Didn't Get Support From Dhoni, Kohli Like Ganguly As Captain: Yuvraj

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket in June 2019.

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Climate change: Warming clips the nightingale's wings

Rising temperatures may be having a profound impact on one of the world's favourite songbirds.

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Coronavirus: Are loss of smell and taste key symptoms?

However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for.

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US virus deaths pass 4,000: Johns Hopkins University

The total US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 4,000 early Wednesday, more than double the number from three days earlier, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. ​The number of deaths was 4,076 -- more than twice the 2,010 recorded late Saturday.

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Harry and Meghan embark on new life in Los Angeles

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are currently rumored to be hunkering down at a compound in Malibu, the exclusive beach community outside Los Angeles long favored by A-listers and movie moguls.

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Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars

The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures.

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Buttler Auctions WC Final Shirt To Raise Funds In Fight Against COVID-19

England's Jos Buttler is auctioning the shirt he wore in last year's dramatic World Cup final win in support of hospitals treating the coronavirus.

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Tokyo bans indoor smoking from today

Japan lags behind many countries in its efforts to reduce tobacco usage, and the ban — just in Tokyo — only applies to traditional cigarettes. E-cigarettes too are banned. The ban was part of Tokyo’s preparations for the 2020 Olympics, and covers establishments with hired employees, meaning many of the family owned-and-operated bars and restaurants that the city is famous for are exempt.

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6.5 magnitude quake hits US state of Idaho

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Coronavirus: Mandatory quarantine in a five-star Sydney hotel

Australians who return from overseas are now required to spend 14 days in quarantine in hotels.

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Coronavirus: Stock markets suffer worst quarter since 1987

The Dow Jones and FTSE 100 have fallen more than 20% since the start of the year.

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Coronavirus: New York hospital doctor prepares for the worst

With the rapid rise of hospitalizations and a health system nearly at capacity, New York doctor Shamit Patel is preparing for the worst over the next few days, all while hoping he won't have to start choosing which coronavirus patients to treat. Just 10 days ago, only half of the 46-year-old internist's patients at Beth Israel -- one of the Mount Sinai hospitals in Manhattan -- were suffering from Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Anger as migrants sprayed with disinfectant in India

Footage shared thousands of times shows a group of workers in India being sprayed with chemicals.

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Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage

The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign.

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Trump on coronavirus: Heated response to 'snarky, nasty question'

The US president launches an attack on a CNN journalist who questioned his coronavirus response.

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Italy extends lockdown until 'at least' April 12

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Monday any easing of containment measures would be done incrementally to ensure Italy does not give up gains it has made against the extraordinary disease. "It cannot last very long," he said. Health minister Roberto Speranza later announced that "all containment measures would be extended at least until Easter" on April 12.

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Warner Shaves Head To Show Support To Medical Staff, Asks Kohli To Follow

David Warner shared a time-lapse video on Instagram of him shaving his head as a gesture of support to medical staff working amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ponting "A Different Ballgame Altogether": Rohit On His Favourite Coach

Rohit Sharma was on an Instagram live chat with Kevin Pietersen and spoke highly of Ricky Ponting.

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Thomas Becket: Alpine ice sheds light on medieval murder

Ancient air pollution, trapped in ice, reveals details about life and death in 12th Century Britain.

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Coronavirus: I'm in lockdown with my abuser

The BBC has spoken to two women who are currently under lockdown with men who have abused them.

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Extreme isolation: World's last virus-free corners hold tight

A coronavirus-free tropical island nestled in the northern Pacific may seem the perfect place to ride out a pandemic -- but residents on Palau say life right now is far from idyllic.

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NZ Cricketer Brutally Shuts Down Troll Who Asked Him When He Was Retiring

Mitchell McClenaghan shut down a troll who was getting a little too cheeky on Twitter.

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US President Donald Trump says US to send medical supplies to Italy, France, Spain

Trump, speaking at his daily briefing, went into few specifics about the type of aid or the timing, but said a large quantity was destined for Italy, which has the world's highest pandemic death toll. Trump "reiterated the commitment of the United States to working with Italy and all of our European Allies and partners to stop the spread of the virus and get medical care to all of those in need," the White House said in a statement

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Coronavirus: Next 30 days are very vital, says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump's remarks came a day after he extended the "social distancing" guidelines until April 30, expecting the peak death rate from Covid-19 to hit the country in two weeks. "Challenging times are ahead for the next 30 days, and this is a very vital 30 days," Trump said.

