Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Lion Air crash: Plane 'black box' found by divers

Indonesian divers have found a "black box" from the crashed Lion Air plane in the sea.

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Scientists count whales from space

UK scientists demonstrate the practicality of identifying and counting whales from orbit.

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Ind v WI: Dhawan, Shastri, Umesh Visit Temple In Kerala Ahead Of 5th ODI

India play the fifth ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. Virat Kohli and team lead the series 2-1.

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Lion Air crash: Black box retrieved from missing plane

The flight recorder will give vital clues about what caused the Lion Air plane to fall from the sky.

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Australian cafe mocked after 'inadvertent' exam coincidence

School students use an "inadvertent" coincidence on a state-wide test to unleash fake reviews.

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Rohit Sharma Eyes Special Double Hundred, To Join MS Dhoni On Elite List

Overall, Rohit Sharma presently stands seventh on the list of six-hitters in the ODIs.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma Makes Fans Say "India India" Instead Of "Rohit Rohit"

The incident occurred during the fourth ODI of the ongoing series between India and West Indies.

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Indonesia search recovers crashed jet’s flight recorder

Navy divers interviewed on Indonesian television say they’ve recovered the crashed Lion Air jet’s flight recorder from the sea floor, as experts carried out the grim task of identifying dozens of body parts recovered from a 15-nautical-mile-wide search area.

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Pakistan Down New Zealand By Two Runs In Last-Over T20 Thriller

The victory gave world number one ranked Pakistan their seventh consecutive win since July and 15th in 17 Twenty20 internationals this year.

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Trump: Third of Americans see media as 'enemy of the people'

The US president says he has "forcefully condemned hatred and bigotry" but this goes unreported.

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North Korea: Sexual violence against women 'common', report finds

A rights group has called for the secretive state to acknowledge the problem of sexual violence.

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Saudi King's dissident brother returns to Riyadh as royals battle Khashoggi crisis



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Is the Arctic set to become a main shipping route?

Melting Arctic sea ice may be about to open up the Northwest Passage to cargo shipping.

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US mid-terms: What are the claims of voter suppression?

Critics say tougher identification and registration requirements are designed to limit voter participation.

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Vowing to 'make Spain great again'

Derided as far-right, Vox has begun to attract supporters with its anti-migrant, nationalist message.

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'Fish are vanishing'

Foreign trawlers and fishmeal plants are increasingly threatening the livelihood of Senegal's fishermen.

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Peru's Keiko Fujimori jailed over bribery case

A judge said the opposition leader, accused of taking cash from a Brazilian firm, could flee abroad.

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Climate change: Oceans 'soaking up more heat than estimated'

It means the Earth is more sensitive to fossil fuel emissions than previously thought, a study says.

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Birthright citizenship: Trump lashes out at Paul Ryan

The president said the House speaker should not be opining on "something he knows nothing about".

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Reality Check: How healthy is your commute?

As the World Health Organization holds its first conference on global air pollution and health, Reality Check investigates commuting options.

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Indian Relay rallies Canada's First Nation communities

As if horse racing was not dangerous enough, these Canadian Indian riders also have no saddles.

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On board the new Jerusalem-Tel Aviv fast train

The long-awaited high-speed train link brings relief to commuters, but angers some Palestinians.

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Robot backpack: How this Fusion bot aids collaboration

The Fusion bot shares and teaches skills by transferring body motions from one person to another.

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Supreme Court chief justice once proposed to fellow judge

Former Chief Justice William Rehnquist once asked Sandra Day O'Connor to wed him, letters show.

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Malawi court halts work on Gandhi statue after critics brand him racist

Work is suspended on a statue of Gandhi in Malawi, after campaigners argue he used racial slurs.

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Trump Russia: Bungled plot emerges to smear Robert Mueller

A saga involving right-wing conspirators unravelled in US media throughout Tuesday.

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Spain police bust 'black magic' prostitution ring in Murcia

A group of transgender Brazilians were rescued from forced prostitution in Murcia, police say.

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Vincenzo Iaquinta: Ex-Juventus star jailed in mafia case

Former Juventus player Vincenzo Iaquinta is given a two-year jail term for firearms offences.

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What America's 'Blexit' gets wrong about history

The campaign blaming Democrats for slavery and the KKK ignores key facts about the past and present.

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Jamal Khashoggi's impact on the war in Yemen

Has the death of Jamal Khashoggi influenced the power brokers in the war in Yemen?

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Mystery surrounds deaths of Saudi sisters found in New York

The two were found duct-taped together on the banks of the Hudson River in New York City last week.

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US missionary Charles Wesco shot dead in Cameroon

Charles Wesco was shot in front of his wife and son two weeks after the family moved to volatile region.

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Spain's Princess Leonor delivers first speech on her birthday

Princess Leonor spent her 13th birthday delivering her first royal speech.

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Asia Bibi: Imran Khan attacks hardliners over court case

Pakistan's PM speaks out in defence of a court ruling in a case that has drawn widespread anger.

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Tanzania: Anti-gay crackdown in Dar es Salaam

The team has been tasked with identifying and arresting gay people on social media.

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Khashoggi murder: Turkey gives official details of Saudi writer's death

The journalist was choked as soon as he entered the consulate, says Turkey's first official account.

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Barcelona port: Fire as ferry crashes into crane

Dock workers flee as a ferry crashes into a crane in Barcelona, causing crates to catch fire.

