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  Merkel's party chooses successor to longtime German leader

  December 07, 2018 14:30 IST

  Chancellor Angela Merkel's party is meeting to elect a new leader who could help shape Germany's political direction for the next generation, with a Merkel ally and a one-time rival the favorites for the job

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  Cambodian premier says no to foreign military bases

  December 07, 2018 14:30 IST

  Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen says his government will not allow any foreign military bases in its territory and called media reports that China is seeking a naval base there "fake news"

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  Afghan official: Taliban kill 14 troops in western province

  December 07, 2018 14:00 IST

  Afghan official: Taliban kill 14 Afghan soldiers, take another 21 captive in western Herat province

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  Mongolian sumo wrestler retires over assault

  December 07, 2018 13:15 IST

  Mongolian sumo wrestler Takanoiwa has decided to retire after assaulting a younger wrestler during the ongoing regional tour in the latest blow to Japan's national sport

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  Jazz shut down Rockets for 118-91 victory

  December 07, 2018 13:15 IST

  Without Rudy Gobert, Jazz shut down Rockets for 118-91 victory

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  Asian shares steady as Beijing calms US-China trade row

  December 07, 2018 13:15 IST

  Asian shares steady as calm talk from Beijing soothes trade friction with US

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  Travis Head to the rescue for Australia in 1st test vs India

  December 07, 2018 13:15 IST

  Travis Head rescued Australia with a half-century on the second day of the first test after India's disciplined bowling attack had threatened to take control in Adelaide on Friday

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  Larkin lifts Red Wings past Maple Leafs 5-4 in OT

  December 07, 2018 13:00 IST

  NHL Capsules

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  NZ sets Pakistan tough target of 280 runs in 3rd test

  December 07, 2018 13:00 IST

  Henry Nicholls hit an unbeaten century as New Zealand went on a run spree Friday and set Pakistan a daunting 280-run target to win the third and final test on the last day

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  Thailand arrests Bahrain refugee for possible extradition

  December 07, 2018 13:00 IST

  Police in Thailand say a soccer player who holds refugee status in Australia has been officially arrested for a court to rule on his extradition to Bahrain, the country he fled.

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  Comey set for closed-door interview with House Republicans

  December 07, 2018 12:45 IST

  House Republicans are preparing to haul the former FBI director James Comey to Capitol Hill one final time before they cede power to Democrats in January

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  State spokeswoman Trump's expected choice for UN ambassador

  December 07, 2018 12:15 IST

  State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert expected to be nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

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  Ex-captives describe torture by Yemen's Houthi rebels

  December 07, 2018 12:15 IST

  Survivors recount torture in prisons run by Yemen's Houthi rebels who detained thousands in country's brutal civil war

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  Pearl Harbor attack survivor remembers the day from afar

  December 07, 2018 12:00 IST

  Retired Navy commander Don Long remembers the 1941 Japanese attack on Hawaii from his home in Northern California

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  Court deadlines set stage for more Russia probe details

  December 07, 2018 12:00 IST

  Robert Mueller is set to reveal more details about his Russia investigation on Friday as he faces court deadlines in the cases of two men who worked closely with President Donald Trump

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  Lillard and Layman lead Blazers to 108-86 win over the Suns

  December 07, 2018 11:15 IST

  Damian Lillard had 25 points and eight assists before sitting for the final quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 108-86 romp of the Phoenix Suns

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  Burakovsky's goal sends Capitals to 4-2 win over Coyotes

  December 07, 2018 11:15 IST

  Andre Burakovsky scored late in the third period, Pheonix Copley stopped 27 shots and the Washington Capitals beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2

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  Hart steps down as Oscars host after outcry over old tweets

  December 07, 2018 11:15 IST

  Just two days after been named host of the Academy Awards, Kevin Hart has stepped down following an outcry over past homophobic tweets by the comedian

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  Expanded Conference Glance

  December 07, 2018 11:15 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.Edmonton 3, St. Louis 2, SOAnaheim 4, Chicago 2San Jose 5, Carolina 1Detroit 5, Toronto 4, OTPittsburgh 6, N.Y. Islanders 2Colorado 5, Florida 2Columbus 4, Philadelphia 3, OTMontreal 5, Ottawa 2Tampa Bay 3, Boston 2Washington 4, Arizona 2Calgary 2, Minnesota 0Vancouver 5, Nashville 3Chicago at Vegas, 10 p.m.New Jersey at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.St. Louis

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  Lightning beat Bruins 3-2 for 5th consecutive win

  December 07, 2018 10:30 IST

  Mathieu Joseph and Anthony Cirelli scored early in the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their fifth consecutive game by beating the Boston Bruins 3-2

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  Jordanian in Ohio convicted of trying to join Islamic State

  December 07, 2018 10:30 IST

  Jordanian citizen who was living in Ohio convicted of attempting to join the Islamic State to fight against the Syrian leadership

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  Henry runs into NFL record book as Titans rout Jaguars 30-9

  December 07, 2018 10:15 IST

  Derrick Henry sped and stiff-armed his way to a record-tying 99-yard touchdown run as the Tennessee Titans routed the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-9 for a second straight victory to keep them in the chase for a playoff spot

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  Soderberg, Compher lead Avalanche past Panthers 5-2

  December 07, 2018 10:15 IST

  Carl Soderberg scored twice, J.T. Compher broke a third-period tie and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Florida Panthers 5-2

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  The Latest: Wisconsin's Walker weighing bill signings

  December 07, 2018 10:00 IST

  Walker weighs whether to sign bills that would weaken the powers of his Democratic successor

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  Kessel, Letang score twice, lead Pens past Islanders

  December 07, 2018 10:00 IST

  Kris Letang and Phil Kessel each scored twice, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 6-2

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  Leicester helicopter crash caused by mechanical fault

  December 07, 2018 10:00 IST

  Investigators say the helicopter involved in a crash that killed the owner of English soccer team Leicester and four other people lost control because of mechanical failure

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  Police investigating telephone bomb threat at CNN offices

  December 07, 2018 10:00 IST

  Police are investigating a phoned bomb threat at a building housing CNN's offices in Manhattan

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  New Zealand police hold 'grave fears' for British tourist

  December 07, 2018 9:45 IST

  New Zealand police hold 'grave fears' for the safety of a 22-year-old British tourist who has been missing for six days and failed to contact her parents on her birthday