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Coronavirus: China reports 48 new imported cases, one death

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Coronavirus: American Airlines to seek $12bn in state aid

The US carrier says it will ask for government help to survive during the coronavirus downturn.

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'Megxit': Harry and Meghan formally quit royal life

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan formally step down as senior members of the British royal family on Tuesday, as they start a new life in the US. The couple have already relocated to California, according to reports, after announcing in January that they intended to quit royal life and "work to become financially independent".

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Lagos lockdown over coronavirus: 'How will my children survive?'

Nigeria's commercial hub and the capital have gone into lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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UN adopts 4 resolutions, voting by email because of Covid-19

Members voted to keep troops in Sudan's restive Darfur region until the end of May and maintain the UN political mission in Somalia until June 30. They extended the mandate of the UN panel of experts for North Korea until April 30, 2021 and they stressed the importance of supporting the UN's far-flung peacekeeping operations.

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US coronavirus death toll rises past 3,000 on deadliest day

In a grim new milestones marking the spread of the virus, total deaths across the United States hit 3,017, including at least 540 on Monday, and the reported cases climbed to more than 163,000.

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US man teaching dog how to drive arrested after high-speed chase

Alberto Tito Alejandro, a resident of the western US state of Washington, was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel. The pursuit ended after police deployed spike strips and arrested Alejandro, who was booked on multiple felonies.

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Coronavirus: Has the virus brought borders back to Europe?

The BBC’s Gavin Lee took a road trip in Europe's Schengen area to see how free movement has changed.

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Coronavirus: US death rates v China, Italy and South Korea

The US has seen its cases spike dramatically in recent days and these graphs show what could be in store.

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Coronavirus: Italy extends lockdown amid hopes of turning corner

The number of new daily coronavirus infections is 1,648, down from 3,815 on Sunday.

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Coronavirus: EasyJet grounds entire fleet of planes due to virus

The budget airline says it cannot currently give a date for when it will restart commercial flights.

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Coronavirus: Oil price collapses to lowest level for 18 years

The price of crude sinks to $23 a barrel as demand plummets due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home

More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home.

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Pakistan style of combating coronavirus: Use brute force to harass people

Authorities in Pakistan have imposed stricter measures under the garb of law, including fines and imprisonment for people failing to comply with the government's directives, without any reasonable excuse, to control the coronavirus spread. The Punjab province has reported maximum positive cases of the contagious infection in the country.

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Prisoners riot in Iran, region's worst virus outbreak

Prisoners in southern Iran broke cameras and caused other damage during a riot, state media reported Monday, the latest in a series of violent prison disturbances in the country, which is battling the most severe coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East.

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In Iraq, no resting place for coronavirus dead

Fearing the respiratory illness could somehow spread from the corpses to nearby population centres, Iraqis have sent the bodies of covid-19 victims back to hospital morgues, where they are piling up. Iraq has confirmed more than 500 covid-19 cases and 42 deaths from the respiratory disease, but the real numbers are likely much higher.

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'Heartbroken' Virat, Anushka Pledge Support To COVID-19 Relief Funds

With the coronavirus pandemic creating misery for the people of India, Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma decided to chip in.

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Pakistan records 1600 coronavirus positive cases, 17 deaths

At least 100 new cases were reported from across the country that took the total tally of coronavirus positive cases in Pakistan to 1600, while the death toll stood at 17, health officials confirmed on Monday.

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On This Day In 2011, India Beat Pakistan In World Cup Semi-Finals

Sachin Tendulkar scored a crucial 85 as India beat Pakistan by 29 runs in the 2011 World Cup semi-final.

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North Korea hails 'super large' launcher test as virus timing condemned

South Korea's army issued a stern statement saying that testing comes at a "very inappropriate" time.

