Boeing forecasts sharp rise in profit, jet output in 2018

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Boeing Co (BA.N) on Wednesday forecast full-year profit well above Wall Street estimates as it expects its busiest year ever for plane deliveries, sending its shares up more than 5 percent in pre-market trading. The world’s biggest planemaker...

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Turkey court releases Amnesty head Taner Kilic

Image copyright Amnesty International Image caption Taner Kilic was accused of using an encrypted messaging application A court in Istanbul has ordered the release of the head of human rights group Amnesty International in Turkey, who was detained last June. Taner Kilic...

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The vital sentence in your travel insurance

The collapse of Monarch Airlines last autumn exposed a gaping hole in many travel insurance policies.  To avoid complete mayhem, the Government and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) decided in this instance to repatriate all Monarch travellers stranded overseas. However, for the 300,000...

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In the Hollywood Hills, eyes on the moon, not the stars

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A thousand people crowded on a hilltop outside Los Angeles before dawn on Wednesday for one of the best views in America of a rare lunar eclipse called a “Super Blue Blood Moon,” as the Earth’s shadow fell...

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China’s ZTE Corp to raise $2 billion in share placement for 5G plans

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp said on Wednesday said it planned to raise 13 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) via a private placement to support 5G mobile network technology development. ZTE said it planned to issue no more...

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Khalid Latif’s appeal against spot-fixing ban rejected | Cricket News

KARACHI: Former Pakistan opener Khalid Latif on Wednesday lost an appeal against a five-year ban for spot-fixing but had his one million rupee ($10,000) fine waived, the country’s cricket body said. Adjudicator Justice Faqir Khokhar upheld the ban, saying there was “overwhelming”...

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PMQs: Lammy and Lidington on knife crime and police cuts

Knife crime in Britain is driven by “gangsters, organised criminals and dirty money”, said Labour MP David Lammy who asked about the effects of cuts to police and Border Force services. David Lidington, standing in for Theresa May at PMQs, said those...

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khelo india school games: PM Modi launches Khelo India School Games | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Inaugurating the revamped Khelo India School Games here on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was the first step towards making the country a strong contender at the Olympic level. A revamped version of the original National School Games...

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Mother charges children £6 to come to her twins’ birthday

A single mother who asked parents to pay £6 per head for their children to come to her twins’ 5th birthday party has been slammed on Facebook.  Ruma Ali, 29, asked parents to help with the cost of boys Shiyan and Kiyan’s...

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Tariq Ramadan: French police question Muslim scholar over rape claims

Image copyright AFP Image caption Tariq Ramadan is facing several allegations of rape and sexual misconduct Prominent Muslim academic Tariq Ramadan is being questioned by French police investigating allegations of rape and sexual assault against him. He was taken into custody in...

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Spotify tests new app to rival Pandora: TechCrunch

(Reuters) – Music streaming service Spotify has been testing an app to rival Pandora Media Inc’s streaming stations, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday. The new app, called “Stations by Spotify”, was visible on the Google Play Store but Reuters could not immediately verify...

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Koh Samui or Bangkok? It’s a Thai for first place

We step out of limpid, tropical air into the rich, dark-wood, terraced lobby. Several staff take everything from your hands, sit you down and give you a cup of Wonderful Sky. Instantly refreshed, you wonder why you’ve never had it before.  It’s...

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Ruined Albanian churches could be tourist magnet if repaired: experts

LESHNICE, Albania (Reuters) – Many old Albanian Orthodox churches and the art they contain lie in ruins due to decades of neglect but they could attract tourists if they are repaired, according to experts. The government and the Orthodox church itself have...

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Kosovo’s pollution draws protesters as city bans cars from town center

PRISTINA (Reuters) – Hundreds of people wearing white masks gathered in Pristina on Wednesday as authorities banned cars from driving in city center to counter pollution so bad it sometimes exceeds the pollution in Chinese cities. Protest organizers played a sound of...

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Sourav Ganguly confident of India winning U-19 World Cup | Cricket News

KOLKATA: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said the Under-19 squad would win the ICC World Cup beating Australia in the final. India, on Tuesday, defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by a whopping 203 runs to reach the final where they will meet...

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Samsung Elec unveils stock split, record profit as chips sizzle

SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co Ltd announced on Wednesday its first stock split and said it expects demand for semiconductors to remain strong in 2018, as it posted record annual profit driven by a so-called memory chip “super-cycle.” The tech giant’s...

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Boeing aims to lift jetliner output nearly 7 percent in 2018

(Reuters) – Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Wednesday it expects to deliver between 810 and 815 commercial aircraft in 2018, as much as 6.8 percent more than the industry-record 763 jets it delivered in 2017. The world’s biggest planemaker forecast operating cash...

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YouBed mattress allows you to control the firmness

It can be difficult to sleep soundly in hotel beds. But that could be a thing of the past – thanks to Swedish entrepreneurs who’ve designed a fully-adjustable mattress which can be firmed, or softened, at will. And, since launching in 2014,...

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Samuel Eto’o joins Turkish side Konyaspor from rivals Antalyaspor

Samuel Eto’o will continue his career in Turkey, moving from Antalyaspor to rivals Konyaspor Former Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o has joined struggling Turkish top-flight side Konyaspor from rivals Antalyaspor on a two-and-a-half year deal. The 38-year-old – who spent two-and-a-half years on...

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Killer whale says ‘hello’ – BBC News

A killer whale that can mimic words such as “hello” and “bye bye” is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech. The female learned to “speak” a handful of human words by copying a trainer at a...

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Japan’s revised smoking measures threaten smoky 2020 Olympics, critics say

TOKYO (Reuters) – Two Japanese doctors on Wednesday raised concerns about the government’s latest effort to prevent second-hand smoking, saying it could lead to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo being held in an “extremely smoky environment”. The criticism comes a day...

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The luxury ‘boat home’ that comes with its own sauna

Many people dream of quitting their busy schedules in favour of the tranquility of living on the water. And now a brand new compact floating home has been launched on to the market that will allow buyers to live on a boat...

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Kenya TV stations to remain off-air after Odinga ‘inauguration’

Image copyright KTN Image caption Kenyan news broadcasters were taken off-air but were live streaming their coverage online Television stations shut down by the Kenyan government for broadcasting a rival “inauguration” will remain off-air until further notice. Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i told...

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Hong Kong lawmakers, following China, vote to ban ivory sales

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Lawmakers in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong voted on Wednesday to ban ivory sales in the world’s largest ivory retail market, a move wildlife activists hailed as vital towards halting the slaughter of elephants. The vote in the former British...

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Amjyot and Amritpal aiming to make names in foreign basketball leagues | More sports News

For long, India’s hopes of seeing a player on the hallowed courts of the NBA rested on the mighty shoulders of Satnam Singh Bhamara. From winning a scholarship to train at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida in 2010, the young 7″2′...

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Slack adds Target, BBC, E*Trade as clients in enterprise push

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Slack Technologies Inc now has more than 150 customers using the enterprise version of its workplace collaboration software, Chief Executive Stewart Butterfield told Reuters. Slack Enterprise Grid, as the enterprise service is called, has added several corporate customers...

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Cathay Pacific launch in-flight yoga programme

There is rarely, if ever, room to exercise on a packed plane. But, despite this, Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has introduced a series of meditation videos aimed at relaxing restless passengers. The commercial carrier have teamed-up with Asian lifestyle brand, Pure...

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Foreign Office sells Bangkok embassy for £420m

Image copyright Getty Images The Foreign Office has sold its British embassy in Bangkok for £420m, the biggest property sale in its history. Money raised from the sale will be used to renovate other embassies around the world. British diplomats in Thailand’s...

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German retailers worried about threat of city driving bans

BERLIN (Reuters) – German retailers are concerned that a possible ban on diesel cars in major cities could hit their sales and push more people to shop online, the sector’s industry association said on Wednesday. Germany’s highest administrative court is expected to...

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Game plan for Super Bowl commercials: Avoid politics

(Reuters) – After politics seeped onto the football field during the regular season, Super Bowl advertisers are opting to stay far away from anything divisive when they pitch to the year’s biggest television audience on Sunday. Makers of cars, snacks and electronics...

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In Waymo trial, what fired Uber executive may not say could be key

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – One of the most dramatic moments in an upcoming trade secrets trial between Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Waymo and Uber will likely come when the former chief of Uber’s self-driving car unit takes the witness stand, as he is...

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Switch steers Nintendo to best third quarter in eight years, higher outlook

OSAKA (Reuters) – Japanese videogames maker Nintendo Co Ltd (7974.T) reported its biggest third-quarter operating profit in eight years, driven by smashing demand for its new Switch games console, and said it expected annual earnings to outstrip its previous estimate. Growing popularity...

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Riyad Mahrez: Leicester City winger hands in transfer request as Man City make bid

Riyad Mahrez scored his eighth league goal of the season in Leicester’s win over Watford on 20 January Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez has handed in a transfer request but the club have no interest in selling him before the transfer deadline....

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Tencent forms electronic dance music label with Sony

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Tencent Music Entertainment Group, the music arm of Tencent Holdings, on Wednesday announced with Sony Music Entertainment that they are forming a new music label, marking Tencent’s first move into having its own music label. The new label,...

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How will Theresa May respond to critics?

The PM is asked by the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg what she will do differently to address critics at home.

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They Told the Women in Bahia They Couldn’t Drum. Try Telling That to Banda Didá.

SALVADOR, Brazil — This northeastern Brazilian city is famous for its Afro-Brazilian drumming traditions; the internationally acclaimed bloco-afro band Olodum has broadcast its colorful drums and pounding syncopation internationally for decades through music collaborations including Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Really Care About...

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Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor faces second sentencing

(Reuters) – Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is scheduled to appear in a Michigan courtroom on Wednesday for a second sentencing hearing, after already being sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for abusing young female gymnasts who were entrusted...

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Japan’s Fujifilm to take over Xerox in $6.1 billion deal, create joint venture

(Reuters) – Japan’s Fujifilm Holdings is set to take over Xerox Corp in a $6.1 billion deal, combining the U.S. company into their existing joint venture to gain scale and cut costs amid declining demand for office printing. The acquisition announced on...

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Melania factor helps to boost Slovenian tourism

LJUBLJANA (Reuters) – The number of foreign tourists visiting Slovenia jumped almost 17 percent last year to 3.4 million, the statistics office said on Wednesday, the figure boosted by the fact that U.S. First Lady Melania Trump was born in the country...

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal sign Borussia Dortmund striker for club record £56m

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored 21 goals in 24 games in all competitions for Dortmund this season Arsenal have signed Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund in a club record £56m deal. The Gunners had two bids for the 28-year-old rejected by...

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Japan’s Fujifilm to take over Xerox in $6.1 billion deal, create joint venture

(Reuters) – Japan’s Fujifilm Holdings (4901.T) is set to take over Xerox Corp (XRX.N) in a $6.1 billion deal, combining the U.S. company into their existing joint venture to gain scale and cut costs amid declining demand for office printing. The acquisition...

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EU panel says finance sweeteners for green projects may create bubble

LONDON (Reuters) – Cutting capital requirements at banks to encourage more lending to environmentally friendly projects could create a “green bubble”, a panel convened by the European Union’s executive said on Wednesday. The High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance published its final...

