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Bayern eye at least last eight in Champions League

Published On: September 17, 2019 08:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

MUNICH, GERMANY, Sept 17: Germany’s Bayern Munich want to kick off their Champions League campaign against Red Star Belgrade with a win on Wednesday as they set their sights on at least the quarter-finals, coach Niko Kovac said on Tuesday.

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HBO Max gets U.S. streaming rights for 'The Big Bang Theory'

Published On: September 17, 2019 06:48 PM NPT By: Reuters

HBO Max, the upcoming streaming service from AT&T Inc’s WarnerMedia, has got the U.S. streaming rights to all 12 seasons of comedy hit “The Big Bang Theory.”

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Neymar's European suspension reduced from three to two games - CAS

Published On: September 17, 2019 06:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

SWITZERLAND, Sept 17: The Court of Arbitration for Sport has reduced Paris St Germain striker Neymar’s suspension from three to two UEFA games for insulting match officials, CAS said on Tuesday.

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England must call time on Anderson/Broad partnership - Vaughan

Published On: September 17, 2019 04:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Sept 17: The days of James Anderson and Stuart Broad spearheading England’s fast bowling attack are over, according to former captain Michael Vaughan.

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Blast kills 24 at Afghan election rally, aide says president unhurt

Published On: September 17, 2019 02:55 PM NPT By: Reuters

KABUL, Sept 17: An explosion near an election rally attended by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani killed 24 people and injured 31 others, a health official said, but Ghani was unhurt according to an aide.

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Classic sitcom 'Seinfeld' will head to Netflix in 2021

Published On: September 17, 2019 02:14 PM NPT By: Reuters

Netflix Inc landed the global streaming rights for classic TV sitcom “Seinfeld,” the company said on Monday, bolstering its digital catalog as it faces the loss of two popular series.

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International panel to criticize U.S. FAA's Boeing 737 MAX approval process: WSJ

Published On: September 17, 2019 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

Sept 17: A panel of international air-safety regulators is finishing a report, which is expected to criticize the initial U.S. approval process for Boeing Co’s (BA.N) 737 MAX jets, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people briefed on the conclusions.

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Cities to step up at U.N. to push climate fight, sustainable development

Published On: September 17, 2019 11:20 AM NPT By: Reuters

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17:  As some world leaders question whether the world is facing a climate emergency, more than a dozen cities are stepping up to tackle global warming and sustainable development and will next week pledge to report their progress to the United Nations.

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UK Supreme Court hears cases that PM Johnson's parliament suspension was illegal

Published On: September 17, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Sept 17: Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government will seek to persuade Britain’s top court this week that his decision to suspend parliament until shortly before the date for Brexit was not illegal as Scottish judges concluded last week.

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Messi included in Barcelona squad to face Dortmund

Published On: September 16, 2019 08:24 PM NPT By: Reuters

BARCELONA, Sept 16: Barcelona captain Lionel Messi will be part of the squad to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday as he prepares to make his comeback from injury.

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EU stands firm on Brexit, UK says talks to be stepped up

Published On: September 16, 2019 08:12 PM NPT By: Reuters

LUXEMBOURG, Sept 16: The European Commission said on Monday that London had still not proposed an alternative to the Irish backstop that has stymied a deal on Britain’s exit from the EU, giving a blunt read-out of a meeting between its president and Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

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Hong Kong reopens after weekend of clashes, protests

Published On: September 16, 2019 05:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

HONG KONG, Sept 16:  Hong Kong’s businesses and metro stations reopened as usual on Monday after a chaotic Sunday when police fired water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters who blocked roads and threw petrol bombs outside government headquarters.

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Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Published On: September 16, 2019 04:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

BARCELONA, Sept 16: Spanish champions Barcelona thrashed Valencia 5-2 on Saturday while Real Madrid scraped past Levante 3-2. Here are the five talking points from the action in La Liga this weekend.

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U.S. blames Iran for Saudi oil attack, Trump says 'locked and loaded'

Published On: September 16, 2019 01:47 PM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Sept 16: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States was “locked and loaded” for a potential response to the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities, after a senior U.S. administration official said Iran was to blame.

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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy protection

Published On: September 16, 2019 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Sept 16: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday night, succumbing to pressure from more than 2,600 lawsuits alleging the company helped fuel the deadly U.S. opioid epidemic.

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North Korea leader Kim invited Trump to Pyongyang in new letter: report

Published On: September 16, 2019 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL, Sept 16: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un invited U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Pyongyang in a letter sent in August, a South Korean newspaper reported on Monday, citing diplomatic sources.

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Trump rebuffs Kavanaugh impeachment calls after new sexual misconduct report

Published On: September 16, 2019 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Sept 16: U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Democrats’ calls for impeaching Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Sunday after a new report involving sexual misconduct allegations, encouraging Kavanaugh to sue for libel and suggesting the Justice Department could “rescue” him.

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Wade ton in vain as England force Ashes draw

Published On: September 16, 2019 12:18 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Sept 16: Matthew Wade’s defiant century proved in vain as England bowled Australia out for 263 to win the final test at The Oval by 135 runs on Sunday and ensure the first drawn Ashes series since 1972.

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Test marathon gives Tokyo a taste of what to expect at 2020 Games

Published On: September 15, 2019 05:26 PM NPT By: Reuters

TOKYO, Sept 15: Tokyo held a marathon on Sunday as a test case for whether organisers, athletes, and spectators can cope with sweltering temperatures expected during next year’s Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games.

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Pakistan summons Afghan, Indian diplomats after soldiers, civilian killed

Published On: September 15, 2019 02:37 PM NPT By: Reuters

ISLAMABAD, Sept 15: Pakistan has summoned diplomats from Afghanistan and India after several shooting incidents along two different borders killed four Pakistani soldiers and a civilian woman.

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