Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Germany 1-2 North Macedonia: Four-time world champions suffer shock defeat

North Macedonia stun Germany as Elif Elmas' late goal secures a shock win in World Cup qualifying.

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IPL 2021: Amit Mishra Wants Ishant Sharma To Represent India In 150 Tests

IPL 2021: Ishant Sharma achieved the feat of playing 100 Tests for India in the series against England and Delhi Capitals (DC) spinner Amit Mishra feels the pacer can play in 150 Test matches.

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'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California

Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised".

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Google pushes start button for reopening offices

The search engine giant is keen to get people back into its offices while promoting bringing dogs to work.

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India condemns violence in Myanmar, urges maximum restraint

Myanmar's military toppled the country's government on February 1 and seized power for one year, detaining top political figures, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint. The coup sparked protests and other acts of civil disobedience, leading to the deaths of hundreds in military crackdown.

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2nd Test: Pathum Nissanka, Rain Hold Up West Indies On Day 3

Pathum Nissanka kept the West Indies at bay, with Sri Lanka finishing at 250 for eight in reply to the home side's first-innings total of 354 on a rain-affected third day of the second Test

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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests

The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests.

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Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March

Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures.

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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief

WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example.

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California office building shooting kills 4, including child

Police in Orange, California, south of Los Angeles, reported a shooting on Wednesday with "multiple victims at the scene including fatalities," but said the situation has been "stabilized" with no further threat to the public.

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Macron announces school closures and defends strategy

The 43-year-old leader has been under fire from political opponents and many health experts in recent weeks as the rampant virus left hospitals in hotspots such as Paris overwhelmed.

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7 convicted in Hong Kong over 2019 pro-democracy protests

Seven pro-democracy advocates were convicted Thursday for organizing and participating in an unlawful assembly during massive anti-government protests in 2019, as Hong Kong continues its crackdown on dissent.

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New Zealand moves to strip knighthood over child porn



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Watch: Dhoni, Raina Sweat It Out In The Nets As CSK Gear Up For IPL 2021

IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings stars MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina fine-tuned their skills during a practice session as three-time IPL champions gear up for the upcoming tournament.

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Chennai Super Kings Pacer Josh Hazlewood Pulls Out Of IPL 2021

Josh Hazlewood was set to depart for India with Australia's IPL-bound players today, but the pacer has decided to give this year's IPL a miss in order to spend some time with his family.

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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices.

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'Wall Street didn't build this country': Joe Biden

"It's time to build our economy from the bottom up and from the middle out, not the top down. That hasn't worked very well," Biden said. "For the economy overall, it hasn't worked because Wall Street didn't build this country. You, the great middle class, built this country," he said.

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UN envoy urges action to prevent Myanmar 'civil war'

More than 520 people have died in daily demonstrations since the military overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1, halting Myanmar's decade-old experiment in democracy.

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George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest.

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Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings.

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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

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Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain.

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Tuesday, 30 March 2021

China under pressure after WHO chief revives lab leak theory

A report by WHO and Chinese experts released on Tuesday had judged the lab-leak hypothesis highly unlikely, saying the virus behind Covid-19 had probably jumped from bats to humans via an intermediary animal.

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Myanmar junta deepens violence with new air attacks in east

The Karen National Union, the main political body representing the Karen minority, said the airstrikes were the latest case of Myanmar's military breaking a cease-fire agreement and it would have to respond.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma's Daughter Plays A "Mini Pull-Shot", Cheers For MI

IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma's daughter Samaira was seen cheering for Mumbai Indians and mimicing her dad's batting style in an adorable video.

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Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'

The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings.

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Nashville floods kill four people

The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings.

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WHO chief toughens tone on China with lab probe call

The WHO's chief, long accused of complacency towards Beijing, hardened his tone Tuesday, urging further investigation into a theory Covid-19 sprang from a laboratory leak. The director-general of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also rebuked China for sitting on key data.

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Reset to rivalry: China and the West drift further apart

China has swung back with tit-for-tat sanctions of its own against several European Union and UK lawmakers, while sealing deals with Iran and reaffirming friendships with Russia and North Korea.