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The Woven Art of Laos

The outdoor workroom in a lush garden not far from the mighty Mekong River seems a world apart from Paris. A dozen Laotian women talk among themselves as the city traffic from the streets of Vientiane swirls by. Their wooden shuttles make...

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Arbitration court to announce verdicts in Russian athletes’ doping appeals on Thursday

ZURICH (Reuters) – The verdicts on appeals from 39 Russian athletes who were given lifetime Olympic bans for doping violations at the 2014 Sochi Games will be announced on Thursday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said in a statement on...

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Paris officials investigate suspected anti-Semitic attack on schoolboy

Image copyright AFP Image caption Sarcelles, a suburb in northern Paris, has a large Jewish community (file photo) An eight-year-old boy wearing a Jewish skullcap, or kippa, has been attacked in a suburb of the French capital, Paris, in what officials suspect...

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China puts finishing touches to three-year smog crackdown plan

BEIJING (Reuters) – China is drawing up plans for tougher curbs on smog during the three years to 2020, an environment ministry official said on Wednesday, after a five-year crackdown on pollution helped it attain air quality targets last month. “A three-year...

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The Real Burning Man – The New York Times

“He doesn’t like to get hot,” one woman whispered. A man raised his hand. “I’m an introvert,” he said softly. “You’re an introvert. So what are we doing here?” Mr. Wells nodded and asked all the introverts in the crowd to raise...

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Earthquake kills child, injures dozens in Pakistan

KABUL (Reuters) – A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Afghanistan on Wednesday, shaking large parts of the region and killing a child and injuring several people in neighboring Pakistan, officials said. The quake, which rattled buildings in the Afghan capital and was...

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Silver (haired) lining? Alibaba lures older shoppers as market slows

BEIJING (Reuters) – Online shopping may not be the typical domain of the elderly, but when it comes to buying groceries with a smartphone, Xiang Jiang, 70, considers herself rather savvy. Born a year before the Communist Party took control of China...

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Helen Dunmore’s daughter remembers her legacy

The Costa Book Award has been won by the poet Helen Dunmore, but she was not there to collect it. She died while she was writing her winning collection of poems. Here her daughter, Tess Charnley, remembers her favourite poem and her...

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Saina Nehwal: Sport on celluloid: Will these Indian biopics hit box office gold? | More sports News

NEW DELHI: In the changing landscape of Indian cinema, a hitherto untested type of film has over the past few years grown in number, and done very well at the box office – that of the biographical sports film. With the success...

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Shopian firing: Army files counter-FIR | India News

NEW DELHI: The Army has filed a counter-FIR in response to the one lodged by the Jammu and Kashmir police over the killing of two civilians in Shopian district, Times Now reported. On January 27, two youths were killed when Army personnel...

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Seville orange heist: Stolen fruit spills from cars

Image copyright EPA Image caption Five people were arrested when they could not explain where the fruit had come from Police in Spain have recovered four tonnes of stolen oranges after pulling over two cars packed with the fruit. The oranges were...

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Cryonics: Your body preserved for future revival?

Arizona-based company Alcor offers cryonic preservation to its members – the option to freeze their bodies after death, with the intention of being revived when future technology makes this possible. Currently it has no way of reviving the preserved bodies, but it...

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Apple supplier Wistron nears land deal in India: sources

MUMBAI (Reuters) – Apple’s Taiwanese contract manufacturer Wistron Corp is close to finalizing a land deal in India’s tech hub of Bengaluru and the firm is likely to invest about $157 million to develop the site, two government officials told Reuters. ICT...

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Prannoy forced to play with foot corns; Saina, Sindhu win at India Open | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: Forced to take the court despite developing foot corns, HS Prannoy lost in the opening round even as compatriots Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu entered the second round of the $350,000 India Open Super 500 tournament, on Wednesday. Prannoy looked...

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Vatican defends itself after Hong Kong cardinal says it is ‘selling out’ to Beijing

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Cardinal Zen put out a strongly worded statement last Monday The Vatican has defended itself after a senior cardinal accused it of “selling out” to Beijing. Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong had criticised the Vatican...

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Hundreds in Beijing gear up for lunar event not seen since Qing dynasty

BEIJING (Reuters) – Hundreds of skywatchers are expected to huddle at the Beijing Planetarium at dusk on Wednesday to witness a “super blood blue moon” – a three-part lunar phenomenon not seen since the late Qing dynasty more than 150 years ago....

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Lord Patten brands Brexit vote ‘appalling’

A Tory former Cabinet minister has spoken of his ‘horror’ over Brexit and warned the EU was ‘devouring’ his party as Remainers railed against the flagship EU bill during the first day of a marathon 48-hour debate.  Arch Europhile Lord Patten of...

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top trends for cake designs: Top 10 cake designs to look forward to in 2018

Whether it is a festival, birthday, wedding or just another victory at office, cakes are an integral part of any celebration! The demand for cakes will never fade and the craze for trendy and good looking cakes will keep on increasing! If...

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China’s young shoppers breathe new life into luxury market

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Guo Jiaxi is typical of a new generation in China that is driving a sharp revival in luxury spending: young, female and unafraid to spend. An accountant in eastern Suzhou, Guo, 24, likes Coach and Louis Vuitton, and...

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Anish Bhanwala: Young Anish Bhanwala makes it to five senior teams | More sports News

PUNE: Anish Bhanwala, 15, was a happy boy when he didn’t see his name in the Junior World Cup squad that was announced by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Tuesday. Since the teenager will participate in four senior World...

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Lobsters and crabs should not be boiled alive, say campaigners

Image copyright Getty Images More than 50 high-profile campaigners and celebrities have called for stronger protection to prevent lobsters and crabs being cooked alive. They have signed a letter urging Environment Secretary Michael Gove to categorise the crustaceans as sentient organisms in...

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Xerox reports fourth-quarter loss | Reuters

(Reuters) – Printer and copier maker Xerox Corp reported a quarterly loss on Wednesday as tumbling demand for office printing took a toll on its results. The company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $196 million, or 78 cents per...

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When words fall short – The best ways to say ‘I LOVE YOU’ without even uttering a single word!

Now, this is something that everyone needs to develop. Make a list of things you would do only for a person you are in love with. For example, it can be as simple as sending him or her a good night text...

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Tourists can stay in a Mumbai slum for £22

Tourists are being offered the chance to stay in an Indian slum where they will spend the night with a family of 16 in their one-room house in Mumbai. For £22 per night visitors are being told they can ‘step out of...

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Ambati Rayudu: Rayudu gets two-match ban for breaching BCCI Code of Conduct | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Hyderabad skipper Ambati Rayudu has been handed a two-match suspension by the BCCI for breaching the Code of Conduct during his side’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Karnataka on January 11. “Mr Rayudu is barred from participating in the...

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​Who wore what at Amrita Arora’s birthday – From Kareena Kapoor to Malaika Arora Khan: Who wore what at Amrita Arora’s birthday

What’s a birthday party without your besties? And that’s always the case for Bollywood’s favourite girl gang: Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Amrita Arora and Malaika Arora Khan. The squad is known for being close to each other and are always there for...

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Amsterdam red light district | Daily Mail Online

There’d be an elephant in the room if you talked about Amsterdam and didn’t mention, even in passing, De Wallen. The Red Light District (RLD) is one of the most famous – or infamous – parts of the city. The area is...

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Skywatchers await ‘super blue blood Moon’

Image copyright SPL Image caption The Moon appears red in a lunar eclipse as sunlight is filtered through Earth’s atmosphere The night sky has a display in store on Wednesday, 31 January, with a lunar event being called the “Super blue blood...

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The best museums in Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s museum scene is dominated by its world-class art galleries, the most famous of which are located on Museumplein in the Museum Quarter. But there’s more to the city’s cultural scene than art in its purest sense, with maritime, Jewish and Canal...

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South Korea says no plans to ban cryptocurrency exchanges, uncovers $600 million illegal trades

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s finance minister said the government has no plans to shut down cryptocurrency trading, welcome news for investors worried that authorities might go as far as China’s tough action in blocking virtual coin platforms. The comment by Kim...

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TOISA Nominees Boxing​: Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2018 Nominees: Boxing

NEW DELHI: The third Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) powered by All-Out, is India’s first and largest multi discipline people’s choice sports awards. TOISA is a platform created by the Times Group to recognise and reward Indian sporting talent...

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Wings of joy: Kabul’s bird market brings comfort to war-weary Afghans

KABUL (Reuters) – For some Afghans weighed down by decades of war and struggle, a little comfort and distraction can be found in the company of birds. The war seems a long way off in the Ka Faroshi bird market in the...

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Zara’s lungi lookalike mocked by Asian internet

Image copyright Zara/AFP Image caption High street fashion or Burmese everyday wear? Fashion famously comes in cycles and things once considered past it can make a surprise appearance on the runway. Is that what’s just happened to the lungi? Depending on where...

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Fujifilm to take over Xerox, combined into joint venture

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Fujifilm Holdings is set to take over Xerox Corp, and combine the U.S. company into their joint venture Fuji Xerox in an effort to cut costs, the companies said on Wednesday. Fujifilm will own 50.1 percent of Xerox...

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Skywatchers in western North America will see moon turn red in rare eclipse

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Skywatchers across western North America set their alarms to awaken before dawn on Wednesday to see a rare type of lunar eclipse called a “Super Blue Blood Moon,” with hundreds of expected to view the phenomenon from a...

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‘Taking your nervous aunts to Reservoir Dogs’

Crossbench peer Lord Lisvane has likened opposition to a second EU referendum to forcing nervous relatives to the cinema to see Reservoir Dogs. The former clerk of the House of Commons said he was torn over whether to support a call by...

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Kasganj: Main accused in Kasganj violence held | India News

LUCKNOW: The main accused in the Chandan Gupta murder case in Kasganj was arrested on Wednesday even as a Congress delegation was stopped from entering the violence-hit district amid continuing tension in some pockets. “Saleem, the main accused, has been nabbed,” IG,...

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Fujifilm to take over Xerox, combined into joint venture

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Fujifilm Holdings is set to take over Xerox Corp, and combine the U.S. company into their joint venture Fuji Xerox in an effort to cut costs, the companies said on Wednesday. Fujifilm will own 50.1 percent of Xerox...

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India vs South Africa: Rejuvenated India aim for top in ODI series against South Africa | Cricket News

DURBAN: Galvanised by the consolatory win in the final Test, a resurgent India will be aiming for their first bilateral ODI series triumph on the South African soil when they take on the Proteas in a six-match rubber, starting on Thursday. ALSO...

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Dear mother-in-law, can you please stop pampering my husband?

Stating this account has nothing to do with being ‘bitchy’ or negative about the wonderful relationship I share with my in-laws. I’m one of those lucky few who has doting parents-in-law and I completely acknowledge it. I have been pretty devoid of...

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Incredible images of the most stunning waterfalls

Nothing makes a forest walk more magical than stumbling across a hidden waterfall. And these are the most mesmerising forest waterfalls from around the world, captured in breath-taking pictures. From the enchanting Chiapas water feature in Mexico to the breathtaking Purakaunui waterfall...

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Labour seeks to force publication of leaked Brexit study

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Sir Keir Starmer says ministers cannot sideline Parliament to hide their party’s “deep divisions” Labour will try to force the government to release its latest assessment of the impact of Brexit on the economy through a binding...