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Canada's PM Trudeau remains in isolation after wife recovers from virus

Although Sophie Gregoire Trudeau received the all-clear from her physicians on Saturday, the prime minister said, and he himself has no symptoms, he had been "sharing a roof with someone who tested positive for covid-19." "I have to continue in isolation in order to be sure that we're following all the protocols and the recommendations by Health Canada," Trudeau said.

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Number of coronavirus cases in Germany rises to 57,298

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Germany has risen to 57,298 and 455 people have died of the disease here, statistics from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday.

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Germany bets on South Korean model in coronavirus fightback

In the race against the coronavirus, Germany is betting on widespread testing and quarantining to break the infection chain, a strategy borrowed from South Korea whose success in slowing the outbreak has become the envy of the world.

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'No farewells, no ceremonies': China's Hubei cremates coronavirus dead

Whatever the cause of death, China’s bereaved families have not been able to hold funerals since February 1, even as the nation’s outbreak eases, including in Hubei where the virus erupted in December.

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Gulf's massive migrant workforce fears virus limbo

Millions of migrant workers across the Gulf face uncertainty as host countries lock down, employers withhold wages or mull redundancies, and strict coronavirus containment measures lead to deportations and confinement.

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North Korea says tested 'super-large' rocket launchers

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New York state surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths

New York state's death toll from the coronavirus outbreak climbed Sunday above 1,000, less than a month after the first known infection in the state. It took Spain 18 days to go from its first death to its 1,000th. Italy took 21 days. New York state took 16 days.

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Airline lets crew ditch high heels, wear pants

A Japanese airline is finally letting female flight attendants wear trousers and flat shoes instead of skirts and high heels following a nationwide campaign. Japan Airlines announced that they will come into force from April 1. “This will be the first time to introduce trousers and to provide additional options for footwear,” an airline spokesperson said.

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Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

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Message from president who led Ebola battle

Liberia's ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the world must conquer fear to deal with coronavirus.

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Trump says US won't pay Harry and Meghan security

"I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom," Trump tweeted. "It was reported that Harry and Meghan, who left the Kingdom, would reside permanently in Canada. Now they have left Canada for the US. However, the US will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!"

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Peak US death rate likely in two weeks: Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the peak death rate in the United States from the coronavirus pandemic was likely to hit in two weeks and extended "social distancing" guidelines until April 30. "Easter should be the peak number," Trump said of the Christian holiday which falls on April 12.

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Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer

The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer.

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On This Day, Sehwag Became First Indian To Hit Triple-Century In Tests

Virender Sehwag smashed 309 runs against Pakistan in Multan to become the first Indian batsman to register a triple-century in Tests.

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Former Australia Spinner Weighs In On MS Dhoni Retirement Talk

Brad Hogg complimented MS Dhoni on an "entertaining career" and said people should enjoy what he has accomplished.

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Close-up footage of Arkansas tornado

An active weather front brings a rapid developing and destructive tornado to Arkansas

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Sri Lanka records first death due to coronavirus

Sri Lanka has recorded its first death due to coronavirus, a 65-year-old diabetic man. The man, who was being treated for the deadly viral infection at Colombo's Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), died on Saturday, said Anil Jasinghe, Director General of the Health Services. The patient had a history of high blood pressure and blood sugar, he said.

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"My Tiny Bit": Ajinkya Rahane Contributes To Fight Coronavirus Pandemic

Ajinkya Rahane joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina who have donated funds in the country's fight against coronavirus pandemic.

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China reports 45 new coronavirus cases, five deaths

The new domestically transmitted case was reported in Henan province on Saturday, the country's National Health Commission (NHC) said. The five new fatalities were all reported from the epicentre Hubei province, taking the death toll to 3,300, it said. With 44 new imported cases, their number has gone up to 693, the NHS said

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On This Day 5 Years Ago, Australia Beat New Zealand To Win 5th World Cup

Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets at the MCG to win their fifth World Cup title on this day in 2015.

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Steve Smith Free To Captain Australia Again After Leadership Ban Ends

Coach Justin Langer last year praised Tim Paine's leadership as "brilliant" and said Steve Smith may not want the "burden" of captaincy on top of batting pressures.