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New York state passes bill legalizing recreational marijuana

New York will join 14 other US states and the District of Columbia in permitting cannabis use after the bill was backed by both state chambers, where Cuomo's Democratic Party holds strong majorities. "For too long the prohibition of cannabis disproportionately targeted communities of color with harsh prison sentences," Cuomo said in a statement.

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Capitol police sue Trump over January 6 riot

Officers James Blassingame and Sidney Hemby said they suffered "physical and emotional injuries" in the riot they said was fomented by Trump, when he was in his final weeks as president and refusing to accept his election defeat.

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US orders diplomats out of Myanmar as violence spirals



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Rishabh Pant Will Be A "Talismanic Leader": Suresh Raina

IPL 2021: Suresh Raina congratulated Rishabh Pant on becoming the captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming season of the IPL

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Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90

G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon.

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Chinese-owned Volvo takes on Sweden's family values

The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally.

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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.

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China locks down city on Myanmar border over virus fears

Three asymptomatic cases in Ruili, a city of over 210,000 people, were also recorded as Myanmar nationals, aged between 24 and 28, according to health authorities in Yunnan province.

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Australia to build guided missiles to boost defence capacity

Citing the "changing global environment," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it would partner with a weapons manufacturer to build the missiles in a plan that would create thousands of jobs as well as export opportunities.

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Database reveals secrets of China's loans to developing nations, says study



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Brazil military chiefs exit in new turmoil for Bolsonaro



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2nd Test: Sri Lanka Make Steady Progress After West Indies Fold For 354

Lahiru Thirimanne's third consecutive half-century helped Sri Lanka to reach 136 for three at stumps on the second day of the second and final Test in Antigua on Tuesday.

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Biden announces additional actions to respond to anti-Asian violence

"We can't be silent in the face of rising violence against Asian Americans," Biden tweeted. "That's why today I'm taking additional steps to respond-including establishing an initiative at the Department of Justice to address anti-Asian crimes. These attacks are wrong, un-American, and must stop."

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Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal

The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown.

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Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.

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'It wasn't right': witness to Floyd death tells court



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Monday, 29 March 2021

Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'

Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb.

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Israel urges citizens to avoid UAE, citing Iranian threat



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Archer's Finger Injury Caused By Freak Fish Tank Incident, Reveals Giles

Jofra Archer has now undergone a surgery on his right hand and the decision regarding him playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021 will be taken later.

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Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle

President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic.

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Top flight: South Korea's 18-year-old world drone champion



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An Asian American official bared his chest, revealing scars from his army service

As town meetings go, the discussion was fairly routine, meandering from what Memorial Day celebrations might look like in the second year of the coronavirus pandemic, to a federal grant application for bulletproof vests for police officers. But when the time came for the trustees in West Chester Township, Ohio, to deliver personal remarks at the group’s most recent meeting, the board’s chairman, Lee Wong, who is Asian American, did something unusual.

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Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

Boris Johnson and more than 20 leaders say another health emergency is a matter of "not if, but when".

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Traffic in Suez Canal resumes after stranded ship refloated

The Ever Given had become jammed diagonally across a southern section of the canal, the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia, in high winds early on March 23. Evergreen Line, which is leasing the Ever Given, said the ship would be inspected for seaworthiness in the Great Bitter Lake, which separates two sections of the canal.

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Trump talks about self in speech at couple's wedding

Former US president Donald Trump stole the spotlight at a wedding in his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida over the weekend, using a congratulatory speech to mainly talk about himself and assail his successor. "Do you miss me yet?" a tuxedo-clad Trump asked at Saturday night's function, according to video posted on celebrity gossip site TMZ.

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Myanmar death toll tops 500, protesters stage 'garbage strike'

In a new tactic, protesters sought to step up a civil disobedience campaign on Tuesday by asking residents to throw garbage onto streets on key road intersections. "This garbage strike is a strike to oppose the junta," read a poster on social media.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro overhauls cabinet amid Covid surge

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro overhauled his government Monday, changing six cabinet members including the foreign, defense and justice ministers, as the far-right leader faced mounting pressure over a deadly surge of Covid-19.

