Sunday, 30 September 2018

Suresh Raina's Wife Priyanka Reveals Her Husband's Secret Talent

Priyanka and Suresh Raina tied the knot on April 4, 2015.

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Mexican students massacred by army in 1968, by gangs today



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Zere got death threats for singing in her bra in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz singer Zere has received death threats in response to a music video in the patriarchal state.

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In blow to Japan PM, son of US Marine wins Okinawa guv vote

The son of a US Marine and Japanese mother won an election for governor of Japan's Okinawa island on Sunday on an anti-U.S military presence platform, defeating a candidate backed by the ruling bloc in a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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Iran launches missile strikes at Syria over deadly attack

The Revolutionary Guards say they have fired missiles in response to a deadly attack in Iran.

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This Cricketer's Stunning Catch Left Everyone Spellbound. Watch

Jake Weatherald took a sensational catch in an Australian domestic league match.

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Virat Kohli Could Equal This Former Indian Captain's Record vs Windies

Virat Kohli was rested for the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2018.

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Mass burials to begin as Indonesia toll tops 800

The strong 7.5-magnitude quake struck Friday, toppling buildings and sending walls of seawater crashing into Palu, a city of about 350,000. With the death toll already at over 830 and expected to rise further, mass graves are being readied.

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Nafta: US and Canada 'reach new trade deal'

Nafta governs more than a trillion dollars in trade between the US, Canada and Mexico.

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Macedonian referendum backs new name to end Greek row

The non-binding referendum on renaming Macedonia needs to be ratified in parliament by a two-thirds majority and also given the stamp of approval by the Greek parliament.

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Catalan referendum: One year on

A year ago an illegal referendum took place in Spain's Catalonia region - what was achieved?

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White House adviser Conway: 'I'm a victim of sexual assault'

For the past 12 months, women and men have shared stories of sexual harassment and abuse under the social media hashtag '#MeToo.' In that time, the careers of a number of prominent men in entertainment, politics and finance have been toppled in the face of accusations of sexual misconduct.

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Brett Kavanaugh: White House denies limiting FBI inquiry

US media has suggested an inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations is being restricted.

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IPCC: Climate scientists consider 'life changing' report

Scientists meet in Korea to discuss a report aimed at keeping global temperature rise under 1.5C this century.

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Nicholle Kobi on importance of black women in art

French-Congolese artist Nicholle Kobi draws empowering images of black women, the kind she wishes she had seen growing up.

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Cheryl sparkles on Paris catwalk

The singer joined Hollywood stars on a runway floating on the Seine at Paris Fashion Week.

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'I'm surrounded by people - but I feel so lonely'

What does the world's largest study of loneliness tell us? And why are young people more likely to be lonely?

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China Uighurs: All you need to know on Muslim 'crackdown'

Rights groups say a million Muslims are being detained in China. Here's more on what is happening.

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Five things to know for the week ahead

Your Monday briefing on the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.

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Man's best friend, wildlife's worst enemy

How our canine companions could pose a threat to endangered species.

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Indonesia earthquake: Dozens feared trapped under quake rubble

Rescuers in the Indonesian city of Palu wait for heavy machinery to search debris for survivors.

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Powerful Typhoon Trami hits Japan, injuring dozens

Typhoon Trami brings fierce rain and travel disruption, weeks after Japan's worst storm in 25 years.

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Money And Muscle: India Ahead In Asia As ICC World Cup 2019 Looms

India won the Asia Cup title in Dubai, outlasting Bangladesh by three wickets off the last ball in the final.

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Maumoon Abdul Gayoom: Former Maldives president released on bail

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was arrested earlier this year in a crackdown on the opposition.

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Macedonia referendum: Polls close name change vote

The referendum on renaming the country North Macedonia could lead to Nato and EU membership.

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Kellyanne Conway: 'I'm a victim of sexual assault'

The revelation came as she was defending President Trump's embattled Supreme Court nominee.

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Hamilton wins in Russia after F1 team orders

Lewis Hamilton wins Russian GP following team orders for his team-mate Valtteri Bottas and a clever on-track pass on Sebastian Vettel.

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Maumoon Abdul Gayoom freed on bail: Official

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and his legislator son Faris Maumoon, were released by the high court in Male after they mounted fresh appeals against their controversial convictions. The release followed appeals from President-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

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South Africa Stutter Before Beating Zimbabwe In 1st ODI

Chasing 118, South Africa lost their first four wickets for 58 runs but Heinrich Klaasen dashed Zimbabwean hopes.