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Pujara Spends "Quality Time" With Family Amid COVID-19 Pandemic. See Pics

The BCCI took to twitter to reveal how India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is spending time at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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New York delays presidential primary; Trump nixes quarantine idea

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Coronavirus: Trump backs away from New York quarantine

The US president now says the move is not necessary, after the idea was labelled "preposterous".

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Canadian PM's wife has recovered from coronavirus illness

Trudeau's office announced on March 12 that she had tested positive for the coronavirus after she fell ill upon returning from a trip to London. The prime minister and his family have been in self isolation at home since then. He and their three children didn't show symptoms.

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Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died 'alone and scared'

The death of young Zimbabwean journalist Zororo Makamba exposes his country's healthcare problems.

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Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder

How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.

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Could synthetic fish be a better catch of the day?

Start-ups are growing fish "meat" in labs and say it will be competitive with fish from the sea.

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Teen figure skater's Special Olympics dream

Thirteen-year-old Ornela has Down's syndrome and is training to compete in the World Games next year.

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Abandoned Soviet-era resort refugees call home

Georgia plans to revive Tskaltubo, an abandoned Soviet-era spa town, but it's an uncertain time for thousands of civil war refugees living among the decaying sanatoriums.

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How I built a 12-country haircare business

Michelle Ntalami couldn't buy the products she wanted for her hair, so she set up a company to sell them.

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Lockdown, what lockdown? Sweden's unusual response to coronavirus

While swathes of Europe are under lockdown, Sweden is allowing life to go on much as normal.

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Coronavirus: Lessons for lockdown from an Italian family

The Aninnis have been in lockdown in Rome for nearly three weeks. What advice do they have for other families?

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'Memes should be archived in a museum'

People social distancing are sharing memes to feel connected but could they be preserved in a museum?

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Coronavirus ICYMI: Special deliveries, a parrot and hotels

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Raving to the BBC News theme tune goes viral

Have you seen the kitchen 'remix' of the BBC News theme tune yet?

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As world hunkers down, Trump moves full-speed against US foes

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"We Not Giving Up": DJ Bravo Releases New Song On COVID-19. Watch Video

DJ Bravo uses the song to appeal to people to fight against the coronavirus pandemic by taking all necessary precautions.

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Coronavirus cradle Wuhan partly reopens after lockdown

People enter the Chinese city where the coronavirus outbreak began for the first time in months.

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Coronavirus: OneWeb blames pandemic for collapse

OneWeb, the high-profile London-based satellite start-up, files for bankruptcy protection in the US.

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'Corona criminals' prey on Europe's virus fears

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New York medical workers decry 'abysmal' lack of coronavirus protection

Doctors and nurses are working around the clock caring for patients hit by the fast-spreading infection, risking their lives on the front lines of the global crisis. The United States became the new epicenter of the pandemic - posting over 100,000 confirmed cases of infection, including more than 1,500 deaths.

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Forced Break "Welcome Rest" For India Players: Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri said the break forced by the coronavirus pandemic will give the India players a chance to re-energise themselves.

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Joseph Lowery: Veteran US civil rights leader dies aged 98

Joseph Lowery, a former "dear friend" of Martin Luther King Jr, was a champion for civil rights.

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Watch: Anushka Sharma Turns Hairstylist For Virat Kohli During Quarantine

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are making the most of their time together during the 21-day national lockdown.

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Pakistan Cricketers Allowed To Participate In Maximum Of 4 Leagues: PCB

As per the Pakistan Cricket Board's new NOC, all centrally contracted players can play in a maximum of four leagues including the PSL.

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Coronavirus: Russia sees no epidemic but starts shutdown

Russia begins a "non-working week" to try to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Cruise ship in race to transfer passengers off Panama coast

A vessel carrying more than 1,800 people off Panama is moving healthy passengers to a sister ship.

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Pope gives prayer to empty St Peter's Square

The service usually only happens twice a year but was given as Italy's coronavirus death toll passes 9,000.

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Coronavirus: From clapping to kindness, five reasons to be hopeful

As coronavirus continues to spread, the worst of the crisis has brought out of the best in humanity.

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Manu Dibango: The saxophone legend who inspired a disco groove

Manu Dibango, whose Soul Makossa filled New York dance floors, died this week at the age of 86.

