Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, Federer: Here's How Sports Stars Welcomed 2019

Social media went into a meltdown soon after Virat Kohli, Ronaldo, Chris Gayle and other sport celebs decided to wish their fans a happy new year

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Farmers in Bangladesh survive the monsoon by building floating farms

Villagers in flood-prone Bangladesh are learning to survive by building floating farms.

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The Indian woman who makes 'fake food' for a living

Shilpa Mitha quit her job to pursue her hobby of making miniatures of classic Indian dishes.

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New Horizons: Nasa waits for signal from Ultima Thule probe

Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is due to fly past the most distant object ever explored in the Solar System.

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China taking advantage of Taiwan's openness, warns President Tsai Ing-wen

Relations between China and Taiwan have spent two years in the doldrums since the election of Tsai, who has refused to acknowledge Beijing's stance that the island is part of "one China". Tsai's comments came a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to give a landmark speech on Taiwan.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's far-right leader to take office

Ex-army captain Jair Bolsonaro is a divisive figure who won on a promise of driving down crime.

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"Don't Forget To Dare": Yuvraj Singh Shares Inspiring New Year Message

Yuvraj Singh took to Twitter to wish everyone a Happy New Year 2019.

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Car crashes into New Year's crowd in Tokyo in suspected terror attack, eight injured

A police spokesman said one suspect, in his 20s, had been detained and that he had described the incident as an "act of terror". The spokesman declined to elaborate. The incident happened shortly after midnight local time on Monday in a popular tourist area of Harajuku, near Meiji Shrine, in central Tokyo.

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Netanyahu says Israel is Arabs' 'ally' against Iran

The comments came as Israel has stepped up air strikes on Iranian positions in neighboring Syria, and as Israel digested an abrupt decision by President Donald Trump to withdraw US troops from Syria. Netanyahu has repeatedly warned that Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons to destroy his country.

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Disgraced David Warner Ends Horror 2018 On A High With Baby News

David Warner's wife Candice took to Twitter on Monday to make the announcement.

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Van ploughs into Tokyo pedestrians headed for New Year's prayers

The street, sealed off to traffic, was packed with people heading to a shrine for New Year's prayers.

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North Korean leader says he's ready for more talks with Trump

During his televised New Year's speech, Kim Jong UN said he's ready to meet with Trump at any time to produce an outcome "welcomed by the international community." However, he said the North will be forced to take a different path if the United States "continues to break its promises and misjudges our patience by unilaterally demanding certain things and pushes ahead with sanctions and pressure."

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Colombia Farc: 85 ex-rebels killed since peace deal

The UN urges Colombia to do more to protect former Farc rebels after 85 were killed in two years.

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Kim Jong-un warns of change in direction on denuclearisation

The North Korean leader wants the US to "keep its promises" in exchange for denuclearisation.

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Recycling: Where is the plastic waste mountain?

A year ago China imposed a ban on waste imports, so what's happened to the UK's plastic?

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Why wealthy sports stars get passionate about charity

From global superstars to lower league footballers, sportspeople are spending money and time to back causes close to their hearts.

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Letter from Africa: Beyoncé, Bashir and Big Brother to dominate 2019

Kenyan journalist Joseph Warungu writes about what he will be looking out for in 2019.

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Elizabeth Warren takes big move toward 2020 presidential run

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See Venice, but pay an entry fee first

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Using Mandarin, China firms break Lanka law at project sites

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Dr Hook's Ray Sawyer dies aged 81

The singer, who was known for his distinctive eye patch and cowboy hat, has died aged 81.

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In Pictures: New Year 2019 celebrations around the world

Skies are illuminated above cities around the world as revellers welcome the arrival of the New Year.

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Australian cane toads hitch ride on python's back

Paul Mock filmed the toads riding the python after a thunderstorm in Kununurra, Western Australia.

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Indonesia welcomes 2019 with mass wedding in Jakarta

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Venice to charge tourist entry fee for short stays

Day-trippers will pay up to €10 each as the city struggles to cope with mass tourism.

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Yemen war: WFP accuses Houthi rebels of diverting food aid

The WFP demands that Yemen's rebel Houthi movement stops diverting food aid meant for civilians.