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‘We responded to ultimate provocation’: Army on Shopian firing | India News

NEW DELHI. Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Devraj Anbu today said that the Army opened fire into a crowd in Shopian on January 27 in self-defence and in the face of the “ultimate provocation” by a stone-pelting crowd, reported ANI. Anbu was...

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Fujifilm says to slash 10,000 jobs at Xerox JV, after report on new deal

(Reuters) – Japan’s Fujifilm Holdings said it is cutting 10,000 jobs globally at its joint venture with Xerox Corp to cope with a decline in the photocopying business, amid speculation of a new deal between the two companies. Fujifilm owns 75 percent...

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SoftBank Group to take majority stake in Line’s mobile unit

TOKYO (Reuters) – Line Corp said on Wednesday that it had entered an agreement with SoftBank Group Corp to give the telecoms and technology firm a majority stake in Line’s mobile unit. Line said SoftBank would hold a 51 percent stake in...

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Princess Diana: The Royal couple to visit Princess Diana’s grave before wedding

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will visit Princess Diana‘s grave before they get married later this year. The 33-year-old royal is set to marry the American actress in May this year, but before they tie the knot, they are believed to planning...

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Olympics: Korean skating back on thin ice ahead of Pyeongchang

SEOUL (Reuters) – Four years after the Korea Skating Union (KSU) was supposed to have cleaned up its act, allegations of favoritism and athlete mistreatment have again roiled South Korean sport just weeks ahead of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Short track powerhouse...

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The 10 best hotels in Rome

Rome is one of the world’s most visited cities. People flock to imbibe its vibrant culture, embrace the arts and soak up its extensive ancient history. Whether it’s for a romantic city break or a family holiday, there’s a hotel for every...

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China puts finishing touches to two-year smog crackdown plan

BEIJING (Reuters) – China is drawing up plans for tougher curbs on smog during the two years to 2020, an environment ministry official said on Wednesday, after a five-year crackdown on pollution helped it attain air quality targets last month. “A three-year...

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6.1 earthquake jolts northern India, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR | India News

NEW DELHI: An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 shook the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of any damage or casualties. The quake, which was also felt in neighbouring Pakistan, struck 270 km (167 miles) northeast of Kabul...

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Fixing: ICC probes UAE league after farcical dismissals go viral | Cricket News

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating a private Twenty20 league in the United Arab Emirates, the sport’s global governing body has said, after footage of some farcical dismissals went viral on social media. A match in the Ajman All Stars...

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5 superfoods for a beautiful face – Superfoods for the face

Every skin has a story to tell. The outside coat reflects the inside reality. While consuming the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones can make or break a skin, using the right foods on the surface of the skin can also...

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Fujifilm says to cut 10,000 jobs at joint venture with Xerox

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Fujifilm Holdings said it is cutting 10,000 jobs globally at its joint venture with Xerox Corp, saying it needed to overhaul the photocopying business amid a tough market environment. The company said it would book restructuring costs of...

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Grey squirrels: Craig Shuttleworth and Natalia Doran

Ministers have once again stressed the importance of culling grey squirrels, as the animals are stripping bark which is killing trees. Both red and grey squirrels cause the damage, but the non-native grey ones are more destructive because there are more of...

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Caf to assess Chan eligibility rules regarding transfers

The African Nations Championship, or CHAN, is open to Africans based in their own domestic leagues The Confederation of African Football (Caf) will discuss the eligibility of players who undergo transfers during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) ahead of the next competition....

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Beirut guide gives walking tours of city’s history and his own

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Tour guide Ronnie Chatah, 36, is once again doing what he loves after a four-year hiatus – telling the stories that have shaped Beirut’s history from ancient to modern times. Chatah put the walking tours on hold in late...

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Athletics: Pole vaulting isn’t Morris’ only talent

(Reuters) – If Olympic silver medalist Sandi Morris steps up to the microphone and belts out a few tunes at her local club, don’t be surprised. Pole vaulting isn’t the musically inclined American’s only talent. Before delivering the year’s top pole vault,...

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The best fine dining restaurants in Barcelona

Barcelona’s restaurant scene is lit up by a constellation of Michelin stars. Some of the city’s restaurants hold two or three each. There’s no denying you’ll have to break open a piggy bank or two to dine at the top places, but...

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Tennis: Chung pulls out of Sofia Open due to injury

SOFIA (Reuters) – Chung Hyeon will miss next week’s Sofia Open after failing to recover from the foot injury that forced him to retire from his Australian Open semi-final against Roger Federer, organizers said on Tuesday. The 21-year-old South Korean, who beat...

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Our politeness, decency should not be wrongly interpreted: Rajnath warns Pakistan on ceasefire violations | India News

CHANDIGARH: Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for continuously violating the ceasefire agreement with India despite giving assurance not to do so, saying Islamabad should not misinterpret “powerful” India’s “decency”. Pakistani shelling along the border in Jammu and Kashmir...

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Volkswagen takes responsibility for exhaust tests on monkeys

Image copyright Getty Images Volkswagen has taken responsibility for diesel emissions tests on humans and monkeys amid mounting fury. VW chief executive Matthias Mueller said the German car maker had “taken first consequences” for the tests. He said the animal testing was...

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Amid angst over iPhone X, Wall Street braces for weak forecast from Apple

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – When Apple Inc (AAPL.O) announces its first-quarter earnings on Thursday, investors will seek signs of whether the company’s $999 iPhone X launched last autumn was a Steve Jobs-style hit or, as more analysts suspect, a letdown. In recent...

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Amid angst over iPhone X, Wall Street braces for weak forecast from Apple

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – When Apple Inc (AAPL.O) announces its first-quarter earnings on Thursday, investors will seek signs of whether the company’s $999 iPhone X launched last autumn was a Steve Jobs-style hit or, as more analysts suspect, a letdown. In recent...

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CSK is the best franchise in T20 cricket, says Dwayne Bravo | Cricket News

CHENNAI: He is an acclaimed T20 freelancer but having plied his trade in the shortest format across continents, Dwayne Bravo has safely concluded that there is no franchise better than Chennai Super Kings, which has used Right To Match card to retain...

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The 10 best boutique hotels in Berlin

For a long time, Berlin has attracted and inspired fashion designers, artists, musicians and filmmakers from around the world, and the city boasts a fine selection of boutique hotels that provide a stylish place to rest your head. Here are some of...

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Prince William wins bandy hockey shootout in Sweden

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe duchess scored one goal, while the duke got two The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have gone head-to-head in a penalty shootout while learning about bandy hockey in Sweden’s capital Stockholm. The duke...

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No separate orange colour passports, printing of last page to continue: MEA | India News

NEW DELHI: The Centre today dropped plans to introduce orange-coloured passports for people requiring emigration check, and will continue printing the last page of passport. The decision was taken by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) after it was asked by a...

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Campaigners say UK surveillance powers must change after court ruling

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will need to amend its law allowing for sweeping powers to carry out mass digital surveillance after a court ruled on Tuesday that previous legislation was illegal, civil rights campaigners said. London’s Court of Appeal backed a challenge...

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Life’s a beach: Cannes ships in sand for film festival

CANNES, France (Reuters) – Every year the French Riviera town of Cannes rolls out the red carpet to A-list celebrities at the world’s most glamorous film festival. Now it wants to roll out a bigger beach too. The Mediterranean resort is shipping...

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Dams that supply Cape Town fall further as water crisis looms

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Water levels at dams supplying South Africa’s Cape Town fell further this week, data showed on Tuesday, the latest sign of a deepening crisis that could soon see taps in the tourist hub run dry by April. Dam levels...

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Social media debate on Russia’s declining birth rate

By Paul Harrison, BBC UGC and Social News Yaroslava Kiryukhina and Ksenia Idrisova, BBC Monitoring Image copyright AFP Image caption Vladimir Putin made boosting the birth rate a priority The news of Russia’s birth rate dropping by 10.6 per cent in 2017...

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The world’s best cities revealed: Chicago tops the list

Chicago has topped a list of the world’s best cities beating London, New York and Melbourne. For the second time in a row, the windy city was named the number one place for having fun and enjoying city life in a study...

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Life’s a beach: Cannes ships in sand for film festival

CANNES, France (Reuters) – Every year the French Riviera town of Cannes rolls out the red carpet to A-list celebrities at the world’s most glamorous film festival. Now it wants to roll out a bigger beach too. The Mediterranean resort is shipping...

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Olympics: Burke, Brodeur now calling the shots not stopping pucks

TORONTO (Reuters) – In Martin Brodeur and Sean Burke the Canadian men’s ice hockey team heads to the Pyeongchang Winter Games with one of the greatest goaltending combinations ever seen at the Olympics. With over a combined 1,000 National Hockey League career...

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India vs South Africa: No need to change my game for Test format: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News

DURBAN: Rohit Sharma has not been able to replicate his rich limited overs form in Test matches but he says it doesn’t mean that he needs to make drastic changes in his game for the five-day format. Rohit has smashed a double...

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Google Brain co-founder raises $175 million fund for AI startups

(Reuters) – Andrew Ng, who formerly led artificial intelligence projects at Alphabet Inc’s Google and Chinese firm Baidu Inc, has raised a $175 million fund to invest in AI startups, starting with one of his own aimed at computers detecting defects in...

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Dow futures fall nearly 200 points as bond yields, heath stocks weigh

(Reuters) – U.S. stocks were set to open lower for a second straight day on Tuesday, with Dow futures down about 200 points, weighed down by a rise in bond yields and a drop in shares of healthcare companies. Shares of healthcare-related...

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French chef Bras gives up Michelin stars

Image copyright AFP Image caption Sebastien Bras (l) took over his famed restaurant from his father Michel Bras (r) a decade ago A prestigious food guide has allowed a top French restaurant to publicly withdraw from its listings. Sebastien Bras’s Le Suquet...

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Flight carrying 85 plumbers U-turns after toilet issues

Norwegian flight DY1156 took off from Oslo Gardermoen for Munich on Saturday Unfortunately, faulty toilets forced the plane to return after reaching Sweden  The carrier was packed with specialist tradesmen who were unable to intervene  By James Draper For Mailonline Published: 08:57 EST,...

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Pencil-maker Faber-Castell sharpens up for digital age

NUREMBERG, Germany (Reuters) – If the digital revolution is going to consign anything to the dustbin of history, you might think the humble pencil would be a leading contender. However, with such pastimes as doodling and coloring being touted as stressbusters to...

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BBC denies gender bias as women staff denounce unequal pay

LONDON (Reuters) – Women working for the BBC have complained they are paid less than men in equivalent jobs and accused managers of misleading them about their pay to hide widespread gender discrimination at Britain’s public broadcaster. But the BBC published a...

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Soccer: Turkey bans German-Kurdish player for life over ‘ideological propaganda’

ANKARA (Reuters) – A German-Kurdish player previously convicted of support for Kurdish separatists in Turkey has been banned for life, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said on Tuesday. Deniz Naki, 28, was banned from all competitive games for three years and six...

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Eurozone growth hit 10-year high in 2017

Image copyright EPA The eurozone’s economy grew at its fastest pace for a decade in 2017, according to official figures. The economy of the 19-nation bloc grew by 2.5% last year, according to Eurostat, the strongest growth since the 3% rate seen...

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Images show how Air New Zealand’s uniforms have changed

They’ve long added a touch of glamour to the friendly skies. But Air New Zealand‘s staff uniforms have been on a gruelling journey since it first launched in 1940 – as these vintage photographs reveal. Navigating turbulent fashion trends over the past...

