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UN unanimously extends Libya's arms embargo for 1 year
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New York [USA], Jun 11 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday unanimously extended the ban on the flow of weapons to Libya for another one year, even as infighting between rebel commander Khalifa Haftar's forces and UN-backed government shows no signs of abating in the s
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CWC'19: Proteas-Windies clash called off due to rain
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Southampton [UK], June 10 (ANI): South Africa and West Indies settled with one point each as their match in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup was called off on Monday due to steady drizzle at the Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium here.
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Merck Foundation together with First Lady of Burundi release "Plus Qu'une
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] June 10 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with the First lady of Burundi and her foundation, Buntu Foundation, released an empowering song, a theme song for Merck more than a Mother campaign as a c
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Pope Francis appeals for peace in Sudan following military crackdown
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Vatican City [Vatican City] Jun 9 (ANI): In the wake of the recent military crackdown in Sudan that left at least 113 pro-democracy protestors dead last week, Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for peace and resumption of dialogues between the opposing factions in the African country.
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CWC'19: Key players to watch out in Proteas-Windies clash
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): South Africa and West Indies will look for a win when they take on each other on June 10 in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, as the two teams are coming off a loss in their previous match.
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'If AB wanted to return, he would feature in Proteas' WC squad'
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Dubai [UAE], Jun 9 (ANI): South African cricket team coach Ottis Gibson believes that if former cricketer AB de Villiers wanted to be part of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, he would feature in the Proteas' 15-man squad.
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FIH Men's Series Finals: Japan and USA set up a winner takes all encounter
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Jun 8 (ANI): Japan and USA both registered victories in their respective matches against South Africa and Mexico on Saturday and as a result, these two teams will clash with each other to grab the top spot in Pool B of the FIH Men's Series finals.
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Innings against South Africa was one of my best, says Rohit Sharma
Updated : 7 years ago IST
London [UK], Jun 8 (ANI): As India and Australia ready up to clash on June 9 in the World Cup, Men in Blue's vice-captain Rohit Sharma said that his innings against South Africa was probably one of his best in his career.
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ICC should reconsider its stand on Dhoni's 'Balidan' badge: Rajiv Shukla
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 8 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajiv Shukla on Saturday said the International Cricket Council (ICC) should reconsider its stand regarding the army insignia worn by MS Dhoni on his wicket-keeping gloves in the World Cup match between India and South Afri
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Maharashtra: 2 arrested for molesting South African woman
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Raigad (Maharashtra) [India], June 8 (ANI): Police have arrested two people, including a minor, for allegedly molesting a woman of South African nationality under Shrivardhan police station limits of Maharashtra's Raigad district.
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Bangladesh have strong squad, says Plunkett ahead of clash
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Dubai [UAE], June 8 (ANI): Bangladesh overpowering South Africa has not shocked England pacer Liam Plunkett as he believes that Bangladesh have a 'strong squad'.
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'91M Africans fall ill every year after consuming poor quality meals'
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Abbis Ababa [Ethiopia], Jun 8 (ANI): As many as 91 million people fall ill every year due to the consumption of poor quality food, said African Union Commission's deputy chairperson Thomas Kwesi Quartey on Friday.
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