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WHO: Covid probably came to humans from animals



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Chinese official calls Canada 'running dog' of US

"Boy, your greatest achievement is to have ruined the friendly relations between China and Canada, and have turned Canada into a running dog of the US. Spendthrift!!!" Li Yang, the Chinese consul-general in Rio de Janeiro, tweeted on Sunday.

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North Korean leader's sister slams South's Moon as US 'parrot'

Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's influential sister, slammed the South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday as "a parrot raised by America" after he criticised a missile test by Pyongyang.

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George Floyd murder trial: Jury shown harrowing video of his death

Prosecutors sought to demonstrate that then-police officer Derek Chauvin had no justification for using the dangerous move for some nine minutes on Floyd, an African-American man, last May during an arrest on a minor charge. But Chauvin's attorney countered that he would prove that Floyd was on drugs, forcing officers to take tough action, and that his death was caused by the drugs and a medical condition rather than asphyxiation.

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Suez blockade ends as moon & tides cut 'Ever Given' free



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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.

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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February.

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Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood

Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X.

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Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?

Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office.

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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Virat Kohli Warns Players "Cooked" In Bubble Life Ahead Of IPL Season

India vs England: With cricketers having to move from one bio-bubble to another amid a hectic schedule, Virat Kohli warned that players may feel "cooked".

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Watch: Pandya Brothers, Suryakumar Join Mumbai Indians' Bio-Secure Bubble

IPL 2021: Ahead of IPL 2021, Hardik and Krunal Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav joined Mumbai Indians for the upcoming season.

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India Covid-19: PM Modi 'did not consult' before lockdown

A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown.

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Merkel blames German 'perfectionism' for current virus woes

German Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged that mistakes were made by her government, including on plans for an Easter lockdown. She also expressed frustration over the actions of some of Germany's state governors, including members of her own party, who have resisted tougher restrictions.

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Watch: Shardul, Bhuvneshwar Interview Each Other After India Win Thriller

India vs England: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shardul Thakur shone with the ball as India beat England by seven runs in the third ODI to win the series 2-1.

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Yuvraj Singh Leads Wishes As Cricketers Extend Holi Greetings

Holi 2021: Members of the cricket fraternity like Yuvraj Singh and Rishabh Pant took to Twitter to pass on their wishes to fans.

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Sunday, 28 March 2021

Australia PM shifts rape-accused minister in cabinet reshuffle

Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet.

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North Korea accuses UN of double standard over missile firings

Last week, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea in a defiance of UN resolutions that ban such launches by North Korea. The UN Security Council subsequently adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of UN experts monitoring sanctions against North Korea.

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New UAE plant to make Covid-19 vaccine from China's Sinopharm



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"Didn't Win The Game, But Happy With The Way I Played": Sam Curran

India vs England: Sam Curran scored 95 off 83, but fell short at the end as India beat England by seven runs in the third ODI.

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"I Want To Play Tests": Bhuvneshwar Kumar After White-Ball Comeback

India vs England: Bhuvneshwar Kumar made a successful comeback in the limited-overs formats during England's tour of India and now wants to return to the Test side.

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Stranded Suez container ship reported freed

Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat.

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2 Australian cabinet ministers demoted after dual rape scandals

Linda Reynolds was removed as defence minister and Christian Porter as attorney-general, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison bowed to weeks of mounting public pressure.

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India Had "Season Of Lifetime In Toughest Of Times", Tweets Ravi Shastri

India vs England: Ravi Shastri took to Twitter to congratulate Team India after wrapping up a 2-1 series win in the ODIs against England.

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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety at the blaze in West Java province.

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Covid: Snap lockdown ordered in Australia's Brisbane

More than two million people in Brisbane were ordered into a three-day lockdown Monday after a cluster of coronavirus cases was detected in Australia's third-biggest city. It is the second snap lockdown of Brisbane and the city's surrounds this year

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Joe Biden: Myanmar bloodshed 'absolutely outrageous'

"It's absolutely outrageous and based on the reporting I've gotten, an awful lot of people have been killed totally unnecessarily," Biden told reporters in brief remarks he gave in his home state of Delaware. On Saturday, at least 107 people were killed across Myanmar as security forces opened fire on protesters.

