Australia seeks long-range missiles in Indo-Pacific defence shift

The country is to significantly lift military spending amid rising US-China instability, its PM says.

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Hong Kong police make first arrest under new security law

Hong Kong police have made their first arrest under a new national security law, arresting a protester for carrying a flag calling for Hong Kong independence at a protest Wednesday in Causeway Bay shopping district. The arrest took place after multiple warnings to the crowd that they might be in violation of the national security law, which took effect at 11 pm 1500 GMT.

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Taliban must live up to its commitments made in peace deal with US: Pompeo

"The Secretary (Pompeo) made clear the expectation for the Taliban to live up to their commitments, which include not attacking Americans," State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said on Tuesday. The video conference was held on Monday to discuss the implementation of the US-Taliban agreement, she said.

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1st Covid-19 case in asylum seeker camp at US-Mexico border

An international disaster relief organisation reported Tuesday the first confirmed case of Covid-19 among migrants living in a tent encampment of asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border. Global Response Management said that one person in the Matamoros, Tamaulipas camp across the Rio Grande from Brownsville, Texas had tested positive.

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Hong Kong police say first arrest made under new security law

"A man was arrested for holding a #HKIndependence flag in #CausewayBay, Hong Kong, violating the #NationalSecurityLaw," police wrote on their verified Twitter account alongside a picture of the man and the flag.

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Taiwan opens office for those fleeing Hong Kong after China's new security law

Taiwan opened an office on Wednesday to help people fleeing Hong Kong after China imposed new national security laws in the city, with a senior minister saying Taiwan hoped to seize the opportunity to attract professionals and capital from the city.

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Sri Lanka Police Questions De Silva Over 2011 WC Fixing Allegations

Former Sri Lanka skipper and the chief selector, Aravinda de Silva, was the first to be interviewed by the newly established sports-related anti-corruption unit

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China to foreign critics: Hong Kong law 'none of your business'

China on Wednesday slammed international criticism over a controversial new national security law for Hong Kong, saying other countries should keep their noses out. Western governments and critics have warned the new law will curb the city's freedoms and undermine its "One Country, Two Systems" governance scheme, which technically allows freedoms unseen on the mainland.

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Hong Kong: 'Anti-protest' law kicks in as city marks handover

As the city marks 23 years since British rule ended, critics say the new law is "the end of Hong Kong".

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Coronavirus: Czechs hold party to bid 'farewell' to pandemic

Thousands attended the festive event in Prague, sharing food and drink with people around them.

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The Cameroonian waging war against a French war hero’s statue

Essama Andre has repeatedly attacked the statue of French war hero Gen Philippe Leclerc in Doula.

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Persuading China to switch to 'fake' pork

Pork is China's favourite meat dish, but will new meat substitutes tempt consumers to give up meat?

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Coronavirus: The human cost of fake news in India

False and misleading reports have surged in the country during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pompeo warns Taliban against attacking Americans

In a telephone call with Taliban negotiator Mullah Baradar, Pompeo "made clear the expectation for the Taliban to live up to their commitments, which include not attacking Americans," a State Department statement said.

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Trump 'more and more angry at China' over coronavirus

"As I watch the Pandemic spread its ugly face all across the world, including the tremendous damage it has done to the USA, I become more and more angry at China," Trump tweeted.

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US could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases a day: Fauci

The United States could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases a day, top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci warned Tuesday. "We are now having 40-plus thousand new cases a day," Fauci said in testimony to the Senate health and education committee.

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Coronavirus: US records 1,199 Covid fatalities in 24 hours

The United States recorded 1,199 fatalities from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, the Johns Hopkins University tally showed Tuesday. The country has suffered 127,322 deaths overall. The US also registered 42,528 new cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours.

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Xi clears Hong Kong law with sweeping powers; UK, Japan voice concern

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Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network

It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement

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Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies

"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said.

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Russia's Putin appeals to patriotism as key vote reaches climax

Russians have one more day to decide on key reforms, but opponents say the vote is a farce.

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Coronavirus: What's behind new US outbreaks?

Cases are rising in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California - here's a look at the data and the theories.

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Judge temporarily blocks tell-all book by Trump's niece

A tell-all book by President Donald Trump's niece cannot be published until a judge decides the merits of claims by the president's brother that its publication would violate a pact among family members, a judge has said. The bookhas been written by Trump's brother's daughter, Mary Trump. An online description of it says it reveals "a nightmare of traumas, destructive relationships, and a tragic combination of neglect and abuse."

