Sunday, 31 March 2019

China calls on New Zealand to provide 'fair' investment environment



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Japan says name for new era of Naruhito will be 'Reiwa'



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Kim Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge

Doan Thi Huong pleads guilty to a lesser charge of causing injury, and could be freed as soon as May.

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Four things to expect this week

Two major new building projects open at last, and a huge trial begins in Asia.

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India election 2019: Rahul Gandhi to contest from two seats

The Congress party president will for the first time contest India's election from a southern state.

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Aaron Finch Sounds World Cup 2019 Warning As Australia Confidence Rockets

Winners of 2015 World Cup at home, Australia had endured a miserable time in limited-overs cricket since last year's ball-tampering controversy in South Africa.

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Japan reveals name of new imperial era will be 'Reiwa'

Japan's current era will end in a month when Emperor Akihito steps down in a historic abdication.

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Australia Whitewash Pakistan 5-0 Despite Haris Sohail Hundred

Australia's resurgence could not have been more perfectly timed as they defend their World Cup title in England in two months.

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Ukraine comedian leads presidential election, runoff likely

The strong showing of Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Sunday's voting appeared to reflect Ukrainians' desire for new blood in a political system awash in corruption and a new approach to trying to end the war with Russia-backed separatists in the country's east.

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead in Los Angeles

The Grammy-nominated rapper was shot outside his clothing shop in South Central Los Angeles.

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25 killed, 400 injured as rainstorm hits Nepal; army called in

At least 25 people were killed and 400 others injured as a massive rainstorm hit several villages in southern Nepal, officials said Monday. The storm hit many villages in Bara and Parsa districts Sunday evening, according to the home ministry officials.

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Venezuela crisis: Opposition's Guaidó awaits army support

Juan Guaidó tells the BBC that backing from the armed forces is needed to change the government.

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Post-NZ attack, is govt-controlled social media the future?



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UK tax fraud funded al-Qaida in Pakistan, Afghanistan: Report

A British Asian gang of fraudsters may have been involved in misusing billions of pounds of British tax-payers money to fund terrorist networks in Pakistan and Afghanistan, claims a UK media investigation based on police and intelligence files. The gang is alleged to have sent 1 per cent of its gains from their elaborate tax fraud to al-Qaida in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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Is our growing obsession with true crime a problem?

Over the last few years crime documentaries are everywhere, but ethical questions remain.

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Uncovering Nazi massacre of Jews on Belarus building site

A thousand victims of Brest's wartime Jewish ghetto have been found as the city wakes up to its past.

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Letter from Africa: 'We're not cleaners' - sexism amid Sudan protests

Why women in Sudan have taken anti-government demonstrations to heart by using Facebook to expose abuse.

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Natalia Fileva: Russia airline co-owner dies in private jet crash

Natalia Fileva, one of Russia's richest women and S7's major shareholder, dies in a German air crash.

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Ukraine election: What would a comic president mean?

The actor played the president on TV and is now well placed to land the role for real.

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Algeria protests: Bouteflika appoints new government

The country's embattled president has overseen a major reshuffle as anti-government protests continue.

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New Orleans mayor to apologise for 1891 lynching of Italian-Americans

The 1891 killing of 11 Italian-Americans is thought to be the largest US lynching ever recorded.

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F1: Hamilton wins after Leclerc failure

Lewis Hamilton inherits victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix after an engine problem hits runaway leader Charles Leclerc's Ferrari.

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IPL 2019 : CSK Beat Rajasthan Royals In A Thrilling Encounter

Dwayne Bravo bowled a brilliant last over, defending 12 runs that Royals needed to score to claim the win.

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Ukraine comedian 'leads' in presidential election

Volodymyr Zelenskiy played the president on TV - now exit polls have him winning the the first round.

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Pakistan appoints its envoy to India as new foreign secretary



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Algeria protests: Tycoon Ali Haddad 'arrested at Tunisia border'

Ali Haddad is a long-time backer of embattled President Bouteflika who is facing calls to step down.