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Bangladesh PM says 'conscience is clear' as opposition claims election rigged

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday rejected calls for a new vote after being declared landslide winner in an election marred by deadly violence that the opposition slammed as "farcical" and rigged.

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DR Congo election: Internet shut down after presidential vote

The opposition says the government ordered the move to avoid broadcasting their win.

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Parkland school shooting survivors' anger at Louis CK routine

Survivors of the Florida school shooting hit out after the comic poked fun at them in a stand-up set.

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Syria conflict: Trump slows down troop withdrawal

The US president confirms reports that the withdrawal of US forces will be slower than he promised.

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US senator Elizabeth Warren takes step toward presidential run

The US Democratic senator announces she has set up an exploratory committee to consider a 2020 bid.

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Palestinian court sentences man to life over Jerusalem land sale

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Virat Kohli Sends "Happy New Year" Wishes All The Way From Australia

Virat Kohli posted pictures with Anushka Sharma on Twitter.

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Kohli Named Skipper Of Cricket Australia's ODI Team Of The Year

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav were the other Indian cricketers who found a place in the squad.

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Rashid Khan To Play Big Bash League Match In Spite Of Father's Death

Rashid Khan said that he wants to play the match on December 31 in the honour of his late father.

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US zoo intern fatally attacked by lion in North Carolina

Alexandra Black, 22, had recently graduated and started working at the centre only 10 days before.

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4 dead, dozens missing after gas explosion hits Russia high-rise

Four people were killed and nearly 70 unaccounted for after a gas explosion tore through a residential building in Russia on Monday, leaving hundreds without a home in freezing temperatures on New Year's Eve.

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Pete Tong NYE 'balloon drop' cancelled after protests

Organisers had planned to release 130,000 balloons at a Manila nightclub to ring in the new year.

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Bangladesh election chief rules out holding fresh election

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Iran TV chief sacked over uncensored Jackie Chan sex scene

A regional TV channel broadcast Jackie Chan's Shinjuku Incident without censoring an "immoral" part.

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Watch: KL Rahul Says People Think He Is Dating Hardik Pandya

KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya will be on a television show in the coming week.

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"At Its Lowest Ever": Ganguly Slams Aus Cricket Over Quality Of Selection

Sourav Ganguly took to Twitter to say that Australia's selection is currently hitting its "lowest".

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2019: The New Year begins with a bang in New Zealand

Auckland has said goodbye to 2018 and got the world's New Year celebrations officially underway.

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Hopman Cup: Serena Williams & Roger Federer to play for first time

Roger Federer and Serena Williams will meet on court for the first time at the Hopman Cup on Tuesday.

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Amal Fathy: Egypt court imposes jail term over harassment video

Amal Fathy faces two years in jail for criticising the state for failing to tackle sexual harassment.

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Australian cane toads hitch a lift on python's back after storm

Paul Mock filmed the cane toads riding the python, known as Monty, after a bad storm in Kununurra.

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Virat Kohli, Indian Test Team Maintain Top Spots In ICC Rankings

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah also made a significant rise in the ICC Test Player rankings.

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Mother of the Hubble: Tributes paid to Nasa scientist

Dr Nancy Grace Roman, the first woman to hold a senior leadership position at NASA, has died at 93.

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Russian security agency arrests 'US spy' in Moscow

The FSB security agency says a US man named Paul Whelan has been charged with spying.

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Duterte: Outrage as Philippines president says he touched a maid

Rights groups call Rodrigo Duterte's comments "repulsive" and "unworthy of his position".

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3 dead, 79 missing after gas explosion rocks Russia high-rise

An entire section of the 12-storey residential building collapsed when a gas explosion tore through the high-rise in the industrial city of Magnitogorsk nearly 1,700 kilometres east of Moscow in the Ural mountains.

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Deadly blast ruins Russia housing block in Magnitogorsk

At least three people died in a suspected gas explosion in the city of Magnitogorsk.

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King Kohli Continues To Rule Amid India's Improved Overseas Show In 2018

Virat Kohli led India to a 2-1 series lead vs Australia while Smriti Mandhana was named ICC Cricketer of the Year.

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Philippines deadly storm and landslides kill more than 60

An official says people did not take precautions as the storm was not classed as a typhoon.

