Sunday, February 28, 2021

Golden Globes: Ben Stiller's baked trophy and 7 other highlights

Hollywood actor Ben Stiller didn't need much more than flour and eggs at Sunday' Golden Globes.

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In pictures: Golden Globes stars shine without red carpet

Images from the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony split between Los Angeles and New York.

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Viv Richards Urges England To Stop "Moaning And Groaning" Over Pitches

India vs England: West Indies great Vivian Richards said India should prepare for the fourth Test a pitch similar to the one they got in the third, adding England should stop "moaning and groaning"...

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NZ vs AUS: Final T20I Shifted To Wellington, Behind Closed Doors

New Zealand vs Australia: The third and fourth T20Is will also take place behind closed doors for both teams.

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Biden Adminstration ''Anti-Jobs'', ''Anti-Science'': Donald Trump

In his first public speech since leaving office in January, former US president Donald Trump indicated he might launch a third presidential bid in 2024, called for Republican Party unity and slammed...

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Prince Harry speaks about Diana in Oprah Winfrey interview clip

The duke talks about his mother's departure from the Royal Family in excerpts of an upcoming TV special.

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Warren Buffett's 'Tone Deaf' Annual Letter Skirts Controversies

Warren Buffett's 15-page annual letter to shareholders on Saturday made mention of the pandemic that ravaged the globe in 2020 exactly once: One of his furniture companies had to close for a time...

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"Thanks": Saudis 'Welcome' US Report Blaming Prince For Khashoggi Killing

A U.S. intelligence report blaming the Saudi crown prince for a critic's murder is being celebrated by some commentators in the kingdom as an effective vindication.

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New York Governor "Truly Sorry" For His Conduct, Denies Sexual Harassment

New York governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday he was "truly sorry" if his conduct had ever been "misinterpreted as an unwanted flirtation" as he faced mounting pressure over sexual harassment...

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AstraZeneca Sold Its Stake In Moderna For More Than $1 Billion: Report

AstraZeneca Plc has sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion after the U.S. biotechnology company's shares soared on the back of its coronavirus vaccine breakthrough, The Times...

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Top US Health Body Endorses Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine

A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel voted unanimously on Sunday to recommend Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 shot for widespread use, and U.S. officials said initial...

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Golden Globes Open With First Bi-Coastal Ceremony

Comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler opened a very unusual Golden Globes ceremony Sunday, broadcasting Hollywood's traditional awards season-opener from New York and California.

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Yemen Huthi Rebels Claim Saudi Strikes, Threaten New Attacks

Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels on Sunday claimed missile and drone strikes that targeted neighbouring Saudi Arabia overnight and threatened more attacks, as fighting in the grinding civil war...

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Prince Harry Tells Oprah Winfrey He Worried History Would Repeat Itself

Prince Harry, who shocked Britain last year when he and his wife Meghan stepped back from royal duties, told U.S. interviewer Oprah Winfrey that he had worried about history repeating itself,...

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Japanese Companies Go High-Tech In Battle Against Food Waste

Japanese companies are ramping up the use of artificial intelligence and other advanced technology to reduce waste and cut costs in the pandemic, and looking to score some sustainability points along...

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Facebook To Pay $650 Million Settlement Over US Privacy Dispute

A US federal judge has given final approval to Facebook's $650 million payment to settle a privacy dispute between the social media giant and 1.6 million users in the state of Illinois.

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Conservatives In "Struggle For Survival" Of US, Says Trump

Former president Donald Trump told conservative supporters on Sunday that they faced "a struggle for the survival of America" as he gave his first major speech since he lost the election.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony.

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US Children Could Receive Covid Vaccine By Year-End: Top Expert

The United States could start vaccinating older children against Covid-19 by the fall and younger ones by year-end or early 2022, the White House's top pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci said Sunday.

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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.

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Covid Vaccine Acceptance Rises In Some Countries, Shows Study

Willingness to get a Covid-19 vaccine is on the rise compared to last year, a survey of six industrialised countries published on Monday showed.

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Trump, Returning To Political Stage, Teases Possible 2024 Run

Donald Trump returned to the spotlight Sunday telling enthusiastic conservatives that he may run for president again in 2024, as he sought to reassert his dominance over a Republican Party that is out...

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UN Rights Office Condemns Violent Crackdown Against Protests In Myanmar

The United Nations condemned a violent crackdown in Myanmar on Sunday and urged the country's military rulers to stop using force on peaceful demonstrators.

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Don't Bully Strategic Ally: Saudi Media On US Move Against Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia's sovereignty is a red line, Saudi columnists said on Sunday, ramping up rhetoric in defence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after a US intelligence report implicated him in the...

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Narine Not Ready To Return To International Cricket: WI Chief Selector

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: Sunil Narine has not played for West Indies in any format since August 2019.

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Watch: No. 11 Batsman Just Survives Last Ball In Dramatic Finish

Western Australia No. 11 Liam O'Connor kept out the last ball of a first-class match to help his team pull off a great escape against South Australia in a Sheffield Shield tie.

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Kremlin Critic In Vladimir Region East Of Moscow To Serve Prison Term

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been transferred to the Vladimir region some 200 kilometres (124 miles) east of Moscow to serve a 2.5-year term in a penal colony, Moscow's public commission that...

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Over $1 Lakh Raised For Family Of Indian Who Died In Singapore Factory Blast

An online charity in Singapore has raised over USD 100,000 from donations for the India-based family of an Indian worker who died in a factory blast here on Wednesday.

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Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs dies aged 85

The actor, who played Mike Baldwin in the soap, died after a long illness, his family said.

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ICC Should Dock Points If Pitch Is Similar To 3rd Test: Monty Panesar

India vs England, 4th Test: Monty Panesar compared the 3rd Test match to club cricket in England, and said that the Narendra Modi Stadium deserves longer Test matches.

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Asia Cup To Be Postponed If India Reach WTC Final: PCB Chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani on Sunday confirmed that the Asia Cup slated to be held in June this year is likely to be postponed if India reach the World Test Championship final.

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7 Killed In Shooting At Myanmar Protest Against Military Coup: Report

Myanmar police fired on protesters on Sunday in the bloodiest day of weeks of demonstrations against a military coup and at least seven people were killed and several wounded, political and medical...

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Test Rankings: R Ashwin Into Top 3, Rohit Sharma Earns Career-Best Spot

Ravichandran Ashwin jumped to No. 3 among bowlers while Rohit Sharma attained his career-best spot of No. 8 in the ICC Test rankings released on Sunday.

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Satterthwaite's Unbeaten 119 Powers NZ Women To 7-Wicket Win Over England

Amy Satterthwaite hit an unbeaten 119 and Amelia Kerr made 72 as New Zealand beat England by seven wickets in the third ODI in Dunedin.

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India Correctly Calculated England's "Ineptitude" Against Spin: Chappell

India vs England: Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell described England batsmen's attempts at playing spin against India as "bizarre" and said the batsmen didn't trust their defence against...

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Mathews Named Sri Lanka's Stand-In Captain For T20I Series vs West Indies

Sri Lanka Cricket on Saturday appointed Angelo Mathews as the stand-in captain for the T20I series against the West Indies.

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South Africa Announce 17-Member Women's Squad For India ODIs, T20Is

Cricket South Africa named a 17-member squad for the women's tour of India comprising five ODIs and three T20Is in March.

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Saturday, February 27, 2021

Aaron Finch Will Be Australia Captain At T20 World Cup: George Bailey

Australia selector George Bailey backed under-fire limited-overs captain Aaron Finch, calling criticism of Finch's leadership as "white noise."

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"Seems To Start Crying About It": Lyon Fumes At Ahmedabad Pitch Critics

Nathan Lyon has extended his support to the Ahmedabad pitch that was criticised by many former cricketers after the third Test between India and England finished inside two days.

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"Fight Back As Long As I Can": UN Envoy Fired By Myanmar Junta

Myanmar's United Nations envoy in New York vowed to fight on Saturday after the junta fired him for urging countries to use "any means necessary" to reverse a Feb. 1 coup that ousted the nation's...

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New York Governor Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Second Woman

A second ex-employee of powerful New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo has accused him of sexual harassment, charges the governor denied on Saturday.

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Prince William Warns Social Media "Awash" With Coronavirus Vaccine Lies

Prince William has warned that anti-vaccination messages are rife on social media and urged those eligible to get jabs, following a similar appeal by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.

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US Authorizes Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine For Emergency Use

The United States on Saturday authorized Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine for emergency use, giving the nation a third shot to battle the outbreak that has killed more than 500,000 Americans.

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Pope Francis Expects To Spend His Final Days In Rome, Reveals New Book

Pope Francis expects to die in Rome, still the Catholic pontiff, without returning to spend his final days in his native Argentina, according to a new book titled "The Health of Popes."

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"Go Get A Life": Finch's Wife Slams Trolls After Receiving Online Threats

Aaron Finch's wife Amy has fired back at online trolls who targeted the couple following Australia skipper's slump in form in recent games.

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Under No Obligation To Accept Stranded Rohingya Refugees: Bangladesh

Bangladesh is under "no obligation" to shelter 81 Rohingya Muslim refugees adrift for almost two weeks on the Andaman Sea and being assisted by India, said Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen.

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NZ vs AUS: Third And Fourth T20Is To Be Played Behind Closed Doors

New Zealand vs Australia: The hosts are currently leading 2-0 in the five-match T20I series.

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Yusuf Pathan, Sanath Jayasuriya To Feature In Road Safety World Series

Besides Yusuf Pathan, wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha and fast bowler Vinay Kumar will also feature in the India Legends team in the upcoming Road Safety World Series, scheduled to start on March 5.

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BCCI Announces India Women ODI, T20I Squads For Series vs South Africa

Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the ODI and T20I teams respectively in the upcoming home series against South Africa.

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Nikki Haley, Top Republicans Call For US Boycott Of China Winter Olympics

Accusing China of "horrific" human rights abuses, some top Republican leaders, including Indian-American politician Nikki Haley, have demanded that the US boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing...

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"To Bring Some Smiles...": Ravi Shastri Sportingly Takes Joke On Himself

India vs England: Ravi Shastri took a joke on himself and it made for good viewing on social media.

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WHO Team Probing COVID-19 Visits Wuhan Lab, Meets "Bat Woman"

A team of investigators led by the World Health Organization visited a virus research laboratory in China's central city of Wuhan and met with a prominent virologist there in its search for clues to...

