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  Pakistan kicks out 18 charities after rejecting final appeal

  December 06, 2018 14:30 IST

  Pakistan is kicking out 18 international charities after rejecting their final appeal; 20 other groups at risk

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  Williamson's half century carries NZ to 112-4 in 3rd test

  December 06, 2018 14:15 IST

  Kane Williamson's fighting half century led New Zealand to 112-4 in the third and final test as Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah became the quickest bowler to take 200 wickets in test cricket history on Thursday

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  The Latest: China demands Canada release Huawei executive

  December 06, 2018 14:15 IST

  China's foreign ministry has demanded Canada release a top executive at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies who has been detained while in transit, and reveal the reasoning behind her arrest

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  Iranian TV: Suicide car bombing kills 3 in southeast Iran

  December 06, 2018 14:00 IST

  Iranian state TV: 3 killed, several wounded as suicide car bomber targets police HQ in southeastern port city

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  OPEC members expected to agree cut in crude production

  December 06, 2018 14:00 IST

  OPEC members are meeting to agree on their response to recent declines in oil prices, with analysts predicting a cut in production of at least 1 million barrels per day

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  Yemen's warring sides gather in Sweden for peace talks

  December 06, 2018 14:00 IST

  Yemen's warring sides in Sweden for UN-sponsored talks aimed at halting country's catastrophic 3-year war

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  Chinese foreign ministry demands Canada release Huawei executive, reveal reasoning behind arrest

  December 06, 2018 13:45 IST

  Chinese foreign ministry demands Canada release Huawei executive, reveal reasoning behind arrest

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  India 250-9 after Pujara's 123 on 1st day vs Australia

  December 06, 2018 13:45 IST

  Cheteshwar Pujara defied Australia's bowling attack and overcame stifling conditions at the Adelaide Oval with a fighting century on the opening day of the first test on Thursday

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  Iranian state TV says 3 people killed, several wounded in a "terrorist attack" in a southeastern port city

  December 06, 2018 13:30 IST

  Iranian state TV says 3 people killed, several wounded in a "terrorist attack" in a southeastern port city

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  Paris riots show difficulty of fighting warming with taxes

  December 06, 2018 13:30 IST

  The 'yellow vests' protests in France highlight a problem with fighting global warming with taxes on fossil fuels

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  US star Nathan Chen balances life, figure skating glory

  December 06, 2018 13:30 IST

  U.S. figure skater Nathan Chen will be trying to defend his Grand Prix Final title this week in Vancouver, British Colombia

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  German factory orders up for 3rd straight month in October

  December 06, 2018 13:15 IST

  German factory orders edged up 0.3 percent in October as a large increase in demand from other countries in the eurozone outweighed a fall in domestic orders

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  3 contrasting contenders in Germany vie to succeed Merkel

  December 06, 2018 13:15 IST

  Three high-profile contenders are vying to lead Angela Merkel's party as the longtime German chancellor makes way after 18 years for a successor who could shape the European Union's most populous country for the next generation

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  Meier gives Sharks needed boost in 5-1 win over Hurricanes

  December 06, 2018 13:00 IST

  Timo Meier had a goal and two assists in his return to San Jose's lineup, Martin Jones made 39 saves and the Sharks bounced back from a rough road trip by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1

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  Shah quickest to complete 200 wickets in test matches

  December 06, 2018 12:45 IST

  Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah became the quickest bowler to complete 200 wickets in test history on Thursday

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  Australian archbishop cleared of child sex abuse cover-up

  December 06, 2018 12:30 IST

  An Australian appeal court has overturned a conviction against the most senior Roman Catholic cleric ever found guilty of covering up child sex

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  Koreas to verify removal of border guard posts next week

  December 06, 2018 12:15 IST

  South Korea says the two Koreas will verify each other's works to remove some of their front-line guard posts next week

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  China demands Canada release Huawei executive

  December 06, 2018 12:15 IST

  China demands Canada release Huawei executive arrested in case that adds to technology tensions with Washington

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  Residents head back into California town leveled by wildfire

  December 06, 2018 12:00 IST

  Some residents of a California town devastated by a catastrophic wildfire nearly a month ago were finally allowed to return home to sift through the charred remains in search of precious family heirlooms, photos and other possessions

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  Ducks extend win streak to 5 with 4-2 win over Blackhawks

  December 06, 2018 12:00 IST

  Ondrej Kase scored four minutes into the third period to lift the Anaheim Ducks over the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 for their fifth straight win

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  California serial killer trial could cost $20 million

  December 06, 2018 12:00 IST

  The trial of an alleged California serial killer could cost taxpayers $20 million

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  Ducks extend win streak to 5 with 4-2 win over Blackhawks

  December 06, 2018 12:00 IST

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  Philippines arrests US priest accused of abusing altar boys

  December 06, 2018 12:00 IST

  Philippine immigration authorities say they have arrested an American Catholic priest accused of sexually assaulting altar boys in a remote central town in a case one official described as "shocking and appalling."

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  Coffey has 32, Minnesota rallies past No. 24 Nebraska 85-78

  December 06, 2018 11:45 IST

  Amir Coffey scored a career-high 32 points, Jordan Murphy had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Minnesota rallied to beat No. 24 Nebraska 85-78

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  Judge to hold hearing in suit over inmate care in Arizona

  December 06, 2018 11:45 IST

  A judge presiding in a settlement over health care in Arizona's prisons will hold a hearing after previously raising the possibility of throwing out the agreement over what she said was the state's pervasive noncompliance with the deal

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  Leonard scores 36 points as Raptors beat 76ers 113-102

  December 06, 2018 11:45 IST

  Leonard makes five 3-pointers and scores 36 points, Valanciunas adds season-high 26 as Raptors beat 76ers 113-102

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  'Star Is Born,' 'Mary Poppins' could lead Golden Globe noms

  December 06, 2018 11:15 IST

  Nominations for the 76th annual Golden Globes Awards will be announced Thursday morning, and both "A Star Is Born" and "Mary Poppins Returns" could be in for a big morning

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  North Korean sends top diplomat to key ally China

  December 06, 2018 11:15 IST

  North Korea is sending its foreign minister to key ally China for talks amid a stall in efforts to persuade Pyongyang to dismantle its nuclear programs