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Undue Importance Being Given To PCB's Claim Against BCCI: Anurag Thakur

Reflecting on the India-Pakistan bilateral cricket series, Anurag Thakur asserted that only a cordial relation between India and Pakistan could guarantee the same.

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Cristiano Ronaldo denies rape claim as 'fake news

The Portuguese footballer responds to claims by a US woman that he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009.

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India vs Windies: Fans Blast Selectors Over Rohit Sharma Test Snub

Rohit Sharma was not named in the India Test squad that will face the Windies in a two-match Test series, starting on October 4.

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Amir, Dropped From Australia Test Series, Returns To Domestic Cricket

Mohammad Amir had a dismal outing in 2018 Asia Cup where he went wicketless in three matches he played in the tournament.

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Watch: Rahane Gears Up For Windies Test With "Nice" Batting Session

Ajinkya Rahane has nine centuries and 14 half-centuries to his name in Test cricket.

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North Korea defector numbers 'drop' under Kim

Tighter border controls and higher rates by smugglers are key factors, a South Korean MP says.

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Russian spy poisoning: Woman 'identifies' suspect as Anatoliy Chepiga

A woman in the Russian village of Beryozovka tells the BBC she recognises the Salisbury suspect.

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Shakib Al Hasan Ruled Out For Three Months

Bangladesh will play against Zimbabwe and the Windies during this three months.

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The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8

Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format.

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Indonesia earthquake: Huge surge in death toll

At least 832 people died in the earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia, emergency officials say.

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Indonesia earthquake: 'Race against time' to reach survivors

Many people remain missing on Sulawesi after a devastating earthquake which triggered a tsunami.

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No Nobel Literature Prize this year but body still in focus

Jean-Claude Arnault, a French citizen who is a major cultural figure in Sweden, is at the center of a sex abuse and financial crimes scandal that has tarnished the academy and forced it to take a year off in its deliberations. The 72-year-old is now on trial in Stockholm, facing two counts of rape of a woman seven years ago.

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US 'subsidizing' Saudi, Asia militaries: Trump



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Saturday, 29 September 2018

Post Asia Cup Triumph, Rohit And Dhawan Ascend In ICC ODI Rankings

Rohit Sharma led India to their seventh Asia Cup triumph.

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Jasprit Bumrah Has Perfect Response For Trolls After Asia Cup Triumph

Jasprit Bumrah finished as the second highest wicket-taker in the 2018 Asia Cup.

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Death toll in Indonesia quake-tsunami hits 420



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Polls open in Iraqi Kurdistan for regional election

With opposition parties weak, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) are likely to extend their almost three decades of sharing power.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Large protests against Brazil election front-runner

Tens of thousands of women say "not him" to candidate Jair Bolsonaro ahead of next week's election.

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Kim Jong Un and I 'fell in love': Donald Trump

Donald Trump said that he had received an "extraordinary letter" from Kim, and sounded optimistic about prospects for a second summit between the two leaders "fairly quickly." The US president was speaking at a West Virginia rally in support of local candidates for his Republican Party.

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Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests

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Catalans deeply divided a year after independence referendum

A year after the contested October 1, 2017 referendum, disagreements over separatism have deepened in the wealthy northwestern region of Spain, which is home to some 7.5 million people and has its own distinct language.

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Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors

Over 20 people are dug out of a hotel by hand, but fears grow that the death toll of 408 will rise.

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Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'

The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters.

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Why is Macedonia voting to change its name?

The name change is an effort to overcome a 27-year-old argument with neighbouring Greece, which has refused to recognise Macedonia's name since the Balkan country declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. Athens argues that the name belongs solely to its own northern province called Macedonia, and accuses its Balkan neighbour of harbouring territorial ambitions.

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China eyes anti-terror force to protect overseas interests

In late 2015, China passed a new anti-terrorism law that allows the military to venture overseas on counter-terror operations, though experts have said Beijing faces big practical and diplomatic problems to actually execute such an action.

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Fearing debt trap, Pakistan rethinks Chinese 'Silk Road' projects

Pakistani officials say they remain committed to Chinese investment but want to push harder on price and affordability while re-orientating the CPEC — for which Beijing has pledged about $60 billion in infrastructure funds - to focus on projects that deliver social development in line with Imran Khan's election platform.

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Racism and stereotypes in colonial India’s 'Instagram’

A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed.

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Why Hollywood writer Ubah Mohamed hated her name

Ubah Mohamed used aliases to get work before breaking into Hollywood.

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India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he?

