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  Pakistan summons Iran envoy over militant attack near border

  December 16, 2018 13:30 IST

  Pakistan has lodged a protest with Iran over the killing of six paramilitary troops who were ambushed by militants while patrolling the border

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  Egypt, South Africa bid to be replacement African Cup host

  December 16, 2018 13:30 IST

  Egypt, South Africa the 2 bidders to replace Cameroon as 2019 African Cup host

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  AP Interview: Catalan separatists on hunger strike speak out

  December 16, 2018 13:15 IST

  AP Interview: Jailed Catalan separatist politicians on hunger strike for the past two weeks say their upcoming trial will be a platform to foster their cause for independence from Spain.

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  Broncos lose another heart-breaker in fourth quarter

  December 16, 2018 13:00 IST

  The Denver Broncos have held their last six opponents to an average of 17.5 points but they've lost half of those games because of an inept offense

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  North Korea marks 7th anniversary of Kim Jong's Il death

  December 16, 2018 12:45 IST

  North Koreans are marking the anniversary of the death of leader Kim Jong Il seven years ago with visits to statues and vows of loyalty to his son, Kim Jong Un

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  Sri Lanka president reinstates Wickremesinghe as premier

  December 16, 2018 12:30 IST

  Sri Lanka's president has reappointed Ranil Wickremesinghe as prime minister, nearly two months after firing him and setting off weeks of political stalemate

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  Boeser leads Canucks to 5-1 win over slumping Flyers

  December 16, 2018 12:15 IST

  Brock Boeser had a goal and an assist to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-1 win over the slumping Philadelphia Flyers

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  Landeskog, Rantanen lift Avs to 6-4 win over Stars

  December 16, 2018 12:15 IST

  Gabriel Landeskog scored twice, including the winner with 3:20 remaining, Mikko Rantanen added two more and the Colorado Avalanche recovered after blowing a three-goal lead and beat the Dallas Stars 6-4

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  Sri Lankan president has reinstated Ranil Wickremesinghe as prime minister after nearly 2 months of political impasse

  December 16, 2018 12:15 IST

  Sri Lankan president has reinstated Ranil Wickremesinghe as prime minister after nearly 2 months of political impasse

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  Strike, lockdown shut Kashmir amid anger over killings

  December 16, 2018 12:00 IST

  A security clampdown and a strike sponsored by separatists fighting against Indian rule has shut most of Indian-administered Kashmir a day after protests and fighting killed seven civilians and four combatants.

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  National Hockey League

  December 16, 2018 11:30 IST

  NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.New Jersey 5, Vegas 4, OTPittsburgh 5, Boston 3Arizona 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, OTOttawa 4, Detroit 2Washington 6, Carolina 5, SOSt. Louis 4, Colorado 3, OTWinnipeg 4, Chicago 3, OTEdmonton 4, Philadelphia 1Calgary 2, Minnesota 1Anaheim 2, Columbus 1, OTMontreal 5, Ottawa 2N.Y. Islanders 4, Detroit 3, SOWashington 4, Buffalo 3, SOPittsburgh 4, Los Angeles 3,

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  Kohli ton leads India to 252-7 at lunch on day 3

  December 16, 2018 11:15 IST

  Captain Virat Kohli scored his sixth century in Australia but the hosts took two wickets late in the session to stunt India's progress at 252-7 at lunch on day three in the second cricket test

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  Alvarez stops Fielding in 3rd round for 3rd division title

  December 16, 2018 11:00 IST

  Canelo Alvarez landed dozens of body punches, knocking down Rocky Fielding four times and stopping him in the third round to earn his third weight class title, taking the WBA super middleweight belt

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  Exodus from Venezuela leaves families divided across borders

  December 16, 2018 11:00 IST

  When Emili Espinoza was finally able to make a video call to the 3-year-old son she hadn't seen since fleeing Venezuela months before, the little boy named Elvis didn't recognize her

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  Police visit 'Saturday Night Live' star after Instagram post

  December 16, 2018 10:45 IST

  New York police were concerned about Pete Davidson after he wrote "I don't want to be on this earth anymore" on Instagram

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  Suns beat Wolves for first 2-game win streak of season

  December 16, 2018 10:45 IST

  Devin Booker returned from a six-game absence to score 28 points Phoenix beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-99 on Saturday night, giving the Suns a two-game winning streak for the first time in almost a year

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  Cleveland Browns beat injury-plagued Broncos 17-16

  December 16, 2018 10:30 IST

  The Cleveland Browns keep their slim playoff hopes alive with a 17-16 win over the Denver Broncos

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  Brown leads No. 25 Kansas State over Georgia State 71-59

  December 16, 2018 10:15 IST

  Barry Brown had 21 points and No. 25 Kansas State beat Georgia State 71-59

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  Johansen gets shootout winner, Predators beat Devils 2-1

  December 16, 2018 10:15 IST

  Ryan Johansen got the winning goal in the sixth round of the shootout to lift the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils

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  Barkov completes hat trick in OT, Panthers beat Maple Leafs

  December 16, 2018 10:00 IST

  Aleksander Barkov scored at 3:24 of overtime to complete his first hat trick and give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs

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  James, Ball have triple-doubles, Lakers beat Hornets 128-100

  December 16, 2018 10:00 IST

  NBA Capsules

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  No. 12 North Carolina beats No. 4 Gonzaga 103-90

  December 16, 2018 9:30 IST

  Cameron Johnson had 25 points and six 3-pointers while No. 12 North Carolina shot 55 percent to beat fourth-ranked Gonzaga 103-90 on Saturday night

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  Kessel scores in OT, Penguins beat Kings 4-3

  December 16, 2018 9:30 IST

  NHL Capsules

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  Harden has 2nd straight triple-double, Rockets top Grizzlies

  December 16, 2018 9:30 IST

  James Harden recorded his second consecutive triple-double, Clint Capela finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 105-97. Harden finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

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  No. 18 Mississippi State beats Cincinnati 70-59

  December 16, 2018 9:30 IST

  Quinndary Weatherspoon and Lamar Peters scored 14 points each, Reggie Perry and Tyson Carter both added 12, and No. 18 Mississippi State beat Cincinnati 70-59

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  Pistons end Boston's 8-game run, beat Celtics 113-104

  December 16, 2018 9:30 IST

  Blake Griffin scored 27 points and Andre Drummond added 19 points and 20 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons beat Boston 113-104, snapping the Celtics' eight-game winning streak

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  Pistons end Boston's 8-game run, beat Celtics 113-104

  December 16, 2018 8:30 IST

  Blake Griffin scored 27 points and Andre Drummond added 19 points and 20 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons beat Boston 113-104, snapping the Celtics' eight-game winning streak

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  James, Ball post triple-doubles in 128-100 win over Hornets

  December 16, 2018 8:15 IST

  LeBron James and Lonzo Ball recorded triple-doubles, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Charlotte 128-100 on Saturday for their fourth straight win