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Border row: Mexican president into deep water with Trump



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Erdogan support tested in Turkish local elections; 2 killed

Millions of Turks voted in municipal elections Sunday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan depicted as a fight for Turkey's survival, and which are a crucial test of the strongman's own support amid a sharp economic downturn.

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Watch: MS Dhoni Survives Even As Ball Hits Stumps

The incident happened in the CSK vs RR match, with Chennai Super Kings on 28/3 and Dhoni and Suresh Raina at the crease.

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Ex-US Vice-President Biden denies inappropriate conduct over alleged kiss



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Pope Francis visits Morocco

Highlights of the pontiff's weekend visit to the overwhelmingly Muslim country.

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DR Congo towns vote in polls delayed by conflict, Ebola



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IS defeat: British fighters emerge after fall of Baghuz

The BBC has the first broadcast interview with Hamza Parvez, an ex-police cadet turned extremist fighter.

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SRH Ride David Warner-Jonny Bairstow Blitz To Demolish RCB

SRH are now at the top of the IPL table with two wins in three matches. RCB are yet to register a win and have now suffered two heavy defeats.

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IPL 2019 Live: CSK Aim To Build On Winning Momentum Against RR

IPL 2019, Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score: CSK have registered two back-to-back wins whereas RR are yet to win a match.

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Xenophobic attacks spark South African response

The foreign minister calls an urgent meeting after three die and 50 are forced to leave their homes.

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IPL 2019: Prayas Barman Becomes The Youngest IPL Debutant

Prayas Barman became the youngest player to debut in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Dismay after Trump moves to cut aid to Central America

The US president wants to cut aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in order to stem migration.

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IPL 2019, KXIP vs DC: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

Both Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals find themselves at the middle of the table after having won two of their three matches.

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IPL 2019: CSK Sign New Zealand All-Rounder As Ngidi's Replacement

Scott Kuggeleijn has featured in two One-Day Internationals (ODI) and four T20 Internationals for New Zealand.

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Gaza violence: Crossings reopen after negotiated 'calm'

The move comes a day after several Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli forces.

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Global landmarks go dark for Earth Hour



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Australian Bowlers Deny "False" David Warner Test Boycott Reports

Sydney Morning Herald reported on Friday that Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon all intended to pull out of the fourth Test if David Warner was not removed.

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Preview: Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Capitals Battle To Continue Winning Run

Kings XI Punjab returned to winning ways with a victory against Mumbai Indians while Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday.

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IPL 2019 Live: Winless RCB Aim To Get Off The Mark Against SRH

IPL 2019, SunRisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Live Score: RCB have lost twice in the tournament while SRH have won once.

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Turkey local elections: Erdogan to fight for nation's confidence

With the country in an economic slump, the vote is widely seen as a referendum on the president.

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Justin Langer Sets "Virat Kohli" Challenge For Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell is in the probables list for Australia's World Cup 2019 squad.

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IPL 2019: Mumbai Indians Captain Rohit Sharma Fined For Slow Over-Rate

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during the KXIP vs MI IPL 2019 match in Mohali.

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Saturday, 30 March 2019

Before mosque attacks, NZ failed to record hate crimes for years

Weeks before a gunman killed 50 Muslims in Christchurch, a man had threatened to burn copies of the Koran outside New Zealand mosques, in what community leaders said was the latest in a long list of threatening behaviour against religious minorities.

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Watch: Pant Caught On Stump Mic Making Bizarre Prediction, Fans Cry Foul

The incident took place in the 4th over of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) innings against Delhi Capitals.

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Polls open in Ukrainian presidential election

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is likely to top the vote, according to surveys, with incumbent Petro Poroshenko and ex-prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko vying to face him in a run-off next month.

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North Korea says Madrid embassy raid was 'grave terror attack'

Pyongyang calls for an investigation and says it is watching rumours that the FBI played a role.

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Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone.