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Israel’s Blockchain Mining looks at Nasdaq, Toronto listings

TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Blockchain Mining Ltd (BLCM.TA) said on Tuesday it was preparing to list its stock on Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange by July after Israel’s market regulator said it might ban companies involved in cryptocurrencies from the Tel...

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Pencil-maker Faber-Castell sharpens up for digital age

NUREMBERG, Germany (Reuters) – If the digital revolution is going to consign anything to the dustbin of history, you might think the humble pencil would be a leading contender. However, with such pastimes as doodling and coloring being touted as stressbusters to...

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Germany fights back in battle of Thomas Cook sunloungers

A German newspaper has led a counter-attack over Thomas Cook’s sunloungers, declaring ‘zis means war’ as it emerged they can also use the same booking system as Brits to bag the best spots. On Monday tour operator Thomas Cook announced it was...

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Narendra Modi: PM Modi to launch Khelo India School Games on Wednesday | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the first Khelo India School Games at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. The week-long inaugural edition will be an Under-17 event where athletes have been invited to participate across 16 disciplines: Archery,...

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George Weah vows to change Liberia’s citizenship laws

Image copyright EPA Image caption Liberia’s new president has pledged to take a pay cut Liberia’s President George Weah has called for the removal of a “racist” clause in the constitution which restricts citizenship to black people. The clause was “unnecessary, racist...

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Amazon, Berkshire, JPM to partner on cheaper healthcare for staff

(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O), Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM.N) are teaming up in a new venture aimed at lowering healthcare costs for their U.S. employees, the companies said on Tuesday. The companies will create an independent firm...

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How to Travel to (and Around) China, From VPNs to T.P.

China is one of the world’s most exciting and rewarding places to visit, but can be intimidating even to experienced travelers, who might struggle with communication and lack of familiarity with rules and customs. Here’s a handful of practical tips to help...

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Warning level raised on another Japanese volcano a week after fatal eruption

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan raised the warning level on another volcano on Tuesday, exactly a week after an dramatic eruption at another peak killed one man, injured nearly a dozen others and stranded scores of skiers – including foreign tourists – for...

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UKAD gets six million pounds cash injection from government

(Reuters) – UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) will receive an additional 6.1 million pounds ($8.6 million) funding from the government to promote clean sport in the run-up to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, sports minister Tracey Crouch said on Tuesday. The funding, which...

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Putin says US sanctions list targets all Russians

Image copyright PA/EPA Image caption Oligarch Roman Abramovich (l) and PM Dmitry Medvedev are on the list Russian President Vladimir Putin says a new list published by the US as part of a sanctions law has in effect targeted all of the...

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BP invests $5 million in FreeWire in electric vehicle move

(Reuters) – BP Plc said it had invested $5 million in U.S. mobile electric vehicle charging company FreeWire, helping it provide rapid charging at its retail sites in Britain and Europe, as demand for cleaner vehicles is expected to soar. BP joins...

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Pfizer reports $11 billion gain from new tax law

(Reuters) – Pfizer Inc’s (PFE.N) quarterly profit jumped almost 16 times compared to a year ago on Tuesday, as the largest U.S. drugmaker booked an $11 billion gain from the new tax law. The company said its net income surged to $12.27...

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Travel Tips From Comedians: Tom Segura

The comedian Tom Segura doesn’t necessarily like traveling, but he knows what works for him, and it doesn’t involve fancy outfits (though sleep masks do come into play). “I see people glammed up and it’s like, dude, you should dress like a...

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Saudi Arabia: Saudi authorities net $106 billion in corruption settlements

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia says a wide-reaching anti-corruption campaign has netted more than $106 billion in financial settlements with 65 people who remain in custody. Saudi attorney general Saud al-Mojeb said on Tuesday that the settlements reached include seizure of real estate assets,...

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McLaren’s Alonso to drive for Toyota at Le Mans

(Reuters) – Fernando Alonso will drive for Toyota in this year’s Le Mans 24-hour race and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), his McLaren Formula One team said on Tuesday. The Spanish twice F1 world champion has been considering taking part in...

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EU Commission warns members it will get tough on pollution

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Tuesday it would get tough on air quality and penalize members that breached EU rules on pollutants such as nitrogen oxide and particulate matter. The Commission estimates that 400,000 people die every year as...

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Australia Catholic bishops criticise ‘foreign influence’ laws

Image copyright Getty Images Catholic bishops have raised concerns that new laws in Australia could force Church members to register as agents of a foreign power. Last month, Australia unveiled legislation designed to limit foreign interference in political activity. The government said...

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California start-up Nuro unveils autonomous delivery van, raises $92 million

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Silicon Valley start-up Nuro said on Tuesday it raised $92 million to launch a self-driving delivery vehicle, joining automakers, shippers and a host of little-known companies developing autonomous vehicles for local commerce. The company, co-founded by two former...

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SAP forces the pace on cloud, buys $2.4 billion U.S. software firm

WALLDORF, Germany (Reuters) – Europe’s top technology company SAP (SAPG.DE) announced a $2.4 billion U.S. acquisition to help it boost revenues from its cloud platform and CEO Bill McDermott said it would streamline its overall business this year to bolster margins. The...

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Vietnam budget airline gets penalty for football bikini show

HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s aviation authority on Tuesday fined budget airline Vietjet for a semi-naked and celebratory display by bikini-clad models aboard a special flight carrying home the country’s under-23 football team from a competition in China. The team received a hero’s...

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Meet the New Travel Agents (a.k.a. Travel Networks)

Why would travelers ever plan a vacation on their own when their money will go a lot further with the help of a travel agent? At a time when booking trips online seems to be the norm, it’s a message that several...

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China must strengthen its nuclear deterrence and counterstrike capabilities: PLA Daily

BEIJING: China must strengthen its nuclear deterrence and counter-strike capabilities to keep pace with the developing nuclear strategies of the United States and Russia, the official paper of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump’s administration may...

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Former Lord Chief Justice warns of the dangers of handing over power to ministers

The former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales has warned of the dangers of handing too much power to ministers in the EU Withdrawal Bill. Lord Judge argued that placing regulations within Bills would allow the executive to take control of...

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Malaysia defends ‘hideous’ tourism logo despite criticism

Image copyright Malaysia Tourism Image caption The logo features animals like the orangutan and the Proboscis monkey, which are native to Malaysia A Malaysia Tourism logo featuring a grinning orangutan and a turtle in sunglasses has been branded “hideous”, and sparked calls...

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SAP forces the pace on cloud, buys $2.4 billion U.S. software firm

WALLDORF, Germany (Reuters) – Europe’s top technology company SAP (SAPG.DE) announced a $2.4 billion U.S. acquisition to help it boost revenues from its cloud platform and CEO Bill McDermott said it would streamline its overall business this year to bolster margins. The...

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Premier League: Fiery Sanchez can spark United, says Herrera | Football News

LONDON: Ander Herrera claims Alexis Sanchez‘s fighting spirit has already ignited Manchester United as the Chile forward prepares to make his Premier League debut for his new club at Tottenham on Wednesday. Sanchez is the highest paid player in the Premier League...

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Pujara: Yorkshire signs Cheteshwar Pujara for second stint | Cricket News

LONDON: Unsold in IPL players’ auction, Cheteshwar Pujara will warm up for India’s Test series in England by playing county cricket as Yorkshire has signed him for his second stint with the club. The 29-year-old Pujara, who will share overseas duties with...

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What It’s Like to Visit San Juan Now

Hurricane Maria’s devastating effects on Puerto Rico, along with the political face-offs and logistical problems that ensued, have been widely reported. There are still important problems to address. But it seems that San Juan, the capital, is start to regain its stride...

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Ahmed Musa: CSKA Moscow ‘sign Leicester City striker on loan’

Ahmed Musa was signed by former Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri Leicester striker Ahmed Musa has joined CSKA Moscow on loan until the end of the season, say the Russian club. The 25-year-old Nigeria international was signed by the Foxes from CSKA...

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There cannot be another Kapil Dev: Azharuddin | Cricket News

KOLKATA: Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin said there cannot be another Kapil Dev, amid growing comparisons between Hardik Pandya and the World Cup winning skipper. Pandya’s whirlwind innings of 93 in the first Test against South Africa on a difficult track at...

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Five tips to keep your app data safe online

After a fitness app “heatmap” revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you?

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ColorFab: 3D printer can change colour of objects

Using their own 3D-printable ink that changes colour when exposed to UV light, a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) can re-colour an object The ColorFab project, focused on plastics, could eventually enable clothes and other personal objects to be...

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Chinese flights scrapped in Taiwan row

Image copyright Reuters Two Chinese airlines have scrapped flights between China and Taiwan, amid a row between Beijing and Taipei over access to air routes. China Eastern and Xiamen Airlines had planned an extra 176 round trips over the Lunar New Year...

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Bareilly DM “sad” at divisive reaction to his FB post on anti-Pakistan slogans in Muslim areas | India News

NEW DELHI: Bareilly’s district magistrate Raghvendra Vikram Singh said today he’s “sad” at the negative reactions to his Facebook post about people entering Muslim neighbourhoods “by force” and “shouting anti-Pakistan slogans”. He also deleted the post. Singh, in his earlier post from...

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Uber sells vehicle lease portfolio of unit to startup firm Fair

(Reuters) – Ride-hailing firm Uber on Tuesday said it would sell vehicles and the existing lease portfolio of its auto-leasing business Xchange Leasing to startup digital car marketplace Fair. The companies did not disclose financial terms. “We bought every car in the...

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Olympics: Korean skier files injunction after missing team – report

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean skier Kyung Sung-hyun has filed a court injunction against the Korean Ski Association (KSA) after it overlooked him for selection for next month’s Pyeongchang Winter Games, Yonhap News has reported. The 27-year-old, who competed in the giant...

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Why Cape Town is shutting off its water supply

South Africa’s second largest city is in the midst of a severe drought.

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Apple supplier Murata says iPhone X output target cuts overstated in report

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Murata Manufacturing Co, which supplies components for the iPhone X, has not seen its orders drop commensurately with the sharp fall in the iPhone X production target stated in a report, a senior Murata executive said. Apple will...

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Dodging cows on a trip to Shimla and the heyday of the Raj

She sits in the sun, in the middle of the tracks, wondering what all the fuss is about. Luckily, we’ve met her at a junction, so there’s room for manoeuvre. It’s not unusual to spot a cow on India’s railways. But given...

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Olympics: Russian speed skater Graf rejects Pyeongchang invitation

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian speed skater Olga Graf said on Tuesday she had turned down an International Olympic Committee (IOC) invitation to compete at next month’s Pyeongchang Winter Games. Graf, one of three female speed skaters on the list of 169 Russians...

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haqqani network: Why Donald Trump’s ‘no’ to talks with Taliban could spell good news for India | India News

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump ruling out talks with the Taliban will probably be seen as a good sign by India which has for long publicly articulated that a dialogue with terrorists of any stripe is not tenable. India will also...

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Why you need a conditioner? – 4 hair conditioners you can make at home

Why you need a conditioner?Using commercial products is not the only reason behind hair damage. Heat, styling, pollution, excessive sun exposure too damage your hair excessively. Resort to these natural conditioners which will retain the health of your hair and scalp. Conditioning...