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Stairway to court: Led Zeppelin to face retrial in theft suit



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Now, China censors ‘bad’ economic news



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Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on.

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Brazil indigenous group bets on 'golden fruit'

A rare variety of cocoa growing on its land is a ray of hope for an indigenous community in Brazil.

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What will the FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh actually do?

The probe was ordered by a Senate committee after a Republican changed his mind about the nomination.

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Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts second woman

Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview.

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Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city.

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Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye

The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE."

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Special words that don't exist in English (yet)

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed.

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North Korea 'won't disarm if sanctions continue', minister says

Ri Yong-ho tells the UN that the sanctions are deepening North Korean mistrust of the US.

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Elon Musk reaches deal with regulators

Elon Musk settles with US regulators over tweets about taking Tesla private, must pay fine and step down as chairman

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Danish police free manhunt suspects in death threat case

Two men in a Swedish car were detained over fears an attack was about to take place, police say.

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Turkey's Erdogan opens mosque in German city of Cologne

Turkey's president ends a tense state visit by opening one of Europe's largest mosques in Cologne.

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Lindsay Lohan under fire for 'bizarre' Instagram video

Lindsay Lohan has been criticised online after posting a video showing an altercation with a homeless family.

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Ganguly "Surprised" At Rohit's Exclusion From India vs Windies Tests

Rohit Sharma played his last Test against South Africa in January earlier this year.

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WADA Ready To Intervene Over India Cricket Doping Row

A WADA spokesman confirmed that the ICC had been sent a letter in July urging it to settle the dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Indian National Anti-Doping...

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North Korea says 'no way' it will disarm without trust in US

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Ri Yong Ho accused Washington of creating a deadlock in talks on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. "The recent deadlock is because the US relies on coercive measures which are lethal to trust-building," Ri told the assembly.

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Indonesia tsunami: Aftershocks rock Palu day after disaster

An air traffic controller died ensuring a plane got away after the quake which killed 380 people.

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Kohli To Lead India For 2-Match Test Series vs Windies, Dhawan Misses Out

Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal have been included in the squad while fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been rested.

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Catalan separatists clash with police as tensions mount

Catalan separatists clashed with police on Saturday in downtown Barcelona, with two arrests being made, as tensions increase before the anniversary of the Spanish region's illegal referendum on secession that ended in violent raids by security forces.

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Egypt sentences activist for 'spreading fake news'

Amal Fathy has publicly criticised the government over the extent of sexual harassment in Egypt.

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Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin dies aged 76

He was the co-founder and vocalist-guitarist of the 1960s psychedelic rock group in San Francisco.

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Sex abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight 'devil'

Pope Francis asked Saturday for daily prayers to protect the Catholic Church from what he says are "attacks by the devil," in his latest response to the clerical sex abuse and cover-up scandal roiling his papacy.

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Rohit Sharma's Calming Influence Helped India In Asia Cup Final: Shastri

India defeated Bangladesh on Friday to claim their seventh Asia Cup title

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HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases

The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past.

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ICC Announces Updated Version Of DLS System, Code of Conduct

The updated version of the DLS System along with the new ICC Code of Conduct and ICC Playing Conditions will come into effect from September 30.

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Shikhar Dhawan Shares His "Best Moment" From India vs Bangladesh Final

Shikhar Dhawan amassed 342 runs in five matches averaging an impressive 68.80.

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Maldives election body endorses opposition victory amid threats

The Election Commission secretary general said the commission had received 423 complaints about the election, but none of those will affect the outcome of the election. He said all five election commissioners had received threatening telephone calls after Sunday's election. The police and military have said they will uphold the result of the election.

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China's new combat aircraft makes debut flight

The FTC-2000G is a fixed-wing, multi-role combat plane tasked mainly with airstrikes against ground targets. It can also be used as a fighter jet or trainer aircraft. Equipped with modern radar and fire-control systems, it is capable of staying airborne for three hours in a single operation and can carry as much as 3 tonnes of missiles, rockets or bombs.

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My Style Of Captaincy Is Similar To That Of MS Dhoni, Says Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma said that he learned the tricks of the trade from the World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni.

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Rohit Sharma 'Ready' For Full-Time Captaincy When Opportunity Knocks

Under Rohit Sharma, India have won two close multi-nation tournaments.

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At UN, leaders grapple with a fragmented world

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres set the tone the moment he opened the General Assembly debate. "Our world," he said, "is suffering from a bad case of 'Trust Deficit Disorder.'" A flood of agreement followed, uttered by leaders in many of the planet's tongues.