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Iran calls emergency in flood-threatened southwest province

Some 56 villages lying near the Dez and Karkheh rivers in the oil-rich southwestern province of Khuzestan may have to be evacuated as officials released water from two major dams along the rivers due to forecasts for more rain, the provincial governor, Gholamreza Shariati, told state television.

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Turks vote in test for Erdogan as recession hits home

Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) have won every vote since the party first came to power in 2002 but this time, analysts say the party could lose Ankara and even Istanbul.

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Investigator says Amazon chief's phone hacked by Saudis



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Ukraine election: Comedian is front runner ahead of first round

Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election but the surprise front runner is comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home

A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem?

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US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?

One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing.

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How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group

Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab.

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Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene.

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The Bollywood factor in India's election

A film about Prime Minister Modi is facing criticism for mythologising him ahead of a national vote.

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Life after a devastating mining disaster

Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams.

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Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult.

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Brazil judge overturns ban on Bolsonaro's coup celebration

A judge says marking the 1964 coup does not amount to rewriting history or hiding the truth.

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Earth Hour: Switching off lights to highlight climate change

Some of the world's most famous landmarks are plunged into darkness to draw attention to climate change.

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Facebook to restrict video live streaming after New Zealand attack

Facebook said it is tightening live video streaming rules in response to the service being used to broadcast deadly attacks on mosques in New Zealand. "In the wake of the terrorist attack, we are taking three steps: strengthening the rules for using Facebook Live, taking further steps to address hate on our platforms, and supporting the New Zealand community," COO Sheryl Sandberg said.

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Fresh graft cover-up tape hits Justin Trudeau



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Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content.

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Christchurch attacks: NZ gun suspect 'complains of treatment'

The accused Christchurch mosque attacker says he is being deprived of prison rights, media say.

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Rabada Stars As Delhi Capitals Defeat Kolkata Knight Riders In Super Over

Kagiso Rabada defended an 11-run target for Delhi Capitals in the first Super Over of the IPL 2019.

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Afghan VP survives second assassination attempt

The Taliban say they tried to kill Gen Abdul Rashid Dostum, in an ambush in which a bodyguard died.

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China says representatives of over 100 countries to attend 2nd BRF meet

China held the first Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in 2017 to showcase its trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the pet project of President Xi Jinping aimed at expanding the country's influence all over the world with a chain of infrastructure projects funded by Chinese investments

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Pope calls on Moroccans to fight fanaticism

The pontiff is visiting Morocco, which has a small Catholic community, to promote inter-faith dialogue.

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Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods destroy homes and lives

At least 32 people die as rains hit an area where drought forced many from their homes last year.

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Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit

Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers.

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KL Rahul Leads Kings XI Punjab To Eight-Wicket Win Against Mumbai Indians

KL Rahul was unbeaten on 71 off 57 balls with KXIP reaching the 177-run target in only 18.4 overs.

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May could face call for government of national unity in UK



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Thai King strips ex-premier Thaksin of royal decorations



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Ethiopian Airlines crash: 'Pitch up, pitch up!'

Details are emerging of the final moments of the flight, which crashed six minutes after takeoff.

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US-Mexico border: Migrants held as Trump threatens closure

Migrants forced to sleep outside as US border patrol claims processing facilities are overwhelmed.

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Bangladesh stops Rohingya making risky journey to Malaysia

Lieutenant Commander Mahmud Hasan said Bangladesh Coast Guard forces found 16 women, seven children and six men waiting for the boat along the coast of the southern Saint Martin's Island early Saturday.

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Rolling Stones postpone North America tour over Mick Jagger illness

Mick Jagger's doctors have advised him not to travel.

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IPL 2019 Live: Delhi Capitals Look To Halt High-Flying KKR At Home

IPL 2019, Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live Score: KKR will take on Delhi Capitals in their first away match of the season.

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Flash floods kill at least 35 in Afghanistan: Officials

Heavy flooding that started early Friday killed at least 12 people in the northern province of Faryab and 10 people in the western province of Herat, said Hashmat Bahaduri, a spokesman for Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA)

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Migrant ship hijacking: Three teenagers charged in Malta

The men have been accused of terrorist activity after seizing a tanker and sailing it to Malta.