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Cambodia? It’s a utterly serene and seductive country

Magical, hazy dusks; roadside stalls selling old Pepsi bottles full of petrol; rattan baskets full of edible insects; sublime ancient jungle temples. Some sights never change in Cambodia, a beautiful, seductive country that sways between chaos and serenity. Cheerful motorcycle taxi-drivers still...

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Kenya election: TV coverage curbs for Odinga ‘inauguration’

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Odinga supporters cheered as they waited for him to appear at Nairobi’s Uhuru Park Kenyan authorities have shut down TV stations to prevent live coverage of a swearing-in ceremony by opposition leader Raila Odinga who lost last...

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SAP talks up cloud business, buys $2.4 billion U.S. sales software firm

WALLDORF, Germany (Reuters) – SAP posted 2017 results on the lower side of market expectations after Chief Executive Bill McDermott had promised a “dynamite” final quarter in its cloud business, as Europe’s top technology company announced a $2.4 billion U.S. acquisition. Fourth-quarter...

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winter olympics: Keshavan gets sponsor for Winter Olympics preparation | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Just days before featuring in his sixth Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, India’s top luger Shiva Keshavan has got a morale booster as he has got assurance from his sponsors of their continued support which will help him prepare...

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Treat hair loss with Ayurveda – How Ayurveda can treat your hair loss

According to Ayurveda, excess of Pitta dosha in the body is increased by hot climatic conditions, excessive intake of spicy, salty and sour food, hot and sharp food, tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and excessive smoking. Eating too much fried, oily, greasy, and...

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Zambia’s Mulenga moves to Orlando Pirates in South Africa

Zambia’s Augustine Mulenga was top scorer for Chipolopolo at the CHAN Zambian international forward Augustine Mulenga is to move to South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) to play for Orlando Pirates. The former Zanaco star has signed a three-year deal with the...

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Sir Kenneth Branagh, Freedom of Belfast and the BBC

As Sir Kenneth Branagh is awarded the Freedom of Belfast, here is a look through the BBC archive at times when he talked about his home city.

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Premier League: Chelsea skipper Cahill backs coach Conte | Football News

LONDON: Chelsea captain Gary Cahill has insisted that he and his fellow players have “no idea” about Antonio Conte‘s future at the Premier League champions as they prepare to take on Bournemouth on Wednesday. The Italian led the Blues to last season’s...

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Who wore what at Ekta Kapoor’s party – From Bipasha Basu to Mouni Roy: Who wore what at Ekta Kapoor’s party

Ekta Kapoor hosted a party at her Krishna bungalow on Tuesday. And, as expected it was quite a turn-out! From her close friends, TV stars to celebs, it was indeed a starry affair. The celebs were dressed to the nines and made...

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Olivier Giroud could have big say in Arsenal deal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told Olivier Giroud he would get limited game time at Emirates Stadium Arsenal’s £60m move for Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hinges on two more transfers being agreed. And Gunners striker Olivier Giroud may have the biggest...

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Microsoft issues update to disable Intel’s buggy Spectre patch

(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp issued an emergency security update on Monday to plug Intel Corp’s buggy Spectre firmware patch after the chipmaker’s fix caused computers to reboot more often than normal. Microsoft said it was rolling out an out-of-band update that specifically...

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Volkswagen CEO says diesel fume tests on monkeys were ‘repulsive’

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The chief executive of Volkswagen said tests in which monkeys were exposed to toxic diesel fumes were “unethical and repulsive”, apologizing for the misconduct of those who were responsible for the study. Volkswagen has come under fire after the...

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U.S. washer tariffs put Samsung, LG supply chains through the wringer

SEOUL (Reuters) – When South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics last year announced plans to build home appliance factories in the United States, they hoped to sidestep any fallout from President Donald Trump’s “America First” manufacturing and jobs mantra. Last week’s...

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6 DIY face masks from foods in your kitchen

Are you tired of spending time and money at parlours? Finding the best toner, perfect moisturizer, the most suited skin cream is not only a time-consuming task but also quite expensive. Home made face masks are not only cheaper but very easy...

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My book predicted Trump’s election: Rushdie

Indian-born British author Salman Rushdie has said his book The Golden House predicted the election of US President Donald Trump although he was sure of Hillary Clinton winning. Rushdie, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen prize in 2013, was participating in a...

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India vs Pakistan: Gill has always been a dedicated cricketer: Father | Cricket News

CHANDIGARH: India U-19 player Shubman Gill‘s father is elated at the performance of his son in the ongoing World Cup in New Zealand, saying the youngster has always been a dedicated cricketer. ALSO READ: India thrash Pakistan to reach final “Shubhman has...

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India vs Pakistan: BCCI to announce cash award for U-19 World Cup cricketers | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The BCCI will announce cash award for the Indian players for reaching the final of the U-19 World Cup and also felicitate them, acting president CK Khanna said on Tuesday. ALSO READ: India thrash Pakistan to reach final Congratulating the...

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Stranded skiers’ chairlift chopper rescue

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Any Brexit deal will hit UK economy – government paper

Image copyright PA The UK economy will grow more slowly outside the European Union, no matter what deal is struck with Brussels, a leaked government document suggests. The BuzzFeed News website reports the Whitehall analysis found growth over the next 15 years...

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SAP talks up cloud business, buys $2.4 billion U.S. sales software firm

WALLDORF, Germany (Reuters) – SAP posted 2017 results on the lower side of market expectations after Chief Executive Bill McDermott had promised a “dynamite” final quarter in its cloud business, as Europe’s top technology company announced a $2.4 billion U.S. acquisition. Fourth-quarter...

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Canon sees 2018 profit surging to decade high, diversification pays off

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Canon Inc said on Tuesday it expects operating profit to climb 27 percent in 2018 to its highest level in a decade, as it reaps the rewards of its efforts to diversify away from copiers and cameras. Canon...

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​How I tried to impress my partner… – 7 people reveal the weirdest thing they have done to impress their partner

Undoubtedly, matters of the heart are a confusing (and sometimes funny) affair. We tend to do bizarre things to catch the attention of the person we love, go to any length to get noticed by them or resort to embarrassing ways to...

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Budget expectations: Budget 2018: Expectations across market and corporate sectors

MUMBAI: The government will unveil its budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year on Thursday, with investors expecting increased investment in key areas such as agriculture, and a slew of incentives for businesses. Disrupted by the roll out of GST and the effects...

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Mary Berry’s BBC1 co-star apologises over gay jibes

Mary Berry will be joined by chef Dan Doherty on new BBC cooking competition But tweets from 2013-2014 emerged where he called social media users ‘gay’ Also called a fellow chef a ‘c***’ for posting pictures of him online ‘looking like a...

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The ‘ironic’ question of Nigerian writing

Image copyright AFP/GETTY IMAGES Image caption Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus was nominated for both the Orange Prize and Booker Prize in 2004 Thousands of people across social media have been posting about Nigeria’s literary heritage after a journalist asked acclaimed writer Chimamanda Ngozi...

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The Gambia’s lush wild side is Africa at its finest

As we tumble out of our hot, dusty taxi, the camp is in uproar. There are baboons everywhere: screeching, shaking trees, smashing fruit. Bewildered, we watch as men chase them through the forest, banging sticks together in a somewhat futile attempt to...

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VW faces inquiry call over diesel fumes test on monkeys

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) supervisory board called for an immediate inquiry into who commissioned tests in which monkeys were exposed to toxic diesel fumes, while the German government said such studies were unjustifiable. “I will do everything possible to ensure that...

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Houses of Parliament repairs and relocation of MPs and staff

MPs can vote this week on whether they should move out of Parliament, after warnings the building is at risk of a serious fire if restoration works are not carried out. Daily Politics reporter Elizabeth Glinka looks at where they might go...

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K-Cup owner Keurig grabs Dr Pepper Snapple

(Reuters) – Keurig Green Mountain Inc will buy soda maker Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc (DPS.N) in a deal worth more than $21 billion, bringing the world’s biggest single-serve coffee brand, K-Cup, and beverages such as 7UP, Snapple and Sunkist under one...

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Ibrahimovic free to go if he wants, says Mourinho | Football News

LONDON: Manchester United will not stand in the way of Zlatan Ibrahimovic if he wants to leave the club, manager Jose Mourinho said on Monday. But the Swedish striker, linked by British media with a move to LA Galaxy, has not mentioned...

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Apple shares skid on report of iPhone X production cut

(Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) will halve its iPhone X production target for the first quarter to around 20 million units, Nikkei reported on Monday, sending its shares down more than 2 percent in early trading. The report added to growing concerns...

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Angela Merkel RIDICULED Theresa May at Davos reception

Angela Merkel is said to have brutally mocked Theresa May in a behind-closed doors meeting in Davos last week. The German Chancellor ridiculed the Prime Minister for refusing to say what Britain wanted from Brexit negotiations. At a reception with journalists at...

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CHAN 2018: Looming transfers could hit Moroccan chances

Ashraf Bencharki helped Wydad Casablanca win the 2017 African Champions League. Hosts Morocco will be without key players Achraf Bencharki and Jawad El Yamiq if they reach the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final on Sunday. The duo are set to leave their...

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Good Samaritan rescues dog whose tongue is frozen to metal

Imperilled pooch spotted attempting to yank tongue free in Vladivostok, Russia Daytime temperatures in Russia’s Far East have been around 15 degrees below 0 But a heroic man who saw suffering dog poured water on her tongue to free her By Iain...

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China’s Wanda Commercial gains boost from Tencent-led investors

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group said on Monday that its debt-laden commercial property arm will receive a boost from a group of investors led by technology giant Tencent Holdings, who will buy a 14 percent stake in the...

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WWF urges action against ski area expansion in Bulgarian park

SOFIA (Reuters) – Conservation group WWF stepped up pressure on Bulgaria on Monday to withdraw a decision to allow more construction of ski runs and lifts in a mountainous area home to bears and wolves, saying the UNESCO World Heritage Site should...

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Federer’s phenomenal indoor record leaves Cilic in the shade

(Reuters) – The moment organizers decided to shut the roof on Rod Laver Arena, Roger Federer already had one hand on the Australian Open title. On Sunday in withering Melbourne heat, Federer survived an onslaught from first-time finalist Marin Cilic to win...

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Cow vigilantism: SC seeks response from Haryana, UP, Rajasthan | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the governments of Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for not following its order to take stern steps to stop violence in the name of cow vigilantism. The top court was hearing a...

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China dismisses ‘absurd’ African Union HQ spying claim

Image copyright AFP Image caption The Chinese built the African Union headquarters, which opened in 2012 China has dismissed reports it bugged the African Union (AU) headquarters as “preposterous”. Kuang Weilin, the Chinese ambassador to the AU, told reporters in Ethiopia the...

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Clampdown on cryptocurrency in Japan after £379m cyber heist

Japan’s financial regulator is clamping down on cryptocurrency exchanges in the aftermath of one of the biggest cyber heists on record. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) said on Monday it would inspect all exchanges and put pressure on Coincheck – a cryptocurrency...

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Majorca’s capital Palma to ban happy hours and lock-ins

Brits visiting the bustling capital of Majorca are to face a crackdown on ‘drunken tourism’ with a ban on late-night lock-ins, two-for-one drinks offers and happy hours. The local council in Palma is to start a series of meetings with residents and...