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ICC Suspends Sri Lanka Bowling Coach Nuwan Zoysa On Match-Fixing Charges

Fourty-year-old Nuwan Zoysa is now the second Sri Lankan to be charged by the ICC's anti-corruption unit.

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Italian storm destroys hundreds of cars

Storm surges have caused massive damage on the Liguria coast in northern Italy.

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Nigeria arrests 400 Shia Muslims after deadly clashes

The pro-Iranian sect was protesting in the capital to demand the release of their detained leader.

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Watch: When MS Dhoni Thrashed Sri Lanka To Register His Highest ODI Score

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni took the Sri Lankan attack to the cleaners in Jaipur back in 2005.

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World Cup expansion to 48 teams could happen at Qatar 2022, says Fifa

The expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams could be brought forward from 2026 to 2022, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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Novak Djokovic helps ill spectator on way to victory at Paris Masters

Novak Djokovic breaks off from serving for for victory against Joao Sousa to help a spectator who was taken ill at the Paris Masters.

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French babies born with missing limbs prompt inquiry

New cases of babies born without arms or hands prompts France to opened a national investigation.

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Harsh Penalty For Smith, Warner Was A "Positive Thing": Steve Waugh

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were banned for the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

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Asia Bibi's escape from Pakistan death row

A Pakistani court has overturned the death sentence of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy.

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Khaleel Ahmed An Exciting Prospect, Says Bharat Arun

Khaleel Ahmed took three wickets in India's big win in the 4th ODI vs the Windies.

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India vs West Indies Live Streaming 5th ODI, When and Where To Watch

India will look for their eighth straight series win over the Windies in a bilateral ODI series.

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Watch: George Bailey's Unusual Batting Stance Leaves Twitter In Splits

George Bailey batted in a weird manner during a match between Australia Prime Minister's XI and South Africa in Canberra.

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Kerala's MS Dhoni Fan Moment Goes Viral

Die-hard fans of MS Dhoni erected a 35-foot cut-out of the former India captain to give him a warm welcome.

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We Are Here To Learn From India, Says Windies Fielding Coach Nic Pothas

Trailing 1-2 in the ongoing ODI series, Nic Pothas said the young West Indies team is getting better all the time.

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Graeme Smith Gets Engaged, Shares Adorable Picture On Social Media

Graeme Smith made his Test debut for South Africa in 2002 in Cape Town against Australia.

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Sylvester Stallone won't face sexual assault charges

The Rocky star will not be prosecuted for a 1990 rape claim.

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Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.

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Lion Air crash: Indonesian plane search focuses on fuselage

Officials say salvage teams are still looking for the wreckage of the ill-fated Lion Air flight.

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Russia Arkhangelsk blast: Teenager dead at FSB security HQ

A 17-year-old died after taking explosives to a federal security office in Arkhangelsk, officials say.

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The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem

Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.

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MS Dhoni Just One Run Away From Reaching A Sensational Milestone

MS Dhoni's landmark is even more remarkable since he has largely batted in the lower middle-order and faced lesser overs.

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Jin Yong: The 'Tolkien of Chinese literature' dies at 94

Jin Yong's fantasy novels of martial arts heroes and legends sold millions around the world.

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Russian grammar tsarina targets TV

A Russian-language teacher is a YouTube star for calling out TV grammar errors

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Saudi prosecutor met with Turkish intelligence on Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia's chief public prosecutor met members of Turkey's intelligence agency overnight as part of an investigation into the murder of journalist and Riyadh critic Jamal Khashoggi, local media reported Wednesday.Attorney General Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb, who travelled to Istanbul this week, left his hotel

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Virat Kohli Praises Kerala, Urges Everyone To Visit

A handwritten note by Virat Kohli was shared by Kerala's minister for co-operation and tourism.

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Indonesia military chief 'strongly believes' crashed jet found

The smashed fuselage of a crashed Indonesian Lion Air jetliner may have been found, a top military commander said Wednesday, as Jakarta ordered the removal of the budget carrier's technical director and staff who cleared the doomed flight for take-off.Authorities said they were confident sonar technology had pinpointed the location of the Boeing 737

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Preview: India Eye 8th Straight Bilateral ODI Series Win vs The Windies

India are leading 2-1 in the five-match series with one match having ended in a tie.

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Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics

Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics over Blexit campaign.

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Australian awarded house in 'bizarre' 20-year squatting case

Bill Gertos had changed the locks and leased the house to others - giving him legal ownership rights.

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Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee calls on Trump to prevent 'cover-up'

Speaking at a memorial in London on Monday, Hatice Cengiz expressed disappointment in the "leadership of many countries." Singling out Trump, she urged him to "help reveal the truth and ensure justice be served."

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Tuesday, 30 October 2018

Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills

Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by.

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Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism

Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.

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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.

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India unveils the world's tallest statue

The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction.

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Wives On Tour, Rail Coach, Gym, Bananas: Team India's World Cup Wishlist

Team India have asked the BCCI to allow their wives and girlfriends to travel with them for the entire duration of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Pakistan court clears condemned Christian

Asia Bibi was sentenced to death in Pakistan in 2010 after being convicted of blasphemy.

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Darren Lehmann Reveals Emotional Struggles Post Ball-Tampering Scandal

Darren Lehmann will be behind the microphone for Australia's first one-day international against South Africa in Perth on Sunday.

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Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.

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Possible seabed position of crashed Lion Air jet located

"Based on the presentation of the head of the National Search and Rescue Agency, the coordinates of the suspected body of the aircraft have been found. We will send a team there to confirm,'' said armed forces chief Hadi Tjahjanto.

