AB de Villiers Joins Brisbane Heat, Will Make Big Bash League Debut

Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat head coach Darren Lehmann said he was excited to have a world class player like AB de Villiers in the team

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New Indonesia Parliament members take oath amid protests

Indonesia's Parliament was sworn in Tuesday for a new session that comes amid sometimes violent protests against several new or proposed laws, including one that critics say has crippled the country's anti-corruption agency and another that would criminalize premarital sex.

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US Democratic Party Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims medical aid blocked in Kashmir, retweets Pakistan propaganda

Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has claimed that there are reports of violence, torture and blockage of medical aid and communication in Jammu and Kashmir ever since the region was stripped of its special status by the Indian government in August.

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Peru president dissolves Congress but legislators defy order

After the president's decision to dissolve Congress, legislators declare him temporarily suspended.

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2020 IPL Auction To Be Held In Kolkata On December 19: Report

The trading window for all the eight IPL franchises will close on November 14.

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China celebrates 70 years as Hong Kong seethes

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Babar, Shinwari Star As Pakistan Win Historic Karachi ODI vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Babar Azam hit a fine century, while Usman Shinwari registered figures of 5-51 as Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series.

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Japan raises consumption tax, reviving worries over economy

Japan has raised its national sales tax to 10% from 8%, amid concerns that it could derail the tenuous growth of the past several years. The increase covers most goods and services from clothes, electronics to transportation and medical fees, but the government has sought to soften its impact with tax breaks for home and car purchases.

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China's 70-year parade shows economic and military might

The nationally televised event opened with a military honor guard carrying the Chinese flag through Tiananmen Square. The event marks the anniversary of the October 1, 1949, announcement of the founding of the People's Republic of China by then-leader Mao Zedong following a civil war.

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Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry

PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms.

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Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy.

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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges

Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters.

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Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

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Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

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Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.

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The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.

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Pak court allows Hafiz Saeed's terror financing case to be shifted from Gujranwala to Lahore

The Lahore High Court on Monday allowed a plea by Mumbai attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to shift a terrorism financing case against him from a Gujranwala anti-terrorism court to one here in Pakistan's Punjab province, citing security reasons, according to a media report.

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Nigeria police raid Lagos ‘baby factory’

Victims were raped with the purpose of getting them pregnant and selling the children, police say.

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MS Dhoni Made Ranchi Famous In World Of Cricket: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind said former India captain MS Dhoni has made Ranchi famous in the world of cricket.

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Jacques Chirac: Huge queues in Paris as France pays tribute

Thousands pay their respects as the former president lies in state on a day of national mourning.

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'It's About Country, Not Dhoni': Gambhir Asks Selectors To Look To Future

Talking about MS Dhoni's retirement, Gautam Gambhir said it's not about the cricketer but the country and the selectors should start looking to the future.

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Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: Floods bring chaos

More than 100 dead after heavy rains bring extreme floods to the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

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"Sounds Like Husband-Wife": Shadab Khan's Retort To Question On Hasan Ali

Shadab Khan was asked by a reporter if he misses Hasan Ali, given his friendship with the pacer

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UK's PM Johnson denies wrongdoing as allegations mount

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Shahid Afridi Hosts Legendary West Indies Pacer For Dinner. See Pics

West Indies legend Michael Holding is on a personal visit and said he has no fear of security in Pakistan.

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Hong Kong upholds ban on National Day march after violence

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Watch: Australia Women's Team's Bizarre Move To Use Stand-In Coin Tosser

During the toss in the match against Sri Lanka, Australia women's team captain Meg Lanning called in teammate Alyssa Healy to do the honours.

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Fugitive on run for 17 years found living in cave by a drone

Police used drones to track down a man who evaded detection for almost two decades.

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The Displaced: Climate change in Vietnam 'destroying family life'

Vietnam is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change - we meet the families on the front lines.

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Virat Kohli Weighs In On Ronaldo vs Messi Debate, Picks His Favourite

Virat Kohli is himself a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo's "energy and intensity" and doesn't shy away from rating the Portuguese footballer above Argentine star Lionel Messi.

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Juche rules North Korean propaganda, but what does it mean?