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Kohli Has A Special Message For Bangladesh After Asia Cup Final Loss

India defeated Bangladesh by three wickets in a nail-biting contest to lift the Asia Cup title for the seventh time in the history of the tournament.

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Friday, 28 September 2018

US pushes forward with plans for anti-Iran Arab alliance



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Airline now says 1 missing after Pacific lagoon plane crash

Air Niugini said in a release that as of Saturday afternoon, it was unable to account for a male passenger. The airline said it was working with local authorities, hospitals and investigators to try to find the man. The airline did not immediately respond to requests for more details about the passenger, such as his age or nationality.

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Watch: Twitter Hails 'Magician' Jadeja For Lightning Fast Run-Out

Ravindra Jadeja starred with both bat and ball in the Asia Cup final against Bangladesh.

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Rohit Sharma Says Team India's Performance Made The Captain Look Good

Rohit Sharma praised his players for handling the pressure well.

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Quake, tsunami kills at least 30 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island

At least 30 people were killed when a strong earthquake and tsunami hit the city of Palu on Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Friday. A tsunami up to two metres high swept through Palu at dusk after the sleepy but growing tourist resort was rocked by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

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Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh as Senate delays final vote

"I've ordered the FBI to conduct a supplemental investigation to update Judge Kavanaugh's file. As the Senate has requested, this update must be limited in scope and completed in less than one week," the president said in a statement.

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F-35 fighter jet: Programme suffers first crash

The pilot ejected safely before the jet, worth an estimated $100m, crashed in South Carolina.

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Indonesia: Major quake and tsunami cause deaths



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Secret life of rare antelope revealed

An antelope caught on camera in Uganda for the first time sheds light on an unexplored rainforest.

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India is furious - about a set of stamps

High-level talks with Pakistan were to be held - until a row, partly over postage stamps, broke out.

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Why is France's Macron talking tough on Brexit?

The French president has called some pro-Brexit politicians "liars"

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Do New York police unfairly stop young black men?

Was the ACLU right about stop-and-frisk numbers?

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Week in pictures: 22 - 28 September 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Basra protests: US closes consulate after weeks of deadly protests

The move adds to tensions between the US and Iran, the target of tough economic sanctions.

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Jair Bolsonaro: The candidate dividing friends in Brazil

Far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro provokes contempt and admiration in Brazil.

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Astrid Holleeder: Why I betrayed my crime boss brother

The sister of the Netherlands' most notorious gangster risked her life by giving evidence against him.

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Christine Blasey Ford's testimony through the eyes of a survivor

How author and sexual assault survivor Liz Spikol saw Christine Blasey Ford's testimony.

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India Beat Bangladesh In Thrilling Finale To Retain Asia Cup Title

India beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets in the final to retain the Asia Cup title.

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Led Zeppelin to face new Stairway to Heaven trial

A San Francisco appeals court orders a new trial into Stairway to Heaven riff copyright claims.

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Trump: 'Ford's testimony was very compelling'

The US president says the hearing was an incredible moment in the history of the country.

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Brett Kavanaugh, Trump court nominee, clears first hurdle

Brett Kavanaugh's nomination will go to a full US Senate vote but talks continue over an FBI inquiry.

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Up to 50m Facebook accounts attacked

50 million Facebook accounts compromised, the social network says - in all, 90m accounts will have to take action

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Malia Obama appears in New Dakotas' music video

The former first daughter is seen lip-syncing and playing the harmonica in the indie rock video.

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Supreme Court Justice Kagan won't discuss Kavanaugh

​Kagan told law students at the University of California, Los Angeles on Thursday that the justices worked "super hard" to find consensus after Antonin Scalia's death in 2016 left the panel with only eight judges. Kagan says nobody wanted to look "as if the court couldn't do its job." But she declined to discuss the ongoing confirmation process for Kavanaugh.

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Dutch arrests: Bomb-making materials seized by police

Prosecutors say seven men were planning a bomb and gun attack on a large event in the country.

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Rose McGowan apologises to Asia Argento

McGowan admits she got her facts wrong last month in a statement about her fellow actress.

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Church sex abuse: 'I was forced to swim naked with our priest'

Two victims of clerical sexual abuse in Chile speak out about their ordeal.

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Indonesia tsunami: Coastal Palu city hit after strong quake

The coastal city of Palu has been hit by a tsunami of up to 2m after a strong earthquake.

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England's Sarah Taylor To Miss Women's World Twenty20

England won the inaugural Women's World Twenty20 in 2009.

