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Messi-less Barcelona messy: Jordi Cruyff

Published On: December 26, 2018 04:50 PM NPT By: Agencies

Former Barcelona player Jordi Cruyff has warned his former club to learn from what happened at Real Madrid after the departure of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Japan approves 126 measures to attract more foreign workers

Published On: December 25, 2018 04:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

TOKYO, Dec 25: Japan's government on Tuesday adopted a slew of measures to encourage foreign nationals to work in the country and to smooth their integration into society.

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7 Great Scientists Who Were Born on Christmas Day

Published On: December 25, 2018 02:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

7 Great Scientists Who Were Born on Christmas Day

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Belly fat increases risk of breast cancer despite normal BMI, study finds

Published On: December 24, 2018 01:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

“Plenty of women have a normal BMI, but excess body fat," said a co-author of the study. "Now we know that can lead to an increased risk of breast cancer.”

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Bamboo-boring beetles wreak havoc in Rohingya refugee camps

Published On: December 23, 2018 01:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

Beset by millions of bamboo-chomping beetles, almost every shelter in the vast Rohingya refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, in Bangladesh, needs replacing.

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NATO coalition airstrike kills 10 militants in W. Afghanistan

Published On: December 23, 2018 01:23 PM NPT By: Agencies

FARAH, Afghanistan, Dec 23: Up to 10 Taliban militants have been killed following a NATO-led coalition forces' airstrike in Afghan western province of Farah, international media reports said on Sunday quoting local police.

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'Volcano' tsunami death toll climbs to 168 in Indonesia

Published On: December 23, 2018 01:16 PM NPT By: Agencies

CARITA (Indonesia) (AFP), Dec 23: A tsunami following a volcanic eruption killed at least 168 people when it slammed without warning into popular beaches around Indonesia's Sunda Strait on Saturday night, cutting a swathe of destruction and triggering mass panic as it swept inland.

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When Barack Obama reached hospital with a bag of gifts …

Published On: December 20, 2018 11:22 AM NPT By: Agencies

WASHINGTON, Dec 20: With a fluffy red cap and a bulging bag slung over his shoulder, Obama delivered presents (and more than a few gasps) to the young patients at Children’s National hospital in Northwest Washington on Wednesday.

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India's Congress I leader lambasts Modi govt for banning Indian notes in Nepal

Published On: December 18, 2018 12:36 PM NPT By: Agencies

BIHAR, INDIA : Senior leader of the Indian National Congress Shakeel Ahmad Monday blamed the "arrogance" of the NDA government for Nepal's ban on currency notes of denominations higher than Rs 100 and demanded that urgent steps be taken to resolve the issue, the Press Trust of India reported.

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How air pollution is destroying our health

Published On: December 17, 2018 08:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

As the world gets hotter and more crowded, our engines continue to pump out dirty emissions, and half the world has no access to clean fuels or technologies (e.g. stoves, lamps), the very air we breathe is growing dangerously polluted: nine out of ten people now breathe polluted air, which kills 7 million people every year.

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Chelsea FC fans caught displaying Nazi symbol in Budapest

Published On: December 16, 2018 05:49 PM NPT By: Agencies

LONDON, Dec 16: The controversial images surfaced on social media as Chelsea FC is being investigated by UEFA over an anti-Semitic chant which was sung by the club’s supporters.

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'Iconic milestone': Qatar unveils design for spectacular World Cup final stadium (WITH PHOTOS)

Published On: December 16, 2018 04:27 PM NPT By: Agencies

DOHA, Dec 16: The World Cup is heading to Qatar in 2022 and plans are gathering pace with the unveiling of the spectacular design for the 80,000-seater Lusail Stadium, which will host the final of the tournament.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe reinstated as Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister

Published On: December 16, 2018 12:14 PM NPT By: Agencies

COLOMBO, Dec 16 : United National Party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on Sunday, ending a 51-day power tussle in the island nation that had crippled the government, the Press Trust of India reported.

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US airstrike kills 20 civilians in Afghanistan: reports

Published On: December 16, 2018 11:47 AM NPT By: Agencies

KABUL, Dec 26: At least 20 women and children were killed in an airstrike conducted by US warplanes in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Kunar, media reports said quoting the local officials.

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Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as Sri Lanka's prime minister : reports

Published On: December 15, 2018 12:29 PM NPT By: Agencies

COLOMBO, Dec 15: Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned this morning as Sri Lanka's prime minister amid a two-month long power tussle in the island nation, international news agencies reported today.

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Mohamed Salah named BBC African Footballer of the Year 2018

Published On: December 15, 2018 12:20 PM NPT By: Agencies

LIVERPOOL, Dec 15: Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been voted BBC African Footballer of the Year for the second time in a row.

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Australia recognizes West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Published On: December 15, 2018 11:51 AM NPT By: Agencies

MOSCOW, Dec 15: Australia recognized West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.

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Officials’ fault or parents’ neglect? 7yo migrant child dies in custody after crossing US border

Published On: December 15, 2018 11:28 AM NPT By: Agencies

CARACAS, Dec 15: The death of a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl in US border patrol custody has triggered discussions. While some blame migration officials, others slam her parents who took her on a dangerous journey.

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How to spot stress in your workforce and how to deal with it

Published On: December 14, 2018 11:00 AM NPT By: Agencies

More than 11 million days are lost at work a year in the UK because of stress, costing the economy over £5 billion. In fact, almost half of workplace absences due to ill health relate to poor mental health, stress or anxiety, according to the Health and Safety Executive.

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‘No intention’: Bayern’s Thomas Muller defends shocking ‘kung fu kick’ red card (WITH PHOTOS)

Published On: December 13, 2018 06:43 PM NPT By: Agencies

LONDON, Dec 13: Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller was handed a straight red card for his head kick on Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico in the Champions League on Wednesday – but insisted there was “no intention” behind the shocking challenge.

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