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Jasprit Bumrah Released From India's Squad For 4th Test Against England

India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India squad for fourth Test due to personal reasons, BCCI said in a release.

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US House Passes $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Plan, Senate Next

The US House passed an enormous $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturday, hailed by Democrats as a critical step in funneling new funding toward vaccinations, overburdened local...

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Friday, February 26, 2021

Chris Woakes Flies Home From India Test Tour, Says Report

India vs England: Chris Woakes has returned home from the ongoing Test tour as part of England's rotation policy.

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"Safely Reunited": US Cops On Lady Gaga's Bulldogs Stolen Two Days Ago

Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs - stolen two days ago by thieves who shot and wounded the dogwalker - were recovered unharmed today, Los Angeles police said.

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US Moves Bill To Ban 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visa To China For "Espionage"

A legislation has been introduced by a group of influential Republican senators to end China's access to 10-year multi-entry visas until it is certified that Beijing has ceased its campaign of...

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Lady Gaga's dogs found safe after gunpoint robbery

The US singer's two French bulldogs were stolen after gunmen attacked and wounded her dog walker.

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Chris Gayle, Fidel Edwards Return To Windies Squad For Sri Lanka T20Is

Chris Gayle and Fidel Edwards were named in the West Indies squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka

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Why Russian Diplomats Returned From North Korea On Rail Trolley

Eight Russian diplomats and family members -- the youngest of them a three-year-old girl -- have arrived home from North Korea on a hand-pushed rail trolley due to Pyongyang's coronavirus...

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Prince Harry On 'The Crown', Who He Would Cast As Himself On The Show

Britain's Prince Harry said in a rare one-on-one interview that he left royal life because the British press was "destroying" his mental health, and revealed he watches "The Crown."

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"My Heart Is Sick": Lady Gaga Offers $500,000 For Stolen Dogs

Lady Gaga has offered half a million dollars for the safe return of her two pet dogs, saying her "heart is sick" after they were stolen at gunpoint in Hollywood.

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The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince

The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder.

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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.

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US Airstrike In Syria A Warning To Iran: Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said Friday that a US airstrike against an Iranian-backed militia in eastern Syria should be seen by Iran as a warning.

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US Expert Panel Recommends Authorizing Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine

A US panel of independent experts voted unanimously Friday in favor of recommending Johnson & Johnson's one-dose Covid-19 shot for emergency approval, clearing the way for a third vaccine to soon...

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"Heard Virat And Rohit Say...": Kevin Pietersen Slams England Batsmen

India vs England: England were terrible with the bat in the 3rd Test against India and the hosts too were not very impressive in their first inning.

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Ravichandran Ashwin's Cryptic Tweets Leave Fans Puzzled

India vs England: After claiming 400 Test wickets in the 3rd Test which ended in two days at Ahmedabad, Ravichandran Ashwin posted a series of tweets which left people guessing.

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Axar Patel Credits Friends, Family For Helping Him Get Past "Tough Phase"

India vs England: Axar Patel, off to a great start in Test cricket, spoke about how it felt being out of the India team since his T20I debut in 2018.

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Australia Lifts Ban On Boeing 737 Max, First In Asia-Pacific Region

Australia's aviation regulator said on Friday it would lift a near two-year ban on flights to and from the country that use the Boeing Co 737 MAX planes, making the country the first in the...

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White House Expects Neera Tanden To Have High Bar Of Civility, Engagement

The White House has said that it expects Neera Tanden to have a high bar of civility and engagement when the Indian-American policy expert joins the Biden administration, as it backed her nomination...

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Twitter Reacts As India Close In On World Test Championship Final

India vs England: India need to avoid defeat in the final Test against England to seal a spot in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand.

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Watch: Virat Kohli Crashes Axar Patel's Interview With Hardik Pandya

India vs England: Virat Kohli seemed to be in a jovial mood following India's triumph in the third Test against England.

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Trump Supporters Want To "Blow Up" Capitol, Police Chief Warns

Donald Trump supporters who launched a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol last month have indicated they want to "blow up" the building and kill members of Congress, the acting chief of the Capitol...

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Self-Made South Korean Billionaires Promise To Give Half Away

Two self-made South Korean billionaires have pledged in as many weeks to give away half their fortunes -- a rarity in a country where business is dominated by family-controlled conglomerates and...

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Hi, Robot: Japan's Android Pets Ease Virus Isolation

Nami Hamaura says she feels less lonely working from home thanks to her singing companion Charlie, one of a new generation of cute and clever Japanese robots whose sales are booming in the pandemic.

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US Strikes "Iranian-Backed Militant" Site In Syria: Pentagon

The US military struck facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran-backed armed groups Thursday, saying President Joe Biden's new administration was sending Tehran a message after recent rocket attacks...

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How India Is Beating China At Its Own Game In Vaccine Diplomacy

India's huge capacity to make coronavirus vaccines is helping the country take on China in the battle to gain political influence across the developing world.

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Saudi Crown Prince Implicated In Khashoggi Murder, US Finds: Report

A U.S. intelligence report expected to be declassified as soon as Friday implicates Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in approving the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal...

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"If You Have Less Money Than Elon...": In Gates Vs Musk, A Bitcoin Warning

Unless you're the world's richest person, you shouldn't be buying Bitcoin. That's the message from Bill Gates - the third richest.

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Twitter Plans 'Super Follows' Paid Content Service In Revenue Push

Twitter said Thursday it plans to offer a subscription service in which users would pay for special content from high-profile accounts, part of an economic model to diversify its revenue.

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As Trump Returns To Political Stage, Questions About His 2024 Win Surface

Brace yourself for Donald Trump 2.0, America. The ex-president returns from political hiatus Sunday seeking to regain control of a Republican Party that is out of power and pondering whether the...

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Biden Believes Important To Modernise Immigration System: White House

US President Joe Biden believes that it is important and long overdue to modernise the immigration system, and this includes taking steps to help ensure high skilled workers can stay in the country,...

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ByteDance Agrees To $92 Million Privacy Settlement With US TikTok Users

ByteDance has agreed to a $92 million class-action settlement to settle data privacy claims from some US TikTok users, according to documents filed Thursday in US District Court in Illinois.

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EX-US Olympics Gymnastics Coach Dies By Suicide After Abuse Charges

Former US Olympics women's gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide Thursday, his body found hours after he was charged with human trafficking and abuse of athletes in his care, Michigan Attorney...

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Queen Elizabeth Says Covid Jab "Didn't Hurt At All"

Queen Elizabeth II said on Thursday that her coronavirus jab "didn't hurt at all" and urged those wary of receiving the vaccine to "think about other people".

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Joe Biden Calls Saudi King Before Release Of Khashoggi Report

President Joe Biden reaffirmed the US commitment to Saudi Arabia's defense but stressed the importance of human rights Thursday in a long-delayed first call with Saudi King Salman, the White House...

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US Says Khashoggi Report Will Help Bring "Accountability"

The United States on Thursday prepared to release intelligence on the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi that is expected to implicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying the report...

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Facebook Restores News For Australian Users After Media Bargaining Deal

Facebook on Friday restored access to news for its Australian users after reaching agreement with the government on a landmark law requiring it and other tech firms to pay for journalistic content.

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China Denies US Diplomats Were Required To Take Anal Swab Tests For Covid

China's foreign ministry denied on Thursday that U.S. diplomats in the country had been required to take anal swab tests for COVID-19, following media reports that some had complained about the...

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Martin Guptill Goes Past Rohit Sharma To Record Most Sixes In T20Is

New Zealand vs Australia: Martin Guptill's 97-run onslaught against Australia saw him move to 132 T20I sixes.

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At Least 3 Killed After Gold Mine Collapses Due To Landslide In Indonesia

Indonesian rescuers hunted for survivors Thursday after an illegal gold mine collapsed killing at least three people, with more believed to be buried under the rubble, officials said.

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Coventry City of Culture recruiting more than 5,000 volunteers

"City hosts" will help welcome visitors to Coventry during the year-long programme of events.

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Shaw Registers Highest Score Ever By A Captain In Men's List A Cricket

Prithvi Shaw became the fourth player to score a double-century in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

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3rd Test Day 2 Live: Rohit Sharma Steady As India Look To Build Advantage

India vs England Test Live Cricket Score: India will begin Day 2 trailing England by just 13 runs and will look to put themselves in a comfortable position.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

"Words Are Too Less": Ishant Sharma's Emotional Post On 100th Test

India vs England: Ishant Sharma on Wednesday became only the second Indian fast bowler to play 100 Test matches and he was welcomed on to the field with a guard of honour from his teammates.

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Mohammad Hafeez Turns Down Category C Contract From Pak Cricket Board

Mohammad Hafeez is second only to Dawid Malan in terms of runs scored in T20Is in the last 12 months.

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Xi Declares China Created "Human Miracle" Of Eliminating Extreme Poverty

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday declared his country had achieved the "human miracle" of eliminating extreme poverty, though questions continue to surround the Communist Party's criteria for...

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Saudi Crown Prince Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery, Discharged

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom's de facto ruler, has had successful surgery for appendicitis, state media reported late Wednesday.

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Neesham, Guptill Shine As NZ Edge Australia In High-Scoring Thriller

New Zealand vs Australia: New Zealand beat Australia by four runs to go 2-0 up in the five-match T20I series.

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Root, Silverwood Approach Match Referee Over 3rd Umpire Complaint: Report

India vs England: England captain Joe Root and coach Chris Silverwood want more "consistency" in the third umpire's process of checking for decisions.

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Hit TV show Frasier to be revived after 20 years

Kelsey Grammer, who played Frasier Crane, will return but it is not known if other cast members will too.

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Facebook Bans Myanmar Military From Its Platforms With Immediate Effect

Facebook on Thursday said it had banned the Myanmar military from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms with immediate effect, as pro-democracy demonstrators continued to stage rallies to protest...

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Neera Tanden's Confirmation Vote To Lead US Budget Department Delayed

The White House has said it is "fighting" for the nomination of Indian-American Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget as two crucial Senate committees abruptly postponed meetings on...

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Watch: Fan Runs Into Stadium During Game, Virat Kohli Pulls Away

India vs England: Virat Kohli was batting when he had to step away to avoid a pitch invader on Day 1 of the 3rd Test against England.

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A $17,500 Emerald Ring Worn With A Gown - Or Jeans

High jewelry-pieces combining rare stones, breathtaking design, and extraordinary craftsmanship-have traditionally been reserved for formal occasions, but today designers are reinventing the category...