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Koalas face extinction in New South Wales by 2050, report finds

Populations will be ravaged by habitat loss and climate change without urgent action, a report finds.

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"Main Challenge Will Be Ball Management" When Cricket Resumes: Menon

Nitin Menon says the biggest challenge in prevailing circumstances is to ensure that the players, knowingly or unknowingly, don't apply saliva on the ball.

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Virat Kohli Recalls "Important Milestone" In India's Journey As Test Side

Virat Kohli recalled the Adelaide Test of the 2014 series, which he terms as an important match, even though India lost.

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Six Pakistan Players To Join England Tour After Negative COVID-19 Test

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Wahab Riaz have tested negative for coronavirus in the latest round of testing.

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Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

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Pakistan reports 2,846 new coronavirus cases, 118 deaths

Out of the total number of infections, Sindh reported 81,985 cases, Punjab 75,501, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 26,115, Islamabad 12,775, Balochistan 10,426, Gilgit-Baltistan 1,470 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir 1,065 cases. The Ministry of National Health Services said that 2,846 new coronavirus cases and 118 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours in the country.

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MS Dhoni Wasn't A Fan Of DRS, Virat Kohli Is Opposite: Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra says that while MS Dhoni wasn't particularly a fan of the Decision Review System, Virat Kohli is quite the opposite.

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Watch: Harbhajan Singh Shares Video Of Rahul Dravid's Classic Catches

Rahul Dravid is one of the best close-in fielders India have had, with 210 catches in Test cricket -- the maximum by any player.

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Indian newspapers, websites not accessible in China

Though Chinese newspapers and websites continue to be accessible in India, people in China can only access the Indian media websites with Virtual Private Network (VPN) server. The Indian TV channels also can be accessed through IP TV as of now. And ExpressVPN has not been working in the Communist state for the past two days on the iPhone as well as desktops.

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Mohammad Kaif Mourns Former Delhi Cricketer Sanjay Dobal's Death

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Australia Postpone Zimbabwe ODI Series In August

Citing "concern for the health and safety of players, match officials, and volunteers", Cricket Australia announced the three-match series would not go ahead.

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Coronavirus: Human trial of India vaccine in July

This is the first Indian vaccine and developed from a weakened strain of the virus isolated locally.

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US ends arms exports, China restricts visas in Hong Kong row

"We can no longer distinguish between the export of controlled items to Hong Kong or to mainland China," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. "We cannot risk these items falling into the hands of the People's Liberation Army, whose primary purpose is to uphold the dictatorship of the CCP by any means necessary," he said, referring to the Chinese Communist Party.

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Ben Stokes "Proud" As England Captaincy Looms Into View

Ben Stokes could find himself leading out the team for next week's first Test at Southampton -- or later in the three-match series -- should Joe Root be absent attending the birth of his second child.

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China passes controversial Hong Kong security law

Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms.

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New swine flu found in China has pandemic potential

Researchers in China have discovered a new type of swine flu that is capable of triggering a pandemic, according to a study published Monday in the US science journal PNAS. Named G4, it is genetically descended from the H1N1 strain that caused a pandemic in 2009. Tests showed that immunity humans gain from exposure to seasonal flu does not provide protection from G4.

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Coronavirus-hit Arizona reverses course on reopening

Arizona emerges as a new US virus epicentre, joining other Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas.

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China passes security law for Hong Kong giving Beijing sweeping powers: Reports

China's parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony's way of life since it returned to Chinese rule almost exactly 23 years ago. The legislation pushes Beijing further along a collision course with the United States, Britain and other Western governments.

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Many US states reverse openings, require masks amid coronavirus resurgence

Arizona's Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered residents to wear masks in public in a dramatic course reversal amid an alarming resurgence of coronavirus cases nationwide.

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Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm

Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink.

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Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country

Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa's expulsion comes after the EU placed sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials.

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Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?

Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks.

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US ends sensitive defence exports to Hong Kong: Mike Pompeo

The United States said Monday it was ending the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, no longer treating the financial hub separately from China. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States was taking the measure due to China's push forward with a security law that Hong Kong activists say will curb the city's freedoms.

