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Cummins says bowler-dominated WTC final still a 'good Test'

Cummins says bowler-dominated WTC final still a 'good Test'

Australia captain Pat Cummins said the World Test Championship final against South Africa was a good advertisement for Test cricket despite hurtling towards a likely finish within three days.

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At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives

At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives

A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing at least 265 people on board and on the ground -- but one passenger is believed to have survived.

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Death toll in S.Africa floods rises to 78

Death toll in S.Africa floods rises to 78

South Africa rescue teams recovered more bodies Thursday, days after heavy rains and strong winds battered the Eastern Cape province, as the death toll rose to at least 78.

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Trump boasts troops making Los Angeles 'safe'

Trump boasts troops making Los Angeles 'safe'

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Los Angeles is "safe and sound" after he ordered troops into the streets but critics accused him of an authoritarian power grab and a judge was set to review the deployments' legality.

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At least 260 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives

At least 260 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives

A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing at least 260 people on board and on the ground -- but one passenger is believed to have survived.

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Trump moves to block California electric cars program

Trump moves to block California electric cars program

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed resolutions blocking California's landmark efforts to phase out gas-powered cars in favor of electric vehicles, a move the state immediately contested in court.

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Air India crash latest test for new Boeing leadership

Air India crash latest test for new Boeing leadership

The devastating Air India crash seems certain to embroil Boeing in further rounds of negative headlines at a time when it has shown progress under new leadership.

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Trump calls on Israel not to strike as Iran defiant before talks

Trump calls on Israel not to strike as Iran defiant before talks

US President Donald Trump called Thursday on Israel not to attack Iran, saying a deal on its nuclear program remained close, but Tehran defiantly vowed to increase its output of enriched uranium ahead of new talks.

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Cummins and Carey shine as Australia remain on top in WTC final despite collapse

Cummins and Carey shine as Australia remain on top in WTC final despite collapse

Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with the ball and Alex Carey made valuable runs following a dramatic collapse as the holders retained the advantage in the World Test Championship final against South Africa on Thursday.

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Los Angeles Grand Slam Track meeting cancelled: sources

Los Angeles Grand Slam Track meeting cancelled: sources

The Los Angeles leg of Michael Johnson's inaugural Grand Slam Track athletics series has been cancelled for economic reasons, multiple sources confirmed to AFP on Thursday.

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