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5.3-magnitude quake shakes Greece

A 5.3-magnitude quake jolted central Greece on Saturday, the national observatory said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake had a depth of around 14 kilometres (8.6 miles) and an epicentre in the Gulf of Corinth, some 200 kilometres (320 miles) northwest of the Greek capital, the observatory said.

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Gaza rallies to mark 'Great Return' protest anniversary

The rallies on the border fence with Israel began a year ago and left at least 189 Palestinians dead.

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IPL 2019, CSK vs RR: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

Chennai Super Kings have won both their matches, while Rajasthan Royals have lost both of theirs.

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Facebook to consider live video restrictions after NZ attacks

Chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg promises to explore restrictions on who can live-stream video.

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IPL 2019, SRH vs RCB: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

Royal Challengers Bangalore are yet to register a win after two games in IPL 2019.

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IPL Live: Kings XI Punjab Look To Bounce Back, Face Mumbai Indians

IPL 2019, Kings XI Punjab Vs Mumbai Indians Live Score: Both Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians have played two matches, winning one and losing one.

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Muses no more: Ballet's newest choreographers

After centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots in ballet.

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Food faux pas: Is there a right way to cut a bagel?

A debate is raging online about the correct way to cut a bagel. We asked Americans for their reactions to other food faux pas.

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Preview: Bottom-Placed Rajasthan Royals Travel To Chennai Super Kings Den

The CSK vs RR tie may be decided in the battle between the home team's bowling attack and the away team's batting.

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Where now for Britain's troubled Brexit?



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New audio increases pressure on Trudeau in SNC-Lavalin affair

Former Canadian Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould releases a recording to bolster her version of events.

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Friday, 29 March 2019

Watch: How A Pizza Delivery Interrupted Sanju Samson's Sensational Knock

Sanju Samson had to deal with a very unique problem during the SRH vs RR IPL 2019 match.

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Mozambique cyclone: 'I hope that help arrives soon'

Two weeks on from Cyclone Idai, BBC's Nomsa Maseko reports on the on-going problems in Mozambique.

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Preview: RCB Aim To Register First Points, Face Upbeat SRH

While the SRH batting order looks to be in good form, RCB have been accused of being overdependent on Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.

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Trump threatens to shut Mexico border following migration surge

Mexico's president said he would not be drawn into confrontation and the threats were down to politics.

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MS Dhoni Fans Up In Arms After Gautam Gambhir's Huge Sanju Samson Claim

Gautam Gambhir was all praise for Sanju Samson and paid him the ultimate compliment after the Rajasthan Royals smashed the 1st century of IPL 2019.

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Trump threatens to shut Mexico border - 'not kidding around'

Threatening drastic action against Mexico, President Donald Trump declared on Friday he is likely to shut down America's southern border next week unless Mexican authorities immediately halt all illegal immigration.

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Australia Claim Narrow Win Over Pakistan Despite Abid Ali's Debut Ton

The thrilling win gave Australia a 4-0 lead in the 5-match ODI series against Pakistan with the last match also in Dubai on Sunday.

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Slovakia: Zuzana Caputova front runner in presidential election

If elected, political newcomer Zuzana Caputova will be Slovakia's first female president.

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New emperor, new era: How a single word defines Japan

In Japan, time is marked by the reigns of emperors - and the country is about to start a new era.

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Winter in LA: The joy of rain in a city famed for its sunshine

The BBC's Dan Johnson was expecting a hot, dry, sunny climate when he was posted to California. That's not how things worked out.

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UK fashion brands battle for China's growing market

UK fashion designers are chasing business in Shanghai - one of Asia's biggest fashion weeks.

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Letter from Africa: Fighting 'uniform hairstyles' in Kenya

Amid a court case about discrimination on the basis of a hairstyle, what's the state of Kenyan hair?

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Brazil: Bolsonaro's coup celebration barred by judge

The judge said the celebration was not "compatible with the process of democratic reconstruction".