The word is Juche (pronounced ju-chay), and while it's technically a political ideology, it can seem more like a religion in its ability to inspire devotion among North Koreans and its ubiquity as a symbol of state power. Though the usual English translation is "self-reliance,'' the concept flummoxes many outsiders.

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Asics apologises for porn playing for hours above Auckland store

The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen.

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Military parade will be rare look at China's arms, ambitions

A parade on Tuesday by China's military will be a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the US in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology. The parade will include 15,000 troops, more than 160 aircraft and 580 pieces of military equipment.

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Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: More than 100 dead in fresh India flood chaos

Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states have also disrupted normal life in the region.

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Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil

Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers".

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Saudi crown prince denies ordering journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denied allegations that he ordered the grisly murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. "This was a heinous crime," he said in an interview that aired Sunday. "But I take full responsibility as a leader in Saudi Arabia, especially since it was committed by individuals working for the Saudi government."

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Trump wants to meet whistleblower in Ukraine scandal

President Donald Trump said Sunday he wants to meet the anonymous whistleblower at the center of the scandal threatening his presidency. Trump has been relatively quiet this weekend but in a series of evening tweets he also blasted Democratic lawmakers and the media as he railed against the impeachment inquiry launched last week.

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Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.

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A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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UK's Labour says no-deal Brexit risk must be averted before any move against PM

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Student journalist scoops major media on Trump envoy departure

Andrew Howard, a managing editor of The State Press student paper at Arizona State University, broke the news late Friday that Kurt Volker quit his position at the State Department after Congress ordered him to answer questions in an impeachment investigation of Trump.

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Zantac: CVS latest to suspend heartburn drug over cancer fears

CVS pharmacies become the latest to withdraw Zantac, a drug being investigated for cancer links.

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Sandeep Dhaliwal: Texas mourns 'trailblazing' Sikh sheriff's deputy

Tributes pour in for "trailblazer" Sandeep Dhaliwal after he was shot dead during a traffic stop.

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At least 36 killed, 36 hurt in China road crash

At least 36 people died in east China when a packed coach with a flat tyre collided with a truck, authorities said Sunday. The bus was carrying 69 people - its maximum capacity - when it crossed into oncoming traffic and hit the freight truck on an expressway in eastern Jiangsu province on Saturday morning, the Yixing public security bureau said.

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters in shopping district

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José José: Mexico's 'Prince of Song' dies aged 71

Tributes pour in for Mexico's beloved "Prince of Song", who had been battling pancreatic cancer.

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Nepal Captain Creates World Record That Even Virat Kohli Couldn't Achieve

Nepal's Paras Khadka became the only captain to score a century while chasing in a T20I match.

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Xi Jinping presents awards to 'heroes' and 'old friends' of China

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Shantha Rangaswamy Resigns From CAC After Conflict Of Interest Notice

Shantha Rangaswamy has stepped down from her position as a member of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) after being served a Conflict of Interest notice.

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'Shastri To Be Reappointed If CAC Guilty Of Conflict Of Interest': Report

Ravi Shastri will need to be reappointed as head coach if the BCCI Ethics Officer DK Jain finds the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising of Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy, guilty...

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ICYMI: Saving baby turtles to underwater hockey

From saving baby turtles to underwater hockey, some of the stories you might have missed this week.

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Sania Mirza Hilariously Trolls Yuvraj Singh For His "Chikna Chamela" Look

Yuvraj Singh took to Instagram on Saturday and unveiled his new "chikna chamela" look.

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Hong Kong crisis threatens to spoil China's 70th party

China's tightly choreographed 70th birthday bash next week risks being upstaged by pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, which offer a starkly different take on the strength and power of the Communist Party being feted in Beijing.

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Austria votes in snap elections after video sting scandal

Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's party is expected to come top, but may need a coalition partner.

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Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead

A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say.

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors

The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.

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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red

Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.

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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup

Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.

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Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.

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Andrew Yang: The 'Asian math guy' trying to be next US president

Andrew Yang's pledge of $1,000-a-month for every American has piqued the interests of many US voters.

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US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?

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"Have Many Reasons To Be Proud Of Virat Kohli", Says Anushka Sharma

On Friday, the second edition of the Indian Sports Honours were held in Mumbai.