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Mandhana Named ICC Woman Cricketer Of 2018, Also ODI Player Of The Year

Smriti Mandhana averaged over 66 in One-day Internationals in 2018.

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Rohit Sharma Becomes Father Of Baby Girl, Will Miss Sydney Test vs Aus

Rohit Sharma will join the Indian squad on January 8 for the One-day Internationals.

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Trump's wall pledge may not get expected results: Aides

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China puts into service its new lightweight battle tank

The new-generation tank, identified as Type-15 by the People's Liberation Army (PLA), was displayed for the first time at an exhibition, organised last month to mark the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up, at China's National Museum as part of new weapons developed by the country.

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Harmanpreet Kaur Named ICC Women's T20I 2018 Team Captain

Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana have been at the forefront of the Indian womens limited-overs teams.

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Kohli Leaves For Sydney With Anushka To Celebrate New Year's Eve. See Pic

Virat Kohli took to Instagram to share the photograph with his wife Anushka Sharma.

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Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh's democracy icon-turned-iron lady

Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh's founder, won a historic fourth term as prime minister with a landslide victory in Sunday's election that the opposition claimed was rigged. The 71-year-old is lauded by supporters for overseeing a decade of impressive economic growth in the impoverished South Asian nation that was more commonly known for its frequent floods and cyclones.

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Philippine storm death toll surges to 68

The death toll from a storm that struck the Philippines shortly after Christmas rose to 68 with the number of fatalities expected to climb even higher, civil defence officials said Monday. 57 people died in the mountainous Bicol region, southeast of Manila, while 11 were killed in the central island of Samar, mostly due to landslides and drownings, the officials said.

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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina scores big election win, opposition claims vote rigged

The alliance dominated by Hasina's Awami League, seen as close to regional power India, won 287 of the 298 seats for which results have been declared for the 300-strong parliament, the commission said. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which boycotted the last poll in 2014, won just six seats.

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Angela Merkel: Germany to take on greater global responsibility

Germany will assume greater international responsibility, Angela Merkel says in her New Year address.

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Iran judiciary chief to head powerful Expediency Council

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What it’s like to be Black and Argentine

Afro-Argentines often feel like they’ve been written out of history and are mistaken for foreigners in their own country.

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Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria.

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Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags

A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media.

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"Don't Want To Face Him In Tests": Virat Kohli On Jasprit Bumrah

Virat Kohli also said that Jasprit Bumrah has matured as a Test cricketer in the past 12 months.

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Young girl's tragic story makes her symbol of Yemen war

Buthaina Mansur al-Rimi's entire immediate family was wiped out in an air strike by a Saudi-led coalition that backs Yemen's government, using an explosive device Amnesty International says was made in the US. Images of Buthaina's rescue and a picture of her swollen and bruised at a hospital trying to force open one of her eyes with her fingers were beamed worldwide.

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Watch: MS Dhoni And Ziva Play In Sand, Break The Internet

MS Dhoni shared an adorable video featuring Ziva on the beach on Sunday on Instagram.

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Kim Jong Un expected to ring in 2019 with big policy speech

For 2019, it will be parsed carefully for clues about Kim's thinking on denuclearisation talks with Washington and a second summit with President Donald Trump, relations with South Korea and Pyongyang's efforts to get out from under international sanctions as it tries to build up its domestic economy.

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After Mattis, Shanahan takes Pentagon helm at critical time

Shanahan is moving up from his position as deputy defense secretary to the top spot following the resignation of Jim Mattis, who quit over long-running — and ultimately irreconcilable — disagreements with President Donald Trump.

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Trump vows to 'destroy' IS before leaving Syria: Graham

A senior Republican senator said Sunday that President Donald Trump had promised to stay in Syria to finish the job of destroying the Islamic State group — just days after announcing he would be withdrawing troops immediately.

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Syria conflict: Trump 'committed to defeating IS', says Lindsey Graham

A top Republican says President Trump remains determined, despite deciding to withdraw all US troops.

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Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.

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'Dangerous orange pill' prompts Australia festival warning

Festival-goers are told that a "dangerous" drug is circulating in Australia, following a man's death.

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In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians.

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2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year.

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Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say.

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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2018

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2018.

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Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster?

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Africa's year in pictures 2018

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.