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Pope makes reporting of sex abuse claims a must



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Theresa May suffers third Brexit defeat



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Maldives court orders release of Abdulla Yameen



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China defends Masood Azhar block, says not shielding terrorists



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Indigenous Australians turned away from Adelaide Oval AFL match

Adelaide Oval said that instructions were misinterpreted by staff and it has since apologised.

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Documents increase pressure on Canada's PM

Jody Wilson-Raybould has released documents and audio related to the SNC-Lavalin affair.

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Russia police probe 'dark net' murder case

Investigators are looking into claims that a killing was arranged and paid for via covert net forums.

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Mueller report into Russian interference to be released

US Attorney General William Barr says that "everyone will soon be able to read it on their own".

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IPL 2019: Samson Century In Vain, Warner Drives SRH To Win Over RR

SunRisers Hyderabad rode on David Warner's 69 to outshine Rajasthan Royals by five wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.

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Gaza's disability crisis

After a year of protests at Gaza's border fence with Israel, Palestinians are suffering life-changing injuries

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Venezuela crisis: Red Cross 'set to supply crucial aid'

Aid could start in two weeks, the group says, but there is no official confirmation from ministers.

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Vietnam students invent air cleaning bicycle

High school students in Vietnam create a bike device that cleans the air for the cyclist.

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Lyft shares surge over 20% in market debut

The ride-hailing company's shares jump 21% in the much anticipated flotation.

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Sanju Samson Smashes The First Century Of IPL 2019

Sanju Samson has now joined an elite list of Indian batsmen with more than one IPL hundred.

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Agnes Varda: Influential film-maker dies at 90

Agnes Varda, who has died aged 90, spoke to the BBC's Talking Movies in December.

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Bangladesh fire: Emergency exits in Dhaka high-rise 'were locked'

At least 25 people were killed in the fire that engulfed the tower block in Bangladesh on Thursday.

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Grand Canyon: Tourist plunges to his death taking photos

There have been two separate deaths reported at the tourist attraction this week.

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Virat Kohli Finds "Best Medicine" For Whatever Life Throws At Him

Virat Kohli was seen being livid on the field after RCB went down to Mumbai Indians by 6 runs on Thursday.

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Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes

A Mexican inventor is making recyclable shoes from plastic bottles and seaweed.

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Paris attacks: Jawad Bendaoud jailed for sheltering jihadists

Jawad Bendaoud, who lent his flat to two jihadists, is sentenced on appeal to four years in prison.

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George Clooney calls for hotel boycott over Brunei LGBT laws

The actor urges a boycott after the country said homosexuality would soon be punishable by death.

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Pope enacts new legislation to prevent child abuse in Vatican

The new provisions mark the first time a unified and rigorous policy for the protection of children, which the Vatican has been demanding from local churches, has been compiled for the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Third time lucky? UK lawmakers hold new vote on Brexit deal



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Loyalist calls for president to quit fail to end Algeria protests



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IPL 2019 Live: Warner vs Smith On Cards As SRH Host Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2019, SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score: Rajasthan's campaign started on a controversial note as Jos Buttler was 'mankaded'.

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Stuart Broad Trolls Yuzvendra Chahal For Comment On Yuvraj Singh's Sixes

Yuzvendra Chahal was jokingly referring to Yuvraj Singh's legendary six-hitting, but Stuart Broad came up with a savage comeback.

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Italy coalition in bitter row over sexual violence law

The populist government argues over revenge porn and chemical castration for sex offenders.

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Algeria: protesters renew calls for regime change

Protesters take to the streets days after the army called for the removal of President Bouteflika.

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Meet the rare tiger cubs making their debut at Sydney Zoo

The 10-week-old cubs - one male and two females - belong to a critically endangered sub-species.

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Portugal baby born to woman brain dead for three months

Catarina Sequeira was declared brain dead after having an acute asthma attack three months ago.

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NSA contractor pleads guilty to data theft

The former programmer could get a jail sentence of nine years for stealing terabytes of sensitive data.