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Malaysia PM: UN has failed to prevent wars

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Kohli A Lot Like Ganguly In His Approach: Zaheer

Zaheer Khan believes that the current India skipper Virat Kohli is a lot like his first captain in international cricket, Sourav Ganguly.

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MS Dhoni "Understands When He Should Retire": Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan reckons that there is no one better than MS Dhoni to decide when the former India captain should hang his boots.

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Rohit Sharma Gets Trolled After Scoring A Duck In Practice Game

Rohit Sharma's dress rehearsal as an opener in red-ball cricket lasted just two deliveries as Vernon Philander sent him packing for a duck in the practice match in Vizianagaram on Saturday.

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Letter from Africa: The dilemma of how to appease Mugabe's spirit

The controversial Zimbabwean leader is due to be buried, three weeks after his death.

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Laxman Hopes Rohit Sharma Won't Make Same Mistakes He Did As Test Opener

India vs South Africa: VVS Laxman said that Rohit Sharma should not change his technique and mindset too much while switching from the middle order to the opener's spot in the Test team

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Int'l community will take note of Kashmir issue: Imran Khan

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Pak opens border crossings for Afghans to take part in polls

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Curran Brothers Involved In Funny WhatsApp Banter

Tom Curran shared a hilarious conversation with his brothers -- Sam and Ben -- after Northamptonshire County Cricket Club was promoted to Division One.

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Britain's Prince Harry to meet Angolan president

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to run for local office

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ICC's Hilarious Tweet As Rain In Karachi "Washes Out Game Two Days Away"

The ICC announced that rain on Friday not only affected the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI but also the second match that was scheduled to be held on Sunday.

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Brexit: What just happened in the UK Supreme Court?

The prime minister loses this showdown, setting the stage for another Brexit battle in parliament.

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When Greta Thunberg saw President Trump

The Swedish activist didn't appear too pleased when Donald Trump arrived for the UN's climate summit.

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German court rules hangovers are an 'illness'

Judges in Frankfurt said a company selling anti-hangover drinks was making illegal health claims.

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Cimabue: Long-lost €6m artwork found in elderly woman's kitchen

A painting hanging above a hotplate in a home near Paris is a long-lost masterpiece, experts say.

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Ebonixsims: 'Making custom content for gamers like me'

Danielle, aka Ebonixsims, started making custom video game content after struggling to make a 'Sim-self' of herself.

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Democrats move ahead with subpoenas, Trump impeachment

House Democrats took their first concrete steps in the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump, issuing subpoenas demanding documents from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and scheduling legal depositions for other State Department officials.

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Qatar women's marathon sees 40% withdraw

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich wins the women's marathon at the World Championships as 28 of the 68 starters withdraw in gruelling conditions in Doha.

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Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest

A police station is stripped bare in demonstrations against rising prices and corruption.

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Sikh police officer killed in line of duty in US

An Indian-American Sikh police officer died after being shot multiple times from behind in a "ruthless, cold-blooded way" during a traffic stop in the US state of Texas, a senior official said. Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, Harris County Sheriff's deputy, was the first police officer in Texas to serve while keeping his Sikh articles of faith, including a turban and beard.

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

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

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"U-Turn In My Selection": Yuvraj Singh Fumes At Yo-Yo Test Fiasco

Yuvraj Singh felt disappointed after not being picked in the Indian squad despite clearing the mandatory Yo-Yo test.

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Biden and Ukraine: What we know about corruption claims

Donald Trump asked Ukraine's president to investigate his rival Joe Biden. What are the allegations?

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'A rainbow wave': The rise of America's transgender politicians

"I know what it's like to be marginalised" - the first National Trans Visibility March is on Saturday.

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Pak called out by US for staying mum over China's treatment of Muslims

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Thirimanne Wants Cricket To Be In Spotlight Rather Than Security: Report

Speaking ahead of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI, Lahiru Thrimanne praised the security provided to the team in Pakistan but said that the "focus should be on cricket".

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Chandrayaan-2: India Moon probe made 'hard landing', says Nasa

New pictures returned from a Nasa spacecraft show the targeted landing site of the Vikram rover.

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China needs strong leadership or will 'crumble,' policy paper says

China's cabinet news office said in a white paper that the country's success since the Communists took power 70 years ago was down to the party's leadership. "China is huge in size, has complex national conditions, and its governance difficulties are rarely seen. Without a unified and strong leadership force, China will move toward division and crumble, bringing disaster to the world," it said.