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Trump blames Democrats over deaths of migrant children

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Bangladesh election: Sheikh Hasina wins new term as prime minister

Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging.

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Mexico wall: Trump aide says concrete wall idea was dropped early on

Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan.

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Bald eagle mascot’s pre-game flight took an unexpected turn

Notre Dame’s mascot, a bald eagle, flew into the stands and landed on two fans’ arms.

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France to help combat Channel smuggling

Six Iranian migrants are found on the Kent coast as the home secretary cuts short a holiday to deal with the issue.

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DoubleTree Portland hotel fires staff who evicted black guest

Police escorted Jermaine Massey out of the DoubleTree Portland after he called his mum in the lobby.

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UAE helicopter crash kills four crew on rescue mission near zipline

Four die in a helicopter crash near the world's longest zipline, in the UAE's northern-most emirate.

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Californian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals

The state bans retailers from selling animals sourced from breeders, to cut down on "puppy mills".

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Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths.

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Afghanistan Spinner Rashid Khan's Father Dies

Rashid Khan took to Twitter to announce about his father's death.

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The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa.

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Bangladesh election: Opposition demand new vote

An opposition leader condemned what he called a "farcical result", amid claims of vote rigging.

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American college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans

A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game.

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Iran students in rare protest over deadly campus bus crash

Hundreds of Iranian students held protests for a second day on Sunday, calling for university officials to resign over a bus crash that killed 10, state news agency IRNA said.

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Why do we celebrate New Year on 1 January?

Why does the year begin in January?

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Moscow open for dialogue: Putin to Trump in New Year letter

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Schiller Greets Indian Cricketers With Warm Handshake After MCG Test

Archie Schiller co-captained Australia with Tim Paine and was also present during toss on Day-1.

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Mayweather v Nasukawa: Kickboxer confident as boxer vows to 'entertain' in exhibition

Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa vows to "take down" Floyd Mayweather in their three-round boxing exhibition match on Monday.

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N Korea's Kim vows more summits with South next year: Seoul

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to meet the South's President Moon Jae-in 'frequently' next year to discuss denuclearisation of the peninsula in a rare letter sent to Seoul, Moon's office said Sunday. The leader of the isolated North met with Moon three times this year, as a reconciliatory push gathered pace.

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Kohli Records Highest International Runs For Third Consecutive Year

Virat Kohli was the highest international run-scorer in 2016, 2017 as well.

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Bangladesh uses EVMs for first time in general election

Voting for the 11th national election began with the machines being used in the six seats selected through lottery. These are: Dhaka-6, Dhaka-13, Chattogram-9, Rangpur-3, Khulna-2 and Satkhira-2. The six seats comprises over 2.1 million voters. The results from these six seats could be announced within hours after the voting ends, Bangladeshi media reported.

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Watch: Dhoni Becomes "Bittu Bhaiya," Speaks Bhojpuri With Hardik Pandya

MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya played the roles of villagers in the video.

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Kim Jong-un letter to Seoul asks for more summits in 2019

In a rare letter, North Korea's leader vows to "frequently" meet the South's president in 2019.

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Georges Loinger: French hero who saved Jews in WW2 dies

Georges Loinger's inventiveness saved hundreds of children during World War Two.

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'Nervous' Cameron Bancroft Disappoints On Return From Ban

Cameron Bancroft was included in the Perth Scorchers squad after his nine-month ban came to end on Saturday.

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Indonesia's tsunami raises questions over disaster preparedness

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Colombia probes alleged plot to assassinate President Iván Duque

Three Venezuelans are being held in connection with an alleged plot to kill Colombia's president.

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Philippine storm death toll rises to 22

At least 22 people died from a storm that swept through the central Philippine islands at the weekend, authorities said Sunday, with rescue operations under way in flood-inundated communities.

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Morocco tourist murders: Swiss-Spanish national arrested

The dual Swiss-Spanish national was arrested in Marrakesh on Saturday, Moroccan authorities say.

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Bumrah Credits First-Class Experience For Success In Debut Test Year

Jasprit Bumrah was bestowed with the Man Of The Match award for his heroics in the Boxing Day Test.

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Trump's UN nominee faces tough questions about qualifications at UN

Nauert, 48, would replace Indian American Nikki Haley as the Permanent Representatives of the United States to the UN if she is confirmed by the Senate. President Donald Trump nominated Nauert for the top diplomatic position in the UN last month, weeks after Haley announced her resignation.