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Coronavirus lockdown in India: ‘Beaten and abused for doing my job’

India's last-mile delivery executives are struggling to function as the country goes in lockdown.

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Coronavirus: The woman behind India's first testing kit

With the first made-in-India kits, the country could hugely scale up testing for the coronavirus.

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'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'

When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat.

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Coronavirus: A college course world wants to study right now

More than one million people have enrolled in a Yale course on well-being. So what's its secret?

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South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care'

South Africa's leader Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of inaction over a spate of child murders.

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How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting

The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathiser.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.

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Coronavirus: Stranded in another country

BBC News speaks to some of the people from the UK who have been stranded abroad due to the pandemic.

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US increases support for Taiwan, China threatens to strike back

US President Donald Trump has signed into law an act that requires increased US support for Taiwan internationally, prompting a denunciation by China, which said it would strike back if the law was implemented.

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Pak opens borders with China to supply medical equipment

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BCCI Shares Throwback To Sachin Tendulkar's First Knock As An Opener

Sachin Tendulkar was in the news earlier when he announced the donation of Rs 50 lakh to battle the coronavirus pandemic crisis.

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In Iran, false belief a poison fights coronavirus kills hundreds

Iranian media reports nearly 300 people have been killed and more than 1,000 sickened so far by ingesting methanol across the Islamic Republic, where drinking alcohol is banned and where those who do rely on bootleggers. Iran has reported over 29,000 confirmed cases and more than 2,200 deaths from the virus.

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Ex-India Cricketer Donates MLA Salary, BCCI Pension To Combat COVID-19

Former India cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla has donated his three months' MLA salary along with BCCI pension for the same period to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

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Coronavirus: South Korea pleads with residents to stay in isolation

South Korea reported 91 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the national tally to 9,332. The government has sought to convince a restless public that several more weeks of social distancing and self-isolation may be needed to allow health authorities to tamp down the smaller but still steady stream of new cases.

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Coronavirus: Panic-buying in Tokyo as residents asked to hunker down for weekend

Tokyo has seen a surge in coronavirus cases this week, reporting a record 47 cases on Thursday for a total of 259. While that’s not much for a city of nearly 14 million, experts have warned of a high risk of an “overshoot” - or explosive rise - given that more than half of the newest cases could not be traced.

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Watch: Pant's Workout Video Will Inspire You To Stay Fit During Lockdown

Rishabh Pant can be seen working out at home in the video shared by the BCCI.

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England Fast Bowler James Anderson Says Coronavirus Won't End His Career

With Britain under a coronavirus lockdown, James Anderson is keeping fit by working out on-line with teammates including fellow pacemen Stuart Broad and Mark Wood.

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Afghanistan: UNSC condemns 'heinous' terror attack on Sikh gurdwara

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Sachin Tendulkar Donates Rs 50 Lakh To Help Fight Coronavirus Pandemic

Sachin Tendulkar reportedly donated Rs 25 lakh each to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund and Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the fight against COVID-19.

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Coronavirus travel: China bars foreign visitors as imported cases rise

From Saturday, foreigners will not be allowed into China - even if they have visas.

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"I Know We Will Win This Batte": Kapil Dev On Coronavirus Crisis

Kapil Dev asked Indians to see the positive side of the lockdown and enjoy the time spent with family, urging them to stay at home to help fight the coronavirus crisis.

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French Christian charity workers kidnapped in Iraq are freed

The three French nationals and an Iraqi were abducted in Baghdad in January.

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Coronavirus: Tears, fears and anxiety amid job losses

Rosie Alumbaugh lost both her jobs this month. She's one of more than 3 million Americans unemployed because of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown

Police and the army patrol the streets as all but essential movement is banned across the country.

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No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa

South Africa government has introduced stringent measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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The uncertain future for China's electric car makers

China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry.

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Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral

Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.

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Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

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Coronavirus: Fears of virus in Idlib refugee camps

The UN warns that camps for the displaced in north-western Syria could be devastated by coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: How do you cope in a flatshare?

Ella from North London lives with four other people, including someone who is high risk.

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Green sea turtles: Vulnerable animal's hatching season draws to close

The green sea turtle is vulnerable to extinction as the climate warms, Australian scientists say.

