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India stun champions Australia in explosive start to T20 World Cup
Australia restricted India to 132 for four and looked on course to run down their victory target when a half-century from Alyssa Healy got them nearly halfway there.
WikiLeaks' Assange may seek asylum in France – lawyer
Dupond-Moretti told Europe 1 radio that Assange’s legal team would be in contact with French President Emmanuel Macron to make the case for Assange to get asylum in France.
'Traumatised' Africans stranded by coronavirus plead to be brought home
Countries across the world have flown their nationals home from China’s quarantined Hubei province, the center of the outbreak of the virus that since January has infected more than 74,000 people and killed over 2,100.
Togo's president seeks re-election to extend 50-year dynasty
The opposition is weakened by division and Faure Gnassingbe is seen by political analysts as a shoo-in to win, despite widespread demonstrations against his rule in 2005 and 2017 in which hundreds died during clashes with police.
Warner calls for respect from SA fans
David Warner was painted as the villain of the piece during the 'Sandpapergate' scandal in March 2018, in which he was accused of trying to alter the condition of the ball during a test match along with his captain Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft.
Prince Harry to meet Jon Bon Jovi and veterans' choir at Abbey Road studios
Prince Harry will visit the studios at Abbey Road in north London, where the Beatles recorded 11 of their 13 albums, to meet the Bon Jovi frontman and the Invictus Games Choir, who are recording a single for charity.
Coronavirus to be big topic for G20 as China reports uptick in cases
The epidemic is set to be a major focus of discussion at a meeting on the weekend of finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies, Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said, amid rising risks to global growth.
Jurors in Weinstein trial focus on 'Sopranos' actress Sciorra
Annabella Sciorra, best known for her role in HBO’s 'The Sopranos,' testified that Weinstein came to her New York apartment one winter night in 1993 or 1994, raped her and then forced oral sex on her.
Vietnam police charge seven over Britain truck deaths
Seven defendants, including a Vietnamese woman living in China, were charged with creating immigration profiles for 67 people from different areas in Vietnam for illegal work in Britain and Europe, Ha Tinh province regional police said in a statement.
Emerging stocks wobble as coronavirus risks grow, FX hit by strong dollar
South Africa’s currency has also taken a hit from growing pessimism around the country’s economy, while local investors remained on edge ahead of a looming ratings decision by Moody’s.
Can a video game save a life? African refugee puts players in race for survival
While the game is free to play, when participants need to buy food, water or medicine for their virtual characters, they can make in-app purchases that will go to real-life refugees, he said.
'Nothing left': Kenyan mother's fields stripped by locust swarm
Farmers called the authorities as soon as the locusts arrived. Authorities used planes to spray the swarm, and while some died most ended up in Kimanzi’s fields.
Harry and Meghan to make final appearances as senior British royals - ITV
Citing Buckingham Palace, Chris Ship said Harry and Meghan, who abruptly announced their intention in January to step down from their duties as senior royals, would no longer have an office at Buckingham Palace after 1 April.
Australia to hold wide-ranging enquiry into disastrous bushfires
Australia has for months been battling hundreds of blazes that began in September which experts have attributed to climate change.
Anglo American Platinum names industry veteran Viljoen CEO
Natascha Viljoen will take on the role from 16 April and joins Amplats at a time when higher metals prices have boosted the company's earnings.
TV presenter Flack died by hanging, inquest hears
News of her death on Saturday has revived a debate about the conduct of tabloid media, which had published an avalanche of stories about her troubled private life.
Rapper Pop Smoke shot dead in Hollywood Hills home; masked gunman sought
The Los Angeles Police Department and county coroner’s office declined to identify the 20-year-old Pop Smoke, whose real name was Bashar Barakah Jackson, as the victim in the fatal shooting, but his record label confirmed his passing.
Jurors in Weinstein rape trial ask to review Rosie Perez testimony
Jurors asked to review parts of Mimi Haleyi’s testimony, as well as emails between her and Harvey Weinstein and emails from him mentioning her.