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Nornickel: Russia probes new pollution at Arctic mining firm

Workers are suspended after waste water, said to contain heavy metals, was pumped into the wilderness.

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Syria faces mass starvation or mass exodus without more aid, WFP says

A million Syrians are severely food insecure and some are already dying, the head of the WFP warns.

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Christie's urged to cancel auction of 'looted' Nigerian artefacts

A historian says they were taken from shrines in south-eastern Nigeria during the 1960s civil war.

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At least 30 die in Bangladesh ferry accident

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Residents of eastern Ukraine vote on extending Putin's rule

Residents of separatist-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine who have Russian citizenship are travelling to Russia to vote on constitutional amendments that would allow President Vladimir Putin to remain in power until 2036. Polls opened in Russia last Thursday for a week-long vote on a slew of constitutional amendments proposed by Putin in January.

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Watch: Bravo Dedicates "Helicopter Song" To Dhoni Ahead Of His Birthday

MS Dhoni will celebrate his 39th birthday on July 7 and CSK teammate Dwayne Bravo has a song for the occasion.

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Children in Syria IS camps 'a time bomb'

The Islamic State group says it will try to free women and children from detention camps in Syria.

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Beyoncé: Vote like our life depends on it

The star highlights racial injustices as she accepts a BET honour for her humanitarian work.

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In pictures: Huge Nevada wildfire turns Las Vegas sky red

The fire in Mount Charleston, Nevada, engulfed about 5,000 acres (20 sq km) within an afternoon.

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Indian Umpire Nitin Menon Included In ICC Elite Panel For 2020-21

Nitin Menon, who has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is, is only the third Indian to make it to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.

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Pakistan Arrive In England For Test, T20I Series

The Pakistan cricket team, wracked with multiple cases of players testing positive for coronavirus, finally arrived in England for their series.

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Nick Kyrgios Slams "Selfish" Alexander Zverev After Viral Party Video

After testing negative for coronavirus, Alexander Zverev had released a statement vowing to self-isolate, only to be spotted at a busy bar, apparently over the weekend, in footage that went viral.

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Fighting in Taiwan parliament after opposition occupies building

Fighting erupted in Taiwan's parliament on Monday as lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) broke through barricades erected by the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) who had occupied it to protest against government "tyranny".

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Pakistan attack: 'Gunmen killed' in raid on stock exchange in Karachi

Armed men storm the country's financial hub, killing at least two before police shoot them dead.

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Brexit: Where are we now?

It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu.

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China centralises leadership of military reserve forces: Report

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Stuart Broad Uses Sports Psychologist To Prepare For Tests Without Fans

England start a three-Test series against the West Indies in Southampton on July 8, but fans will be absent due to the coronavirus.

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Windies Players To Wear "Black Lives Matter" Logo On Shirts In England

A three-match Test series between England and West Indies will mark international cricket's resumption on July 8.

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Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing

It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown.

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WHO announces new worldwide daily coronavirus record

The World Health Organisation has announced another daily record in the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases across the world - topping over 189,000 in a single 24-hour period. The tally Sunday from the UN health agency eclipses the previous record a week earlier at over 183,000 cases, showing case counts continue to progress worldwide.

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Coronavirus: Covid-19 global death toll surpasses 500,000

The respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus has been particularly dangerous for the elderly, although other adults and children are also among the 500,000 fatalities and more than 10 million reported cases.

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China to vote on Hong Kong law on Tuesday

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How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic

Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all.

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Coronavirus-Depleted Pakistan Cricket Team Leaves For England

Pakistan are due to play three Tests in England in August followed by three Twenty20 internationals.

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Shikha Pandey Says Growth Can Be Achieved By Marketing Women's Cricket

Shikha Pandey has said that rather than changing the rules to aid the women's game, the product needs to be marketed well to ensure growth and fan following.

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Mississippi moves to strip Confederate emblem from state flag

The southern state of Mississippi is the last in the US to feature the emblem on its flag.

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Hafeez Should Have Confronted PCB About Negative Coronavirus Test: Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar said that instead of tweeting about his second coronavirus test result, Mohammad Hafeez should have spoken with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

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Dhoni "Gained Experience Of Trusting His Bowlers" In 2013: Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan has revealed that MS Dhoni liked to control his bowlers when he started his captaincy stint back in 2007 but came to trust them by 2013, a phase during which he also became a calmer...

