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Durban Super Giants appoint De Kock as captain for SA20
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
De Kock, 29, is a noteworthy player in the South Africa setup. In T20 cricket, his aggression at the top of the order makes him a sought-after asset. Along with his 8497 runs at an average of 33 and a strike rate of 138, de Kock has also captained the national team.
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UN stresses need for return to political process in Libya
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], Aug 30 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Saturday (local time) stressed the need for an inclusive return to the political process in the country.
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Somali forces end 4-hour siege at Mogadishu hotel, 10 killed
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Mogadishu [Somalia], Aug 17 (ANI): Somali forces on Sunday ended a four-hour siege by Al-Shabaab terrorists at the beachfront Elite Hotel, after they launched an assault at the facility following a car explosion.
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South Africa reports first case of coronavirus
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Cape Town [South Africa], Mar 5 (ANI): South African Health Ministry on Thursday reported the first case of coronavirus in the country, involving a 38-year old man with travel history to Italy -- the European nation which has reported the most coronavirus cases outside of Asia.
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UN-backed Libyan govt forces say quit Sirte to 'save civilian lives'
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], Jan 7 (Xinhua/ANI): The forces of Libya's UN-backed government on Tuesday withdrew from the strategic coastal city of Sirte to "save civilian lives" after the rival eastern-based army took over it on Monday, spokesperson of the protection force of Sirte said.
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9 killed in missile attack on military parade in southern Yemen
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Sana'a [Yemen], Dec 29 (NAI): At least nine people were killed and 30 others sustained injuries after a missile struck a military parade in Yemen's southern province of Dhale on Sunday.
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LNA takes control of roads to Tripoli airport, says ready for capital's ma
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Cairo [Egypt], Dec 28 (Sputnik/ANI): The Libyan National Army (LNA) announced on Friday that it had taken control of roads leading to the Tripoli airport and was set for major battles for main areas of the Libyan capital.
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