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Virat Kohli Abuses Match Referee, Says Don't Care About Code Of Conduct

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma too backed Virat Kohli and said that these mistakes shouldn't happen.

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IPL 2019, KXIP vs MI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

Kings XI Punjab will look to forget all unsavoury happenings of the first two games and start afresh in their first match at the PCA Stadium.

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Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah released from jail after five years

The family of Alaa Abdel Fattah, who was jailed in 2013 for protesting, say he has been freed.

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IPL 2019: After Umpiring Howler, MI Take On Controversy-Hit KXIP

A controversy-laden first two games at their back, Kings XI Punjab will look to exploit familiar conditions in their first home match of the IPL.

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Boxer's kiss 'unwelcome and unlawful'

A female reporter calls for boxing chiefs to suspend Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev's licence after he "forcibly" kisses her on the lips during an interview.

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Ukraine's presidential elections: five things to know

The seventh presidential elections in Ukraine will take place on 31 March.

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Delhi Capitals Face Tricky Home Conditions Against Kolkata Knight Riders

It is to be seen what kind of track Delhi Capitals opt for after CSK's domination at the Kotla in the second round of matches.

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Agnes Varda: Influential film director dies at 90

Agnes Varda was one of Europe's most acclaimed film-makers, with films like Cleo from 5 to 7.

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Rammstein video: German rock band causes outrage with Nazi clip

The nine-minute-long video features band members dressed up as Nazi concentration camp prisoners

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Tom Hiddleston: Why China loves the 'creepy' Centrum ad

Hiddleston plays the role of a caring partner in an advertisement that has got Chinese women hooked.

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Norway's Kon-Tiki museum to return Easter Island artefacts

Thousands of artefacts were taken from the Chilean island by famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl in 1956.

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Democrats push for early release of Mueller report on Russia

House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler was told by Attorney General William Barr that there's no intention of giving the confidential report to Congress immediately as he redacts grand jury testimony and other elements.

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Boeing Ethiopia crash probe 'finds anti-stall device activated'

A flight-control feature activated before the Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed, a report says.

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Cricketers Slam Umpiring Howler IPL 2019 Match, Suggest Rule Change

After RCB's defeat, Virat Kohli was left fuming, with replays showing that the umpires had missed a big no-ball on the last delivery by Mumbai Indians' Lasith Malinga.

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Watch: Dhoni's Reaction As Jadhav Gets Mobbed By Teammates On "Big Day"

MS Dhoni watched from a distance as the madness unfolded on Kedar Jadhav's birthday.

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Saravana Bhavan: India 'dosa king' life sentence upheld

P Rajagopalan was convicted for planning the murder of one of his employees.

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Jussie Smollett: Actor ordered to pay $130,000 to cover police time

The Empire actor is given seven days to pay costs for his assault case, which was dropped this week.

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Thursday, 28 March 2019

Watch: Umpire Makes Game-Changing Error On Final Ball Of IPL Match

RCB vs MI IPL 2019 match witnessed a huge umpiring error take place on the final ball of the match.

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End of an 'era': Emperor's exit resets Japan calendar

Japan is the only country in the world still using Chinese-style imperial calendars. It might be 2019 in much of the world, but in Japan it is Heisei 31, or the 31st year of Akihito's reign.

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Smith, Warner Bans End, Australia Cricket Chief Says Duo "Paid Price"

One-year bans slapped on Steve Smith and David Warner expired overnight and the pair are free to play at state and international level again.

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'Russian hoax is finally dead', Trump tells Michigan rally

The US president rails against opponents at first political rally since the Mueller report.

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"Not Club Cricket": Kohli Blasts Umpire After Huge Blunder On Final Ball

A fresh controversy erupted in IPL 2019 after umpire S Ravi made a game-changing error on the final ball of the RCB vs MI IPL 2019 match.

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Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist is arrested again

Founder of Rappler news website Maria Ressa is detained at Manila airport on fraud charges.

