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Germany out to fix misfiring attack

Published On: October 6, 2016 07:24 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

BERLIN, Oct 6: Germany host the Czech Republic on Saturday in the first of back-to-back World Cup 2018 qualifiers targeting two home wins despite missing main striker Mario Gomez.

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Pakistan barred from Kabaddi World Cup in India

Published On: October 5, 2016 02:58 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: The 12-nation Kabaddi World Cup kicks off this week in India, with a row over a decision to bar arch-rivals Pakistan from competing threatening to overshadow the tag-wrestling sport's showcase event.

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The five big announcements from Google’s Pixel event

Published On: October 5, 2016 02:27 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

US internet giant Google on Tuesday challenged heavyweight rivals including Apple and Amazon with an array of new gadgets aimed at digital lifestyles. Coming products to watch for: Pixel is the first smartphone designed by Google, with the Silicon Valley powerhouse dictating the hardware, software and services the way Apple does with its iPhones.

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Trump tumbles on rich list, down $800 mln: Forbes

Published On: October 4, 2016 09:55 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

NEW YORK, Oct 4: It seems running for president is hurting Donald Trump's finances big time. The Republican nominee's fortune fell $800 million last year sending him tumbling 35 spots on a list of richest Americans, Forbes said Tuesday.

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India win second New Zealand Test, clinch series

Published On: October 3, 2016 05:15 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

KOLKATA, Oct 3: India's bowlers helped the hosts clinch a 178-run victory over New Zealand in the second Test on Monday to take the series and reclaim their top spot in the world rankings.

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Mourinho says United could have put seven past Stoke

Published On: October 3, 2016 01:14 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Oct 3: Jose Mourinho insisted Manchester United had played their best football of the season and could have put seven goals past lowly Stoke City after their 1-1 draw on Sunday.

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Several dead in Ethiopia stampede after police tear gas protesters

Published On: October 2, 2016 05:16 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

BISHOFTU, Ethiopia, Oct 2: Several people were killed in a stampede near the Ethiopian capital on Sunday after police fired tear gas at protesters during a religious festival, according to an AFP photographer at the scene.

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India build lead despite New Zealand strikes

Published On: October 2, 2016 03:00 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

KOLKATA, Oct 2: New Zealand pacers hurt India's batting to leave them wobbling at 110 for six at tea as the hosts stretched their second innings lead to 222 on the third day of the second Test in Kolkata on Sunday.

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Murray takes aim at number one ranking in Beijing

Published On: October 2, 2016 02:39 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

Andy Murray is hoping to cap his strong season with a late-season run at Novak Djokovic's long-held number one ranking as he arrived in Beijing on Sunday.

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Milner spot on as Liverpool sink Swansea

Published On: October 1, 2016 07:32 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

SWANSEA, United Kingdom, Oct 1: James Milner propelled Liverpool to second place in the Premier League as his late penalty secured a 2-1 win against Swansea on Saturday.

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Improving United primed to punish struggling Stoke

Published On: October 1, 2016 04:57 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Oct 1: Manchester United appear to averted the crisis that was developing in the wake of a recent run of three successive defeats, but there is still plenty of room for improvement at Old Trafford.

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More than 100 injured in New Jersey commuter train crash

Published On: September 29, 2016 09:05 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

HOBOKEN, United States, Sept 29: A packed commuter train crashed into a station in New Jersey during the morning rush hour Thursday, with three people reported killed and more than 100 injured, many of them in critical condition.

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33 missing after China landslides

Published On: September 29, 2016 04:24 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

BEIJING, Sept 29: At least 33 people are missing a day after landslides swept through two east China villages, state media reported Thursday, as rescuers combed through rubble for survivors.

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New Zealand captain Williamson hit by bug ahead of India Test

Published On: September 29, 2016 04:17 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson missed training on Thursday after being hit by a bug, raising concerns over his fitness for the second Test against India.

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Over 90% of world breathing bad air: WHO

Published On: September 27, 2016 04:26 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, Sept 27: Nine out of 10 people globally are breathing poor quality air, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, calling for dramatic action against pollution that is blamed for more than six million deaths a year.

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‘Snake on a train’ halts Japan bullet express

Published On: September 26, 2016 08:02 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

TOKYO, Sept 26: A Japanese bullet train was forced to make an emergency stop on Monday after a snake was found slithering between the seats, local media reported.

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NASA to reveal 'surprising' activity on Jupiter's moon today

Published On: September 26, 2016 07:53 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

MIAMI, Sept 26: There's something going on beneath the surface of Jupiter's icy moon Europa. But what?

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Ashwin, Jadeja help India win landmark 500th Test

Published On: September 26, 2016 04:45 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

KANPUR, India, Sept 26:  Spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja bowled India to a comprehensive 197-run victory over New Zealand Monday on the fifth and final day of their country's landmark 500th Test.

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Search for alien life begins as world's largest radio telescope starts operating

Published On: September 25, 2016 04:13 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

BEIJING, CHINA, Sept 25: The world's largest radio telescope began operating in southwestern China Sunday, a project which Beijing says will help humanity search for alien life.

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Wayne Rooney’s place not sacrosanct, says Jose Mourinho

Published On: September 24, 2016 03:42 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney’s place in the starting line-up is not a cast iron certainty, said club manager Jose Mourinho.

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