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Australia Need Smith And Warner, Tim Paine Admits After MCG Loss

Steve Smith and David Warner, who are serving year-long suspensions for ball-tampering, will be unavailable for selection until late March.

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New Zealand Crush Sri Lanka By 423 Runs For Record Test Series Win

Sri Lanka resumed Sunday on 231 for six before being bundled out for 236.

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Kohli "Proud" After MCG Triumph, Tendulkar Leads Wishes On Twitter

This was for the second time that India won two matches of a Test series in Australia.

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Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.

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Virat Kohli Equals Sourav Ganguly's Record With India's 150th Test Win

Virat Kohli is yet to lose a Test after winning the toss.

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Two dead in Bangladesh election day clashes: Police

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How ancient DNA may rewrite prehistory in India

Aryans are not the source of Indian civilisation, according to new research on genetic ancestry.

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"Our Very Own Malcom M": Ravichandran Ashwin In Awe Of Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah recorded the best figures for any Indian bowler in Tests at the MCG.

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"Not Going To Stop Here": Kohli Eyes Historic Series Win In Australia

For the first time, India have won two matches in a Test series Down Under.

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India Win Boxing Day Test By 137 Runs, Take 2-1 Series Lead

India are now eyeing their first-ever series win in Australia.

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DR Congo election: Polls to open in tense vote

The election could see the first peaceful transition of power in DR Congo since independence in 1960.

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Bangladesh elections: Security on high alert ahead of polls

PM Sheikh Hasina is seeking a third successive term while her main rival is in prison for corruption.

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The country that has lost three million people

The Venezuelan migration crisis is a major concern for South America and shows no sign of ending.

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Dinner for One: English comedy spices up German New Year

The English film you've never seen - but Germans watch it adoringly every New Year's Eve.

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2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next

From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year.

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Sneakernomics: All change in the trainer business

The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market.

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Tsunami volcano now a third its original height

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The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza

Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza.

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The man who takes animals to funerals

A Thai man has made it his life's mission to help people through their grief with animals.

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Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff

Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU.

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3rd Test Day 5 Live: India Need Two Wickets To Win Boxing Day Test

Live Cricket Score India vs Australia: India need two more wickets on Day 5 to win the third Test.

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BBC issues formal complaint to Russia over staff data leak

A list of 44 BBC reporters, including their personal data, was published online by Russian sites.

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Brazil gun laws: Bolsonaro vows to loosen ownership rules

Incoming President Jair Bolsonaro says he plans to sign a decree to allow more people to own guns.

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Parkland shooting: CCTV pictures released ahead of report

New footage has emerged ahead of a report into the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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US-China trade: Trump touts progress in talks for deal

China and the US have imposed billions of dollars in tit-for-tat tariffs throughout 2018.

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Florida school shooting: New video shows 'blunders'

A media investigation using new footage alleges officials were underprepared for the Parkland attack.

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Airport shut after car driven near runway

Hanover airport is currently closed after car was driven through a gate and onto the tarmac near a runway.

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Russia slaps ban on dozens of Ukrainian products

Relations between Moscow and Kiev have deteriorated since a pro-Western government came to power after the 2014 revolt against a pro-Russian leader, Moscow's annexation of the Crimea and the outbreak of war in eastern Ukraine.

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Trump says 'big progress' made in talks with China

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Capt Lou Rudd is first Briton to cross Antarctic unaided

An Army officer has become the second person ever to trek unaided across Antarctica, after American Colin O'Brady completed the trip two days earlier.

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DR Congo election candidates refuse to back code of conduct

There are concerns over violence ahead of Sunday's vote in Africa's second-largest country.

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Indian miners: Navy divers deployed in rescue bid

High-power pumps arrive at a flooded "rat-hole" mine where 15 workers were trapped 16 days ago.

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Former England Cricket Chief Andrew Strauss' Wife Dies

Ruth Strauss had died aged 46 of the rare form of lung cancer she suffered from in her home country of Australia.

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Ruling party picks ex-PM as Istanbul mayor candidate

Turkey's last prime minister was on Saturday chosen as the ruling party's mayoral candidate for Istanbul in a bid to ensure the country's biggest city remains in its hands after 2019 elections.