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Trump, Moon to meet in Washington in April: Seoul

Moon has long backed a policy of engagement with nuclear-armed, sanctions-hit Pyongyang and was instrumental in brokering talks between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. But the failure of Kim and Trump to reach an agreement in Hanoi on curtailing Pyongyang's nuclear programme in exchange for relaxation of sanctions has raised questions over the future of the process.

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Duo in Liverpool band Her's killed in US car crash

The duo from Liverpool and their tour manager died in a car accident on the way to a gig in California.

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Slovakia election: Liberal Caputova bucks Europe's populist trend

Zuzana Caputova is new to Slovak politics, but she is the front-runner in Saturday's presidential poll.

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Trump backs off proposed Special Olympics funding cuts

Mr Trump faced backlash after his education secretary defended slashing $17.6m from the organisation.

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World first as living HIV patient donates kidney in US

In a breakthrough, US doctors successfully transplant a kidney from one HIV-positive patient to another

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PM Theresa May makes final push on EU divorce deal, vote likely today



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Conmen posed as French foreign minister to steal €8 million, police say

Police say three men built an exact replica of the minister's office in order to con a businessman.

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FAA's safety check under lens as Boeing unveils software fix



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Plans to return or migrate elsewhere emerge for over 80,000 Indian families in US



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Russian space pioneer Valery Bykovsky dies aged 84

Valery Bykovsky, who holds the record for the longest solo spaceflight in history, dies aged 84.

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Christchurch attacks: National remembrance service held

Cat Stevens is among performers at a memorial for the 50 people killed in two mosque shootings.

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Justin Trudeau sorry for 'thank you' remark to protester

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says his remark to an indigenous protester "lacked respect".

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Climate change: Global impacts 'accelerating' - WMO

The World Meteorological Organization says that the physical and financial impacts of global warming are speeding up.

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College admissions scandal: Ex-Yale football coach pleads guilty to fraud

Former Yale coach Rudy Meredith was one of 50 people charged in the college admissions scandal.

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Umpiring Controversy Erupts As Mumbai Indians Beat RCB

Put into bat first, Mumbai Indians scored 187/8 in 20 overs against RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

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Venezuela crisis: Guaidó banned from office for 15 years

Venezuela's state comptroller says the opposition leader's financial statements are questionable.

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Saudi women's rights activists temporarily released

The three, named as Eman al-Nafjan, Aziza al-Yousef and Roqaya al-Mohareb, still face jail terms.

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Venezuela crisis: Russia hits out at 'boorish' Trump

The US president said Russia should "get out" of Venezuela after the deployment of its troops there.

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Farkhad Akhmedov wins $436m superyacht in divorce fight

Russian businessman Farkhad Akhmedov wins back his vessel in a Dubai court.

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Bangladesh high-rise office building catches fire, 19 dead

A fire has struck a high-rise office building in Bangladesh's capital, killing 19 people and injuring about 70 others. The fire at the FR Tower, on a busy avenue in Dhaka's Banani commercial district, was the latest in a city where flouted building regulations and safety norms have made deadly blazes common.

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Pope says ring-kiss recoil was 'question of hygiene'

A video of the Pope pulling his hand away from worshippers attempting to kiss his ring went viral.

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'Give us our social media back'

Activists in Chad are demanding that the government restore access to social media after it was cut a year ago.

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Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction To Rohit Sharma's Blistering Boundary

Rohit Sharma was finally dismissed for a 33-ball 48 in the 11th over, his knock having been laced with eight fours and one six.

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Facebook charged with home discrimination through targeted ads

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development says Facebook limits who can see house adverts.

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Russia mayor sworn in with Star Wars tune in Belgorod

The city's cultural chief quits over the musical mix-up - but the new mayor is unfazed.

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Britain's May seeks third Brexit vote on Friday

The British government said it intended to bring back Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal for a third vote in parliament on Friday to avoid a chaotic no-deal divorce from the EU. May's throw of the dice comes a day after her dramatic pledge to resign in order to persuade her rivals to finally back her vision for breaking Britain's 46-year bond with the European project.