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Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts

Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment.

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Is the Amazon facing new dangers?

Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified?

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Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

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Dutch language besieged by English

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".

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Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft

A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged.

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Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

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Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home

John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria.

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What do American voters care about?

It's just under a week until the US goes to the polls to pick its new Congress. So what are the burning issues?

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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests

Mr Trump and the first lady visited the scene of the massacre on Tuesday.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators accused the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.

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Harry greet NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

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Petra Laszlo: Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants is acquitted

Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015.

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Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot

Tehran allegedly planned to kill an Iranian member of an Arab separatist movement, Denmark says.

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Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate

Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.

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What's disgusting? What's a delicacy? Food museum takes on the challenge

Maggot cheese, bull penis, French cheese - food museum challenges what you think of as 'disgusting'.

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Some truths about Trump’s birthright plan

The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but he's wrong about a few things.

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11 dead in Italy storms as wild weather sweeps Europe



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Dozens feared buried in Philippines typhoon landslide

The people trapped in the Cordillera mountain area of Natonin were buried when a wall of mud slammed into a public works building, regional disaster management chief Ruben Carandang told AFP.

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Syria war: Aid fails to reach civilians in desert camp

Security concerns delay a convoy carrying aid for 50,000 civilians stranded on the Jordanian border.

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Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik Name Baby Boy Izhaan Mirza Malik

Sania Mirza had earlier said that the child would bear surnames of both of them.

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‘Whitey’ Bulger killed in jail - US media

James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, Boston gangster whose life of crime sparked several films, killed in jail aged 89 – US media

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Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music

"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says.

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Ticket Sales Peak For India vs West Indies 5th ODI In Thiruvananthapuram

India have an unassailable 2-1 lead against the Windies in the five-match One-day international (ODI) series.

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Lion Air crash: Indonesian to inspect Boeing 737-Max 8 planes

All Boeings 737-Max 8 in Indonesia are targeted, after one crashed into the sea with 189 on board.

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Pittsburgh shooting: First of 11 funerals held for victims

The president and first lady will arrive in the city later amid some controversy over their visit.

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Yosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India

The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other.

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Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov damaged by crane

A dry dock sinks, sending a crane crashing down on the deck and leaving one ship-worker missing.

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German nurse serial killer on trial over 100 deaths



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Race on as Merkel opens path for succession



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Mid-terms round-up: Trump vows to end birthright citizenship

The president's pledge, days before the election, may not be within his powers - read our mid-terms round-up.

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Irish passport refusals for British applicants skyrocket

About 15,000 fewer passports were issued to British residents than applications made last year.

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Danish PM hits back at White House living standards report

Denmark's PM responds after a White House report criticising living standards in Nordic countries.

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Angela Merkel's political challenges

Angela Merkel was once dubbed the Queen of Germany. These are three key moments from her career.

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Meet Eileen Whelan, The Oldest Living Cricketer, Who Just Turned 107

Whelan has played cricket both before and after the Second World War, and debuted for England in June 1937.

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Independent Panel Probing Johri Must Declare No Conflict Of Interest: CoA

The COA said the probe committee will be free to investigate all charges against Rahul Johri.

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Rohit Questions Real Madrid President After Ronaldo Revelation

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Juventus in a 100 million-euro (115 million dollar) deal in July 2018.

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Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town

A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town.

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Ganguly Writes To BCCI About Sexual Harassment Allegations On CEO Johri

Sourav Ganguly, currently the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, said that Indian cricket is in danger.

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Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands

The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money.

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Eurozone growth slows as Italian economy stalls

Growth in the 19 countries using the euro currency slowed to just 0.2% in the third quarter of the year.

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Maldives court suspends ex-prez Nasheed's jail term



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Saudi ties to US colleges come under mounting scrutiny



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Garden Route wildfire: Seven killed in George, South Africa

A pregnant woman, two toddlers, and a baby are among the fatalities along the popular Garden Route.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Anger at Pence rally 'Jesus prayer'

Rabbi Loren Jacobs led prayers in the name of "Jesus the Messiah" at a Republican campaign rally.

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Khaleel Ahmed Penalised By ICC For Provocative Act During 4th ODI

Khaleel Ahmed claimed three wickets in the match that India won by 224 runs.

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Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites.

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'Punished Australian Players Right To Be Angry As Officials Got Away'

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were banned for ball tampering in South Africa.

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Filipina women detained at Halloween party in Saudi Arabia

The Philippines confirms 17 women were arrested in a raid on a compound in Riyadh on Friday.

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Parker Solar Probe: Nasa's Sun mission smashes records

America's audacious mission to "touch the Sun" has now got nearer to our star than any previous human-made object.

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Michael Vaughan Slams Australian Cricket After Warner "Sledging Incident"

Michael Vaughan took to Twitter to lament "what has Australian cricket come to".

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Death toll in Italy storms rises to nine

The death toll from fierce storms battering Italy has risen to nine, civil protection authorities said Tuesday, as wild weather caused schools to close and trapped dozens of tourists in the north of the country.With ferocious storms lashing the country, winds reached up to 180 kilometres an hour (110 mph) in some areas, toppling trees and causing flooding.

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Venice under water as Italy hit by fierce wind and heavy rain

Images of Venice under flood waters as at least eight people are confirmed killed by the storms across Italy.

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Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'

Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say.