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A fact checker's guide to stopping fake news

Five top tips from professional fact checker Maarten Schenk

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ICYMI: Bears, barrels and big bangs

A panda takes frolicking to an art form - and some of the other stories you may have missed this week.

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China launches seven satellites

China successfully launched six atmospheric environment research satellites and a communication satellite on Saturday, state media reported.The six Yunhai-2 satellites will be used to study atmospheric environment, monitor space environment, prevent and reduce disasters.

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Australian Batsmen Should Learn From Virat Kohli, Feels Graeme Hick

Graeme Hick gave the example of Virat Kohli to the Australian batsmen.

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Cape Town race row erupts after 'black visitors cleared from beach'

Demonstrators allege black beachgoers were asked to leave the area by private security guards.

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Chinese court orders new trial for Canadian in drug case

A Canadian convicted of drug trafficking in China faces the possibility of more serious charges after a court on Saturday ordered a new trial amid tensions over Canada's arrest of a Chinese technology executive.

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Abdullah Hassan, two-year-old boy in travel-ban row, dies in US

Abdullah Hassan's mother, a Yemeni national, fought a high-profile battle to see her dying son.

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Cummins' Resilient Knock Gathers Praise From Cricket Fraternity

Pat Cummins scored a gritty half-century in the second innings to take the Boxing Day Test into the final day.

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Former Nigerian President Shehu Shagari dies at 93

Shehu Shagari, Nigeria's second president, whose civilian tenure was sandwiched between two military rulers in an era rocked by coups, has died.He was 93.

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Lyon Says Australia Working Hard But Up Against Best Indian Bowling

India need two more wickets to beat Australia in the Boxing Day Test.

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Bre Payton, US conservative news writer, dies at 26

Bre Payton wrote for The Federalist and appeared on major TV networks such as Fox and the BBC.

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Egypt police 'kill 40 militants' after bus attack

The raids follow Friday's deadly tourist bus bombing near the Giza pyramids.

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Four dead as storm sweeps through central Philippines

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"Jadeja Can Lead India's Spin Attack," Says Indian Bowling Coach

Ravindra Jadeja is the lone spinner for India in the Boxing Day Test against Australia.

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Police diver adopts dog rescued from icy lake

The dog has a new owner - the police diver who saved her life.

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Jewish sect members accused of kidnapping children in New York

Four members of the ultra-Orthodox Lev Tahor group are charged with abducting two children.

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New Zealand Eye Victory As Neil Wagner Rocks Sri Lanka

After rain ensured a drawn first Test in Wellington, a win in the Christchurch decider would give New Zealand a fourth consecutive series win.

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'We're not in crisis': New Saudi foreign minister takes the reins

Ibrahim al-Assaf, a former veteran finance minister who was briefly detained last year in what Riyadh said was an anti-corruption sweep, replaced Adel al-Jubeir as foreign minister in a major government shake-up on Thursday ordered by King Salman.

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3rd Test, Day 4: India Need Two Wickets To Win, Pat Cummins Resists

India still have a day in hand to wrap up the last two wickets.

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Trump and China loom over a tumultuous year in Asia

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Leaked video shows Musharraf seeking covert US support to regain power

The undated video clips, which have been posted by dissident Pakistani columnist Gul Bukhari, also shows the self-exiled former president as saying that he thinks that the negligence of the ISI was "pardonable" as the CIA was also involved in same level of negligence on 9/11.

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Cameron Bancroft's Nine-Month Ban Ends, Returns To Cricket With BBL

Cameron Bancroft was suspended by Cricket Australia for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal

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Sir Alastair Cook: England's Record Run-Scorer Receives A Knighthood

Alastair Cook is the highest run-scorer (12,472) for England in Test cricket with 33 centuries in 161 matches.

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Tsunami alert lifted after undersea quake off Philippines

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"All He Can Do Is Talk": Rishabh Pant Mocks 'Temporary Captain' Tim Paine

The behind-the-stumps banter has been a regular feature of the ongoing Test series between India and Australia.

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Earthquake of 6.9 strikes off Philippines, tsunami waves possible

An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday and hazardous tsunami waves were possible on parts of the coasts of the Philippines and Indonesia, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

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Neil Prakash: Australian jihadist stripped of citizenship

Neil Prakash, currently in jail in Turkey, appeared in propaganda videos for the Islamic State group.

