India becomes third country to surpass two million COVID-19 cases
More than two million people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in India. The country confirmed the last million cases in just 20 days, faster than the US or Brazil
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US orders 100 million doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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Fijians are saddened and stunned by the devastating explosion in Lebanon which has claimed at least 70 lives – PM
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Rafael Nadal will not play at Grand Slam in New York
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Rafael Nadal will not play at Grand Slam in New York
Defending champion Rafael Nadal has decided not to play the US Open later this month because the coronavirus pandemic is "not under control". Spanish world number two
Beirut blast: Dozens dead and thousands injured
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Man found dead in a room at Pender Court Apartments
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Man sentenced to 14 years in jail for raping partner
A man who was charged with the rape and assault with the intention to commit rape of his partner has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by High Court Judge, Justice
Los Angeles Lakers secure Western Conference top-seed play-off spot for first time in decade
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Duncan Campbell who is the current lead singer of reggae band UB40, is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke. In a statement, the Birmingham-based band said
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Fred VanVleet scored a career-high 36 points, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 107-103 win over the Miami Heat. Raptors forward Pascal Siakam had 22 points, although h
2 drunk couples arrested for breach of curfew
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