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Mass loss of wildlife caused by human consumption, WWF says

"Exploding consumption" has wiped out 60% of wildlife since 1970, conservationists say.

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Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Yutu strikes Philippines

Typhoon Yutu slammed into the Philippines Tuesday with fierce winds that sheared off roofs and snapped trees in half, after thousands were evacuated ahead of the powerful storm's arrival.Cutting a path just south of last month's Typhoon Mangkhut, which killed dozens, the new storm tore across the Philippines

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BCCI Needs Ombudsman, Ethics Officer At Earliest: COA to Supreme Court

The COA, comprising Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji, also called for a forensic audit of state associations to deal with the misuse of funds.

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Rhino horn: Alarm as China eases 25-year ban on rhino and tiger parts

Experts worry this will increase demand for the animals and jeopardise efforts to protect them.

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Traffic saved Indonesian man from doomed Lion Air flight

Sony Setiawan, an official in Indonesia's finance ministry, had meant to be on board the ill-fated flight JT610, a journey he and his colleagues caught on a weekly basis. But while his friends battled their way through Jakarta's daily congestion to make the flight, Sony found himself stuck on a toll road for hours. He arrived too late to catch the doomed flight.

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England Cricketers Warned Over Sri Lanka Upheaval

England take on Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle, in the south of the country, on November 6.

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Trump plans aggressive campaign for mid-term elections

US President Donald Trump and his team is leaving no stone unturned to campaign in favour of his Republican party ahead of the crucial November 6 mid term polls which will decide the balance of powers in the Congress over next two years. Only a week is left for the November 6 mid term elections,

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Nepal PM's health condition improving, say doctors

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's health has improved, said doctors at Manmohan Cardiovascular and Transplant Center, Maharajgunj on Tuesday.Prime Minister Oli, who was rushed to the hospital on Monday after suffering lung infection, will remain admitted in the Intense Care Unit (ICU) for the next few days, the doctor added.

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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange says Ecuador seeking to end his asylum

Assange spoke from the embassy via teleconference at a hearing in Quito of a lawsuit challenging the Ecuadorean government requiring him to pay for medical bills, phone calls and clean up after his pet cat.

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US targets Chinese firm over national security fears

The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests".

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Surgery students 'losing dexterity to stitch patients'

A surgery professor expresses fears over the consequences of a generation more adept at using screens.

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North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace

How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking.

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Monday, 29 October 2018

Cricket Australia Chairman Urged To Quit After Ball-Tampering Review

Cricket Australia chairman David Peever faced growing calls to quit after a damning review slammed the body's conduct.

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Who is George Soros?

The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign.

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Sri Lanka braces for protest over ousted PM Wickremesinghe's sacking

ri Lanka, a Buddhist-majority nation in the Indian Ocean, was plunged into chaos on Friday when President Sirisena sacked Prime Minister Wickremesinghe in a surprise move. He also suspended parliament in an apparent bid to shore up support for newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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Bangladesh court doubles jail term for opposition leader Khaleda Zia

The decision came the day after Khaleda Zia, 73, was ordered jailed for seven years in a separate case, piling pressure on the opposition ahead of a national election. The increased term was ordered over embezzlement charges for which Zia was sentenced in February.

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Virat Kohli Needs MS Dhoni In 2019 World Cup: Former India Batting Legend

Sunil Gavaskar opined that MS Dhoni's advice and experience will come in handy for Virat Kohli in the 50-over format.

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Julian Assange: Ecuador court rejects lawsuit over embassy rules

The WikiLeaks co-founder had contested new rules imposed on him in the country's embassy in London.

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Watch: MS Dhoni Takes 0.08 Seconds To Effect Stumping, Fans Love It

MS Dhoni effected a stumping to dismiss Windies player Keemo Paul in only 0.08 seconds.

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Lion Air crash: Sonar and drones used in Indonesian search

Lion Air flight JT 610, carrying 189 people, plunged into the Java Sea shortly after taking off.

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German ex-nurse Niels Hoegel on trial over 100 deaths

Niels Hoegel administered fatal doses of medication at two northern hospitals, prosecutors say.

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'Black boxes' the focus of probe in Indonesia's Lion Air crash

Flight JT610 lost contact with ground officials 13 minutes after takeoff on Monday. It has sunk in waters about 30 metres to 35 metres (98 to 115 ft) deep, about 15 km (9 miles) north of the coast of Java island.

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Lion Air crash renews concerns about Indonesia airlines

The surge has been particularly keen at Asia's budget airlines such as Lion Air, whose Flight 610 disappeared into the sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta. The Boeing 737 Max 8 carried 189 people and was bound for Pangkal Pinang on a smaller island in the Indonesian archipelago.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Anti-corruption judge could be justice minister

Brazil's right-wing president elect signals a government post for anti-corruption judge Sergio Moro.

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Pregnancy gap should be at least a year - researchers

A study says 12-to-18 months is the ideal interval between giving birth and becoming pregnant again.

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Cerebral palsy superhero creator: I decided representation matters

Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one.

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Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.

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Brazil economy: Can Bolsonaro ride the 'Bullsonaro wave'?

Businesses and markets are embracing Jair Bolsonaro; but his policies are vague and untested.

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Deep South woman vying to make history

Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it.

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'I never knew men could get breast cancer'

Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease.

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Lion Air crash: Who were the victims?

What we know about who was on board the Lion Air flight that plunged into the sea in Indonesia.

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Bulgaria smashes 'fake passport scam'

Officials allegedly sold thousands of people fraudulent documents - and the right to work in the EU.