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Gay Pride events go online to mark 50th anniversary

While some activists took to the streets to mark the event, much of the movement's energy was channelled into Global Pride, a 24-hour online event broadcast live online.

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Parthiv Patel On What Sets Kohli Apart From Dhoni, Rohit As Captain

Parthiv Patel spoke about the difference in style of leadership of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.

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Irfan Pathan Reveals What Makes Rohit Sharma A Successful Captain

Irfan Pathan compared Rohit Sharma with domestic batting stalwart Wasim Jaffer to further elaborate his point.

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Leach Wants To Be Remembered For His Bowling, Not Just Headingley Heroics

Jack Leach said he prides himself on his bowling and wants to be remembered for bowling opposition teams out on the last day of a Test match.

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Pak Team Made Pact To Keep Up Fitness Levels During Lockdown: Azhar Ali

Azhar Ali said that the Pakistan players were in touch with each other on a WhatsApp group during the lockdown and made a pact to keep their fitness intact.

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Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne on her double helping of political movies

Rose Byrne plays a political shark and a feminist icon in two new productions about to hit the small screen.

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Curtailed hajj compounds Saudi economic woes

Vacant religious sites. Abandoned pilgrim tents. Lifeless hotels. A stunning emptiness -- and fears of economic ruin -- haunt the usually bustling city of Mecca after Saudi authorities curtailed the hajj pilgrimage over coronavirus.

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Global coronavirus cases exceed 10 million

The milestone comes as many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns while making extensive alterations to work and social life that could last for a year or more until a vaccine is available. The figure is roughly double the number of severe influenza illnesses recorded annually, according to the World Health Organisation.

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Phil Simmons Enters Self-Isolation, Alzarri Joseph Downplays Significance

Alzarri Joseph has downplayed the significance of head coach Phil Simmons going under self-isolation in his Old Trafford hostel room as a precautionary measure.

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Coronavirus: How Delhi 'wasted' lockdown to become India's biggest hotspot

India's capital now has the country's highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases.

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Two killed in Wal-Mart shooting: US media

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US sees 45,000+ cases, global count up by 1.9L

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Like HIV, corona hits immune cells: Studies

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Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops

US reports say a Russian intelligence unit offered rewards for killing US and allied troops.

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Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action

The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives".

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Mark Zuckerberg loses $7 billion, FB shares drop

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Damaging monuments now punishable, President signs order

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Facebook to censor hate speech, even those posted by politicians

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Top US virus expert warns of 'serious problem' as cases surge

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CSK Players "Share The Load In Winning Games": Faf Du Plessis

Faf du Plessis, during an Instagram live session with Pommie Mbangwa, talked about his experience of playing with CSK.

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Klaasen Surprised After Being Nominated For CSA's Top ODI Honour

Heinrich Klaasen is one of the three players shortlisted for CSA's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, alongside Quinton de Kock and Lungi Ngidi.

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PCB Planning To Stage Remaining PSL Matches Later This Year

There are only three matches left in the Pakistan Super League 2020 season -- two semi-finals and the summit clash.

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China uses propaganda, trade to coerce compliance with its dictates: US NSA

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Virender Sehwag Shares Video Of Swarms Of Locusts "Right Above The House"

Virender Sehwag, former India cricketer, took to social media to post a video of swarms of locusts right above his house.

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Amar Virdi Hopes To Follow Monty Panesar Into England Team

Amar Virdi, an uncapped 21-year-old Surrey off-break bowler, has been called into England's 30-man training camp ahead of next month's Test series against the West Indies.

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Milton Glaser: Graphic designer behind 'I ♥ NY' logo dies aged 91

Milton Glaser also created a famous poster of Bob Dylan and co-founded New York magazine.

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Pakistan has conveyed its readiness to India to reopen Kartarpur corridor from Monday: Foreign office

India temporarily suspended the pilgrimage and registration for the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan on March 16 in view of the coronavirus outbreak. “As the religious places are gradually opening up around the world, Pakistan has also made necessary arrangements to reopen Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for Sikh pilgrims,” the FO said.

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UK ditches quarantine for arrivals from low Covid-19 risk countries

Britain will ditch a 14-day quarantine period for people arriving from countries it deems to be lower risk for Covid-19 , the government said on Friday. ​​Official travel advice against all but essential travel outside Britain will also be eased for some countries and regions. Taken together, these changes will make it easier for Britons to travel abroad for summer holidays.

