Saturday, June 30, 2018

Merkel secures deal with 14 EU nations on migrants



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Iran to stay integral to India’s foreign policy

India can live without Iranian energy, but Iran will remain an important part of India’s foreign policy. As the US under Donald Trump takes an extreme view of Iran sanctions, it promises to constrain India’s manoeuvring space significantly if India is not careful.

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Cauvery: K'taka to challenge boards' formation

Despite their differences over politics, the three major political parties - BJP, Congress and JD(S) - on Saturday put up a unified front on the issue of Cauvery river water dispute with Tamil Nadu.

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Lahiri makes cut despite two double bogeys on back nine

It was not the kind of a birthday that Anirban Lahiri was looking for as he suffered two double bogeys and three other bogeys on way to a four-over 74 in the second round of the Quicken Loans National.

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How US-China trade war could flood India with steel

Duties imposed by the US would trigger “trade diversion” from other steel makers, who would then dump their products in India, said Bhaskar Chatterjee, secretary general at Indian Steel Association.

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Mallya summoned on Aug 27 under new ordinance

A special PMLA court here on Saturday summoned beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya to appear before it on August 27 on the Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking action against him under the fugitive economic offenders ordinance in the over Rs 9,000 crore bank fraud case.

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J&K gears up to meet any eventuality due to floods

The flood control department has already declared an emergency in the Valley as the water level in the river crossed the danger mark at Sangam (Anantnag), Ram Munshibagh (Srinagar) and Asham (Bandipora) areas.

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Bring on England, says Virat Kohli after Ireland rout

India completed the formality of a 2-0 win in Ireland on Friday with their biggest ever T20 victory, by 143 runs. Although they were two one-sided games, after scoring over 200 in both, the India captain said they were ideal in preparation.

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Two new balls system has killed reverse swing in ODIs: Umesh Yadav

"Because of the two new balls, it is tough for the fast bowlers to contain runs. If you have only one ball then it gets older and older and you get reverse swing. With two balls, reverse swing is rarely seen in the ODI game right now, so it is difficult for fast bowlers especially if they don't get the lengths and the yorkers right," Umesh Yadav said.

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Colombia outscore Brazil, Argentina over two World Cups

England's Round of 16 opponents Colombia may not be a major South American football force like Brazil or Argentina but Los Cafeteros have outscored both of them over the last two World Cups while having played fewer matches.

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US sanctions aim to turn Iranians against govt: Khamenei

US economic pressure on Iran is intended to turn Iranians against their government, supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was quoted as saying on Saturday by his website, as Iran faces a likely reimposition of US sanctions.

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As US trade war looms, China puts brake on dream of global domination

The value of the deals that Chinese companies are striking under the country's big global plan — called the Belt and Road Initiative — is smaller than a year ago, according to new data.

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Bring on England, says Kohli after Ireland rout

India completed the formality of a 2-0 win in Ireland on Friday with their biggest ever T20 victory, by 143 runs. Although they were two one-sided games, after scoring over 200 in both, the India captain said they were ideal in preparation.

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Kim Jong-un woos China with border visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a region near his country's border with China in an apparent attempt to boost economic cooperation with Beijing, Pyongyang's state media reported on Saturday.

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Put back on terror-financing watch list, Pak vows to improve

Pakistani officials attending a meeting in Paris had tried in vain to persuade the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to keep Pakistan off a list of nations with inadequate controls to prevent terror financing and money laundering.

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Divers progress in search for missing Thai kids

Rescue divers reached several kilometres inside a flooded cave on Saturday where 12 boys and their football coach have been trapped for a week, offering a flicker of hope for the harrowing search. There has been no contact with the boys, aged 11 to 16, and their coach since they went into the Tham Luang cave last weekend and were hemmed in by heavy rains that blocked the entrance.

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Sindhu, Srikanth bow out in Malaysia Open semifinals

The Indian challenge in the USD 700,000 Malaysia Open Super World Tour 750 tournament ended on Saturday after PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth lost their respective singles semifinals.

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Myanmar transit camps sit empty as Rohingya fear return

The transit camp in Myanmar's Rakhine state stands ready to welcome back 150 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh every day. Fewer than 200 Rohingya Muslims have been resettled in northern Rakhine from the 700,000 who fled a violent army crackdown in August.

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Srikanth loses to Momota in Malaysia Open semifinals

Srikanth, who had reached world No. 1 spot briefly in April, couldn't match the overall superior game of Momota, who has been in sensational form since making a comeback after serving a one year ban for illegal gambling.

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England rotation: High-risk or high-reward policy?

Whatever happens next, Gareth Southgate's World Cup, and maybe even his England tenure, will be judged on the decisions he made here. And maybe Thursday night's defeat will turn out to be Southgate's finest hour, an astute anticipation and navigation of the future routes of the knock-out rounds.