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A mother reacts to reuniting with her missing son

Lyneth Mann-Lewis was been reunited with her son, 31 years after he was abducted.

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Mexico president-elect halts partly built airport

The partially-built new airport for Mexico City was fiercely opposed by Andres Manuel López Obrador.

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Japan’s Princess Ayako surrenders her royal title

Female members of Japan's royal family have to surrender their title if they marry a commoner.

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Canadian mother reunited with kidnapped son after 31 years

Jermaine Allan Mann was allegedly abducted by his father as a toddler and was found living in the US.

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US sending up to 5,200 troops to border with Mexico

The president has called the migrant caravan approaching the US an "invasion".

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Pittsburgh shooting: White House denies Trump rhetoric to blame

The White House says it is "outrageous" to suggest Mr Trump was responsible for a synagogue attack.

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Real Madrid sack Julen Lopetegui as manager

Real Madrid dismiss Julen Lopetegui as manager after four and a half months and following Sunday's 5-1 thrashing by Barcelona.

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Young Greatness: US rapper shot dead in New Orleans at 34

The hip-hop artist, 34, was killed in his native New Orleans in the early hours of Monday.

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American held for 13 months over suspected IS links released

The dual US-Saudi citizen was seized by Kurdish forces in Syria in 2017 and then transferred to Iraq.

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Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee on writer's death in Saudi consulate

Hatice Cengiz was set to marry the Saudi writer before he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

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Soviet monument gets Bulgarian guard

Bulgarian police will protect a Soviet Army monument from graffiti artists.

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We Didn't Do Justice To Our Potential, Says Holder After Loss In 4th ODI

Jason Holder said that none of the Windies batsmen really gave themselves a chance to bat deep into the innings.

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Lion Air crash: Jakarta Boeing 737 'had prior instrument error'

A pilot's log for the jet that crashed in Indonesia suggests an instrument problem on a previous flight.

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Need To Back Ambati Rayudu Till 2019 World Cup, Says Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli said that Ambati Rayudu reads the game well.

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Virat Kohli Lauds Ambati Rayudu, Khaleel Ahmed After Emphatic Win

Ambati Rayudu scored his third ODI century while Khaleel Ahmed picked up three wickets as India took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

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7 shot, hurt at California nightclub

The shooting was reported at a nightclub called Sevilla in the city of Riverside, a police statement said. The nightclub had promoted a weekend of Halloween-themed events, including a Sunday night rap show billed as "The First Purge" or "The Purge Election Year."

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Angela Merkel: A career in pictures

As the German chancellor announces she is stepping down, take a look back at the photos documenting her career.

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Indonesia plane crash search finds remains, debris at sea



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As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised

Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change.

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Rohit, Khaleel Shine As India Crush Windies In 4th ODI To Take 2-1 Lead

India registered their third biggest ODI win in terms of runs.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Four things about Brazil's new president

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil's presidential election. But who is he?

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Pittsburgh shooting: 'What happened will not break us'

Vigils are held after 11 people are shot dead in a synagogue, ahead of the suspect's court appearance.

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Sri Lanka crisis: Fears of a 'bloodbath' in power struggle

As a political crisis turns deadly, fears are growing of even more instability in the coming days.

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Pak PM's visit will open new chapter in all weather ties: China



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9 people wounded as woman blows herself up in Tunis



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Virat Kohli's Direct Hit Lights Up Brabourne Stadium. Watch Video

The Windies were decimated while facing a massive Indian target.

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Uzbek deputy PM sacked in ditch row

Uzbek deputy PM sacked for making farmers stand in an irrigation ditch.

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'Woman blows herself up' in Tunis

An explosion rocks the centre of the Tunisian capital, Tunis - reports say a woman has blown herself up.

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Leicester City owner's family lay wreath at the King Power Stadium

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's wife Aimon and their son Aiyawatt lay the wreath alongside thousands of bouquets.

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Angela Merkel to step down as German chancellor in 2021

Germany's Angela Merkel says she will step down as chancellor in 2021, following election setbacks.

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Watch: Keemo Paul Mocks Shikhar Dhawan With A ''Thigh Five'' Celebration

Keemo Paul imitated Shikhar Dhawan's celebration soon after dismissing him during the fourth ODI on Monday.

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Merkel will not seek re-election as CDU party chair: Sources



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Amber Heard film London Fields flops at US box office

The long-delayed London Fields makes a woeful $160,000 (£125,000) in its first weekend in US cinemas.

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Brazil swing to right brings hope and fear

Brazil's president-elect Jair Bolsonaro is likely to remain a divisive figure for what could be a messy time to come.

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Amir Snubbed Again As Pakistan Retain Winning Combination For NZ T20Is

Pakistan whitewashed Australia 3-0 in the recently-concluded T20I series.

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Rohit Slams 21st ODI Century, Outdoes Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly

Rohit Sharma has scored two centuries in the series so far.

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Sri Lankan political crisis its internal affairs: China

China on Monday said it is closely monitoring "the political turmoil" in Sri Lanka but maintained that it is the internal affairs of the country and hoped that the relevant political parties can resolve their differences through dialogue and consultations.Sri Lanka had plunged into political crisis since President Maithripala Sirisena

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Idris Elba writes stage show about life after Nelson Mandela

The Luther star co-writes a show for the Manchester International Festival about life after Mandela.