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Joe Biden Revokes Trump Ban On Many Green Card Applicants

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a proclamation from his predecessor that blocked many green card applicants from entering the United States.

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NASA Releases Mars Landing Site Panorama Taken By Perseverance Rover

The US space agency NASA released a spectacular panoramic view on Wednesday of the landing site of the Perseverance rover on Mars.

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US Murder Suspect Cooked Victim's Heart: Report

A man accused of a triple murder in the US state of Oklahoma sliced one victim's heart from her body and cooked it with potatoes to serve to other victims before attacking them, US media reported...

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Australia Passes Landmark Law Requiring Tech Firms To Pay For News

Australia's parliament adopted landmark legislation Thursday requiring global digital platforms to pay for showing Australian news content on their platforms.

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Marcus Rashford interview nets BBC scoop of the year at RTS awards

The England striker spoke about growing up in poverty as he campaigned for free school meals.

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US Report Likely To Blame Saudi Prince For Khashoggi Killing: Report

A declassified version of a US intelligence report expected to be released on Thursday finds that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, four...

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Malaysia Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Drive, PM Receives First Shot

Malaysia on Wednesday launched its COVID-19 inoculation programme, which authorities hope will rein in a spike in infections and help revive an economy that recorded its worst slump in over two...

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Ghana To Receive World's 1st Doses Of Free 6-Lakh Covax Vaccines: UNICEF

Ghana is to receive Wednesday the first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines from Covax, a global scheme to procure and distribute inoculations for free to poor countries, UNICEF and the World Health...

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Owain Wyn Evans: 'I had to go back in the closet for first TV job'

Weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans tells his coming out story as part of LGBT+ History Month.

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Motera Cricket Ground, World's Largest, Renamed Narendra Modi Stadium

Motera cricket stadium inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind, to be called Narendra Modi Stadium.

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Sourav Ganguly Feels India Favourites To Win 3rd Test Against England

Ahead of the pink-ball Test against England, the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said that the hosts are favourites to win the match

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N. Korean Defector Undetected For Hours After Daring 6-Hour Swim To South

A North Korean defector wore a diving suit and fins during a daring six-hour swim around one of the world's most fortified borders, a Seoul official said, and was caught only after apparently falling...

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Covid: Showaddywaddy singer describes 'brutal' Covid experience

Dave Bartram appeals for people to "think of others" and have the vaccination.

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3rd Test Day 1 Live: India, England Face Pink-Ball Challenge At Motera

India vs England Test Live Cricket Score: Both India and England will be looking to edge ahead in the series with a win at the Motera stadium.

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"Will Miss Being At Stadium Today": Ganguly Ahead Of Day-Night Test

India vs England: Sourav Ganguly will miss the action for the 3rd Test between India and England at the refurbished Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad as he is recovering from multiple angioplasties.

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Boeing 777: Engine Maker Will Conduct Inspections Ordered By US Regulator

Plane engine maker Pratt & Whitney said Tuesday it will carry out inspections as ordered by the US Federal Aviation Administration on 125 planes with engine blades similar to those that recently...

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Twins Undergo Gender Confirmation Surgery Together, A First

Growing up as identical twins, Mayla and Sofia always did everything together, and their decision to undergo gender confirmation surgery is no exception.

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Here's How Much Wealth You Need To Join The Richest 1% Globally

Joining the ranks of the richest 1% is never easy, but it's especially hard in Monaco. You need to be worth almost $8 million to make the cut in the Mediterranean principality, where residents...

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Myanmar's Military Must Relinquish Power, Restore Elected Government: US

Myanmar's military junta must relinquish power and restore the democratically-elected government, the US has said, asserting that it stands with the people and supports their aspirations in...

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Biden Rolls-Back Trump-Era Citizenship Test, Returns To 2008 Version

The Biden administration has announced to do away with the stringent Trump-era citizenship test and revert to the easier 2008 version, making the US naturalisation process more accessible to all...

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US Regulators Order Deeper Inspections Of Some Plane Engines

The US aviation regulator on Tuesday ordered a deeper inspection of the engines similar to the ones on a Boeing 777 aircraft that suffered a spectacular failure over Denver days earlier.

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Fashion designer Alexander Wang accused of sexual assault

More allegations against the US designer emerge as a student speaks to BBC News.

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Tiger Woods's Legendary Golf Career In Jeopardy After Car Crash

The amazing golf career of Tiger Woods, from two-year-old prodigy to his epic comeback 2019 Masters victory, was in jeopardy Tuesday after injuries suffered in a serious solo car crash.

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Facebook, Twitter More Likely To Create Echo Chambers: Study

Facebook and Twitter users were more likely to interact with information disseminated by users with similar viewpoints, found a recent study.

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Probe Into Sri Lanka Attacks Finds Ex-President Should Face Charges

Sri Lanka's ex-president and his intelligence chiefs should be prosecuted for failing to prevent suicide bombings two years ago on Easter Sunday that killed 279 people, according to an investigation...

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Creation Stories: Playing Liam and Noel Gallagher 'is a gift as an actor'

The young Gallaghers appear in Creation Stories - a film about Oasis's former label boss Alan McGee.

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The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening.

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62 Inmates Dead In Ecuador Prison Riots

At least 62 inmates died Tuesday and several were injured in riots blamed on gang rivalry at three jails in Ecuador's overcrowded prison system, authorities said.

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Barack Obama Says He Once Broke A Friend's Nose For Using Racial Slur

Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said that he once broke a schoolmate's nose after the then-friend used a racial slur during a locker room fight.

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Monday, February 22, 2021

How RCB's Auction Strategy For Steve Smith Worked Just As They Planned

IPL 2021: RCB did some astute strategizing which included putting up an initial bid for Steve Smith and then pulling out.

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3rd Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India vs England: With the four-match series level at 1-1, India face England in the third Test match, starting from February 24, at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Foreign Travel Curbs To Stay Until At Least Mid-May: UK Prime Minister

The ban on non-essential international travel to and from England will stay until at least May 17, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, prolonging the pain for airlines, airports and holiday...

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Team India Practice Under The Lights Ahead Of Day-Night Test. See Pics

India vs England: India prepared for the Day-Night Test in Ahmedabad with a training session under lights on Monday.

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Watch: Pant Gets Different View Of Net Sessions With "New Friend Spidey"

India vs England: Ahead of the third Test match, Rishabh Pant introduced fans to his "new friend" during a net session at the Motera Stadium.

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UK's Prince Philip Doing "Ok", Says Prince William

Prince William said Monday that his 99-year-old grandfather Prince Philip is doing "OK" after spending nearly a week in hospital.

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Engine On United Boeing 777 Showed Signs Of Metal Fatigue: Investigators

Damage to a fan blade on an engine that failed on a United Airlines Boeing 777 flight is consistent with metal fatigue, based on a preliminary assessment, the chairman of the US air accident...

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"Relationship With China Is One Of Strong Competition," Says US

America's relationship with China is one of "strong competition" and the Biden administration will work in close coordination with partners and allies to make sure that it is coming from a position of...

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"Life's Most Beautiful Gift": T Natarajan Shares Photo With Daughter

T Natarajan shared a picture with his family as his daughter turned four months old.

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As Biden Backs Indian-American Budget Pick, 3 Senators Oppose Nomination

Indian-American Neera Tanden's chances of becoming the first woman of colour to head the White House Office of Management of Budget (OMB) appears to be in jeopardy with three Republican senators along...

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Facebook To Restore Australia News Feed After Deal With Government On Law

Facebook said Tuesday it will lift a contentious ban on Australian news pages "in the coming days", after the government agreed to amend a world-first media law fiercely opposed by the tech giant.

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iPhone 12 Sales Take Apple Back To Top Of Market After 4 Years: Survey

Strong sales of iPhone 12 models lifted Apple to the top of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, a survey showed Monday.

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"Stuff Of Our Dreams": NASA On Daredevil Mars Rover Landing Videos, Audio

NASA scientists on Monday unveiled first-of-a-kind home movies of last week's' daredevil Mars rover landing, vividly showing its supersonic parachute inflation over the red planet and a rocket-powered...

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"To Meet 21st Century Power Needs": US On Energy Partnership With India

The energy cooperation between the US and India supports sustainable development, harnesses sources to meet 21st century power needs, protects national security and promotes regional and international...

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Indian-American Climate Expert Gets Key Post In US Agriculture Department

The Biden administration has appointed an Indian-American climate and energy expert, who spent three years deploying solar energy solutions in rural India, to a key position in the agriculture...

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Wife Of Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo Arrested In US

The wife of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the imprisoned former leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel, was arrested on Monday over her alleged involvement in international drug trafficking, the US...

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WHO Slams Rich Countries For Hogging Covid Vaccines

The World Health Organization on Monday blasted wealthy countries for not only hogging Covid vaccines but in doing so, hindering the pathway for poorer nations to get them too.

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US Supreme Court Allows Release Of Trump Tax Records To Prosecutors

The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the release of Donald Trump's tax records to criminal prosecutors, rejecting a last-ditch bid by the former president's lawyers to keep them secret.

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US Passes 5 Lakh COVID-19 Deaths

More than 500,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the United States since the pandemic began, according to Johns Hopkins University on Monday, by far the highest reported toll of any country.

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US Imposes Sanctions On Two More Myanmar Junta Leaders

The United States on Monday announced sanctions against two more leaders of Myanmar's junta and warned of further action as hundreds of thousands defiantly rallied for the restoration of the nation's...

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1st Pfizer-BionTech Vaccine Dose Cuts Transmission: UK Studies

Data from two separate studies published in the UK on Monday, one in England and another in Scotland, have shown vaccines against Covid-19 are effective in cutting disease transmission and...

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Augmented reality art: Where your home becomes the gallery

How virtual artworks allow you to see anything from the sun to a giant spider in your own home.

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Joe Biden Calls 500,000 US COVID-19 Deaths "Heartbreaking"

Joe Biden called the milestone of more than 500,000 US deaths from Covid-19 "heartbreaking" on Monday and urged the country to unite against the pandemic.

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China Seeks To Work Together With US, Europe To Uphold Multilateralism

China, the United States and Europe should work together to uphold multilateralism, after US President Joe Biden called for democracies to coordinate their approach to China, foreign ministry...

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Sri Lanka Fast Bowler Lahiru Kumara Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Lahiru Kumara has been directed to follow the Sri Lanka government's health protocol laid out for COVID-19.

