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"I believe I can return to international cricket": Faf Du Plessis

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 6 (ANI): Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis revealed that he is considering a comeback ...


Sub-forum Themed "Guangzhou Nansha Joins Hands with the World" Successfully Held

On December 4, the sub-forum themed "Guangzhou Nansha Joins Hands with the World" was successfully held during the 5th World ...


Five players who boosted their T20 World Cup 2024 prospects in India-Australia series

New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Though the recently-concluded T20I series between India and Australia lacked star power, with several ...


US: 3 civilians killed, 2 cops injured in Queens stabbing rampage

New York [US], December 3 (ANI): Three people were killed and two New York City Police Department officers were injured ...


"If my son plays a sport, I will be using Kohli's commitment, dedication....": Brian Lara

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 2 (ANI): Legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara said that if his son plays any ...


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China's major pig breeders face mounting debts, losses

BEIJING, China: Falling hog prices, mounting losses and rising debt are putting pressure on the biggest pig breeders in China, ...

Wall Street loses ground Wednesday, U.D. dollar gains

NEW YORK, New York - A decline in labor costs as measured by ADP failed to boost U.S. Markets Wednesday."ADP's ...

73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars being probed in US over loss of power

WASHINGTON D.C.: A U.S. auto safety regulator said this week it is opening an investigation into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt plug-in ...

New York state decides case, opens door for more marijuana clinics

NEW YORK: This week, a New York judge approved legal settlements to end lawsuits that halted the state's legal cannabis ...

Tech stocks outperform Tuesday, Nasdaq Composite gains

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks spent most of Tuesday meandering, with the major indices closing out the day ...

Strike cost Ford 100,000 vehicles in sales, $1.7 billion in profit

DEARBORN, Michigan: This week, Ford said a six-week United Auto Workers (UAW) strike cut its sales by some 100,000 vehicles ...

Caribbean

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Ex-Peruvian President Fujimori Freed From Prison

Lima, Peru - Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori was released from prison Wednesday on humanitarian grounds, despite a request from ...

Venezuela mobilizes army El Pais

Caracas is reportedly moving to claim the Essequibo territory of neighboring GuyanaVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has sent troops to the ...

Cardinals bring back Yadier Molina in front-office role

(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) Yadier Molina has returned to the St. Louis Cardinals in the role of special ...

India, Suriname discuss shared concerns, aspirations of Global South

New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar exchanged views on shared concerns and aspirations of the ...

Caribbean country embraces Russia's alternative to MasterCard

Mir payment cards are now reportedly accepted in popular tourist destinations in CubaCuba has started accepting Russia's Mir payment cards ...

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Scale of human lives lost in Gazan conflict prompts rare UN move

NEW YORK, New York - In a rare move, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has taken a dramatic constitutional step ...


No casualties reported after Marapi volcano erupts in Indonesia

BUKITTINGGI, Indonesia: On December 2, Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province, Indonesia, erupted, sending hot ash clouds several miles (kilometers) ...


Philadelphia City Council bans ski masks to control crimes

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: In a measure supporters claimed will increase public safety amid high violent crime rates, Philadelphia City Council passed ...


Migrants in Chicago, other northern US cities struggle to find homes

CHICAGO, Illinois: As winter sets in and with cold weather just around the corner, Chicago is struggling to house hundreds ...


12th century leaning tower in Bologna secured to save it from collapse

BOLOGNA, Italy: Due to fears of a collapse, local officials have secured the area around one of two 12th century ...


Flights, trains cancelled in Bavaria after heavy snowfall

MUNICH, Germany: The heavy snow and icy conditions that hit Bavaria, Germany, canceled flights and long-distance trains out of Munich, ...


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