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French Police Seize Tonnes Of World War II Weapons, One Detained

French police have seized tonnes of World War II-era weapons and ammunition from caches in southeastern France and detained a man suspected of arms trafficking, authorities said Tuesday.

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Facebook Takes Swipe At Apple While Supporting Draft European Union Rules

Facebook Inc on Tuesday said it hopes new draft rules by the European Union aimed at curbing powers of big U.S. companies could set boundaries for Apple Inc, its latest volley in an ongoing feud.

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Would Prefer Second Round Of Peace Talks In Afghanistan: President

The next round of negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government should be held at home, President Ashraf Ghani said Monday, backing calls to move the talks from Qatar.

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Melania Trump Violates Policy, Takes Off Face Mask To Read To Children

US First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday violated the stated mask policy at Children's National Hospital as she removed her mask to read a holiday book to children.

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London Faces Highest Level Of Covid Restrictions Amid Rise In Cases

London on Wednesday moved into the highest level of coronavirus restrictions in an effort to control rising infection rates, dealing another blow to hospitality venues before Christmas.

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US COVID-19 Immunization Rollout Expands, Officials Avow Vaccine's Safety

The United States expanded its rollout of the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine to hundreds of additional distribution centers on Tuesday, inoculating thousands more healthcare workers in a mass...

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Trump To Continue Election-Related Litigation, Says White House Official

US President Donald Trump will continue his legal fight for re-election, said White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany during a press briefing on Tuesday (local time).

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Glastonbury 2021: Emily Eavis says 'we're doing everything we can'

But "we're a long way from being able to say we're confident 2021 will go ahead," Emily Eavis says.

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Prince Harry and Meghan sign Spotify podcast deal

In a trailer, the couple promise "different perspectives" and interviews with "amazing people".

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Trump To Continue Election-Related Litigation, Says White House Official

US President Donald Trump will continue his legal fight for re-election, said White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany during a press briefing on Tuesday (local time).

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Japan "Twitter Killer" Sentenced To Death For Nine Murders

A Japanese man dubbed the "Twitter killer" was sentenced to death by a Tokyo court Tuesday for murdering and dismembering nine people he met online.

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Monday, December 14, 2020

MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.

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"Have Plans In Place" For Virat Kohli, Says Australia Coach Justin Langer

Australia vs India: Justin Langer said Australia will focus on getting Virat Kohli out in the first Test, not engage with him verbally.

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Gavaskar Feels India Will Pick Pant Over Saha For Australia Test Series

India have a major selection headache ahead of the opening Test in Adelaide. Rishabh Pant and Wriddhiman Saha are vying for the wicketkeeper's role while Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw are in a battle...

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Airlines Warned About Mishaps As Planes And Staff Return To Service

Regulators, insurers and experts are warning airlines to take extra care when reactivating planes left in extended storage during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing potential pilot rustiness, maintenance...

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UV-Emitting LED Lights Can Kill Novel Coronavirus, Say Scientists

Ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) can kill the novel coronavirus efficiently, quickly, and cheaply, according to a study which says the new innovation could be installed in air...

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Burns Looks ''Lost Soul'', Make Wade, Harris Open: Border

India vs Australia: Former Australia captain Allan Border said opening batsman Joe Burns looks a "lost soul," calling for his exclusion from the 1st Test in Adelaide.

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ICC Announces Schedule For Women's World Cup 2022

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the Women's World Cup 2022 with six cities in New Zealand playing hosts to 31 games spread from March 4 to April 3, 2022.

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Cameron Green Will Make Test Debut If Fit After Concussion, Says Langer

India vs Australia: Justin Langer, the Australia coach, said all-rounder Cameron Green will be in the XI for the first Test if he's declared fit by the doctors. Green suffered a concussion in the...

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Canada Administers First Covid Vaccines, Trudeau In No Rush For His Shot

Canada kicked off its inoculation campaign against COVID-19 on Monday by injecting frontline healthcare workers and elderly nursing home residents, becoming just the third nation in the world to...