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UN Chief Demands Immediate Halt To Myanmar "Repression"

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday spoke out against the "brutal force" used by those behind Myanmar's coup and urged the military to immediately halt the repression and release prisoners.

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India vs England: Motera Stadium Head To Head Match Stats

India vs England: While Ahmedabad has been a Test venue for a considerable period of time, it has witnessed only two India-England encounters, with the hosts nosing ahead.

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Aakash Chopra's Vijay Hazare Trophy Throwback Pic Stars Kohli, Dhawan

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra shared a throwback picture of a Delhi Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, comprising of players like Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan.

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To Avoid Clash With India, Sri Lanka Cancels Pak PM's Parliament Speech

In an effort to avoid confrontation with India, Sri Lanka has cancelled a scheduled speech of Prime Minister Imran Khan in Parliament.

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Vaccine Programmes, Physical Distancing Can Help Avoid Covid Surge: Study

A combination of robust vaccination programmes and strict physical distancing rules may be enough to prevent recurring peaks of COVID-19 without greatly restricting the mobility of people, according...

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Sunday, February 21, 2021

"Have To Look At Bigger Picture": Anderson Backs England Rotation Policy

India vs England: James Anderson said that England have a hectic Test schedule in 2021 and the rotation policy ensures players stay fit, despite the frustration of being benched.

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China Calls For Reset In Sino-US Relations With Biden Administration

Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday the United States and China could work together on issues like climate change and the coronavirus pandemic if they repaired their damaged bilateral...

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"Thing About Being A Test Batsman...": Stokes On "Tough" Indian Pitches

India vs England: Brushing aside the talk around spin-friendly pitches in India, Ben Stokes said that Test players should be proficient in handling all kinds of conditions.

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Watch: Marnus Labuschagne's Brilliant Direct Hit To Run Batsman Out

Marnus Labuschagne pulled off a brilliant direct hit during Australia's domestic 50-over tournament.

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Dozens Of Whales Strand At Notorious New Zealand Bay

Rescuers were racing Monday to save dozens of pilot whales that beached on a stretch of New Zealand coast notorious for mass strandings, wildlife officials said.

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The 27-Year-Old MIT Grad Who Became A Covid Data Superstar

Spring 2020 brought with it the arrival of the celebrity statistical model. As the public tried to gauge how big a deal the coronavirus might be in March and April, it was pointed again and again to...

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Trump Offered Kim Jong Un A "Lift" On Air Force One 2 Years Ago: Report

Donald Trump offered North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a ride home on Air Force One after a summit in Hanoi two years ago, according to a new BBC documentary.

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Britain's Next Answer To Covid Is To Prepare To Live With It

Britain's success at vaccinating faster than anywhere else in Europe is putting pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to figure out what comes next.

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Pfizer Shot Results Show Vaccination Can Stop Covid Spread: Israeli Study

The Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE Covid-19 vaccine appeared to stop the vast majority of recipients in Israel becoming infected, providing the first real-world indication that the immunization will curb...

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Boeing Recommends Airlines Suspend Use Of Some 777s After United Incident

Boeing Co said it recommended suspending the use of 777 jets with the same type of engine that shed debris over Denver at the weekend after US regulators announced extra inspections and Japan...

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US Aviation Body Orders Extra Inspections Of Some Boeing 777s

The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered extra inspections Sunday of some Boeing 777 passenger jets, after a United Airlines flight suffered engine failure a day earlier, scattering debris...

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3 Killed, 2 Injured In Shooting At Gun Store In US

Three people were killed and two were injured in a shooting at a gun store in Louisiana in the US on Saturday (local time).

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"We're Going To Beat Covid": Biden After Visiting Pfizer Vaccine Plant

After visiting the Pfizer manufacturing plant in Michigan, US President Joe Biden on Sunday (local time) thanked the company's workers for their tireless efforts and said because of their hard work...

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Australia Starts COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, PM Receives First Dose

Australia launched its public rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine Monday amid protests over the campaign, including a vocal show of opposition by crowds at the final of the Australian Open.

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UN Nuclear Chief Says, "Temporary Solution" Found Ahead Of Iran Deadline

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Sunday he had negotiated a "temporary solution" after two days of talks with Iranian officials to allow the agency to continue its inspections work in the...

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Edvard Munch wrote 'madman' Scream graffiti on painting, scans show

The words "Can only have been painted by a madman" are written in the corner of the famous painting.

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Jo Whiley: 'It's been the worst week of our lives'

Jo Whiley was offered a vaccine before her disabled sister, who is now "fighting for her life" with Covid.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shaw, Bowlers Fire Mumbai To 7-Wicket Win Over Delhi

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Prithvi Shaw's unbeaten 105 after an impressive show by the bowlers set up Mumbai's seven wicket win over Delhi in an Elite Group D game on Sunday.

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Missing Tests vs England For IPL ''Not The Preferred Thing'': Williamson

It is yet to be confirmed whether there will be a direct clash between the knockout stage of the IPL and the two-match Test series.

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Twenty20 World Cup Options On Show In New Zealand-Australia T20I Series

For both teams, the series provides a key chance to prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup, set to be played in India later this year.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Tewatia Celebrates India Call-Up With 39-Ball 73

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rahul Tewatia smashed 73 runs off just 39 balls with the help of 10 boundaries, including six hits over the fence, against Chandigarh on Sunday.

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"Won't Be The Worst Thing": Aaron Finch On Not Getting An IPL Deal

Australia captain Aaron Finch went unsold at the Indian Premier League 2021 player auction.

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Saturday, February 20, 2021

England Would Be More Adept Against Moving Ball Than India: Crawley

An "unbelievable seam attack and incredible batsmen" make India formidable but England will have the edge in the pink ball day/night Test here as the tourists are more adept at playing in seaming...

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Ravi Shastri Shares Throwback Photo On Anniversary Of Test Debut. See Pic

Ravi Shastri made his Test debut for India on this day in 1981 and he shared a throwback picture to celebrate the occasion.

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Tendulkar Wishes Suryakumar, Ishan Kishan, Tewatia For Maiden Call-Up

Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to wish the trio of Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Rahul Tewatia for earning their maiden call-up to the Indian team.

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"Feeling Is Surreal": Suryakumar Yadav Reacts To Maiden India Call-Up

India vs England: Suryakumar Yadav tweeted after getting his maiden India call-up for the T20I series against England.

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Jimmy Neesham Gatecrashes Maxwell's Insta Post With Indian-Origin Fiancee

Glenn Maxwell shared a post to celebrate one year since his engagement to Vini Raman, but Jimmy Neesham trolled him with a hilarious comment.

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Facebook Takes Down Main Page Of Myanmar Military

Facebook on Sunday deleted the main page of the Myanmar military under it standards prohibiting the incitement of violence, the company said, a day after two protesters were killed when police opened...

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Large Debris Over US City As Plane Suffers Engine Failure Mid-Air

Massive debris rained from the sky Saturday over the US city of Denver as an aeroplane experiencing engine failure was forced to return to the city's airport, officials said.

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Kuwait Bans Entry For Non-Citizens As Part Of Covid Restrictions

Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday announced it was extending an entry ban for non-Kuwaiti citizens until further notice as part of coronavirus restriction measures, it said on Twitter.

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Greek Ex-National Theatre Chief Arrested Over Rape Allegations: Report

The former artistic director of Greece's national theatre was arrested on Saturday over allegations of rape against minors, amid a belated #MeToo awakening.

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"Use Of Lethal Force Unacceptable": UN On Anti-Coup Protests In Myanmar

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the "use of lethal force" in Myanmar after two people were killed on Saturday when security forces opened fire on protesters in Mandalay, the country's...

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Two Killed In Myanmar's Mandalay City After Cops Fire Amid Protests

Two people were killed in Myanmar's second city Mandalay on Saturday when police and soldiers fired to disperse protests against a Feb. 1 military coup, emergency workers said, the bloodiest day in...

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Pfizer Vaccine 95.8% Effective Against COVID-19: Israel Health Ministry

Israel's health ministry said Saturday recent data from its aggressive coronavirus vaccination campaign showed two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech jab were nearly 96 percent effective against infection.

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"Not Just A Texas Issue": Power Restored As Biden Faces 1st Big Crisis

Texas authorities have restored power statewide bringing relief after days of unprecedentedly frigid temperatures, but millions were still struggling Saturday without safe, drinkable water.

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Bloodlands: 'A foot in both the present in and the past'

James Nesbitt stars as a veteran detective hunting an assassin in the new BBC drama Bloodlands.

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Britain To Offer All Adults A COVID-19 Vaccine By End Of July: PM

All adults in Britain will be offered a first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday ahead of a planned announcement on the cautious reopening of...

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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.

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The homemade special effects livening up lockdown

Peter Quinn moved from Northern Ireland to America to work in the VFX industry over a decade ago.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West split 'cordial and co-ordinated' - Perez Hilton

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says reports suggest Kim "had been over the marriage for a long time".

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Sachin Lauds Kohli For Sharing Personal Experience Of Battling Depression

Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to commend Indian skipper Virat Kohli for sharing such personal experiences with everyone.

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Will Push For T20 WC's Relocation In Absence Of Visa Assurance: PCB Chief

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani said they will push for the upcoming T20 World Cup's "relocation" to the UAE, if India doesn't provide a written assurance that the team, fans and...

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Moscow Appeal Court Upholds Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny Prison Sentence

A Moscow appeal court on Saturday upheld a prison sentence imposed on chief Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after he returned to Russia from Germany last month.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Jharkhand Post Highest Score In Tournament History

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021: Ishan Kishan slammed a ton to help Jharkhand post 422 for nine in the allotted fifty overs vs Madhya Pradesh.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Jharkhand's Ishan Kishan Slams 173 Off 94 Balls

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021: Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan's fine knock was brought to an end by Gaurav Yadav of Madhya Pradesh, who dismissed him in the 28th over.

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"Got What We Wanted": Virat Kohli Happy With RCB's New Additions. Watch

Royal Challengers Bangalore added eight new additions to their squad including the likes of Kyle Jamieson and Glenn Maxwell ahead of the upcoming edition of the IPL.

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AUS vs IND: "No Regrets", Wade On Opening Batting vs India In Tests

Australia vs India: Matthew Wade admits that if he had scored a ton or converted those 30s and 40s into big scores he wouldn't have been axed from the Australia Test squad.

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3-Month Gap Between Oxford Vaccine Jabs Gives Better Efficacy: Study

A three-month interval between doses of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine results in higher vaccine efficacy than a six-week gap, according to a new study which says the first dose can offer up to 76 per...