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DR Congo election: Bob Elvis, rapping for freedom

Rapper Bob Elvis says he was kidnapped by the Congolese authorities, but he won't keep silent.

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Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia

Cryptocurrency mining is a growing industry in eastern Russia, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford discovers.

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Anak Krakatau: Indonesian volcano's lost stature

Satellite images indicate Anak Krakatau has now lost over two-thirds of its height and volume.

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DR Congo poll: Five things to know about the nation that powers mobile phones

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's leading cobalt producer, holds elections on Sunday.

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The Mumbai 'toxic hell' where poor are forced to live

Thousands of families are fighting to leave a heavily polluted neighbourhood in India's Mumbai city.

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A whole new world for free trade?

The New Year heralds the launch of two major trade deals, with Japan emerging as a key player.

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Fresh violence mars B'desh election as campaigning ends

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Reader's pictures of the year 2018

Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights.

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Putin's Russia: Icy Siberia reveals cracks in society

Irkutsk, five time zones from Moscow, feels cut off from Russia's decision-makers.

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Norman Gimbel, award-winning lyricist, dies aged 91

Norman Gimbel helped pen hits such as Killing Me Softly with his Song and The Girl from Ipanema.

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Fireworks banned on the Galapagos to protect wildlife

Authorities in Ecuador say animals suffered elevated heart rates and anxiety after pyrotechnic shows.

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3rd Test Day 4 Live: India's Lead Goes Past 350 In Melbourne

Live Cricket Score India vs Australia: At stumps on Day 3, Mayank Agarwal (28*) and Rishabh Pant (6*) were holding the fort for India (54/5).

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China 'releases' Canadian teacher Sarah McIver

Sarah McIver was one of three Canadians detained amid strained relations between Canada and China.

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California police killing suspect held

A suspected illegal immigrant is arrested after a shooting that was commented on by President Trump.

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Social worker leaves behind $11m for children's charities

A Washington state social worker who died of cancer this year shocked charities with $11m in donations.

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Islamic State-linked militants 'seize Nigeria's Baga town'

Civilians and soldiers have fled since Islamist fighters hoisted their flag in Baga, residents say.

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Hungary removes statue of anti-Soviet hero Imre Nagy

The statue of Imre Nagy, leader of the 1956 Hungarian uprising, was a landmark in central Budapest.

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RT: Russian station's chocolate Salisbury Cathedral gift slammed

Kremlin-backed channel RT sent edible replicas of Salisbury Cathedral as a festive present.

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Pennsylvania cop ends armed standoff with White Christmas rendition

A police officer in Pennsylvania brings a standoff to a close with his rendition of White Christmas.

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German female IS recruit 'let slave child die of thirst' in Iraq

Woman faces war crimes charges for failing to save an enslaved girl chained in scorching sunlight.

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Blast hits tour bus near Giza pyramids in Egypt

A blast reportedly kills two Vietnamese tourists and injures 12 others on a bus near the Giza pyramids.

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"Don't Criticise Them": Dhoni On Cricketers Opting For Specific Formats

MS Dhoni also said that it is important for people not to be too critical of T20 cricket.

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Pakistan army chief confirms death penalty for 22 'hardcore terrorists'

Their terrorist acts resulted in the deaths of 176 people, including 19 armed forces personnel, 41 police and levies officials and 116 civilians and injured 217 others, it said.

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ICC Warns Pakistan Coach Mickey Arthur For Breaching Code Of Conduct

Arthur was found to have violated Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

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Amos Oz: Acclaimed Israeli author dies at 79

He was one of Israel's best-known writers, with works including A Tale of Love and Darkness.

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'Yellow vest' protesters target Macron's vacation hideaway

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Trump threatens to shut Mexican border in demand for wall funding

The US leader is locked in a dispute with Congress over funding for his proposed frontier wall.

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China customs gives green light for US rice imports

China's customs administration announced Friday it had approved US rice imports, a move that comes during a 90-day tariff truce between the two countries which are engaged in a bruising trade war.

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Saudi Arabia 'not in crisis' over Khashoggi affair: Foreign Minister

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