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At least 15 killed in multi-car crash after curfew in Egypt

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BCCI Can't "Wait Forever", Should Plan Women's IPL Next Year: Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj requested the BCCI to plan a women's IPL next year on a smaller scale before gradually developing it.

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Great Barrier Reef suffers third mass bleaching in five years

The third such event in five years prompts scientists to renew urgent warnings about climate change.

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Asian tiger sends virus economic impact signal

Singapore's sharp slowdown suggests a major contraction for a world economy battling coronavirus.

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WHO 'very much' sided with China on coronavirus: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that the World Health Organization has "very much" sided with China on coronavirus crisis, asserting that many people are unhappy with the global health agency and feel that "it's been very unfair".

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China poses 'threat' to Americans' health, way of life: Pompeo

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Sourav Ganguly Donates Rice Worth Rs 50 Lakh Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly pledged to donate rice worth Rs 50 lakhto the needy people amid nationwide lockdown.

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Coronavirus row helps topple Kosovo government

The ruling coalition implodes over differences on how to fight the pandemic, with no clear way forward.

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Why orange juice prices are soaring on global markets

Demand is rising for orange juice during virus outbreak while supply is hit by transport restrictions.

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China, US to set aside differences in G20 coronavirus summit

China and the United States are expected to call a timeout on their coronavirus blame game and focus on the challenges of the pandemic when leaders of the G20 nations hold talks via video conference on Thursday, the South China Morning Post said.

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"Stay Home, Stay Safe": Natasa Posts Adorable Quarantine Pic With Hardik

Hardik Pandya and his fiancee Natasa Stankovic took to Instagram to request their fans to stay at home during the ongoing nationwide lockdown.

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US warship sails through Taiwan Strait during virus spat

The passage of USS McCampbell, a guided missile destroyer, comes at a time of heightened political tensions between the US and China -- and after Beijing has repeatedly buzzed Taiwan with military jets and ships despite the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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"Can't Take 3 Weeks Off And Expect Body To Be Ready": Stokes On IPL

IPL 2020 has been delayed until April 15 in response to the pandemic and India entered a three-week lockdown in a bid to contain the spread on Wednesday.

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Coronavirus death toll passes 20,000, three billion under lockdown

A total of more than 20,800 deaths have now been reported in 182 countries and territories. As the number of confirmed cases worldwide soared past 450,000, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that only a concerted global effort could stop the spread of the virus

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New Zealand mosque gunman pleads guilty to murder, terrorism

Brenton Harrison Tarrant, who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques a year ago, pleaded guilty to 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and one count of terrorism at the Christchurch High Court.

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Coronavirus: Flight attendant gives emotional goodbye as routes cease

Cassy Appleton receives applause from passengers as Virgin Australia prepares to suspend flights.

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Coronavirus capital by capital: How are Europeans coping with shutdown?

Europeans face a blizzard of restrictions on their freedoms as authorities try to stop the spread.

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Coronavirus: Words at the window from those in isolation

Portraits of families self-isolating in Brooklyn to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Why some countries wear face masks and others don't

Step outside without a face mask in Hong Kong and you'll get looks. That's not true elsewhere. Why?

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Coronavirus: One case lays bare America's testing failure

"Open your eyes, we have to do something." A retired doctor's quest to discover if she has the virus.

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India lockdown: The heroes on the frontline of the coronavirus war

From hospital workers, to police, to rubbish collectors - key workers in India face a daunting task.

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Coronavirus: Why Ghana has gone into mourning after mass funeral ban

How the measures against the coronavirus in Ghana are challenging the country's religious way of life.

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Turkey sends secret arms shipments into Libya

BBC Africa Eye investigates secret arms shipments into Libya, and shows how foreign powers are fuelling an ongoing war.

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Quarantine dodgers in Russia could face up to 7 years in prison

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After Trump's request, South Korea checking if it can expand exports of virus test kits

South Korean authorities said on Wednesday they were looking at whether the country had sufficient stockpiles of coronavirus test kits to expand exports to the United States after US President Donald Trump made a request for help. Trump made the request over a call on Tuesday with President Moon Jae-in who said Seoul would provide as much support as possible.

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