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Marsh muscle motors Lucknow to victory over Chennai

Marsh muscle motors Lucknow to victory over Chennai

Australian opener Mitchell Marsh missed out on a second IPL century in three innings, though his brutal 90 was the foundation around which Lucknow Super Giants eked out a seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings on Friday.

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Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein case as jury fails to reach verdict

Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein case as jury fails to reach verdict

A US judge declared a mistrial in the trial of disgraced cinema mogul Harvey Weinstein after jurors again failed to reach a verdict on allegations he sexually assaulted actor Jessica Mann, prosecutors said.

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Eurovision finalists tune up as boycotting Spain digs in

Eurovision finalists tune up as boycotting Spain digs in

Eurovision performers from 25 countries on Friday went through a full dress rehearsal for the grand final, while Spain's prime minister defended the country's boycott of this year's event over Israel's participation.

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Indonesia's first giant panda is set to charm the public

Indonesia's first giant panda is set to charm the public

With his signature black and white fur, the first giant panda born in Indonesia is growing and thriving ahead of his public debut this month.

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Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit

Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit

President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after a visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him against US support to the self-ruling island.

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Cheer and tears as African refugee rap film 'Congo Boy' charms Cannes

Cheer and tears as African refugee rap film 'Congo Boy' charms Cannes

The premiere of "Congo Boy" on Friday was like no other the Cannes Film Festival has ever seen, with director Rafiki Fariala -- who also wrote its catchy soundtrack -- breaking into song to introduce his cast and crew.

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Norwegian Ruud rolls into Italian Open final, Sinner set for Medvedev clash

Norwegian Ruud rolls into Italian Open final, Sinner set for Medvedev clash

Casper Ruud reached the final of the Italian Open on Friday after dismantling Italy's Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 in a rain-interrupted match and setting up a potential title showdown with Jannik Sinner.

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Bolivia government says deal reached with protesting miners

Bolivia government says deal reached with protesting miners

The Bolivian government said Friday it had struck a deal with thousands of protesting miners who had clashed with police the previous day in La Paz.

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Showdowns and spycraft on Trump-Xi summit sidelines

Showdowns and spycraft on Trump-Xi summit sidelines

While Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were hailing their friendship for the cameras, it was less amicable for the rival Chinese and US security services.

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Stellar German actress Huller feels war guilt 'every day'

Stellar German actress Huller feels war guilt 'every day'

German Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Huller said Friday she felt guilt for Germany's role in World War II "every day", as she discussed her latest acclaimed turn in a historical drama.

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