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UN Report Finds Trump Ally Violated Libya Arms Embargo: Report

Private security contractor and ally of former US President Trump Erik Prince violated a United Nations arms embargo on Libya, UN investigators have found in a report detailed by US media on Friday.

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Friday, February 19, 2021

"Theatre Of Dreams": Cricketers In Awe Of Ahmedabad's Motera Stadium

Ahmedabad's Motera Stadium is set to host seven international matches on the trot, starting from the third Test between India and England that begins from February 24.

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PSL 2021: Unnamed Player Positive For COVID-19 Ahead Of Opening Fixture

Pakistan Super League 2021: Earlier this week, the PCB urged the players, players' support personnel, and match officials featuring in the PSL to religiously follow the bio-secure and PCB's COVID-19...

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Google Artificial Intelligence Chief Apologises For Firing Black Employee

Google will start grading executives based on workforce diversity goals and increase human resources staffing, acknowledging fault in its acrimonious split with Timnit Gebru, a prominent former...

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Virat Kohli Shares A Glimpse Of Intense Workout Session. See Pics

Ahead of the pink ball Test against England, the Indian skipper Virat Kohli has stepped up his preparations and was seen sweating it out in the gym

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Facebook Has "Tentatively Friended Us Again": Australia

Facebook Inc is back at the negotiating table, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in the country.

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Google To Evaluate Executive Performance On Diversity, Inclusion

Alphabet Inc's Google will evaluate the performance of its vice presidents and above on team diversity and inclusion starting this year, the company said on Friday in one of several responses to...

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Joe Biden's Indian-American Pick To Lead Budget In Political Peril

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin announced Friday he will oppose the confirmation of Neera Tanden, Joe Biden's pick to lead the budget at the White House, potentially sinking her chances in a setback...

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Texas Residents Queue For Drinking Water After Deadly Winter Storm

Frustrated Texans queued for hours for safe drinking water Friday, after an unprecedented and deadly "polar plunge" burst pipes and left millions in the US state shivering without power or clean water...

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Mars Rover Beams Back Spectacular New Images

NASA on Friday released stunning new photographs from Perseverance, including one of the rover being gently lowered to the surface of Mars by a set of cables, the first time such a view has been...

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Facebook Blocks Medical Data Information Shared By Apps

Facebook has started blocking sensitive health information that third-party apps had been sharing with the social network in violation of its own rules, said New York officials who investigated the...

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"On Track To Have Enough Vaccine For Americans By July End": Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden on Friday secured a commitment from Pfizer Inc to double the COVID-19 vaccine it churns out in the coming weeks, putting his goal to fill the country's inoculation stockpile by...

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US Warns China Against Use Of Force At Sea

The United States on Friday warned China against the use of force in disputed waters as it reaffirmed its view that Beijing's assertive campaign in the South China Sea is illegal.

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Kim Kardashian Files For Divorce From Kanye West

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West after almost seven years of marriage, her publicist told AFP Friday.

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Australian PM Says Discussed Facebook News Ban With PM Modi

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg held talks with the Australian government Friday over a law that would force the social media giant to pay for content, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison insisted the...

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Myanmar Woman Shot In Head During Anti-Coup Protest Dies

A 20-year-old woman who was shot in the head last week during an anti-coup protest in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw has died, according to the hospital treating her.

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

"We Got Shahrukh": Preity Zinta Teases SRK's Son Aryan. Watch

IPL Auction 2021: Preity Zinta couldn't hide her excitement as Punjab Kings roped in Tamil Nadu batsman Shahrukh Khan for Rs 5.25 crore in IPL player auction on Thursday.

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When Rohit, Hardik Knocked On K Gowtham's Door After Rs 9.25 Cr IPL Deal

IPL 2021: Krishnappa Gowtham recalled the moment he became the most expensive uncapped player at the IPL auction on Thursday, revealing his parents had tears of joy after he was picked for Rs. 9.25...

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Events Leading To Facebook's Unfriending Of Australian News Outlets

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed on Friday to press ahead with laws to force Facebook Inc to pay news outlets for content, saying he had received support from world leaders after the...

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Israeli Bar Offers Free Drinks With Covid Vaccines

An Israeli bar doubled as a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, with free drinks given to those who got the shots.

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Pfizer Vaccine 85% Effective After First Shot, Finds Israeli Study

The first dose of Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine is 85 per cent effective, a study of healthcare workers at an Israeli hospital has found, potentially fuelling a debate over the recommended two-dose...

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Texas Winter Storm Likely Due To Climate Change: White House

The White House said on Thursday a severe winter storm engulfing Texas and nearby states was the type of extreme weather event that climate change is triggering, rejecting assertions by Texas...

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Biden's New Bill Gives 8-Year Path To Citizenship For Immigrants

President Joe Biden's proposed immigration overhaul was introduced in Congress on Thursday, kicking off what will likely be one of his most difficult legislative challenges.

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Morris' Ability To Finish Games Useful: RR Director Of Cricket Sangakkara

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara said that while he is aware the price Chris Morris went for at the auction was on the higher side, RR are looking at a very specific...

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Arjun Tendulkar Bought By MI "Purely On A Skill Basis": Jayawardene

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said that the side picked Arjun Tendulkar purely on the basis of his skill sets.

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"Looking Forward To Play In Yellow Jersey": Pujara On Being Picked By CSK

Chennai Super Kings roped in Cheteshwar Pujara for his base price of Rs 50 lakh at the IPL 2021 player auction on Thursday.

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Facebook Inflated Its Advertising Audiences For More Revenue: Lawsuit

Facebook inflated estimates about how many people would see targeted ads, but ignored the problem in order to generate more revenue, according to civil suit documents unveiled Thursday.

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US Secretary Of State Blinken Rallies 'Quad' To Counter Assertive China

New US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held his first virtual meeting since President Joe Biden's election with counterparts from Japan, India and Australia, showing support for the so-called...

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It's So Cold In US That Calves' Ears Are Falling Off

In Arkansas, ranchers are fitting pantyhose over the heads of calves in a desperate attempt to keep them warm. In Montana, they've been duct-taping calves' ears to their necks to stop them from...

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Joe Biden Salutes "Historic" Perseverance Landing On Mars

US President Joe Biden on Thursday hailed the "historic" landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars as proof of the power of science and "American ingenuity."

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Malaysian court finds news site guilty of contempt

The independent news outlet Malaysiakini had published critical comments on the judiciary.

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FKA Twigs: 'I'm not going to answer that question anymore'

FKA Twigs addresses why she didn't leave an abusive relationship with actor Shia LaBeouf sooner.

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Joe Biden To Debut At G7; Vaccines, Economy And China In Focus

Joe Biden will attend his first meeting as U.S. president with Group of Seven leaders on Friday to discuss plans to defeat the novel coronavirus, reopen the battered world economy and counter the...

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US Offers To Meet Iran Over Nuclear Deal

US President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday offered talks with Iran led by European allies and reversed two largely symbolic steps against Tehran imposed by Donald Trump, as it sought to...

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Roman Kemp to front mental health and suicide documentary on BBC Three

The radio presenter wants to show "there are ways to reach those who are suffering and need help".

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Facebook Australia row: How Facebook became so powerful in news

The social media giant has become a major hub for news around the world. But how did it happen?

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US Eases Restrictions On Iranian Diplomats' Movements In New York

The United States said Thursday it was easing draconian restrictions imposed by Donald Trump's administration on movements of Iranian diplomats accredited at the United Nations, headquartered in New...

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Mark Wood Pulls Out Of IPL 2021 Player Auction: Report

IPL 2021: The franchises were informed at a briefing in Chennai on Wednesday that Mark Wood had decided to pull out of the auction in order to spend time with his family at home.

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NASA Rover Faces "7 Minutes Of Terror" Before Landing On Mars

Seven months after blast-off, NASA's Mars 2020 mission will have to negotiate its shortest and most intense phase on Thursday: the "seven minutes of terror" it takes to slam the brakes and land the...

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Driver Arrested In Hit-And-Run Death Of US Rapper Nicki Minaj's Father

A driver accused of striking and killing US rapper Nicki Minaj's father in a hit-and-run has been arrested, police said Wednesday.

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Commercial TV channels unite to screen Covid vaccine myth-busting video

The celebrity-led film will urge people from ethnic minority communities to have the Covid jab.

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Demi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose

In a new documentary, the singer reveals she was minutes from death after her overdose in 2018.

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BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band

The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture.

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8 People Shot Near Philadelphia Subway Station, 1 Critical

Eight people were shot in a daytime attack on Wednesday near a Philadelphia bus and subway station, leaving one person in critical condition and seven others wounded, authorities said.

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Satellite Pics Show 500 Oil Tankers Destroyed On Afghanistan-Iran Border

High resolution satellite imagery shows the impact of a massive fire that engulfed hundreds of trucks on February 13 at Afghanistan's Islam Qala, a key border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran's...

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No Electricity, No Water As Texas Shivers With More Dark Days Ahead

Texas officials warned of "disasters within the disaster" of historic cold weather that left millions without heat for a third day on Wednesday, telling residents to prepare for energy to not return...

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Not True: South Africa Denies Serum Institute Asked To Take Back Doses

South Africa plans to share 1 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with other African countries, a senior official said, as the government confirmed the first shots from rival Johnson & Johnson...

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Australia Slams Facebook News Blackout As "Heavy Handed, Wrong"

Australia's government said Facebook was "heavy handed" and "wrong" Thursday for introducing a landmark local ban on sharing news in response to pending legislation.

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South Africa Launches Covid Vaccination Programme With Johnson & Johnson

South Africa launched its COVID-19 vaccination drive on Wednesday, battling to tame a more infectious variant of the coronavirus with a roll-out of the Johnson & Johnson shot for the first time...

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Rush Limbaugh: Radio host who loved to shock

The controversial figure, who dies aged 70, was loved or loathed depending on your politics.

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Russia Rejects Calls From Europe Court To Release Alexei Navalny

Europe's rights court told Russia on Wednesday to release jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny out of concern for his life, but Moscow swiftly rejected the call.

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Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino Demolished In Atlantic City

The former jewel in the crown of Donald Trump's bankrupted Atlantic City casino empire was demolished Wednesday with 3,000 sticks of dynamite.

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Archie Brennan: Discover why Prue Leith loved this little known artist's work

The Bake Off judge loved his work and he had famous friends so why is he not more celebrated?