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VW faces inquiry call over diesel fumes test on monkeys

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Dutch tax office, banks hit by DDoS cyber attacks

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The national tax office in the Netherlands briefly went offline on Monday due to a DDoS cyber attack, after the country’s largest banks were targeted, news agency ANP reported. ABN Amro and ING were both targeted by hackers, temporarily...

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Poland president to review Holocaust bill after Israel outcry

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Some 1.1 million people, most of them Jews, were killed at the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland Poland’s President Andrzej Duda says he will review controversial plans to outlaw any suggestion of Polish complicity in the Nazi...

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India vs South Africa: A 4-2 win will see India replace SA in ODI top spot | Cricket News

DUBAI: The number one ODI status will be on the line when second-placed India and table-toppers South Africa clash in a six-match series, which starts in Durban on Thursday. The Virat Kohli led India can top the ODI table if they win...

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Amazing footage of planes landing and taking off at Lukla

This incredible footage shows a breath-taking perspective as planes take off and land at one of the world’s most dangerous airports. The videos were captured by cameras attached to the undersides of two aircraft and show the dramatic approach and ascent from...

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DriveNow deal paves way for BMW-Daimler alliance – source

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s BMW has bought out partner Sixt from their joint venture DriveNow, paving the way for a broader car-sharing and robotaxi alliance with Daimler to compete against the likes of Uber and Lyft. BMW is close to agreeing a...

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IPL auction 2018: Gautam Gambhir has unfinished business with Daredevils: CEO Dua

NEW DELHI: Delhi Daredevils CEO Hemant Dua feels that Gautam Gambhir is back to where he belongs and would like to complete his “unfinished business”, which is winning the elusive Indian Premier League title for the franchise. Gambhir, who was a Daredevils...

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Indonesia: Transgender women in Aceh detained by police

Image copyright North Aceh police Image caption The transgender women were forced to have their hair cut short Police in north Indonesia have detained 12 transgender women, cut their long hair, and say they are now “coaching” them to behave like “real...

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Exploration vessel from Blue Planet II listed on Airbnb

The exploration vessel that featured in the hit BBC documentary Blue Planet II now has its own listing on Airbnb – and guests will get a trip in one of its submarines to journey to the deep. Ocean X’s Alucia, which is...

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Lockheed Martin takes $2 billion charge

(Reuters) – Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) reported a net loss in the fourth quarter on Monday as the U.S. defense contractor took a $1.9 billion charge mainly due to the change in U.S. tax law, but beat expectations for sales. Lockheed said...

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Vidit Gujrathi wins Tata Steel Challengers 2018 | Chess News

MUMBAI: Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has won Tata Steel Chess Challengers 2018, held at Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands from January 12 to 28. The victory ensured that Vidit qualified for Tata Steel Masters 2019 where best chess players across the world including World...

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Pop in to this seasonal Greek pop-up

Not until the mid-week quiz night did we finally understand why the Peligoni Club is one of the Med’s hottest destinations for families with teenagers. It’s a pop-up, seasonal watersports club-cum-teenage hang-out on the Greek island of Zakynthos (or Zante as it...

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Japan’s cryptocurrency girl band stays loyal to virtual money after cyber heist

TOKYO (Reuters) – Members of a Japanese girl pop group, the Virtual Currency Girls, said on Monday they had refused an offer to be paid in yen and would stay loyal to cryptocurrencies despite a $530 million cyber heist jeopardizing their chances...

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Amazon.com opens its own rainforest in Seattle

SEATTLE (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc on Monday opens a rainforest-like office space in Seattle that it hopes will spark new ideas for employees. While cities across North America are seeking to host Seattle-based Amazon’s second headquarters, the world’s largest online retailer is...

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal close to £60m deal for Borussia Dortmund striker

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, second right, has 21 goals in 24 games in all competitions for Dortmund this season Arsenal are close to an agreement to sign Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund for about £60m. But the transfer will not be sanctioned...

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Japan’s cryptocurrency girl band stays loyal to virtual money after cyber heist

TOKYO (Reuters) – Members of a Japanese girl pop group, the Virtual Currency Girls, said on Monday they had refused an offer to be paid in yen and would stay loyal to cryptocurrencies despite a $530 million cyber heist jeopardizing their chances...

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Sumit, Sarjubala assured of medals, Shiva in quarters at India Open | Boxing News

NEW DELHI: Asian silver-medallist Sumit Sangwan (91kg) and world silver-medallist Sarjubala Devi (51kg) were among the four Indian boxers who assured themselves of medals after facile wins in the inaugural India Open tournament for men and women on Monday. Second seed Sumit...

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Can star fruit cause poisoning?

How often have you eaten the tangy star-fruit, raw or roasted, sprinkled with the seasoning of your choice? Star- fruit, Kamarakh or Kamaranga is popularly sold by road side vendors. But, if we look at several studies conducted around it, they reveal...

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Flexi-catering is a gourmet option for hungry skiers

‘Flexi-catering’ means that all your meals are cooked and delivered to you Raphael Cabuis’s Chalet Kitchen now delivers to 20 resorts in the French Alps Each day includes a two-course dinner, breakfast and afternoon cake By Thomas W. Hodgkinson For The Daily...

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Shares in Prince Alwaleed’s firm soar, but banks remain cautious

DUBAI (Reuters) – Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s freedom has sent shares of his flagship company soaring, but banks will remain cautious about dealing with his company until they have more clarity about the circumstances of his release from a corruption probe. Shares...

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Arthur Masuaku: West Ham defender gets six-game ban for spitting

West Ham will not contest Masuaku’s red card West Ham defender Arthur Masuaku will serve a mandatory six-game ban for spitting at an opponent, the Football Association has confirmed. The Frenchman reacted to a challenge from Nick Powell in the Hammers’ FA...

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China blizzards snarl railroads, coal deliveries amid power worries

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s worst blizzards this winter have snarled the country’s railroads and highways, cutting off critical supplies of thermal coal, and fuelling a rally in prices to record highs and raising concerns about potential heating and electricity shortages. The chaos,...

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​Why Ranveer Singh is an amazing boyfriend! – 6 lessons all boyfriends should learn from Ranveer Singh

If asked to name a Bollywood actor who is frequently in the news, it has to be Ranveer Singh! And this is not just because of his upcoming movie Padmaavat, his eccentric personality or his great acting skills. The way he handles...

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Amazon UK to create 400 jobs in a new fulfillment center in Rugby

LONDON (Reuters) – Amazon UK said on Monday it would open a new fulfillment center in Rugby, central England, increasing its 2,500-strong workforce in the Midlands by another 400 people. Rugby will be the fourth Amazon fulfillment center in the region, and...

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Former champions Saina, Sindhu start favourites at India Open | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: In-form Saina Nehwal and defending champion PV Sindhu will be the cynosure of all eyes when they start their campaign at the $350,000 India Open, starting Tuesday. The marquee event will also feature 2014 champion Kidambi Srikanth beginning his new...

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The Next Time You Order Room Service, It May Come by Robot

Hotels across the country are rushing to introduce robots with the promise of enhancing the guest experience and increasing efficiency. The automated companions can do everything from make and pick up deliveries to help guests find their way around. Aloft Cupertino in...

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Tech stocks reach record, bond yields rise again

LONDON (Reuters) – Technology stocks rallied on Monday at the start of a big week of earnings for the sector globally, while bond yields hit multi-year highs as investors braced for major central banks to step back from ultra-easy monetary policies. European...

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Lang’ata fire: ‘Not enough water’ to tackle Kenya blaze

Image copyright Reuters Image caption A man reacts as the water runs out of water as he fights a fire Thousands of people have reportedly been left homeless after fire swept through a Kenyan slum on Sunday evening, killing at least three....

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China plans first lab on ocean oil spill cleaning: media

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Ministry of Transport is planning to establish a laboratory specializing in treating oil spills at sea, the first of its kind in the country, local media Science and Technology Daily reported on Sunday. China is spending some 200...

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Terror attack survivors launch group to lobby Government

Survivors of terrorist atrocities are launching a new group to lobby the Government on counter-terror policies and improved support for victims. The Survivors Against Terror group was founded by survivors and bereaved relatives of victims of Islamist bombings, IRA attacks and far-right...

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5 home remedies to get rid of facial hair – 5 sure shot remedies to get rid of facial hair

Embarrassed by those facial hair? Well, we can totally empathise! Unlike hair on the other body parts, facial hair are quite visible, and can make or break your look. If you find it tedious to visit a salon every few weeks, here...

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Apple set to halve first quarter iPhone X production target: Nikkei

(Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has notified suppliers that it will halve its iPhone X production target for the first quarter to around 20 million units, Nikkei reported on Monday without citing a source. The cut was prompted by slower-than-expected sales in...

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Singapore Airlines to boost digital investment to improve revenue, cut costs

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore Airlines Ltd will invest “hundreds of millions” of dollars in digital technology over several years as part of a broader transformation designed to remain competitive against global rivals, its chief executive said on Monday. The investment is aimed...

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Roger Federer: Roger Federer on Rafael Nadal’s heels in rankings | Tennis News

PARIS: Roger Federer‘s victory in the Australian Open has taken him to within 155 points of world number one Rafael Nadal in the ATP rankings released on Monday. Nadal, who was knocked out in the quarter-finals in Melbourne, has 9,760 points with...

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Jamaica Has Never Had Olympic Synchronized Swimmers. These Girls Want to Change That.

PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica — Port Antonio is known for its water. It is home to the Blue Lagoon, a placid pool fed by the Caribbean Sea that is surrounded by waterfalls, a lush green jungle and a string of idyllic beachside resorts....

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Australia aims to become ‘top 10’ defence exporter

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Australia has unveiled a new strategy on defence industry exports Australia has said it plans to become one of the world’s top 10 defence industry exporters within a decade. The nation currently sells about A$2bn (£1.15bn;...

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GST, note ban increased taxpayers’ base, household savings

NEW DELHI: The Economic Survey 2017-18 highlighted that there has been a rise in the number of taxpayers post demonetisation and implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. This also led to increase in the household savings. The Economic Survey sets...

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Some Russians can compete as neutrals at Pyeongchang Paralympics: IPC

MOSCOW (Reuters) – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Monday it was upholding the suspension of Russia’s Paralympic Committee but will allow some Russians to compete as neutrals at the Pyeongchang Paralympics in March. Russia did not compete in the 2016...

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India police arrest 112 as religious clashes kill teenager

Image caption Police have launched an inquiry to figure out what caused the clashes Police in northern India have arrested 112 people following violence after a teenage boy died in clashes between two groups, amid anniversary celebrations of the day India became...

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Games developer Playtika to invest up to $400 million in Israeli tech

TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Mobile games developer Playtika Ltd said on Monday it was setting up a new business, which plans to invest up to $400 million in Israeli digital entertainment and consumer internet firms as well as games companies globally. Playtika...

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God’s giant miracle carrots – BBC News

Ben Zand spends time with Guatemala’s huge evangelical community visiting Pastor Sanchez, from the town of Almolonga. Almolonga is famous for the story of transformation, where God blessed its giant carrots and vegetables, saving people from poverty. The story of Almolonga’s carrots...