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India, US both say Pak deserved FATF 'grey list'

India and the US today welcomed a global terror financing watchdog demoting Pakistan to a 'grey list' for underperforming in rooting out sources of finance for terrorists within its borders and for not taking enough - or any, at all - action in curbing activities of terror elements.

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Surf and sustainability at Soneva resorts

Luxurious experiences define Soneva resorts, like 3D astronomy and rainforest-friendly Chocolate Rooms, says founder Sonu Shivdasani

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FIFA World Cup 2018: When a goal drops from the skies

It was the only response possible, from the only player in the world so routinely capable of the impossible. After all the talk about his international legacy, an early Argentine exit from the World Cup, the great went and did something for the ages.

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'North Korea making more nuclear bomb fuel despite talks'

NBC quoted five unidentified US officials as saying that in recent months North Korea had stepped up production of enriched uranium for nuclear weapons, even as it engaged in diplomacy with the United States.

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Trump to name Supreme Court nominee on July 9

"I’ve got it down to about five," Trump said, including two women, to replace retiring US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. "It’s a great group of intellectual talent ... they are generally conservative," Trump said and added that he would not discuss gay rights with the candidates.

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Prank caller talks to Trump aboard Air Force One

Comedian John Melendez said he called the White House pretending to be an aide to New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez and was ultimately put in touch with the president on Air Force One, in a scenario that raises questions about protocol governing access to the commander in chief.

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Maryland shooting: Paper covers its own tragedy from car park



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Battered south Syria towns in talks on regime takeover

Since June 19, Russian-backed government forces have been battering opposition-held parts of Daraa province with air strikes and barrel bombs, simultaneously calling on rebels to surrender. The rebels in three towns in Daraa's eastern countryside had already agreed to a regime takeover over the last two days.

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Fleeing for their lives, migrants trek for the US

For this family it was time to leave Guatemala, right away, and seek asylum in the United States — like tens of thousands of other Central Americans who can no longer take life lived in abject poverty or under the thumb of ultra-violent street gangs.

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Court opening puts pressure on Democrats in Trump country

The choice on whether to support the upcoming nominee to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy will be a test for several Democrats in tough races. It could be particularly difficult for Sens. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, Joe Donnelly of Indiana and West Virginia's Joe Manchin.

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Trump repeatedly told aides he wants to quit WTO: Axios

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly told top White House officials he wants the United States to withdraw from the World Trade Organization, the news website Axios reported on Friday, citing people involved in the discussions.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Riding on a million prayers, Argentina take on France

Earning a last-gasp ticket to the Round of 16, Argentina arrived in Kazan, the industrial hub on the confluence of Volga and Kazanka, on the wings of a million prayers, desperate to repeat their coup, this time against the French on Saturday.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: France can think only about Messi

With their team full of explosive talent, a little more confidence and self-esteem was expected from the French national media on Friday. However, more than half the questions they threw at captain Hugo Lloris, France's first choice goalkeeper, and later at the coach Didier Deschamps, were about Lionel Messi on the eve of France's World Cup pre-quarterfinal clash.

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Exclusive: Maradona wants others to back Messi up

Five-time world player of the year Lionel Messi underlined his importance to Argentina with a sublimely taken opening goal against Nigeria but that came after his penalty miss against Iceland in a lacklustre 1-1 draw that set the tone for a disappointing campaign so far. But former Argentina football captain Diego Maradona wants others in the team to back up the star striker.

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Why GOATS don't need to win the World Cup

It is possible that Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo-or both-exit the World Cup today, for Argentina play France and Portugal play Uruguay as the knockouts begin; they could also advance together, of course.

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Ronaldo, Suarez put World Cup dreams on line as Portugal face Uruguay

For Ronaldo it is a return to the same Fisht Stadium where he scored a hat-trick against Spain earlier in the tournament, but this time he will be up against a Uruguayan defence that was alone among the 32 teams in Russia in coming through the group stage without conceding a goal.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: When a goal becomes one for the ages

The people were waiting for a sign. They had invested all their hopes in this man, believing him to be close to God. There were doubts but as long as one was living, there was hope. And then there was truth.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Premature end to an African Safari

For the first time since 1982 - in 36 years - no African team will have advanced to the second round of a World Cup. In Russia, African teams managed just three wins and lost 10 in 15 games. A look at what went wrong for the five African nations who blew hot and cold and finally subsided.

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France, Uruguay my favourites: Lothar Matthaeus

Germany may have been knocked out of the World Cup, but that has not stopped former German football captain Lothar Matthaeus from picking his favourite teams to win the title in Russia.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: The 122 goals so far

Mexico defender Edson Alvarez's 74th-minute own-goal against Sweden was the seventh time at this year's World Cup that a player has sent the ball into his team's net _ a tournament record _ and Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer made it eight on an unlucky bounce.