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Jeyaraj and Fenix: Outrage mounts over India police custodial deaths

The two men died after allegedly being tortured in police custody, raising calls for justice.

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Trump makes vandalising national monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to prosecute those who damage national monuments, making it a punishable offence with up to 10 years in jail. The order comes in the wake of rioters defacing and destroying historical sites, monuments and statues in the country as violence erupted following the brutal custodial death of African-American George Floyd on May 25. The president has accused radical left for the violence.

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China, South Korea report new cases in double digits

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Poles in UK fear Brexit and Covid may end 'British Dream' hopes

Should I stay or should I go is the top question for many Polish people in the UK, says one charity.

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"Where Are You Getting The Glow": Hardik Asks Natasa, Gets Cute Reply

Hardik Pandya took to Instagram to share an adorable picture with Natasa Stankovic.

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Indian-American Congressman concerned over Chinese aggression against India

"I encourage China to use its longstanding diplomatic mechanisms with India to deescalate the situation rather than force to settle boundary issues," Bera, the longest-serving Indian American in House of Representatives, said in a tweet.

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Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour

The decision by the US comedy show follows years of criticism over a white actor playing an Indian.

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US agrees to launch dialogues with EU on threats posed by China

"Enjoyed the discussions today at the German Marshall Fund's #BrusselsForum. I am excited to announce the U.S. and EU are launching a dialogue on China to address the threats the CCP poses to our common values and way of life," tweeted Pompeo on Friday. Last week, European Union chief diplomat Josep Borrell has called for talks between Europe and the United States aimed at forging a common transatlantic front against China.

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Pakistan's anti-graft body files corruption case against Nawaz Sharif

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approached an anti-corruption court to declare Sharif a proclaimed offender since he did not respond to any of its summons. The three other accused named in the case filed by the NAB are Jang/Geo media group owner Mir Shakilur Rahman, former Lahore Development Authority (LDA) director Humayun Faiz Rasool and former director (land) Mian Bashir.

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Experts say global push to develop Covid-19 vaccine require big budget

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Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'

"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says.

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Covid among young on the rise

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US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong security law

The sanctions aim to punish Beijing over a planned security law that could erode Hong Kong's autonomy.

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Toilet paper limits imposed in Australia to stop virus panic buying

Supermarkets imposed purchase limits on toilet paper across Australia Friday following panic buying by people rattled over a surge in coronavirus cases in the country's second-biggest city. ​​"Stop it, it's ridiculous," Prime Minister Scott Morrison told his compatriots after the rush on stores, insisting the Covid-19 outbreak in Melbourne did not threaten the country's so far successful containment of the epidemic.

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Stint With SunRisers Hyderabad Turning Point Of My Career: Bhuvneshwar

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar says playing for IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad has been a turning point in his career as he learnt to handle the pressure of bowling at the death.

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Coronavirus taking stronger hold in US, other populated countries

The coronavirus is taking a stronger hold in the United States where surging infections across southern states have highlighted the risks of reopening economies without effective treatment or vaccines. Another record daily increase in India on Friday pushed the country's caseload toward half a million.

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Obamacare: Trump asks Supreme Court to invalidate Affordable Care Act

The US president launches a new legal challenge to his predecessor's signature law.

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Virgin Australia to fly again with new US owner Bain Capital

The struggling airline was pushed into administration by Australia's pandemic travel ban.

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George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign.

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Nascar releases photo of noose found in garage

Nascar said it was right to fear a hate crime had been committed against driver Bubba Wallace, which was later dismissed after an FBI investigation.

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Pujara's Epic Comeback To Bhuvneshwar Kumar's "Bouncers Attack" Sledge

Cheteshwar Pujara came up with a hilarious reply after Bhuvneshwar Kumar sledged him in his throwback post on Instagram.

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No reason for any country to include coal in Covid-19 recovery plans: UN Chief

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Fourth time lucky? Danish PM forced to postpone wedding again

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen thought she had finally found a date for her wedding, but has now had to postpone it for a third time due to an EU summit, she said Thursday. Many a wedding plan has been upended by the Covid-19 pandemic and it seems not even world leaders are immune.

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