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S.African minister says he was blackmail target over sex tape

South Africa's Home Affairs MinisterGigaba said in tweets posted Sunday that he took the unprecedented step of addressing the video because it was circulating in "political circles". has said he was the target of extortion attempts after a private sex video was stolen following a hacking incident.Gigaba said in tweets posted Sunday that he took the unprecedented step of addressing the video because it was circulating in "political circles".

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Lion Air: How could a brand new plane crash?

The Lion Air plane which crashed on take-off from Jakarta had only been in service for a few weeks.

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Angela Merkel to give up CDU chair after 18 years: Party source

Angela Merkel, 64, has been Christian Democrats (CDU) chairwoman since 2000 and giving up the role would start a race within the party to succeed her as chancellor. Monday's developments come after the CDU came home first but bled support in a vote in the western state of Hesse on Sunday, the second electoral setback in as many weeks for Merkel's conservative alliance.

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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Rings The Bell Before Start Of Fourth ODI

The BCCI posted a video on Twitter featuring Sachin Tendulkar ringing the bell before the start of play.

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Merkel 'to abandon key party role'

Germany's Angela Merkel tells her CDU party's leaders she will not run for re-election as chairwoman - sources.

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Leicester City helicopter crash: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha - the 'humble, generous, private enigma'

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is revered in Leicester as the man who presided over one of sport's great triumphs - but who was the billionaire Thai businessman?

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Australian Cricketers' Association Urges Cut To Smith, Warner Bans

The association wants Smith, Warner and Bancroft's cheating bans slashed because "they were put under too much pressure".

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Lewis Hamilton wins fifth F1 world title

Lewis Hamilton wins his fifth F1 World Championship, making him the joint second most successful driver of all time.

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Sulky word wins Scrabble championship

Nigel Richards earned 68 points for "groutier" - which means cross, sulky or sullen.

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Bangladesh court hands former PM new jail term



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4th ODI Live: India Look To Bounce Back Against Windies

Live Score: India vs West Indies 4th ODI: After losing the third ODI in Pune, India will look to return to winning ways against West Indies.

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Bangladesh court jails former PM Khaleda Zia for 7 years for graft

A judge in the capital Dhaka found her guilty of graft charges linked to the misappropriation of 31.5 million taka ($375,000) set aside for a charity. Zia has been in prison since February when she was sentenced to five years for embezzling funds for an orphanage.

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Global pressure rises on Sri Lanka president to defuse political crisis

Sri Lanka was plunged into the crisis on Friday when Sirisena sacked Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and swore in ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa to replace him, breaking up a fragile coalition governing the island.

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Indonesian airline whose plane crashed a low-cost high flyer

The privately-owned carrier was founded in 1999 to provide access to air travel to everyone. It offers dozens of flights a day both internationally and within the archipelago's more than 17,000 islands.

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Sunday, 28 October 2018

Why Cape Town's trains are on fire in South Africa

Residents say travel is a "nightmare" as half the city's trains have been set alight, causing road traffic to double.

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18 killed as passenger bus falls into Indus River in Pakistan

A minibus fell into the Indus River in Pakistan's north Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing at least 18 people, including three women and a child, officials said. The vehicle, carrying 18 passengers, was on its way to Rawalpindi city in east Punjab province on Sunday night when the accident took place, the officials were quoted as saying by the Geo news.

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Cricket Australia 'partly to blame' in ball-tampering scandal

Players were pushed to act "the mongrel", says a scathing review into a ball-tampering saga.

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Lion Air crash: Boats 'find debris from plane' in sea

An Indonesian official posts footage of what is believed to be debris from the Lion Air plane crash.

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Shoaib Malik Has The Perfect Reply To Pakistan Cricket Haters

Pakistan completely outclassed Australia in both the Test and T20 series.

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Babar Azam, Shadab Khan Help Pakistan Whitewash Australia In T20 Series

Pakistan beat Australia by 33 runs in their T20I clash to win the series 3-0.

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Ball-Tampering Report Slams 'Arrogant' Cricket Australia Culture

The independent review by the Sydney-based Ethics Centre accused Cricket Australia (CA) of only paying lip service to the spirit of the game.

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Thai cave boys watch Manchester United beat Everton

The boys, members of a youth football team, had been trapped in a cave in Thailand for two weeks.

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Angela Merkel on the spot after painful regional vote

Sunday's blow for Merkel's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) in Hesse was the latest state poll marred by the image of the right-left "grand coalition" government limping from crisis to crisis at a federal level.

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Indonesian Lion Air aircraft missing off Jakarta

A Lion Air passenger plane has gone missing after taking off from Jakarta, say Indonesian officials

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The woman who draws other people's Tinder dates

Indu Harikumar is the brainchild of #100IndianTinderTales, which documents stories of online dating.

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Five things to know for the week ahead

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

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Jair Bolsonaro beyond the sound bites: What are his policies?

A closer look at the policies the winner of Brazil's presidential election says he wants to pursue.

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The mega-dam being crowdfunded by Pakistan's top judge

Pakistan is hoping to collect about $17bn to build the controversial Diamer Bhasha dam.

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‘The SOS in my Halloween decorations’

A Chinese dissident smuggled a letter into decorations he was forced to make. Years later, a woman in the US discovered it.

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The new devil in Silicon Valley: Cellphones



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In pictures: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018

Some of the winning images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich's annual competition.

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INF treaty: Do we really need nuclear treaties?

With the US pulling out of a key treaty with Russia, should we be worried about nuclear war?