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Emergency Services Affected In Australia Due To Facebook Ban Internet

Several Australian emergency services reported being hit by Facebook's ban on sharing news content in the country Thursday, with pages that carry warnings about Covid outbreaks, bushfires and cyclones...

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London

Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK.

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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southwest Iran, At Least 10 Injured: Report

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck southwest Iran near the town of Sisakht on Wednesday evening and at least 10 people were injured, state television said.

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Facebook To Block News Content Sharing In Australia, Defying Regulators

Facebook said Wednesday it would block news content sharing in Australia, refusing to bend to a regulatory push that would force the social giant to share revenue with media outlets.

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US To Pay $200 Million In WHO Obligations: Antony Blinken

The United States will pay more than $200 million to the World Health Organization by the end of the month after reversing Donald Trump's plan to withdraw, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said...

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One-Third Of US Military Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine: Pentagon

Pentagon officials said Wednesday that about one-third of the US military are declining to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, despite significant coronavirus infection levels in the forces.

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US President Joe Biden Renews "Quad" With Allies Despite China Pressure

The United States announced talks for Thursday with Australia, India and Japan, with President Joe Biden renewing the alliance of the so-called "Quad" in defiance of warnings from China.

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India Squad Announced For Final 2 England Tests, Shardul Misses Out

India vs England: India squad announced for final 2 Tests, Shardul Thakur misses out

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IPL 2021 Auction: When And Where To Watch

IPL Auction 2021: The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 Auction which is scheduled for February 18, will see ten players in the highest base price category of Rs 2 crore.

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ICC Test Rankings: Ravichandran Ashwin Goes 5th Among All-Rounders

Ravichandran Ashwin saw his ranking among all-rounders rise after his century and eight wickets in the second Test against England.

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1 Student Shot Dead, Hundreds Kidnapped By Gunmen In Nigeria: Report

Gunmen believed to belong to a criminal gang have kidnapped hundreds of schoolboys from their hostels along with some of their teachers in central Nigeria, an official and a security source told AFP...

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Facebook Fined $8.45 Million Over Data Protection In Italy

Italy's antitrust regulator announced Wednesday a new fine of 7.0 million euros ($8.45 million) against Facebook for misleading conduct on data protection.

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Seyi Omooba: Actress sacked over anti-gay post loses legal fight

Seyi Omooba sued a theatre for dismissing her after comments she made about homosexuality surfaced.

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IPL Auction 2021: RCB Will Look For Someone Like Maxwell, Feels Gambhir

IPL Auction 2021: Gautam Gambhir believes the addition of someone like Glenn Maxwell to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad will take the pressure out of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.

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Would Like To See Proof Dubai Ruler's Daughter Is "Alive, Well": Britain

Britain said on Wednesday that it would like to see proof that Sheikha Latifa, one of the ruler of Dubai's daughters, is still alive after the BBC published a "deeply troubling" video saying she was...

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Deptford stabbing: Drill rapper Bis killed in 'merciless' attack

Crosslon Davis was a member of the Harlem Spartans hip-hop collective, the Old Bailey heard.

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Rishabh Pant Reacts To Adam Gilchrist's Praise After Win In Chennai Test

India vs England: Rishabh Pant's work behind the stumps in the 2nd Test against England earned him praise from one of the finest wicketkeepers in world cricket -- Adam Gilchrist.

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IPL Auction 2021: The Big Names Up For Grabs

IPL 2021 Auction: Several big players have been dropped by their respective franchises ahead of the IPL 2021 Player Auction, and they would be hoping to get back into reckoning with some big purses.

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"There Will Be Repercussions For China": Biden Over Human Rights Abuses

China will pay a price for its human rights abuses, US President Joe Biden warned on Tuesday, responding to queries at a televised event on the Asian nation's handling of Muslim minorities in its far...

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Singer Glenn Medeiros: 'Sexual favours were the norm in music industry'

Former pop star Glenn Medeiros says many fellow performers were pressured into sex to get ahead.

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IPL Auction 2021: SunRisers Hyderabad Could Bid For These Players

IPL 2021 Auction: SunRisers Hyderabad will go into the player auction with a purse of 10.75 crore and they might look to add more depth to their settled squad.

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England Players Likely To Miss NZ Tests For IPL Knockouts: Report

England players will be allowed to stay on if their respective teams qualify for the IPL knockouts, according to a report.

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Elon Musk's Reign Was Brief. Jeff Bezos Is World's Richest Again

Elon Musk's reign as the world's richest person was brief.

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"Extremely Dangerous": Blackouts And Chaos In Freezing Texas

The dangerously cold temperatures gripping auto-reliant Texas present a terrible dilemma for millions of residents: Stay put in heat-less homes, or ignore all official advice and venture forth on to...

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South Africa's Faf du Plessis Announces Retirement From Test Cricket

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis announced his retirement from Test cricket.

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Team Biden Downgrades Saudi Crown Prince To "Recalibrate" Ties

Instead of engaging primarily with Biden, the crown prince's most appropriate US counterpart is Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a person familiar. While Prince Salman's official role is...

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Millions Struggle Without Power As Deadly Winter Storm Grips US

Millions were left without power as a winter storm gripped the southern and central United States Tuesday with record-low temperatures in ill-prepared areas, and a tornado claiming three lives.

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Kim Jong Un's Wife Reappears After Unusual 1-Year Absence

The wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made her first public appearance in a year, ending an unusual absence that stoked speculation about her condition.

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Joe Biden Says Vaccines Available For All Americans By End July

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that all Americans will have access to Covid-19 vaccines before August.

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Comet From Edge Of Solar System Killed Dinosaurs: Study

Sixty-six million years ago, a huge celestial object struck off the coast of what is now Mexico, triggering a catastrophic "impact winter" that eventually wiped out three-quarters of life on Earth,...

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North Korea Tried To Hack Pfizer's Computer Systems: Reports

North Korean hackers tried to break into the computer systems of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in a search for information on a coronavirus vaccine and treatment technology, South Korea's spy agency...

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Harry and Meghan to be interviewed by Oprah Winfrey

The "wide-ranging" interview will be part of an "intimate conversation" with the royal couple.

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Kevin Pietersen Trolled For Downplaying India's Massive Win Over England

India vs England: Axar Patel was in top form as the hosts won the second Test match by a huge margin. Although, Virat Kohli's side levelled the series, Kevin Pietersen downplayed the win through a...

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Bangladesh Court Sentences 5 To Death For Killing US Blogger Avijit Roy

A court in Bangladesh sentenced to death five members of an Islamist militant group on Tuesday for killing a US blogger critical of religious extremism six years ago.

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Dancing On Ice to 'pause' after disruption from Covid and injuries

The ITV show's one-week hiatus follows disruption caused by positive Covid tests and injuries.

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From Manchester to Nollywood film-making

Mathew Alajogun has directed his first movie in Nigeria's Nollywood film industry.

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Coventry's former Ikea store set to become arts centre

Ikea closed its Coventry store last year creating "once in a lifetime opportunity" for city council.

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Twitter Salutes Team India After Series-Levelling Win Over England

India vs England: Twitter was abuzz with congratulatory messages for Team India after they thrashed England in the second Test to level the series 1-1.

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2nd Test: Ashwin Heroics See India Thrash England To Level Series At 1-1

India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin scored a fine century and claimed eight wickets as India posted a big 317-run win over England to level the Test series 1-1.

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Monday, February 15, 2021

Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests

Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March.

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Veteran Hong Kong Activists On Trial Over Huge Democracy Rally

Veteran Hong Kong activists went on trial Tuesday for organising one of the biggest democracy protests to engulf the city in 2019, part of a sweeping crackdown targeting Beijing's critics.

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Shubman Gill Taken For Precautionary Scan After Blow On Left Arm

India vs England: Shubman Gill is being assessed by the BCCI medical team and won't field on Day 4 of the second Test, the board said.

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What Mayank Agarwal's Wife Posted On His 30th Birthday

Mayank Agarwal turned 30 on Tuesday and his wife Aashita Sood shared a cute post to wish him on the occasion.

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Australian PM Apologises After Woman Alleges She Was Raped In Parliament

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised on Tuesday to a woman who alleged she was raped in the country's parliament by an unnamed colleague, and promised a thorough investigation into the...

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"Educated Man Won't Rape": South Africa Minister Criticised For Comment

South Africa's education minister Angie Motshekga came under fire on Monday for saying that educated men do not commit rape, as the country struggles to grapple with a scourge of violence against...

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Saudi Arabia Adds Pressure On Firms To Move To Riyadh, Challenges Dubai

Saudi Arabia is increasing pressure on international firms to shift their Middle East hubs to the kingdom, posing a direct challenge to neighboring Dubai as a regional rivalry heats up.

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Malaysia To Get First Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines On February 21

Malaysia will get its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines produced by U.S. and German drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech on Feb. 21, and kick off its inoculation drive five days after that, Prime Minister...

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NASA's Pursuit Of Flying A Helicopter On Mars For First Time

More than a century after the first powered flight on Earth, NASA intends to prove it's possible to replicate the feat on another world.

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2nd Test, Day 4 LIVE: India On Brink Of Win, England Need A Miracle

India vs England Test Live Cricket Score: Ravichandran Ashwin's sensational century on Monday helped India tighten their grip on the second Test against England in Chennai.

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UK's Prince Harry, Meghan To Appear In Oprah Interview After Royal Split

Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan will break their silence in their first interview since they quit Britain's royal family when they sit down with Oprah Winfrey next month.

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Cold Snap Leaves 8 Million In Texas, Mexico Without Power

A rare deep freeze in Texas that raised demand for power forced the state's electric grid operator on Monday to impose rotating blackouts, leaving 4 million customers without power even as...

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Kamala Harris, France's Emmanuel Macron Talk Covid, Climate Change

Kamala Harris spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday to discuss topics including the pandemic and climate change, in a rare phone call between a US vice president and a foreign leader.

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Without music, will New Orleans survive?

Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has thousands of musicians that rely on gigs to survive.

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How Ravichandran Ashwin's Wife Reacted To His 5th Test Century

India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin was in fine nick with the bat and his wife Prithi took to social media to express her delight.

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"A Moment To Cherish Forever": Watch Siraj's Reaction To R Ashwin's 100

India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin hit his fifth Test hundred on Monday and Mohammed Siraj's reaction to his teammate's effort was worth a thousand words.

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"Nothing But Respect": Cricketers Tip Their Hats To Ravichandran Ashwin

India vs England: Cricket fraternity was in complete awe of Ravichandran Ashwin's batting masterclass that included 14 fours and a six on a spinning track on Monday.