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'What Greta said!': Kiwi schoolkids strike for climate

More than 40,000 people packed into the grounds of Wellington's parliament buildings on Friday, giving the latest global climate strike a flying start in New Zealand. Participants carried signs saying "We're skipping school to teach YOU a lesson", "Denial = Death" and "What Greta said!". The latter referenced Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg's powerful address to the Climate Action Summon in New York.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Whistleblower 'is CIA officer'

The complaint says White House officials concealed details of Mr Trump's call with Ukraine's leader.

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Hong Kong braces for weekend protests ahead of major Chinese anniversary

Thousands of people are expected to rally in the city centre on Saturday evening after authorities granted a permit for a gathering at Tamar Park, next to the headquarters of Hong Kong's legislative council. The Asian financial hub marks the fifth anniversary this weekend of the start of the "Umbrella" protests, a series of pro-democracy demonstrations in 2014 that failed to wrest concessions from Beijing.

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'Just a second, please': El Salvador president's UN selfie eclipses speech

Before starting his first address before the UNGA on Thursday, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele asked the audience to hold on a second, took out his phone, and snapped a selfie. "Believe me, many more people will see this selfie than will hear this speech," Bukele said before delivering his address. The picture received more than 7,000 likes in less than an hour on Twitter.

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Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas for first time

The announcement comes just two weeks after devastating attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure -- blamed by Washington on Iran -- which roiled global energy markets. "Opening Saudi Arabia to international tourists is a historic moment for our country," tourism chief Ahmed al-Khateeb said in a statement.

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Saudi Arabia to open up to foreign tourists with new visas

The push to attract foreign visitors is part of the kingdom's efforts to cut its reliance on oil.

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US slashes refugee limit to all-time low of 18,000

The White House says Iraqis who helped the US military and persecuted minorities will get priority.

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Trump, Ukraine and impeachment: Your questions answered

From impeachment proceedings to who listens in on a president's calls - your questions answered.

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Not just about sex: Indonesia's protests explained

The violent protests are about corruption, blasphemy and a draconian new criminal code.

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Prince Harry in southern Africa: Where are the world's landmines?

Prince Harry will highlight the fact that landmines continue to take thousands of lives.

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Facebook tests hiding likes from Australian users

It follows a similar and controversial trial by Instagram and is designed to ease social pressure.

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Stasi files: German plan to transfer files sparks concern

Critics warn files on citizens of former East Germany could be less accessible if they are archived.

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One man's 3,000km march across Russia to oust Putin

'Shaman warrior' Alexander Gabyshev walked across Russia for six months with the aim of confronting the president.

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The Egyptian calling for a revolution against al-Sisi

Mohamed Ali is a former Egyptian military contractor calling for protests against Egypt's president.

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Meet 'The Terminator', Zimbabwe's disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country.

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Fake courier ties-up family in Brooklyn robbery

CCTV footage shows three people being robbed by fake FedEx couriers in a Brooklyn home.

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India: Two held for killing children for 'defecating in the open'

Police in India say the two men allegedly beat two Dalit children to death for defecating in the open.

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At least one dead after strong quake rocks eastern Indonesia

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Watch: Misbah's Reply To Journalist Leaves Everyone In Fits Of Laughter

Pakistan's head coach Misbah-ul-Haq gave a witty reply to a journalist that left everyone in splits. Misbah was addressing the media ahead of the first ODI against Sri Lanka.

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Srinivasan's Daughter Rupa Becomes First Woman To Head A BCCI State Unit

Former BCCI chief N Srinivasan daughter Rupa Gurunath was elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA), becoming the first woman to head a state unit of the Indian...

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DR Congo: Vaccine campaign for world's largest measles outbreak

The WHO and Congolese government aim to vaccinate more than 800,000 children in just over a week.

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Shuping Wang: Whistleblower who exposed HIV scandal in China dies

Shuping Wang was attacked after realising blood donors were being infected with HIV and hepatitis.

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Prehistoric babies fed animal milk in bottles

Prehistoric babies were bottle-fed with animal milk more than 3,000 years ago, according to new evidence.