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Death toll from Dhaka tower fire jumps to 17: official



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R. Kelly accuser breaks silence: 'I'm not ashamed any more'

Hairdresser Lanita Carter says watching R. Kelly's explosive TV interview prompted her to speak out.

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Jussie Smollett: Donald Trump says case is 'embarrassment'

The US president says the FBI will be investigating after all charges were dropped against the actor.

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Mumbai Indians Add Pacer Alzarri Joseph To Squad

Alzarri Joseph has joined the Mumbai Indians squad for IPL 2019, but it remains to be seen if he is played against RCB.

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Ex-spy linked to Congo assassination plot found dead

French police say the death of a man linked to a plot to kill an opponent of Congo's president was a "hit".

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Kamala Harris lands diverse endorsements in South Carolina

Harris, who announced her candidacy in January , is among a sprawling field of Democratic presidential contenders building a base of support in South Carolina, which is home to the first primary in the South and is the first test of candidates' appeal with a primarily black Democratic primary electorate.

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IPL 2019 Live: Winless RCB, MI Quest For First Win Of The Season

IPL 2019, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians Live Score: Both RCB and MI lost their opening matches.

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Scientology church shooting: Man with sword shot dead in LA

Two police officers were wounded by gunfire during the fatal shooting in Los Angeles.

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Garfield phones beach mystery finally solved after 35 years

For years, novelty phones appear on Brittany's beaches - but the source is finally found.

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Fire breaks out in 22-storey building in Bangladesh; several feared trapped



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Salesforce.com sued over links to trafficking site

The software firm is accused of helping a site known to be involved in the trafficking of women.

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Car bomb outside hotel kills at least eight in Somali capital



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IPL 2019, SRH vs RR: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) lost their opening match of IPL 2019 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets.

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Ravichandran Ashwin Takes Blame For KXIP No Ball Blunder, Defends Fielder

KXIP captain Ravichandran Ashwin shields debutant Varun Chakravarthy from blame, says no-ball blunder vs KKR was entirely his fault.

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Watch: Ganguly's Cuts, Drives During Practice Brings Back Memories

Sourav Ganguly was roped in as the advisor for Delhi Capitals for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

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Grindr 'up for sale on security grounds'

The app's Chinese owner, Kunlun Group, is reportedly seen as a security risk by US authorities.

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IPL 2019: KXIP Coach Laments Lack Of Alertness That Helped Russell Thrive

Andre Russell was dismissed early but it turned out to be a no-ball because of a fielding mistake.

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Ebola disbelief widespread in DR Congo hotspots

The study's authors say mistrust of health workers is making it much harder to tackle the disease.

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Fire breaks out in 22-storey building in Bangladesh; several feared trapped



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China slams US criticism of Muslim treatment as 'absurd'



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Rap song erased from US country chart

Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road was in the top 20 until chart compilers decided it wasn't country enough.

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'World's longest salt cave' discovered in Israel

The cave is near the desert site where the Bible says Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt

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Bangladesh fire: Huge blaze hits Banani building in Dhaka

Dozens of people are feared trapped inside a high-rise office block in the Bangladeshi capital.

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Nitish Rana Credits Dinesh Karthik, Abhishek Nayar For Success

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana currently leads the race for the Orange Cap after two matches of IPL 2019.

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Preview: Mankading-Hit RR Aim To Return To Winning Ways vs SRH

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) lost their inaugural matches in the IPL 2019.

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Hakeem al-Araibi: Refugee footballer 'tortured in Thailand'

Hakeem al-Araibi was held in Bangkok for two months as his native Bahrain sought his extradition.

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Kevin Pietersen Tries His Hand At Gully Cricket, Take A Look

Kevin Pietersen is part of the international commentary team for the IPL.

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Maltese navy takes control of tanker hijacked by migrants: Statement



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Iceland's Wow airline collapses

The carrier says it has ceased operations and passengers should book with other airlines.

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UK PM to renew Brexit deal push after pledge to resign



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Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

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