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Ashwin Hits 5th Test Ton, His 3rd Instance Of 100, 5-For In Same Match

India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin hit a magnificent hundred on Day 3 of second Test to help India to a big second-innings lead. This is the third time for him to get a century and a five-wicket...

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Australian Open: Rublev To Face Medvedev As Russians Make History

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev ensured Grand Slam history will be made for Russia after setting up an Australian Open quarter-final against compatriot Daniil Medvedev on Monday.

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Watch: Ben Stokes Does Handstand To Entertain Chepauk Crowd On Day 3

India vs England: With very little going their way, England all-rounder Ben Stokes found ways to keep the crowd entertained and his teammates in good humour.

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Tougher Travel Rules To Contain Spread Of Covid Come Into Force In UK

The UK's tougher new travel rules to contain the spread of COVID-19 variants came into effect from Monday, involving compulsory hotel quarantines for anyone returning to England from one of the 33...

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Cricket Fraternity Hails Kohli For Batting Masterclass On Tricky Pitch

India vs England: Virat Kohli, who was out for a duck in the first inning of the 2nd Test, came up with a sensational batting display to lead India's efforts to level the series.

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Nicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver in New York

Police say Robert Maraj died on Friday night as he walked on a road in Long Island.

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"Grand Final Of Worst Reviews?": Warne Trolls England Over DRS Blunder

England vs India: England went for a bizarre caught-behind DRS against Ravichandran Ashwin when the ball was far from the bat and Shane Warne saw the funny side of it.

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Sunday, February 14, 2021

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara Run Out In Bizarre Fashion On Day 3

India vs England: Cheteshwar Pujara's bat got jammed in the ground just inches from the crease as he was run out in a freak manner.

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The King Of SPACs Wants You To Know He's The Next Warren Buffett

Chamath Palihapitiya has already drafted the next chapter in his charmed-life story.

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Auckland Coronavirus Lockdown To Be Reviewed On Tuesday: Jacinda Ardern

The COVID-19 restrictions in Auckland and the rest of the country will remain for now and will be reviewed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a news conference.

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Investment Banker Accused Of Tax Fraud On Europe's Most-Wanted List

People strolling through shopping malls or train stations across Germany this week saw something different on the billboards that typically advertise chocolate bars or dating sites: the face of a man...

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BCB Chief Criticises Haque, Domingo After Test Series Defeat vs WI

Bangladesh vs West Indies: Bangladesh failed to chase down the target of 231 on the fourth day of the second Test. Following the win, West Indies secured the series 2-0.

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UK Rolls Out Hotel Quarantine For "High Risk" Country Returnees

The UK government will on Monday introduce mandatory hotel quarantine rules for arrivals from dozens of countries deemed "high risk" for coronavirus variants, as it tries to stop new strains...

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2nd Test Day 3 LIVE: India Look To Extend Advantage In Chennai

India vs England Test Live Cricket Score: India finished Day 2 with a lead of 249 runs with nine wickets in hand.

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Biden To Discuss Pandemic, Economy And China In Friday G7 Meeting

President Joe Biden will hold his first event with other leaders from the Group of Seven nations in a virtual meeting on Friday to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the world economy and dealing with...

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After Trump Acquittal, Republicans See "Battle For Soul Of Party"

A day after the Senate acquitted Donald Trump in a historic second impeachment trial, America was weighing how long a shadow the former president will cast -- over his party, and over the country.

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Fresh Anti-Coup Protests In Myanmar After Overnight Internet Blackout

Myanmar cut internet service and deployed troops around the country on Monday in signs of a feared crackdown on anti-coup protests, hours after security forces fired to disperse a demonstration in the...

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"Meme-Based Digital Currency Dodgecoin Gets My Support If...": Elon Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that he supports major holders of the meme-based digital currency dogecoin selling most of their coins, adding that he felt too much concentration in dogecoin was...

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US Rapper Nicki Minaj's Father Killed In Hit-And-Run

The father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near New York City, police said Sunday.

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Gordon Ramsay 'needed room to breathe' on new game show

The TV chef discusses his new BBC game show and how restaurants are coping in lockdown.

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"Caught Fleeting View Of Interesting Test": PM Modi Shares Chepauk Pic

India vs England: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a picture of the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Twitter on Day 2 of the second Test.

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"When In Chennai, Whistle Podu": Kohli Asks Fans To Crank It Up. Watch

India vs England, 2nd Test: Virat Kohli, during an over change on Day 2, was spotted gesturing towards the crowd and whistling, urging them to crank up the volume.

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Japan Health Ministry Says It Has Approved Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine

Japan's Health Ministry said on Sunday it has officially approved Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine, the first such approval in the country as it steps up efforts to tame a third wave of infections in the...

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Watch: Pant Takes One-Handed Stunner As Siraj Strikes With His 1st Ball

India vs Australia, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant put in a terrific catch to help Mohammed Siraj take the wicket of Ollie Pope on Day 2, in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

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Aus Open: Williams Outlasts Big-Hitting Sabalenka In Thriller

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka, who has spoken about modelling her big-hitting game on Serena Williams, showed off her power with blistering serves and groundstrokes in the high-octane contest.

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"Forever And Beyond": See Anushka's Valentine's Day Post For Virat Kohli

Valentine's Day 2021: Anushka Sharma shared an adorable post for India captain Virat Kohli.

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Axar Patel Takes His Maiden Test Wicket, Dismisses Root On Day 2. Watch

India vs England, 2nd Test: Axar Patel built on his side's fine start, taking the important wicket of Joe Root on Day 2 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

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England Break 66-Year-Old Record By A Single Run In 2nd Test

India vs England: England conceded the most runs without giving away a single extra in the first innings of the second Test.

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New Zealand Locks Down Auckland After Three New Local COVID-19 Cases

New Zealand Prime Minsiter Jacinda Ardern on Sunday announced a three-day lockdown in the country's biggest city Auckland, after three new local COVID-19 cases were reported, the first local...

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Saturday, February 13, 2021

Mumbai Indians' Valentine's Day Post Features Hardik Pandya, Pollard

Valentine's Day 2021: Mumbai Indians shared a post featuring some of their players and their respective partners on Valentine's Day.

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White House Cites "Deep Concerns" About WHO Covid Report

The White House on Saturday called on China to make available data from the earliest days of the COVID-19 outbreak, saying it has "deep concerns" about the way the findings of the World Health...

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Trump Impeachement Result A ''Vote Of Infamy In US History'': Democrats

The ruling Democratic Party has ripped apart Republican senators for acquitting Donald Trump on a charge of inciting the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol, saying their vote to clear the former...

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India To Bowl England Out For 157 On Day 2, Predicts Shane Warne

India vs England: Shane Warne predicted that India will bowl England out by Tea on Day 2 on a turning surface in Chennai.

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Amanda Holden 'devastated' at lockdown rule break

The Britain's Got Talent judge admits she travelled over 200 miles after a "distressing" call from her parents.

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Chris Harrison: Bachelor host to step aside over racism row

Chris Harrison was accused of minimising controversial photos of a cast member on the hit US show.

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"Democracy Is Fragile," Joe Biden Says After Trump Acquittal

President Joe Biden said Saturday that despite Donald Trump's acquittal in the US Capitol insurrection trial the charges against him are not in dispute and the attack shows "democracy is fragile."

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Trains Halted, Scores Injured As Japan Cleans Up After Strong Quake

Trains were halted over a wide swath of northeastern Japan on Sunday after more than 100 people were injured in an earthquake that appeared to be an aftershock from the devastating quake that hit the...

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New Zealand Name Injured Guptill In T20I Squad To Take On Australia

New Zealand retained injured Martin Guptill in their squad named Sunday for the upcoming Twenty20 series against Australia but have placed this season's breakout star, the uncapped Finn Allen, on...

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2nd Test Day 2 Live: Rishabh Pant Key As India Look To Extend Advantage

India vs England Test Live Cricket Score: Rishabh Pant holds the key for India as the hosts look to post a big first innings total on the board against England in the second Test.

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Egypt Unearths "World's Oldest" Mass-Production Brewery

A high-production brewery believed to be more than 5,000 years old has been uncovered by a team of archaeologists at a funerary site in southern Egypt, the tourism ministry said Saturday.

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TJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language

TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life.

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Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes

A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach.

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Could Harris Reed be the star of London Fashion week?

Behind the scenes with designer of the moment, Harris Reed

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Mario Draghi Sworn In As Italy's New Prime Minister

Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi was formally sworn in as Italy's new prime minister on Saturday, against the backdrop of the deadly coronavirus pandemic and a crippling recession.

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IPL Auction 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders Could Target These Players

IPL 2021: KKR will go into the player auction with 10.75 crore and they might look to rope in an explosive opening batsman to partner Shubman Gill at the top.

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China Refused To Provide Raw Data On Early Covid Cases: WHO Team Member

China refused to give raw data on early COVID-19 cases to a World Health Organization-led team probing the origins of the pandemic, one of the team's investigators said, potentially complicating...

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2nd Test: Match Will Get Over In 3 To 3.5 Days, Reckons Harbhajan Singh

India vs England, 2nd Test: Harbhajan Singh said he thinks the ongoing second Test between India and England, will get over in 3 to 3.5 days looking at the condition of the pitch.

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2nd Test: Moeen Ali 1st Spinner To Dismiss Virat Kohli For Duck In Tests

India vs England, 2nd Test: Moeen Ali on Saturday bowled Virat Kohli for nought in the first session and became the first spinner to dismiss Kohli for a duck in Tests.

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Oxford Covid Vaccine To Be Tested On Children For First Time

The University of Oxford has launched a study to assess the safety and immune response of the COVID-19 vaccine it has developed with AstraZeneca Plc in children for the first time, it said on...

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2 White Tiger Cubs In Pakistan Likely Died Of COVID-19, Zoo Officials Say

Two 11-week-old white tiger cubs that died in a Pakistani zoo last month appear to have died of COVID-19, officials said.

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2nd Test: Rohit Sharma Hits Seventh Test Century On Day 1

India vs England, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma produced a masterful knock to score his seventh Test hundred on Day 1 of the Test in Chennai, bringing it up off 130 balls with 14 fours, 2 sixes.

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Rise Of Variants Sparks Push For All-In-One Coronavirus Vaccines

Just weeks into the rollout of vaccines to combat Covid-19, researchers are shifting their focus to a new class of potential shots to take on the threat posed by fast-spreading mutations.