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

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Amazon Alexa gets Samuel L Jackson and other celebrity voices

The firm has also addressed privacy concerns about its smart assistant technology.

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Sachin Tendulkar Says "Had To Beg And Plead" For Opening Slot

Sachin Tendulkar recalled an incident from 1994 that proved to be a turning point in his ODI career.

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Images capture a phone-less world

A series of photos by US photographer Eric Pickersgill shows people staring into the space where their phone usually is.

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UN chief: World faces 'unprecedented threat' from terrorism

The UN chief told a Security Council ministerial meeting on the sidelines of the annual gathering of world leaders on Wednesday that "the new frontier is cyber-terrorism — the use of social media and the dark web to coordinate attacks, spread propaganda and recruit new followers."

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Watch: Rohit Sharma Loses His Cool, Asks Navdeep Saini To Use His Brain

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma scolded Navdeep Saini for conceding two back-to-back boundaries in the third T20I against South Africa in Bengaluru.

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Trump impeachment: Lawmakers see 'troubling' whistleblower complaint

Democrats describe the details as "disturbing" as they press ahead with an impeachment inquiry.

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Donald Trump calls Democratic impeachment inquiry a 'joke'

Trump denied claims he abused his office by repeatedly urging President Volodymyr Zelensky to probe his rival Joe Biden -- as confirmed in a call transcript released by the White House. The next explosive episode in the rapidly unfolding impeachment drama is set for Thursday, when acting director of national intelligence Joseph McGuire testifies on Capitol Hill.

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How Trump's Ukraine call could violate campaign finance laws

President Donald Trump's repeated prodding of the Ukrainian president to investigate Joe Biden and his son could amount to an illegal request for a campaign contribution from a foreign citizen.

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Canberra becomes 1st Oz city to legalise weed

Lawmakers in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) passed a bill allowing people aged 18 or over to possess up to 50 grams per person of cannabis and a maximum of four plants per household for personal consumption. That makes the ACT the first among Australia’s six states and two main territories to legalise cannabis for personal use.

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Australia abortion laws: Terminations now legal in New South Wales

New South Wales becomes the final state to overturn laws which had been criticised as archaic.

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Trump immigration plans: US signs deal to deport migrants to Honduras

Critics say the country has one of the world's highest murder rates and is not a safe destination.

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Lisa Li: Angry landlord exposes online star's 'double life'

The Chinese star Lisa Li's life of travel, parties, and fine dining was not everything it seemed.

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South Africa's xenophobic attacks: Why migrants won't be deterred

The wave of anti-foreigner attacks are a symptom of a bigger problem, writes Andrew Harding.

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Trump impeachment: Was there quid pro quo?

A released memo confirmed the US president urged for a Biden inquiry, but was it in exchange for aid?

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Chile's stolen children: 'I was tricked into handing over my baby'

Chile is investigating how babies and children were sent abroad for adoption during military rule.

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Dean Jones Questions Yuvraj Singh's Opinion On Rishabh Pant

Dean Jones questioned Yuvraj Singh's stand on Rishabh Pant and asked why he should be any different to any other young player who is playing at the top level.

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Rishabh Pant Not Best In Tests, Says Former India Player

Rishabh Pant has been slammed in the media and even criticised within the team for his string of poor performances with the bat and now a former India wicketkeeper says he's not the best choice behind...

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Chinese official says Hong Kong can handle its protests

The deputy commissioner of the foreign ministry office in Hong Kong, Song Ru'an, acknowledged Wednesday that there have been problems and difficulties in implementing the "one country, two systems" framework under which Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997.

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Ukraine entangled yet again in American political storm

Trump's acknowledgment of pressing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, who served on the board of directors of an energy company in Ukraine has prompted a showdown with Congress, as Democrats said they would proceed with a formal impeachment inquiry into Trump.

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One party: How Communists rule in China

China's Communist Party has defied the odds to retain firm control of power for 70 years, adapting to a changing world to outlast its comrades in the Soviet Union. Mao launched the Cultural Revolution in 1966, a movement to demolish his political rivals which also turned into a disaster, with youthful Red Guards wreaking havoc across the country.