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Pinterest To Pay $22.5 Million To Settle Gender Discrimination Suit

Popular online bulletin board Pinterest will pay former chief operating officer Francoise Brougher $20 million in a deal reached to settle a gender discrimination suit, a regulatory filing showed...

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International Court Rejects Uighur Genocide Complaint Against China

International Criminal Court prosecutors have rejected calls by exiled Uighurs to investigate China for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity, the chief prosecutor's office said in a report on...

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Iran Behind "Probable Death" Of Ex-FBI Agent Bob Levinson: US

The United States on Monday for the first time accused Iran of direct involvement in the "probable death" of former FBI agent Bob Levinson, who vanished 13 years ago.

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Craig McLachlan: Actor found not guilty in indecent assault case

The former Neighbours actor has consistently denied allegations raised by four women in Australia.

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Donald Trump "Refused To Respect The Will Of The People", Says Joe Biden

President-elect Joe Biden tore into Donald Trump on Monday with his strongest criticism since the election, saying the Republican and his allies defied the constitution and the "will of the people" in...

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US Begins Covid-19 Vaccination Drive As Number Of Deaths Cross 3,00,000

The United States kicked off a mass vaccination drive Monday hoping to turn the tide on the world's biggest coronavirus outbreak, as the nation's number of deathspassed a staggering 300,000.

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Pentagon Chief Receives Covid-19 Vaccine, Says, "Did Not Hurt At All"

Pentagon chief Christopher Miller was one of the first Americans to receive the Covid-19 vaccine Monday, on camera to encourage the rest of the country to follow suit.

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No Indication New COVID Variant In UK Impacts Vaccine Effectiveness: WHO

The World Health Organisation is aware of reports that a new variant of COVID-19 has been identified in the United Kingdom, although there is no evidence to suggest that the mutation will impact the...

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Trump Announces Attorney General Will Leave Office "Before Christmas"

President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Attorney General Bill Barr, who angered him by contradicting his claims of having been the victim of mass fraud in the US election, is leaving office.

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Nottingham street dancer: ‘Why I dance in front of strangers’

Jamal Sterrett performs a style known as bruk up.

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Cartoonist Charlie Mackesy: 'Don't give up, the storm ends'

Cartoonist Charlie Mackesy dedicated his drawings to the people on the front line tackling Covid-19.

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US Department Of Homeland Security Targeted In Major Cyberattack: Report

The US Department of Homeland Security was the third federal department to be targeted in a major cyberattack, US media reported Monday, a day after Washington revealed the hack which may have been...

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"Will Be A President For All Americans": Biden As Electors Confirm Win

Joe Biden was confirmed as the next US president on Monday as the Electoral College formalized his victory over Donald Trump, all but closing the door on the incumbent's efforts to overturn the result...

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Ravindra Jadeja Shares Loved-Up Selfie With Wife Reeva Solanki. See Pic

Ravindra Jadeja, who last featured for India in the first T20I against Australia, took to Instagram to share a romantic selfie with his wife, Reeva Solanki.

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"Recovery Going Well": Jadeja Shares Training Video Ahead Of Tests. Watch

AUS vs IND: Ravindra Jadeja shared a video of his work-out and said his recovery is going well ahead of the Test series against Australia.

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Bacteria Can Travel Across Continents "Hidden" In Atmospheric Dust: Study

Some bacteria can travel from one continent to another ''hidden'' in atmospheric dust, according to a new study which says these microbes may not only affect human and animal health, but also impact...

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‘I was in prison at 20 - and a music executive by 28’

As he faced jail, the life Niyah Smith had once dreamed of looked impossible. But then came a chance to turn his fortunes around.

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Saliva Ban Has Handicapped Bowlers, Says Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar said the lack of a substitute for saliva, could mean tilting the game heavily in favour of the batsmen.