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Viola Beach: 'We should have seen them headlining the biggest festivals'

Five years after rising stars Viola Beach died in a crash, their families consider the band's legacy.

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Covid-19: The secret life of museums during lockdown

Museums and art galleries are closed but inside their walls, a select few people are busy at work.

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How I bickered and bonded with a Spotify hacker

Eloise Horsfield communicated with her hacker through song titles picked via the music-streaming app.

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Watch: Virat Kohli's Stunned Reaction After Being Bowled By Moeen Ali

India vs England: Virat Kohli was left stunned after a ripper from Moeen Ali clean bowled the Indian captain on Day 1 of second Test.

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Friday, February 12, 2021

Indian-Origin Arora Akanksha, 34, Announces Her Candidacy To Be UN Chief

An Indian-origin employee at the UN has announced her candidacy to be its next Secretary-General, the first person to throw her hat in the ring against incumbent Antonio Guterres, who is seeking a...

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What The Proposed Immigration Law For Hong Kong Is, And Why It's Worrying

A Hong Kong government proposal that could give "apparently unfettered power" to the immigration director to stop anyone from leaving the city is deeply concerning, barristers said Friday.

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Watch: Chepauk "Comes Alive" As Fans Hit Stands For India-England Test

India vs England: Fans were allowed at the stadium for the first time in the series and they turned up in good numbers on Day 1 of the second Test in Chennai.

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UK Media Watchdog Fines Khalsa TV For Violence, Terror Remarks On India

The UK's media watchdog has imposed a total fine of 50,000 pounds on Khalsa Television Ltd or KTV in Britain for broadcasting a music video and a discussion programme that was an indirect call for...

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Facebook, Twitter CEOs In Talks To Testify At House Hearing: Report

The chief executives of Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc are in talks with House of Representatives lawmakers to testify at a hearing as early as next month, Politico reported on Friday, citing people...

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Coronavirus Expected To Last Long-Term Despite Global Vaccine Rollout

The head of the EU's disease control agency warned Friday that the novel coronavirus could last indefinitely even as global infections slowed by nearly half in the last month and vaccine rollouts...

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Joe Biden Begins Dismantling Trump's "Remain In Mexico" Asylum Policy

Asylum seekers forced to remain in Mexico while their cases are being resolved in the United States will begin to be admitted into the US as of next week, President Joe Biden's administration...

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2nd Test, Day 1 Live: India Seek Revenge After Losing Series Opener

India vs England Test Live Cricket Score: India suffered a 227-run defeat to England in the first Test of the four-match series.

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Twitter Chief Jack Dorsey Teams With Jay-Z To Back Bitcoin

Twitter chief Jack Dorsey on Friday put out word that he and rap mogul Jay-Z are creating a fund devoted to making bitcoin digital money "the internet's currency."

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Top US Health Body Says Schools Can Re-Open, Issues Covid Guidelines

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday issued new guidelines urging schools to reopen safely and as soon as possible, while offering a detailed plan for limiting the spread of...

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Pitch "Looks Completely Different", It'll Turn From Day 1: Rahane

India vs England: Ajinkya Rahane, India's vice-captain in the longest format, expects the Chepauk pitch to start turning from Day 1 of the second Test against England.

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UN Rights Investigator Calls For Sanctions On Myanmar Over Military Coup

The United Nations human rights investigator for Myanmar said on Friday there were "growing reports, photographic evidence" that security forces have used live ammunition against protesters, in...

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Imagine Life Without Google. Australia Faces The Unthinkable

Imagine a world without Google, the search engine so pervasive it's the starting point for more than five billion queries a day. That's the reality facing Australia, where the tech giant is...

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China's Mars Probe Sends Back Video Of Red Planet

China's space agency released video footage from its spacecraft circling Mars on Friday, two days after it successfully entered the planet's orbit in Beijing's latest ambitious space mission.

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Myanmar Sanctions Should Target Coup Leaders, Not People: UN

The United Nations warned Friday that any sanctions imposed over the coup in Myanmar must be "carefully targeted" against those responsible, to avoid harming vulnerable people.

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No One Questioned Cheteshwar Pujara's Approach In The Team: Rahane

India vs England: Ajinkya Rahane on Friday backed Cheteshwar Pujara's batting style and said his role is very crucial for Team India.

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2nd Test: India Look To Bounce Back, England Eye Unbeatable Series Lead

India vs England: With the pitch bearing a different look, hosts India would look to level the series as the two sides gear up for the second meeting in Chennai.

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Biden Clear About Restoring Compassion, Order To Immigration System: Official

US President Joe Biden has been very clear about "restoring compassion and order" to the country's immigration system, the White House said on Thursday and noted that a series of executive actions...

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2nd Test: England Announce Final XII, Anderson Rested, Broad Called Up

Pacer Jofra Archer was ruled out for the second Test on Thursday and Jos Buttler has been rested for the last three Tests. Dom Bess and James Anderson will also miss the second Test, skipper Joe Root...

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IPL Auction 2021: Players Kings XI Punjab May Spend On

IPL 2021 Auction: Kings XI Punjab go into the auction with the biggest purse of Rs 53.20 crore after having released several key marquee players like Glenn Maxwell and Sheldon Cottrell.

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"Work Goes On": Virat Kohli Sweats It Out Ahead Of 2nd Test. See Pics

India vs England: With the 2nd Test set to begin in Chennai on Saturday, India skipper Virat Kohli and his teammates are all gearing up to try and get back into the series.

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

China bans BBC World News from broadcasting

China has criticised the BBC for its reports on coronavirus and persecution of the Uighurs.

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Women-Led Dating App Bumble's 31-Year-Old Founder Becomes Billionaire

A company catering to women and led by women has made its 31-year-old female founder a billionaire.

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Arjun Tendulkar Shortlisted By IPL Franchises At Rs 20 Lakh Base Price

IPL Auction 2021: Arjun Tendulkar, 21-year-old son of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, made it to the shortlisted players in the all-rounders category at a base price of Rs 20 lakh for the IPL...

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If Senate Does Not Convict Trump, "He Can Do This Again," Democrats Warn

Democratic prosecutors making the case that Donald Trump incited a deadly insurrection by encouraging his supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol warned the Senate on Thursday that if it fails to...

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Common Blood Thinning Drugs Reduce Risk Of Covid Hospital Deaths: Study

Blood-thinning drugs reduced the risk of death from Covid-19 in a new study, pointing to one more promising tool as physicians scour their medicine cabinets for treatments to blunt the pandemic.

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Melbourne Orders Snap Covid Lockdown During Australian Open Tennis

Authorities ordered a snap, five-day lockdown in Melbourne on Friday to contain a new coronavirus outbreak, threatening the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, which began in the city this...

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Six Die In Icy Texas Pileup As Frigid Weather Blankets Much Of US

Winter weather battered the United States from coast to coast on Thursday as a series of storms expected to last for days mixed with an Arctic air mass to bring snow and freezing rain as far south as...

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Meghan Markle Wins Privacy Claim Against UK News Group

Meghan Markle on Thursday won her high-profile privacy claim against a British newspaper group for publishing a private letter she wrote to her estranged father.

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Biden Team Seeks Pause In US WeChat Ban Litigation

The Biden administration asked a US court Thursday to suspend litigation connected to former president Donald Trump's proposed ban on WeChat while it reviews the policy.

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There's more to JC Stewart than his viral Friends parody

The singer, who has written with Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan, is poised for success in 2021.

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Democrats Wrap Impeachment Case, Urge Donald Trump's Convicted

Democrats rested their impeachment case against Donald Trump on Thursday, saying he incited insurrection after losing re-election and is so dangerous he should be barred from holding office again.

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Jazz Legend Chick Corea Dies Of Cancer

Chick Corea, the American jazz composer and electric keyboard pioneer, died February 9 of a rare form of cancer, according to a statement on his Facebook page. He was 79 years old.

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Rishabh Pant Is A Class Player Who Knows When To Attack, Says Pat Cummins

Australia pacer Pat Cummins has hailed wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, stating that he is a class player who knows his game really well.

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IPL 2021: Players DC Could Go For At Auction

IPL 2021 Auction: Delhi Capitals retained their core players ahead of the auction in Chennai and will target some shrewd additions to a squad which seems strong.

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French Nun, Europe's Oldest Person, Turns 117 After Surviving Covid

Europe's oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, turns 117 on Thursday after surviving Covid-19 last month and living through two world wars, with a special birthday feast including her favourite...

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Adam Zampa Credits Aaron Finch For His White-Ball Success

Adam Zampa said Aaron Finch is very communicative and praised him for letting him bowl with freedom.

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UK's "Kent" Covid Variant Will Sweep The World, Leading Scientist Warns

The coronavirus variant first found in the British region of Kent is likely to sweep around the world and the battle with the virus is going to go on for at least a decade, the head of the UK's...

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Two Masks, Snug Fit Reduces COVID-19 Spread, US Study Shows

Making sure a mask fits snugly on the face and use of two masks is likely to significantly reduce a person's exposure to the coronavirus, laboratory experiments described by U.S. health officials on...

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Myanmar's Anti-Coup Protesters Defy Crackdown With Humour

Protesters returned to the streets of Myanmar on Wednesday despite the shooting of a young woman the previous day, with some deploying humour to emphasise their peaceful opposition to this month's...

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States.

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The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

With cinemas badly by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams.

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The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home

The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes.

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Liberty Barros: 'What is happening to my spine?'

Liberty, from Leicester, discovered she could bend her body in half while watching a Rihanna video.

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"Would Have Been Sacked If I Was Communal": Wasim Jaffer On Coaching Row

Wasim Jaffer said that he was very committed to his job as Uttarakhand coach and said it is "very very sad" that he has to defend himself against allegations of being communal.

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T Natarajan Released From Tamil Nadu Squad For Vijay Hazare Trophy

T Natarajan made his international debut in all three formats in the recently-concluded tour of Australia.

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Jack Ma Spotted Playing Golf, Easing China Detention Fears

For months, speculation over Jack Ma's whereabouts has run rampant. Maybe the embattled billionaire had fled to Singapore, some posited. Or he had been placed under house arrest. Or worse yet, he was...

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Shreyas Iyer's Dance With Dhanashree Verma Impresses Hardik Pandya. Watch

Shreyas Iyer shared a video on Instagram where he is seen dancing with Yuzvendra Chahal's wife Dhanashree Verma, drawing praise from Hardik Pandya.

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