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Israel final vote results give Netanyahu additional seat

Israel's election committee published final results from last week's election on Wednesday that gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud an additional seat, but which did not change the deadlock the country faces. The final results from the September 17 vote gave the rightwing Likud 32 seats compared to Benny Gantz's centrist Blue and White's 33 in the 120-seat parliament.

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Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algerian leader sentenced to 15 years

Said Bouteflika was accused of conspiring against the state as people protested against his brother.

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Somali journalist: 'I was the only female reporter in my city'

Maryan Seylac describes life as a reporter in one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.

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Afghanistan: 3 Killed, 7 injured in explosion outside President Ashraf Ghani's office

The explosive device was attached to the entrance of the office of President Ghani. A security source told Sputnik that three civilians - "one child, one woman and one elder man" - were killed and seven others were injured in the blast, which occurred late on Tuesday night.

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Donald Trump 'encourages' PM Modi to improve relations with Pakistan: White House

Prime Minister Modi and President Trump met on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session here - their fourth meeting since Modi came to power for a second term in May this year.

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Plácido Domingo leaves Met Opera over sexual harassment claims

The singer has pulled out of a production of Verdi's Macbeth the day before its opening night.

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No Disrespect For Dhawan: Shamsi Posts Explanation For Shoe Celebration

Tabraiz Shamsi dismissed Shikhar Dhawan in the 3rd T20I and then pulled off his shoe, pretended to dial a number with it and put it to his ear.

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Jasprit Bumrah Responds To Being Ruled Out Of Tests

Jasprit Bumrah posted a message on social media after he was ruled out of the Test series against South Africa due to stress fracture in lower back. The BCCI named Umesh Yadav as Bumrah's replacement.

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Photographer tells how he captured Haiti shooting

Andres Martinez Casares describes how he reacted as a senator started shooting outside parliament.

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Death toll mounts in Pakistan earthquake but panic subsides

Tuesday's earthquake levelled homes and shops and split open roads in an area between the towns of Jhelum and Mirpur to the north, which is in Pakistan's portion of the disputed territory of Kashmir. At least 24 people were killed and 450 injured in an earthquake.

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Shastri Calls Himself "Light Traveller" Unlike Teammates In Throwback Pic

Ravi Shastri took a trip down the memory lane and shared a throwback picture with Sunil Gavaskar and former India teammates on Instagram.

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Fears grow in South Korea as tests confirm more swine fever

African swine fever is harmless to people, but having it spread from farms to densely populated areas would make it harder to contain. The illness is highly contagious and fatal for pigs, with no known cure. In South Korea, where diets rely heavily on pork, there is concern the outbreak could spread and hurt an industry with 6,300 farms raising more than 11 million pigs.

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Conservatives take lead in Canada election: Polls

Conservatives led by rookie Andrew Scheer edged into the lead against beleaguered Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals, which shed support to smaller leftist rivals less than a month from Canada's general election, according to polls Tuesday.

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China plans triumphant 70th anniversary despite headwinds

China marks 70 years of Communist rule next week, with a massive military parade in Beijing anchoring celebrations of its emergence as a global superpower, despite a damaging year of trade tensions with the US and pro-democracy unrest in Hong Kong.

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At UN, Johnson jokes some British politicians want endless Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday joked that if some British members of parliament had their way Brexit would be an endless process like the torment of the Greek mythological figure Prometheus.

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Thomas Cook holidaymakers and crew 'trapped' in Cuba

Several Thomas Cook holidaymakers say their hotels are not letting them leave until they pay extra money.

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Trump greets impeachment inquiry with confidence, irritation

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement that she is launching formal impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump has largely been welcomed by the president's advisers, who believe it could backfire against Democrats.

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Isolated and restricted, Iran uses UN gathering for outreach

President Hassan Rouhani has used his time in New York to meet with the leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Japan on the sidelines of the UN meeting. He also met with US media leaders and gave a TV interview to Fox News. Inside the UN, talk of Iran has made it into speeches by world leaders as the crisis brewing in the Persian Gulf looms over the annual gathering.

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Donald Trump slammed for trolling Greta Thunberg climate speech

Her voice shaking with emotion in an address that was the defining moment of the summit, Thunberg accused world leaders of betraying her generation by failing to act on rising emissions, repeating the words "how dare you" four times.

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