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The new Bloomsbury Hotel provides the perfect pick-me-up

Rating: Anyone looking for a quick pick-me-up at this dispiriting time of year should pop into the bar at the new Bloomsbury hotel, almost opposite the British Museum in what estate agents like to call London‘s Bloomsbury/Fitzrovia border. It’s a magnificent room,...

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India issues 7.5% growth forecast

Image copyright Reuters Image caption India’s once robust economy has slowed India’s growth rate is set to rise over the coming year after a slowdown, according to a government forecast. It predicts that economic growth in 2017-18 will be between 7% and...

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Private equity firm KKR names French businessman Veyrat as senior adviser

PARIS (Reuters) – Investment and private equity firm KKR (KKR.N) has named Jacques Veyrat, a well-known businessman with previous leading positions in the commodities and telecoms sectors, as senior adviser in France as KKR looks to build its presence in the country....

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Explore the forests and fairytale castles of Scotland

She may not have been amused by many things, but Queen Victoria might have been tickled pink to watch Victoria & Abdul, Stephen Frears’s recent film about her infatuation with an Indian servant. The movie is a colourful tale: Abdul Karim was...

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Woods breaks into top 20 during final round at Torrey Pines

LA JOLLA, California (Reuters) – Tiger Woods continued his promising comeback on Sunday as he improved his position to inside the top 20 during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open. Shrugging off strong and gusty winds on an unusually warm...

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Pico Iyer: Mumbai is the capital of 21st century writing: Pico Iyer

As the eleventh edition of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival opened its gates for the lovers of art and literature on January 25th with invigorating music by performers from Gujrat, Assam and Rajasthan, the crowd swelled up at the royal Diggi Palace....

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Fitness tracker Strava lights up military base

Image copyright Strava Image caption The movements of soldiers within Bagram air base – the largest US military facility in Afghanistan Military personnel around the world have been publicly sharing their exercise routes online – including those inside or near military bases....

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Night Shift: Game aims to help doctors detect trauma

A doctor has designed a video game about treating patients with severe injuries.

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Planes halted as fox gets on runway at Manchester Airport

The fearless fox wasn’t bothered by Boeing 747 taking off just feet away from it  Brave animal waited for plane to depart before strutting around on the tarmac   Fox forced authorities to briefly stop operations while a security car chased it By...

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Weight loss: Here’s the DIET plan that helped this guy lose 43 kgs in 10 months!

Losing weight is an addiction, says this guy who lost 43.5 kilos in 10.5 months! Initially, you might not get so passionate but once you start to drop kilos, it becomes an obsession. It was not Anshum’s intention, but his bedridden condition...

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India vs Pakistan: Under-19 World Cup: India face Pakistan in semi-final | Cricket News

CHRISTCHURCH: After bagging lucrative deals at the IPL auction, members of the unbeaten Indian team will be eager to deliver when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in the second semi-final of the ICC U-19 World Cup on Tuesday. ALSO READ: India set up...

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Alibaba, Foxconn lead $350 million funding in electric car startup

BEIJING (Reuters) – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and Foxconn Technology Co Ltd have led a 2.2 billion yuan ($347.74 million) funding round in Chinese electric car maker Xiaopeng Motors as competition escalates in the new energy vehicle (NEV) market. The latest injection...

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Arunima Sinha: Compensation for India’s Everest climbing amputee

Image copyright AFP Image caption Arunima Sinha scaled the summit in 2013 An Indian mountaineer, who lost a leg resisting robbers in a moving train in 2011, has won a prolonged legal battle to get compensation from the railway company. Arunima Sinha’s...

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Australian Open: Roger Federer first man to win 20 Grand Slams | Tennis News

MELBOURNE: Roger Federer went for the far sideline on his second serve. It was match point. Marin Cilic put up his hand, challenged, but the ball was plum. Up went the Swiss’ arms, in victory, in celebration. As the sun set on...

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Baku: The capital of Azerbaijan is coming into focus fast

Are you ready for Baku? It’s coming to get you. Some people might be hard put to find it on the map (try the Caspian Sea), much less think of going there.  But the ancient capital of Azerbaijan on the Silk Road...

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The best nose rings to suit your face type – Trend to try: Nose rings

For all those who have been waiting to pierce their nose, start out with a small ring or stud and work your way up. Remember that you can’t change your nose ring for several weeks after the piercing since the nose takes...

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KPMG’s audits of Carillion to be investigated: UK watchdog

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened an investigation into KPMG’s auditing of the now-collapsed Carillion covering the years 2014 to 2017, the watchdog said on Monday. Construction and outsourcing firm Carillion collapsed this month after banks pulled the...

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Alibaba to take on Kuala Lumpur’s traffic in first foreign project

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Alibaba Group will set up a traffic control system harnessing artificial intelligence for Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, its first such service outside China, as the e-commerce giant pushes to grow its cloud computing business. Alibaba Cloud, the cloud...

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Is this how the starting XIs will look?

NEW DELHI: Following this weekend’s 2018 IPL player auction in Bengaluru, where a mind-boggling 431.17 crore was spent, here’s a look at how the eight franchises may roll out their starting XIs when the 11th season of the IPL starts on April...

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Philippines to phase out its beloved cheap but rickety jeepneys

MANILA (Reuters) – Jeepneys, the flamboyant passenger trucks of the Philippines, are nearing the end of their reign as the “Kings of the Road”, but they’re not going down without a fight. Government moves to overhaul outdated public transport, making it safer...

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China-Pakistan economic corridor: Ready for talks with India to resolve CPEC differences: China

BEIJING: China today said it is ready to hold talks with India to resolve their differences on the contentious $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that passes through PoK. Asked about Indian Ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale‘s interview to state-run Global Times...

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Angry India mob attacks ‘late’ rescuers as bus falls into river

Image caption Four people died when a bus crashed through a bridge and plunged into a river Angry residents attacked police vans and officials whom they accused of arriving late to the scene of an accident which killed four people in India’s...

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Rakuten seeks to boost financial services with $415 million Asahi Fire & Marine deal

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Rakuten Inc said it planned to purchase Asahi Fire & Marine Insurance Co Ltd for about $415 million, strengthening its portfolio of financial services as its steps up efforts to diversify beyond conventional online shopping. Although Asahi Fire...

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WWE Royal Rumble: Nakamura, Asuka emerge Rumble winners; Lesnar and Styles retain titles | WWE News

The Royal Rumble 2018 lived up to its hype. Each match on the card had its elements of charisma, drama and brutality. The Universal title match, with the three behemoths, Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman and Kane, turned out to be a pretty...

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Priyanka Chopra just gave hot a new definition at the pre Grammy gala

India’s hottest export to USA, the very talented Indian film actress Priyanka Chopra, who’s completely ruling the American television sets right now just made the New York winter seem a little warmer, thanks to her latest appearance. Spotted at the pre-Grammy gala,...

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Philippines to develop rules on cryptocurrency trading

MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday it is crafting rules to regulate cryptocurrency transactions to protect investors and reduce the risk of fraud. The regulation, which will cover issuance and registration of cryptocurrencies, is expected to...

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British accounting watchdog to investigate KPMG’s audits of Carillion

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) watchdog said on Monday it had opened an investigation into KPMG’s audit of the now-collapsed Carillion, covering the years 2014 to 2017. Britain’s Business department had already asked the FRC to examine the preparation...

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Rhine reopened to river shipping as water level falls

HAMBURG (Reuters) – Germany’s Rhine river was reopened to shipping on Monday after waters fell, following its closure for the past week as rain and melting snow raised water levels, authorities said. High water mostly peaked in north Germany over the weekend,...

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Brexit: EU (Withdrawal Bill) fundamentally flawed, say peers

Image copyright AFP Proposed legislation bringing existing EU law into UK law is “fundamentally flawed” and needs to be reworked, a Lords committee has said. The “scale and complexity” of the EU (Withdrawal) Bill is complicated by the fact that much depends...

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Two British skiers die in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc fall

Image copyright AFP/Getty images Two British skiers have fallen to their deaths while on holiday in the French Alps. It is believed that the 25-year-olds slipped before falling several hundred metres while off-piste in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc region. A third skier – also...

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India to regain fastest growing economy tag next year

NEW DELHI: India is expected to regain the world’s fastest growing major economy tag as it is likely to clock 7-7.5 per cent growth rate in 2018-19, up from 6.75 per cent in the current fiscal, the Economic Survey said on Monday....

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Japan raps Coincheck, orders broader checks after $530 million cryptocurrency theft

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s financial regulator said on Monday it would inspect all cryptocurrency exchanges and ordered Coincheck to get its act together after hackers stole $530 million worth of digital money from its exchange in one of the biggest cyber heists...

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Japan’s Rakuten to acquire Asahi Fire for 45 billion yen

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten Inc said on Monday it would acquire Asahi Fire & Marine Insurance Co Ltd for 45 billion yen ($413.6 million), its latest move to diversify beyond its online shopping site. Rakuten said it would launch...

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Facebook makes privacy push ahead of strict EU law

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Facebook said on Monday it was publishing its privacy principles for the first time and rolling out educational videos to help users control who has access to their information, as it prepares for the start of a tough new...

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FA Cup: Manchester City keep quadruple dream alive, Chelsea also through | Football News

LONDON: Kevin De Bruyne starred as Manchester City stayed on course for an unprecedented quadruple as a 2-0 win at Cardiff on Sunday put the runaway Premier League leaders into the last 16 of the FA Cup. City, 12 points clear at...

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Chung hoping Melbourne run sparks Korean tennis boom

SEOUL (Reuters) – Chung Hyeon hopes his surprise run to the Australian Open semi-finals will give South Korean tennis a shot in the arm and the 21-year-old said his next target was breaking into the top 10 in the world rankings. Chung,...

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U-19 World Cup: Under-19 World Cup: Australia beat Afghanistan to reach final | Cricket News

CHRISTCHURCH: Australia sauntered into the ICC Under-19 World Cup final by halting Afghanistan‘s dream run with a six-wicket victory, built around Jack Edward’s half-century after a splendid bowling show on Monday. Electing to bat, the strife-torn nation, put on board a modest...

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Economic survey: Economic Survey: GDP to grow at 6.75 per cent this year, other key takeaways

NEW DELHI: The government on Monday tabled the economic survey for the fiscal year 2017-18, on the first day of the budget session of the Parliament. Ahead of the Union Budget, the finance ministry presents the economic survey which reviews the overall...

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Those guilty of corruption now ‘rotting’ in jail: PM Modi’s dig at Lalu | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a veiled dig at former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and other opposition leaders when he remarked that the war on corruption has ensured that the “rich and powerful” are no longer...

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Kallon leads calls for league football to resume in Sierra Leone

Former Sierra Leone international Mohamed Kallon is calling for a resumption of league football Sierra Leone football legend Mohamed Kallon is leading calls for league football to return to his country after a three-and-a-half-year absence, largely due to internal wrangling within the...

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Alpine skiing: Vlhova wins slalom after Shiffrin slips up

LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland (Reuters) – Overall World Cup leader Mikaela Shiffrin missed out on her seventh successive World Cup slalom win when she lost her balance meters from the finish line on Sunday, handing victory to Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova. In the last slalom...

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Corbyn on Brexit: 'We're not asking for a second referendum'

The Labour leader says he wants the UK to have a trade relationship with the EU.