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Pakistan army chief calls on Imran Khan, discusses security situation with him

The Army chief's maiden call on Khan took place on August 27, in which both had "expressed resolve to bring enduring peace and stability in the country while also continuing efforts for regional peace". Khan visited to the Army's General Headquarters on August 30 for a briefing on matters pertaining to national security.

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Dhoni Becomes 1st Indian To Achieve This Feat In International Cricket

MS Dhoni is is now third in the list for the most number of dismissals in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is combined.

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Turkey-Germany: Erdogan urges Merkel to extradite Gulen 'terrorists'

President Erdogan uses a state visit to demand the extradition of followers of Fethullah Gulen.

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Jan Kuciak murder: Three people charged with journalist's killing

Jan Kuciak, 27, was investigating alleged political corruption in Slovakia when he was killed.

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Republican Senator Flake cornered by sexual assault survivor

Jeff Flake was on his way to vote for Brett Kavanaugh when the woman challenged him.

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Patience Key As Australia Seek To End Asian Woes, Says Tim Paine

Australia have won only one out of 17 Tests in Asia since 2007.

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Ryder Cup spectator hit by wayward shot

A spectator is taken to hospital after being struck in the face by a wayward Brooks Koepka shot on the first day of the Ryder Cup.

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Chile abuse priest Fernando Karadima removed by Vatican

The Pope has removed Fernando Karadima for "the good of the Church", the Vatican says.

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Tsunami hits Indonesia's Palu after strong earthquake

A tsunami of up to 2m hits Indonesia's Palu following a strong earthquake, officials say.

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Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud.

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Sam Curran Given England Test Contract For First Time

The Surrey cricketer has scalped 13 wickets and scored 292 runs for England in five Test matches.

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Dale Steyn Gets 2019 World Cup Bid Under Way

Dale Steyn said he was ready to compete for his place in South Africa's 2019 Cricket World Cup squad.

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Danish police block bridges and ferries to Sweden and Germany

Danish police seal off bridges and ferries to Sweden and Germany in a major operation

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Shakib Al Hasan Undergoes Surgery Of His Finger

Shakib Al Hasan had missed the virtual Asia Cup 2018 semi-final against Pakistan after he complained of a fresh pain in an injured finger.

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European warnings over Italy's populist budget

Europe's economics commissioner says the people could suffer under the ambitious spending plans.

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Autopsy on Coptic Christian monk shows signs of poisoning

The victim was scheduled to testify in the trial of two monks charged with killing an abbot.

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Boris Johnson's Brexit plan prompts fresh Tory division

Johnson reiterated on Friday the proposal was a "democratic disaster" that would "cheat the electorate" and leave Britain "half in, half out" of Europe. Britain is set to leave the EU next March, with both sides agreeing that a provisional divorce deal, comprising assurances on the Irish border among other things, must be reached by mid-November.

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PCB Rejects Allegations Of Unprofessionalism From Former Coach

Pakistan returned from the Asia Cup 2018 with a poor display.

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Strong quake rocks central Sulawesi in Indonesia

The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.5 quake was centered at a depth of 6 miles (10 kilometers) about 35 miles (56 kilometers) northeast of the central Sulawesi town of Donggala. It was the second powerful quake to strike the area on Friday. An official with the local disaster agency, Akris, said "many houses have collapsed."

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Archaeologists unearth Roman road in Netherlands

The ancient stretch of road once marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire.

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Australia's D'Arcy Short Scripts History As He Hits Record Double Ton

D'Arcy Short is third behind Ali Brown and Rohit Sharma in List A top scores.

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Ethiopia attack: Five charged for trying to kill PM Abiy Ahmed

The suspects are accused of involvement in an attack at a rally for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

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Pakistan army chief confirms death sentences to 11 'hardcore terrorists'

General Bajwa approved the capital punishment handed down to the terrorists by a military court for committing "heinous offences" related to terrorism, including killing of 20 security personnel. The military courts were set up in Pakistan after the deadly Taliban attack on an army school in Peshawar in 2014 which killed more than 150 people, mostly students.

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San Diego port hit by ransomware attack

Admin systems and internal networks were knocked out by the intruding malware.

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Earthquake jolts central Sulawesi in Indonesia, 1 dead

With the situation still being assessed, Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency said one person died, 10 were injured and dozens of houses damaged. "The victim was hit by a collapsed building," Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency said in a statement. Indonesia's meteorology and geophysics agency said the quake didn't have the potential to cause a tsunami.