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Dozens killed in Mozambique Islamist attack: Government

Dozens of people were killed in coordinated jihadist attacks in northern Mozambique's Palma town, the government said on Sunday, four days after the raid was launched and forced the evacuation of thousands of survivors to safety in the provincial capital Pemba.

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Amid crackdown, India & 7 other countries attend Myanmar military parade

Russia, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and India - attended the parade in Naypyitaw that was televised live apparently to intimidate protesters. India's military attache in Myanmar attended the parade. More than 100 people were killed the same day in Myanmar by the military junta which seized power in a coup last month.

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Tugs, dredgers fight to unblock Suez Canal, ship may be partially unloaded

Suez Canal salvage teams were alternating between dredging and tugging on Sunday to dislodge a massive container ship blocking the busy waterway, while two sources said efforts had been complicated by rock under the ship's bow. Dredgers working to dislodge the stranded vessel have so far shifted 27,000 cubic metres of sand, to a depth of 18 metres.

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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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India vs England Live Score Ball by Ball, India vs England 2020-21 Live Cricket Score Of Today's Match on NDTV Sports

Live Updates of Today Match between India vs England from Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Check commentary and full scoreboard of the match.

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Coronavirus: Search after people flee Dublin hotel quarantine

Two people remain missing after leaving a quarantine hotel on Saturday, but a third has been found.

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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers

The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.

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PM Modi Hails Cricketer Mithali Raj, Says Her Story Is An Inspiration

PM Modi said Mithali Raj's story of "hard work and success" is an inspiration to not only women but also to men cricketers.

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3rd ODI Live: India And England Face-Off With Series On The Line

India vs England (IND vs ENG) ODI Series 2021: With the series level at 1-1, India will take on England in the 3rd ODI in Pune.

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Saturday, 27 March 2021

Saudi Arabia daily Covid cases climb back above 500

Authorities last week expanded Covid-19 vaccinations to all citizens and residents aged 16 and above. Starting mid-May, unvaccinated workers at food outlets, public transport, gyms and salons would be required to take a PCR test every week.

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Makassar explosion: Worshippers wounded in Indonesian church bombing

Police say suicide bombers attacked the church during a Palm Sunday service in Makassar.

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Beleaguered Syria suffers also due to Suez Canal closure



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Suspected suicide bomber at Indonesia church wounds several

A suspected suicide bomber blew up outside a Catholic church in the Indonesian city of Makassar on Sunday, wounding some people on the first day of the Easter Holy Week, police and a witness said.

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Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues

Tugboats will continue to try to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday.

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Cities worldwide dim lights to mark Earth Hour

In London, the Houses of Parliament, London Eye ferris wheel, Shard skyscraper and neon signs of Piccadilly Circus were among the landmarks flicking the switches.

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Military chiefs of a dozen countries condemn Myanmar crackdown

The military chiefs of a dozen countries including the United States, Britain, Japan and South Korea joined together Saturday to condemn Myanmar's use of lethal force against unarmed civilians.

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Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off

Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues.

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1 dead, six injured in stabbing attack at Canadian library

Sgt Frank Jang of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said a suspect was in custody. He said the man is in his 20s and has had interactions with police in the past. Jang said officials didn't have any information yet about a motive.

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Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor

Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.

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China, with $400 billion Iran deal, could deepen influence in W Asia



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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders have condemned the country's military after the deadliest day since last month's coup.

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Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

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India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs

Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes

A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac.

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

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Suez Canal: Wedged container ship 'could soon be refloated'

The large container vessel became wedged across the canal on Tuesday, causing a traffic jam.

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Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’

Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people.

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Daniel Pearl case: 'Prosecution failed to prove guilt of accused'



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Bhutan begins biggest vaccination drive against Covid-19

Ninda Dema, a 30-year-old woman born in the year of the Monkey as per the Buddhist astrology, became the country’s first to receive the shot at a school-turned vaccination centre in the capital Thimphu, an event that was televised live.

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Facebook freezes Venezuela president Maduro's page

Facebook has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's page for violating policies against spreading misinformation about Covid-19 by promoting a remedy he claims, without evidence, can cure the disease, a company spokesman said on Saturday.

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Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take. from BBC News ht...