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Cheteshwar Pujara Hurt Australia Badly In 2018-19, Says Matthew Hayden

India vs Australia: Cheteshwar Pujara played a crucial role in India's 2-1 Test series win over Australia during the 2018-19 tour.

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Singapore Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine: PM Lee Hsien Loong

Singapore has approved Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for pandemic use and expects delivery of the first shots by the end of December, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday.

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Justin Bieber teams up with NHS choir for Christmas number one race

The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir join forces with Justin Bieber to go for Christmas number one.

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IPL Yearender 2020: MI Notch 5th Star, End Of The Line For Many Stalwarts

IPL 2020 saw Mumbai Indians lead from the front almost throughout to register their fifth title win, while franchises like Chennai Super Kings were left looking for answers, and also new faces.

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Have Great Moves In Store If Australia Dish Out ''Chin Music'', Says Gill

India vs Australia: Shubman Gill has said that Virat Kohli-led Team India has the ability to dish out quality bouncers.

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"No Pressure" On Rahane As Captain In Kohli's Absence, Says Gavaskar

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane will have a big task as India captain for the last three Test matches, but Sunil Gavaskar feels he wont be under excessive pressure.

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Pant Says Quick Century In Pink Ball Warm-Up Game Big Confidence-Booster

India vs Australia: India wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant said his 73-ball 103 against Australia A in the second warm-up match was a confidence booster ahead of the four-match Test series.

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Explosion Rocks Singapore-Flagged Tanker Off Saudi Port

An explosion rocked a Singapore-flagged oil tanker off the Saudi port city of Jeddah Monday, the vessel's owner said, in the latest in a series of attacks on energy infrastructure in the kingdom.

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Sunday, December 13, 2020

Yuzvendra Chahal, Suresh Raina Lead Wishes On Kuldeep Yadav's Birthday

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav turned 26 and teammate Yuzvendra Chahal along with former teammate Suresh Raina posted their wishes.

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Nathan Lyon Won't Change His Bowling Approach "Just Because It's India"

Nathan Lyon said it would be a massive challenge to bowl against an "attacking side" like India, but he won't be making any changes to his approach.

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West Indies Captain Jason Holder Questions Use Of "Home Umpires"

The ICC introduced neutral umpires 26 years ago to end accusations of home-team bias but with the COVID-19 disruption, the rule was rescinded this year to again allow for home umpires and match...

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AUS vs IND: Moises Henriques Joins Australia's Squad In Adelaide

India vs Australia: Moises Henriques has been added to Australia's squad in Adelaide ahead of the first Test after he recovered from a hamstring strain.

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Trump Suggests White House Staff Will Wait Longer For COVID-19 Vaccines

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested late Sunday that senior White House officials would wait longer for COVID-19 vaccines hours after media outlets reported senior officials were to receive doses...

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US Vaccine Campaign Begins With 1st Shipments Delivering Hope To Millions

Cargo planes and trucks with the first U.S. shipments of coronavirus vaccine fanned out from FedEx and UPS hubs in Tennessee and Kentucky on Sunday en route to distribution points around the country,...

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First Batch Of Pfizer/BioNTEch COVID-19 Vaccines Arrives In Canada

The first COVID-19 vaccines landed on Canadian soil on Sunday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, and some Canadians are expected to roll up their sleeves for a shot as soon as Monday.

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New Zealand Sweep West Indies To Top Test Cricket Rankings

New Zealand vs West Indies: A victory by an innings and 12 runs over West Indies in the 2nd Test meant New Zealand went to the top of the Test rankings.

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"Next Four To Six Months Could Be Worst Of Pandemic," Warns Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver COVID-19 vaccines, warned on Sunday that the next four to six months could be the worst of the...

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British Spy Thriller Author John Le Carre Dies At 89: Agent

John le Carre, the British writer best known for his Cold War espionage novels "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold", has died aged 89, his agent said Sunday.

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