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Asia Cup Live: India Aim Record Seventh Title, Face Bangladesh In Final

Live Score, Asia Cup 2018 Final, India vs Bangladesh (IND vs BAN) ODI Cricket Match: India, aiming to lift the title for the record seventh time, will be wary of a gritty Bangladesh side.

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Iran mocks new nuclear claims by Israel's PM

Its foreign minister dismisses Mr Netanyahu's "revelation" at the UN as an "arts and craft show".

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First human case of rat hepatitis found

The 56-year-old man lived in a housing estate where refuse was infested with rats, researchers say.

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Sabarimala temple: India's top court revokes ban on women

The Sabarimala Hindu temple traditionally barred women of a "menstruating age" from entering.

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Iran warns Saudi Arabia, UAE to respect 'red lines'

Iran accuses Saudi Arabia and the UAE of funding five gunmen who attacked a military parade in Iran last Saturday and killed 25 people, 12 of them members of the elite IRGC. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have denied any involvement.

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Five things about Macedonia, a country that may change its name

On Sunday its citizens will vote on whether to rename their country "The Republic of North Macedonia" as part of a compromise with Athens, which has its own northern province called Macedonia.

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Harmanpreet Kaur To Lead 15-Member India Squad In ICC Women's World T20

The ICC Women's World T20 will be held in the West Indies from November 9 to 24.

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Asia Cup Final Live: India Face Gritty Bangladesh In Summit Clash

Live Score, Asia Cup 2018 Final, India vs Bangladesh (IND vs BAN) ODI Cricket Match: India will be aiming to clinch the title for a record seventh time, while Bangladesh will be hoping to win the...

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Ryanair cancels 250 flights across Europe on Friday

Pilots and cabin crew in six countries walk out on Friday in a dispute over contracts and conditions.

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Ariana Grande worries fans after asking for just 'one okay day'

The singer posts a series of emotional messages, telling fans she's having a tough time.

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Who is Elon Musk?

Meet the man who inspired Iron Man's alter ego Tony Stark.

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Asia Cup, Head To Head: Numbers Overwhelmingly Favour India vs Bangladesh

India have won 10 of the 11 Asia Cup matches they have played against Bangladesh.

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Will going online save the sari weavers?

Sari weavers face the challenge of re-inventing themselves in India's growing e-commerce economy.

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Israel vs Iran: Netanyahu lobs nuclear claim — again

Accusing Iran of all of the above, Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu fired a new salvo Thursday in his campaign to prove that Tehran can't be trusted and poses a massive threat to international security. In response, Iran shrugged.

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Thursday, 27 September 2018

Nazi jibes and spying claims: Turkey and Germany's fractured friendship

Turkey's president is on a state visit to Germany as the countries try to mend their fractured ties.

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Mashrafe Mortaza Wants Bangladesh To Keep Emotions At Bay Against India

Bangladesh have beaten India in only five of 34 one-day internationals.

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Air Niugini plane comes down in Micronesia lagoon

The Air Niugini aircraft can be seen sitting in shallow water, but there are no reports of injuries.

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We're not 'a banana republic': Saudi Arabia

In August, Saudi Arabia froze new trade with Canada, blocked grain imports, expelled Canada's ambassador and ordered all Saudi students home after Ottawa called for the release of activists detained for urging more rights for women.

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Brett Kavanaugh: key moments from his evidence

The Supreme Court nominee has angry exchanges with Democrats over sexual assault allegations.

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‘Rape jokes are not OK,’ feminist punks tell Duterte

Feminist punk group The Male Gaze is taking on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

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Pollution threatens future of killer whales

Orcas are in deep trouble because of persistent chemical pollution in the environment, researchers say.

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Germany welcomes Turkey's Erdogan with gritted teeth

After months of mud-slinging and spite between them, the Turkish president has landed in Germany.

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Idlib hospitals at breaking point in last rebel stronghold

Workers in Syria's last rebel stronghold battle with a decimated healthcare system and a lack of aid.

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Baby Shark: The toddler tune taking over the world

It's got a catchy tune and plans for world domination - but the toddler hit is older than you think.

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Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 September 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week.

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Change of identity: Macedonians to vote on new name

The name North Macedonia could end a 27-year dispute with Greece and clear the way for Nato and EU membership.

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Canada MPs vote to strip Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship

The symbolic vote is in response to her perceived failure to stop crimes against Rohingyas.

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Brett Kavanaugh denies Christine Blasey Ford sex assault claim

Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of sexual assault testify to senators.

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US regulator alleges Elon Musk Tesla fraud

The SEC files a suit in New York alleging securities fraud by Tesla chief executive Elon Musk.