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Israeli strike 'kills Gaza youths planting bomb'

Palestinian officials in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip say the victims were boys aged between 12 and 14.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Survivors relive synagogue ordeal

Worshippers hid in storage rooms as a gunman killed 11 of the Jewish congregation in Pittsburgh.

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Thai billionaire's death confirmed

Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was one of five people who died in a helicopter crash, the club confirms.

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Far-right Bolsonaro 'to win Brazil poll'

Controversial candidate heading for a sweeping victory in the presidential election - exit polls.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Squirrel Hill mourns its dead

As tragedy hits a 'Jewish oasis', residents look elsewhere for answers.

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Meghan praises New Zealand for women's vote

The Duchess of Sussex began her tribute to the women of New Zealand with a Maori greeting.

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Boko Haram jihadists attack military base in NE Nigeria



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PM Imran Khan launches 'Pakistan Citizens Portal'



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Shut for over 6 years, Syria's national museum reopens

The reopening of the museum was hailed as a return to normal life by Syrian officials, eager to cash in on the Syrian armed forces' military victories against armed groups, who had only recently shelled Damascus and threatened the seat of the government in the capital, coming only miles from the presidential palace.

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Germany election: Further blow for Merkel in Hesse

Main parties in Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition lose votes in regional election in Hesse.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Who are the victims?

The gunman killed eight men and three women, aged between 54 and 97 years old.

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Syria war: Damascus national museum reopens doors

Part of Damascus' antiquities museum was open to the public on Sunday for the first time in six years.

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How a 2-star Army general took charge of a broken city



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80 ISIS jihadi brides on way back to UK: Report



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Sri Lanka shooting wounds three amid political crisis

An MP's bodyguard fires at a mob after the prime minister was sacked by the president.

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Drowning kangaroo rescued by Australian police officers

The kangaroo was moments from death when two police officers jumped into the sea to rescue it.

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"Honour killing" video shocks Syrians

A brutal video showing the murder of a young woman in Syria has been met with horror online.

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AB De Villiers To Play In The Upcoming Bangladesh Premier League

AB de Villiers will join star Windies opener Chris Gayle in the Rangpur Riders franchise.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Synagogues boost security after attack

Eleven people died in the Pittsburgh attack, the worst anti-Semitic violence in recent US history.

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Steve Waugh Blames "Lenient" ICC Rules For Ball-Tampering Scandal

Cricket Australia handed down a one-year suspension each for Steve Smith and David Warner, while Cameron Bancroft got a nine-month ban.

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In pictures: Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade

Thousands gathered in Mexico on Saturday to celebrate the start of Día de Muertos.

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India vs West Indies, 4th ODI: When And Where To Watch

India will look to bounce back after suffering a 43-run defeat in the third One Day International (ODI) in Pune.

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Yuvraj Singh, Wife Hazel Keech Set Family Goals. See Pic

Yuvraj Singh took to Instagram to post about the moment shared with his family where he can be seen having a good time.

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Brazilian elections: Voters choose between Bolsonaro and Haddad

While polls have been narrowing, far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro remains in the lead.

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US footballers arrested for 'unpaid bill'

Four Jacksonville Jaguars players are arrested on suspicion of trying to leave a London nightclub without paying a large bar bill.

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India helped in restoration of democracy in Maldives: Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

Nearly a month after he was released from jail, Gayoom, who ruled Maldives for three decades until 2008, said the government of President Abdulla Yameen inflicted "huge damage" on Maldives but democratic forces have prevailed over their "enemies".

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4th ODI, Preview: India Look To Resume Winning Ways Against Windies

The fourth match of the ODI series will be played at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

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PM Modi, Abe visit factory of industrial robot manufacturer in Yamanashi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe Sunday visited a factory of industrial robot manufacturer in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo."Taking our cooperation to modern and advanced technologies. PM @narendramodi and PM @AbeShinzo visited the FANUC Corporation, one of the largest makers of industrial robots in the world in #Yamanashi

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Ashley Nurse Reveals The Brains Behind His "Babaji Ka Thullu" Celebration

It was not just Ashley Nurse's performance that caught the eye during the 3rd ODI vs India but one particular celebration of his got everyone talking.

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Top Saudi prosecutor expected in Turkey over writer's death

Saudi Arabia's attorney general is scheduled to arrive in Turkey to hold talks with investigators looking into the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate earlier this month. Turkey says the kingdom's top prosecutor, Saud al-Mojeb, is expected to arrive on Sunday. There has been no announcement by the Saudis about the visit.

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Pakistan Bowling Legend Sets Virat Kohli A New Batting Target

Virat Kohli's 38th ODI century went in vain as India lost the third match against the Windies in Pune.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Police audio of capture

Police scanner audio reveals the moment the Pittsburgh shooting suspect was captured by police.

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David Warner Walk-Off After "Hurtful" Sledge By Phil Hughes' Brother

David Warner is currently serving a 12-month ban from international and state cricket for his role in a ball-tampering scandal.

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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: Crowds sing at vigil

A vigil has been held in Pittsburgh following an attack on the Tree of Life synagogue that killed 11.

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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: Suspect charged with murder

The Pittsburgh attack killed 11 and is said to be the worst anti-Semitic attack in recent US history.

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England Register Easy Win Over Sri Lanka In One-Off T20I

Jason Roy hit 69 off 36 balls and Joe Denly took four wickets as England beat Sri Lanka by 30 runs in the one-off T20I.

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The women looking outside the law for abortions

With the future of abortion access in the US increasingly in question, more women are looking elsewhere.