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IPL Auction 2018, Day 2 Highlights: As it happened | Cricket News

As it happened: IPL Players Auction Kolkata Knight Riders buy Javon Searless for 30 lakh, his base price for the last purchase of the auction ALSO READ: Full squads after IPL 2018 Auction Rajasthan Royals buy Dushmantha Chameera for 50 lakh, his...

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Corbyn on collision course with local government

This week Labour’s ruling body, the National Executive Committee or NEC, stepped in to a bitter row about a controversial housing project in the London borough of Haringey. It’s led to deep divisions between the NEC and Labour councillors across the country,...

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Pavic, Dabrowski win Australian Open mixed doubles

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Croatia’s Mate Pavic and Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski beat India’s Rohan Bopanna and Timea Babos of Hungary 2-6 6-4 (11-9) to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title on Sunday. Pavic and Dabrowski saved a championship point before closing out...

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General Bipin Rawat: Time has not come for any rethink on AFSPA: Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat | India News

NEW DELHI: Time has not come for any rethink on AFSPA or making some of its provisions milder, Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat has said, asserting that the Army has been taking adequate precautions in protecting human rights while operating in disturb...

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Theresa Villiers: Compromise doesn’t respect Brexit vote

The UK is heading towards “a dilution of Brexit”, former cabinet minister Theresa Villiers has said. Speaking to the BBC’s Sunday Politics, Ms Villiers said there was a risk that too many compromises would mean that the UK “isn’t leaving the European...

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Beauty tips every bride-to-be must know – Tips to get that gorgeous bridal glow on your wedding

Well, if you have always dreamt about getting married to your knight in shining armour, then we are pretty certain you did give some thought to how you would look on your most special day. Slipping into your most extravagant outfit ever...

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Federer fights off Cilic to win sixth Australian Open

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Roger Federer fought off a fierce challenge from Croatia’s Marin Cilic to claim a record-equaling sixth Australian Open title with 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3 3-6 6-1 victory on Sunday. With the Rod Laver Arena roof closed to spare the players...

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IPL Auction 2018 Day 2: Punjab buy Gayle; Unadkat, Tye earn big | Cricket News

As it happened: IPL Players Auction Kolkata Knight Riders buy Javon Searless for 30 lakh, his base price for the last purchase of the auction ALSO READ: Full squads after IPL 2018 Auction Rajasthan Royals buy Dushmantha Chameera for 50 lakh, his...

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Corbyn on Marr: 'We'd buy 8,000 properties for homeless'

Jeremy Corbyn says his government would buy 8,000 homes and help councils seize deliberately-vacant properties.

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CHAN 2018: Sudan coach hails victory over Zambia as a ‘miracle’

Sudan coach Zdravko Logarusic took charge of the Jediane Falcons on 11 December Sudan’s coach Zdravko Logarusic has hailed his side’s surprise 1-0 victory over Zambia in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) as a “miracle”. The Croatian only took...

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IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dead at 91

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Billionaire IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad has died aged 91, the Swedish company said on Sunday, with the furniture empire he launched more than half a century ago familiar around the globe. Kamprad founded IKEA in 1943 when he was...

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If you love any of these 5 things, you are smarter than an average Indian! – Love any of these 5 things? Congratulations, you are smarter than an average Indian!

As kids, we were often told to abstain from video games, dancing, books or any other hobby we enjoyed besides our studies. Well, rejoice our fellow 90s kid. Recent studies reveal that hobbies can actually make you smarter and improve your brain...

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Federer fights off Cilic to win sixth Australian Open title

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Switzerland’s Roger Federer claimed a record-equaling sixth Australian Open title with a 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3 3-6 6-1 victory over Croatia’s Marin Cilic on Sunday. The 36-year-old defending champion won the opening set in 24 minutes under the Rod Laver...

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Roger Federer wins sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title

Australian Open final Coverage: Watch highlights of the final on BBC Two from 13:00 GMT. Roger Federer won his sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title with a five-set victory over Marin Cilic. The Swiss lost five games in a row...

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Roger Federer: Australian Open: Federer beats Cilic to win record-extending 20th Grand Slam title | Tennis News

MELBOURNE: Switzerland’s Roger Federer claimed a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title with a 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victory over Croatia’s Marin Cilic on Sunday. The 36-year-old defending champion won the opening set in 24 minutes under the Rod Laver Arena roof...

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Suresh Raina recalled for South Africa T20Is

NEW DELHI: Suresh Raina has been named in the India squad for the South Africa T20I series slated for next month. The left-handed Raina returns to the national setup after last playing against England in February last year, also in a T20I...

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​How to keep your manager happy without being a people pleaser – 6 ways to maintain a healthy professional relationship with your boss

Trying to understand the way your manager likes to work can be a good start. For instance, do they like to communicate everything through an email or verbally? Do they prefer to create the work plan for the entire week in advance...

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Chris Gayle: IPL Auction 2018: Jaydev Unadkat hits jackpot; Gayle finally picked by KXIP | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Jaydev Unadkat headlined IPL Auctions 2018 on Day 2 with Rajasthan Royals breaking the bank for the services of the Saurashtra bowler for a whopping Rs 11.5 crore, surpassing the Rs 11 crore price tag fetched by KL Rahul (KXIP)...

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​Porn star reveals the diet that helps him maintain long erection on sets – The secret is out: How male porn stars maintain erections for so long!

STAYING HARD IS A CHALLENGE THAT MOST PORN STARS FACE: Peter North told a men’s health website which wanted to study about the subject, “Everyone thinks it would be so easy to stay hard on set and it’s not easy at all.”...

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Pakistan on top of the world with New Zealand T20 series win | Cricket News

MOUNT MAUNGANUI (New Zealand): Pakistan laid claim to being the best Twenty20 side in the world on Sunday after beating New Zealand in the series-deciding third Twenty20 match in Mount Maunganui. The 18-run victory gave Pakistan a come-from-behind 2-1 series win that...

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Ant McPartlin’s wife Lisa ‘will get millions in divorce’

Ant McPartlin’s estranged wife Lisa Armstrong could make £155 million from their divorce, according to reports she has been advised to go after her presenter partner’s future earnings. It was previously said that Ant, 42, was willing to pay Lisa, 41, half of his...

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Ikea founder Kamprad dies at 91

The Swedish founder of the Ikea furniture chain, Ingvar Kamprad, has died at the age of 91, the company has announced. Mr Kamprad died at his home in Småland, Ikea confirmed in a statement. This breaking news story is being updated and...

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Four-Nations Invitational Tournament: India suffer heartbreaking loss to Belgium after shootout | Hockey News

HAMILTON (New Zealand): India suffered a heartbreaking loss to Belgium via penalty shootout after holding the World No. 3 side to 4-4 in regulation time in the final of the Four-Nations Invitational Tournament‘s second leg here. It was Felix Denayer, Sebastien Dockier...

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Pakistan army ‘has greatly increased its clout’ under new chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa

ISLAMABAD: The new chief of Pakistan’s army had a tough act to follow when he took the baton of command in November 2016. His predecessor had been a widely popular figure, credited with dramatically curbing both attacks by militants against civilians and...

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Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The Australian Open men’s singles final between champion Roger Federer and sixth seed Marin Cilic got underway on Sunday with the roof closed at Rod Laver Arena on a scorching day, triggering a hailstorm of criticism from former players....

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air india disinvestment: Foreign player has expressed interest in acquiring 49% of Air India: Govt

NEW DELHI: A foreign player has expressed interest in acquiring 49% of soon-to-be-privatised Air India. Aviation secretary R N Choubey said this company has given an “unsolicited expression of interest for AI’s airline arm.” While the identity of this player is not...

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Australian Open: Bopanna-Babos pair ends runner-up at Australian Open | Tennis News

MELBOURNE: Rohan Bopanna and his Hungarian partner Timea Babos frittered away a one set advantage, going down to Mate Pavic and Gabriela Dabrowski in the Australian Open mixed doubles final here on Sunday. The fifth-seeded Bopanna and Babos lost 6-2 4-6 9-11...

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Russian presidential vote: Navalny offices raided on day of protests

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Alexei Navalny has said that the upcoming Russian presidential election is “dishonest” Police in Moscow have raided the offices of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny ahead of nationwide rallies supporting an election boycott. Footage posted on...

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Beijing city to take clean fuel drive to another 450 villages

BEIJING (Reuters) – ** The municipal government of Beijing will advance its anti-smog campaign this year to provide 450 villages with clean fuel for heating, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. **The Chinese capital has so far wiped out coal...

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Sandeep Lamichhane: Sandeep Lamichhane, the first Nepalese to get IPL contract | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Nepal legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane on Saturday etched his name in history books after he was bought by Delhi Daredevils at the 2018 Indian Premier League Auction. He thus became the first ever from his country to be sold at the...

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Kabul mourns 100 dead after ambulance bomb

Image copyright EPA Image caption Security officials guarded the scene of the attack on Sunday morning More than 100 people are now believed to have been killed in a suicide bombing on Saturday in Kabul. Attackers drove an ambulance past a police...

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IPL Auction 2018: Jaydev Unadkat hits jackpot; Tye fetches Rs 7.2 crore | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Jaydev Unadkat headlined the first session of the IPL Auctions 2018 on Day 2 with Rajasthan Royals breaking the bank for the services of the Saurashtra bowler for a whopping Rs 11.5 crore, surpassing the Rs 11 crore price tag...

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Saudi’s Kingdom Holding shares soar after Prince Alwaleed freed

DUBAI (Reuters) – Shares in Riyadh-listed international investment company Kingdom Holding 4280.SE soared at the opening on Sunday after the company’s owner, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, was released after being detained for over two months in a corruption probe. The stock immediately...

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India vs South Africa: India vs South Africa: Kohli credits belief for third Test turnaround | Cricket News

JOHANNESBURG: Indian skipper Virat Kohli says his team never lost faith in itself despite the criticism that came with consecutive Test losses to South Africa, crediting this belief for the turnaround that gave the visitors a consolation win here. ALSO READ: This...

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Coincheck promises 46bn yen refund after cryptocurrency theft

Image copyright Nippon Hoso Kyokai Image caption As many as 10,000 businesses in Japan are said to accept crypto-currencies. One of Japan’s largest digital currency exchanges has said it will refund most of the $534m (£380m) worth of virtual assets lost in...

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Field&Flower business sold meat to Buckingham Palace

Two best friends who started a meat delivery service from their kitchen with just one cow now make £2.8 million a year and receive orders from Buckingham Palace. James Flower, 31, from Bristol, and James Mansfield, 34, from Bath, met at agricultural...

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IPL Auction 2018, Day 2: No initial buyers for Morgan, Hales; uncapped Gowtham fetches Rs 6.2 crore | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Uncapped Karnataka spinner Krishnappa Gowtham lit up the Indian Premier League 2018 Auctions day two with a price tag of Rs 6.2 crore that saw an intense bidding war between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals, with the later snapping...

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Thunder’s George to replace injured Cousins in All Star Game

(Reuters) – Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George will replace the injured DeMarcus Cousins in next month’s All Star Game, the NBAannounced on Saturday. Cousins, who was voted a starter for the game and had been chosen as a part of LeBron...

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Coincheck: World’s biggest ever digital currency ‘theft’

Image copyright Nippon Hoso Kyokai Image caption Coincheck representatives looked numb when they faced journalists One of Japan’s largest digital currency exchanges says it has lost some $534m (£380m) worth of virtual assets in a hacking attack on its network. Coincheck froze...

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