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Brett Kavanaugh: 'I am innocent of this charge'

The president's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has denied sexually assaulting Christine Blasey Ford.

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Maddox Ritch: Body found in hunt for N Carolina six year old

Maddox Ritch has not been seen since Saturday, when he was with his father in a North Carolina park.

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Christine Blasey Ford: 'I am terrified'

The woman who says she was sexually assaulted by Brett Kavanaugh gives evidence before US senators.

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Netherlands police arrests foil 'major terrorist attack'

Prosecutors say seven men were planning a bomb and gun attack on a large event in the country.

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Kavanaugh hearing: #BelieveWomen v #BackBrett

Some saw in Christine Blasey Ford's testimony a historic moment for women, others saw someone acting.

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Mohammad Amir Dropped From Tests Series Against Australia

Mohammad Amir remained wicketless in the three matches he played during the Asia Cup.

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Gay Zimbabwe teacher resigns after death threats

He revealed his sexuality at the elite Zimbabwe boys' school before a newspaper outed him.

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Fortnite pets not money-making exercise, expert believes

The latest update are more likely to be an attempt to broaden the game's player base, expert believes.

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Infanticide in Kenya: 'I was told to kill my disabled baby'

A new study suggests mothers in Kenya face widespread pressure to kill their disabled children.

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Christine Blasey Ford describes alleged assault by Brett Kavanaugh

The woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by the Supreme Court pick describes what happened.

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Zimbabwe elephant tramples German tourist to death

The German woman was trying to photograph a herd of elephants in Zimbabwe.

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Mickey Mouse expelled from Egypt schools

Egyptian governor bans 'unpatriotic' cartoon characters from schools.

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Nigerian authorities say nearly 200 killed in flooding



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Kavanaugh accuser testifies before Senate panel

Watch Christine Blasey Ford as she says Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in 1982, which he denies.

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Justin Trudeau says Canadians are tough negotiators



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Pakistan auctions off ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's buffaloes

The animals, which fetched $19,000, reportedly supplied Nawaz Sharif and his family with milk.

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Boy with autism dresses as T.rex for family photos

Levi finds photo shoots incredibly stressful, but dressing up as his favourite character changed that.

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First public appearance for Chinese Nobel dissident Liu Xiaobo widow

Liu Xiaobo's wife had arrived in Germany in July after being released from years of de facto house arrest in China. Despite facing no charges, she had endured heavy restrictions on her movements since 2010, when her husband won the Nobel Peace Prize -- an award that infuriated Beijing.

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Euro 2024: Germany beats Turkey to host tournament

Germany beats Turkey to host Euro 2024 after a vote by Uefa's executive committee on Thursday.

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Trump's two-state comments turn heads at the UN

Donald Trump's endorsement of the goal of a Palestinian state, long the focus of US peace efforts before he came into office, was decidedly lukewarm - and he even slightly backtracked from it later in the day.

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Pak Fan Asks Dean Jones To "Shut Up", Australian Has A Hilarious Reply

Dean Jones didn't take the trolling lying down and had a hilarious reply for the Pakistani fan.

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Cricket Australia Appoint Two Vice-Captains For Upcoming Test Series

Australia are scheduled to play their first Test against Pakistan at Dubai starting from October 7.

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Rowling defends Fantastic Beasts casting

Some are offended Voldemort's snake Nagini is played by an Asian actress.

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Hayabusa 2 rovers send new images from Ryugu surface

Japan has released new images from the robot rovers it has deployed to the surface of an asteroid.

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China #MeToo: Why one woman is being sued by the TV star she accused

#MeToo has struggled to take off in China but now one woman is set for a legal battle with a TV star.

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Uber pays $148m over data breach cover-up

The 2016 breach involved hackers grabbing data on millions of Uber customers and drivers.

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Dublin Airport plane-chasing passenger charged

Patrick Kehoe was pinned to the ground by police at Dublin Airport after chasing a Ryanair jet.

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Bellingcat: The website behind the Skripal revelation

Bellingcat claims to have uncovered the identity of one of the Salisbury suspects. What is the website?

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Elton John and 'Mr Kurd': Five Trump briefing highlights

Donald Trump discussed his 'large brain' at a lively news conference after the UN General Assembly.

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Ethiopia's Meskel festival: Bonfires, robes and crosses

The annual Orthodox Christian festival marks the finding of the cross that Jesus was crucified on.