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The life and death of Maddie Linsenmeir

After her sister died from an overdose, Kate wrote an obituary that was quickly read by thousands around the world.

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The Kenyan school which changed an American boy's life

Devon Brown from Baltimore, US, says an educational project in East Africa changed his life.

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Your pictures: Crushed

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "crushed".

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Saudi rejects Turkey call to extradite Khashoggi killers

Riyadh Saturday dismissed Ankara's calls to extradite 18 Saudis being held over the murder of critic Jamal Khashoggi, as Washington warned the crisis risked destabilising the Middle East.

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Anni Albers: How textile artist's pictoral weavings inspire

Contemporary weaver Ismini Samanidou explains why textile artist Anni Albers is her icon.

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Rowing solo across the Atlantic aged 60

Shirley Thompson is attempting to become the oldest woman to row across an ocean on her own.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Community mourns synagogue attack

Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill community speak of their shock following a fatal shooting in a local synagogue.

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Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes

Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes in car park outside the club's ground shortly after taking off after match

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Thousands protest conditions and infrastructure in Rome

Demonstrators blame Mayor Virginia Raggi for the city's shoddy and creaking infrastructure.

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Catalonia: Fighting for different futures

Catalan separatists are still defiant, a year after the failed independence referendum.

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Virat Has An Adorable Message For His "Universe" Anushka On Karva Chauth

Virat Kohli took to Twitter to share a photograph featuring him and his wife Anushka Sharma.

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Trump: US synagogue shooting 'terrible'

President Trump says a shooting in a synagogue in Pittsburgh may have been averted, if a guard had been in place.

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Virat Kohli Says Team India Didn't Execute Plans To Perfection In Pune

The five-match ODI series between India and the Windies is now deadlocked at 1-1.

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Cricketers Praise "Special" Virat Kohli For Incredible Feat

In last 15 completed ODI innings, Kohli has scored 1348 runs, recorded seven centuries and 3 fifties, at an average of 122.55.

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Ousted Lankan PM's security withdrawn by prez Sirisena



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India vs Windies: Kohli's Heroics In Vain As Windies Win 3rd ODI

Chasing a 284-run target, India's batting order ran out of steam and bundled out for 240 in the third ODI in Pune.

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"Dhoni Should Retire," Twitter Erupts After Former Captain's Poor Show

MS Dhoni was dismissed by Jason Holder for 7 runs in the third ODI.

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Jason Derulo sings from balcony after arena gig gets cancelled

The singer performs from an arena balcony after a gig in Prague gets cancelled over safety.

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With 38th ODI Ton, Kohli Becomes First Indian To Achieve This Rare Feat

Virat Kohli became the first Indian to score three consecutive ODI hundreds.

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Emergency situation at US synagogue

Emergency situation at Pittsburgh synagogue, as police respond to reports of gunman

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US mail bombs: Suspect Cesar Sayoc 'was anti everything'

Cesar Sayoc, who faces charges including threatening ex-presidents, in the words of his ex-bosses.

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Suresh Raina Halts Ajinkya Rahane's Century Celebration. Here's Why

Ajinkya Rahane scored a fine century for India C in the Deodhar Trophy 2018 final.

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Pakistan bans Indian television channels amid water row

The Supreme Court overturns a lower court's ruling, amid a dispute over water.

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Banned Aussie Cricketer David Warner To Join Bangladesh Premier League

Sylhet Sixers are counting on Warner to boost their chances in the lucrative Bangladesh Premier League, which begins in January.

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Push for Middle East peace: Oman says time to accept Israel

Oman is offering ideas to help Israel and the Palestinians to come together but is not acting as mediator, Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, the sultanate’s minister for foreign affairs said. His comments followed a rare visit to Oman by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, days after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited the Gulf country.

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Super Typhoon Yutu: S Korea begins airlift of trapped tourists

Super Typhoon Yutu hit the Northern Marianas this week, causing widespread disruption.

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Watch: Sarfraz Compares Zaman To Rhodes After Brilliant Run Out

Fakhar Zaman not only earned plaudits from fans but also received a huge compliment from captain Sarfraz Ahmed.

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Watch: MS Dhoni Takes Spectacular Catch To Dismiss Hemraj In 3rd ODI

MS Dhoni took the spectacular catch in the 6th over of the match, which was bowled by Jasprit Bumrah.

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'Sledged' Warner walks off pitch

David Warner walks off the field in protest while batting in a club game - in what Cricket Australia has described as a "sledging incident".

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Simone Biles admitted to hospital on eve of World Gymnastics Championships

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles is admitted to hospital with a kidney stone on the eve of the World Gymnastics Championships in Doha.

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Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia to try suspects, foreign minister says

Adel al-Jubeir said those responsible for the killing would be held accountable in Saudi Arabia.

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Khashoggi killers 'will be prosecuted in Saudi Arabia': Saudi FM

Jubeir's comments come the day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for the extradition of 18 Saudi nationals authorities say were involved in the murder of Khashoggi, a Saudi government critic killed in his country's consulate in Istanbul this month.

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Tricky Road Ahead For MS Dhoni Till Cricket World Cup 2019

MS Dhoni was left out of the India squad for the T20I series against the Windies and Australia.

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Dodgers win longest-ever World Series game

Max Muncy hits the decisive home run in the longest game in World Series history as the Los Angeles Dodgers earn a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

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Sri Lanka president suspends parliament: Cabinet spokesperson



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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...