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Coutinho has been Brazil's best player: Jose Ramirez Barreto

Former Brazilian footballer Jose Ramirez Barreto feels if victory is the ultimate goal, then Brazil need to keep focusing their preparation on the mental and technical aspects because their ability is going to be put to real test from now on.

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2nd T20I: India thrash Ireland by 143 runs for biggest win

A ruthless India demolished Ireland by 143 runs to clinch the series 2-0. It was India's biggest victory margin (by runs) as they improved on the 93-run win over Sri Lanka at Cuttack in 2017. It was also the lowest total against India in T20I cricket

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Messi and Ronaldo gear up for World Cup knockout phase

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi take centre stage as the World Cup shifts into high gear at the weekend with the start of the knockout matches in the loaded top half of the draw.

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Sindhu, Srikanth enter Malaysia Open semifinals

Ace India shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth entered the semifinals of the ongoing Malaysia Open BWF World Tour Super 750 in their respective categories on Friday. While Sindhu defeated Olympic champion Carolina Marin in women's singles, Srikanth continued his impressive run with a straight-game win over France's Brice Leverdez .

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NRAI tweaks policy, 'heartbroken' Heena, Shweta feel cheated

Ace shooter Heena Sidhu said she is 'heartbroken' and 'hurt' by the injustice meted by the NRAI by including junior pistol shooter Manu Bhaker in the Asian Games and World Championships squads, despite not meeting the selection requirement.

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Indian juniors thrash Bangladesh seniors 4-0 in warm-up game

India's junior men's team put up a clinical performance to beat Bangladesh senior team 4-0 in the first practice match played here at the SAI on Friday.

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India's Harmanpreet Kaur signs for Lancashire Thunder

Harmanpreet Kaur has been signed up by Lancashire Thunder as their overseas player for the 2018 season of England's Kia Super League, becoming the second Indian cricketer to play in the league after Smriti Mandhana.

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Kabaddi Masters: India beat Korea to set up final against Iran

World champions India held their nerves under pressure to prevail over Korea 36-20 and set up a summit clash against Iran in the six-nation Kabaddi Masters on Friday.

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Uruguay focused and ready for Portugal and Ronaldo, says Suarez

Uruguay have put their three group wins behind them and are fully focused on Portugal and Ronaldo, striker Luis Suarez said ahead of their last-16 World Cup clash in Sochi on Saturday night.

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I know what to expect in England: Ashwin

On R Ashwin's only visit to England for a Test series, in 2014, the off-spinner was confined to playing just the last two Tests in the five-match series.

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Wimbledon: Ageless Federer targets title number nine

Roger Federer is already the most prolific and oldest winner of the Wimbledon men's singles title but when he saunters into the All England Club on Monday he will do so as favourite to lift the trophy for a ninth time.

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Why sprinter Usain Bolt will be proud of India's monsoon

The monsoon has covered the entire country, 17 days ahead of its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

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After triple talaq, Centre targets nikah halala

After moving to criminalise instant triple talaq, the Centre is all set to throw its weight behind a clutch of petitions filed in the Supreme Court to declare “nikah halala” and polygamy “unconstitutional”.

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Messi and Ronaldo gear up for WC knockouts

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi take centre stage as the World Cup shifts into high gear at the weekend with the start of the knockout matches in the loaded top half of the draw.

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Chinese funding charges: Lanka's UNP demands probe against Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka's ruling United National Party, the dominant partner in the national unity government, on Friday called for setting up of a presidential commission to probe the alleged Chinese funding of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa's 2015 presidential election campaign.

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Maldives exiled former president abandons presidential bid



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Israel delivers aid to Syrians fleeing government assault

The majority of the 50,000 Syrians who have fled the 10-day-old Russian-backed assault on rebel-held areas of Daraa province have headed towards the sealed border with Jordan but thousands have set up makeshift camps near the armistice line.

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Pak court lifts ex-PM's disqualification in latest election twist

Abbasi is running for election in two constituencies, and the ban had applied to his home constituency in the Murree hill district close to the capital, Islamabad, where he will contest cricketer turned politician Imran Khan.

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Srikanth enters semifinals of Malaysia Open

Kidambi Srikanth continued his impressive run at the Malaysia Open, progressing to the semifinals of the men's singles competition with a straight-game win over France's Brice Leverdez in the USD 700,000 world tour super 750 tournament here today.

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No plans to change fair play rule: FIFA

FIFA said it has no plans to change its fair play criteria that allowed Japan to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup at the expense of Senegal in controversial circumstances.

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Boxers Shiva and Sarjubala make Asiad squad after winning trials

Shiva Thapa (60kg) claimed a place in the Indian boxing team for the Asian Games after winning the trials, whereas Sarjubala Devi clinched the 51kg spot in the women's squad -- a category that had been thrown open after MC Mary Kom pulled out of the equation due to a shoulder problem.

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Hamilton leads in first Austrian GP practice

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two in an overcast first practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.

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