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Cash-starved Imran Khan govt auctions 8 buffaloes kept by Nawaz Sharif at PM House

The plan is to auction 102 surplus cars, including bullet proof vehicles, and four helicopters used by the Cabinet Division. The sale of three buffaloes and five calves belonging to the PM house fetched a total of Rs 2,302,000 in an auction held in Islamabad, Dawn newspaper said, adding that most of them were purchased by supporters of the three-time prime minister.

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Police chief stabbed to death in southern France

Pascal Filoé was stabbed three times and died in hospital in the southern city of Rodez.

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Argentina phone: Boy appeals for lost device with photos of mother

An appeal is launched in Argentina to find Miguel Retamar's phone with images of his late mother.

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Brett Kavanaugh nomination: US senators to hear crucial sex assault testimony

The nominee for a vacant post and the woman accusing him of sexual assault are to testify to senators.

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Windies Coach Stuart Law Reveals His Team's Game Plan To Counter India

Stuart Law believes it will not be easy for the West Indies to face the top ranked Indian Test team.

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Canada woman loses snoring row complaint with neighbours

The woman complained of harassment when neighbours urged her to seek medical help for her snoring.

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Italy budget under pressure over plan to 'abolish poverty'

Italy's populist government has big budget plans - but its own finance minister is in the way.

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Preview: Overwhelming Favourites India Meet Upbeat Bangladesh

India will be seeking their 7th Asia Cup title, while Bangladesh would be hoping for another upset win.

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Iran city mocked for billboard featuring Israeli soldiers

The billboard was put up in the city of Shiraz to commemorate the Iran-Iraq war.

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Now, no more texting while cycling either

The Netherlands government will ban the use of all but hands-free devices while cycling. Car and lorry drivers are already banned from using mobiles at the wheel unless they are in hands-free mode, with a maximum fine of €230 ($260), but the new law specifically mentions bikes. The bike law will take effect from July next year.

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US-China ties sour as Xi, Trump friendship fades

After accusing China of trying to interfere in the upcoming US midterm election, Trump said on Wednesday that Xi "may not be a friend of mine anymore", though "he probably respects me".

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Watch: West Indies Arrives For Month-Long Series In India

The West Indies will begin their campaign against India in the first Test starting on October 4.

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Donald Trump defends Supreme Court pick but says he could change mind

Trump described Kavanaugh as a "great gentleman" and a "great intellect" and said he believed the accusations against the conservative judge were "false." 'Big, fat con job' - Trump said he was skeptical because he personally had been the target of "false statements" in the past made by various women.

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This Mashrafe Mortaza Stunner Might Be The Catch Of Asia Cup 2018. Watch

Mashrafe Mortaza led Bangladesh to a fine win over Pakistan and a slot in the Asia Cup 2018 final.

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Chile unveils Patagonian Route of Parks hiking trail

It connects 17 national parks and runs for 2,800km (1,740 miles) through sparsely populated land.

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Trump says he believes nuclear deal with North Korea possible

In a wide-ranging news conference on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Trump told reporters that despite tough U.S. sanctions against the North staying in place, he believes that Kim wants to get a deal done because of their close ties.

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North Korea's 2017 bomb test set off later earthquakes

The shocks, which occurred on a previously unmapped nearby fault, are a window into both the physics of nuclear explosions, and how natural earthquakes can be triggered, according to researchers from Columbia University in the US.

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Asia Cup 2018, India vs Bangladesh, Final: When And Where To Watch

Bangladesh wrecked the prospects of an India-Pakistan summit clash with a gutsy performance.

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Abhilash Tomy: Rescued Indian sailor speaks of ocean ordeal

Solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy was rescued from the middle of the Indian Ocean on Monday.

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Wednesday, 26 September 2018

Adultery no longer a crime in India

A petitioner had challenged the law saying it was arbitrary and discriminated against both men and women.

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India-Pakistan Superfan Friends Prove Cricket 'Has No Boundaries'

MS Dhoni, the former Indian captain, often gives Basheer match tickets.

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Venezuela crisis: Maduro willing to 'shake hands' with Trump

The Venezuelan leader also used an unexpected UN visit to accuse the US of trying to overthrow him.

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Trump: Heads of state 'were laughing with me,' not at me

The US president dismissed as "fake news" reports that world leaders laughed at him in the opening moments of his speech to a session of the UN General Assembly. "They weren't laughing at me. They were laughing with me," Donald Trump said on Wednesday.

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New telecom policy fails to address quality issues

The ‘National Digital Communications Policy’, while seeking “broadband for all” and a “robust digital communications infrastructure”, makes no mention of the need to improve the last-mile consumer services, which remain patchy, poor and below par.

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Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take. from BBC News ht...