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Jaiswal slams majestic 161 but Australia fight back in Perth

Jaiswal slams majestic 161 but Australia fight back in Perth

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a majestic 161 but Australia took four wickets in the middle session to give themselves a sliver of hope in the first Test at Perth on Sunday.

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Edinburgh's alternative tour guides show 'more real' side of city

Edinburgh's alternative tour guides show 'more real' side of city

Edinburgh, one the most visited cities in Europe, is offering tourists the chance to see it from a different angle -- through the eyes of tour guides who have slept on its streets.

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IPL teams set to splash the cash at 'mega-auction' in Saudi Arabia

IPL teams set to splash the cash at 'mega-auction' in Saudi Arabia

The Indian Premier League opens its "mega-auction" later Sunday in Saudi Arabia with teams primed to splash out millions of dollars on world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

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Olympics in India a 'dream' facing many hurdles

Olympics in India a 'dream' facing many hurdles

India says it wants the 2036 Olympics in what is seen as an attempt by Narendra Modi to cement his legacy but the country faces numerous challenges to host the biggest show on earth.

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Wounded Bangladesh protesters receive robotic helping hand

Wounded Bangladesh protesters receive robotic helping hand

Squeezing rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands, Bangladesh protesters wounded during the deadly revolution to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test out replacement arms for their lost limbs.

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Majestic Jaiswal 141 not out as India pile pain on Australia

Majestic Jaiswal 141 not out as India pile pain on Australia

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal burnished his soaring reputation Sunday with a majestic unbeaten 141 as India piled on the runs to take the first Test in Perth away from Australia.

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Giannis, Lillard lead Bucks over Hornets as Spurs beat Warriors

Giannis, Lillard lead Bucks over Hornets as Spurs beat Warriors

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and Damian Lillard added 31 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over visiting Charlotte 125-119 on Saturday, stretching their NBA win streak to four games.

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Juan Mata agent slammed as 'cowardly' by angry A-League coach

Juan Mata agent slammed as 'cowardly' by angry A-League coach

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has lashed out at Juan Mata's "cowardly" agent after criticism about a lack of playing time for the former Manchester United and Chelsea star.

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Marta inspires Orlando Pride to NWSL title

Marta inspires Orlando Pride to NWSL title

Orlando Pride won the National Women's Soccer League championship for the first time with Zambian Barbra Banda getting the goal in a 1-0 win over Washington Spirit on Saturday.

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Palestinian pottery sees revival in war-ravaged Gaza

Palestinian pottery sees revival in war-ravaged Gaza

Traditional clay pottery is seeing a resurgence in the Gaza Strip, where Palestinians are forced to find solutions for a shortage of plates and other crockery to eat from in the territory ravaged by more than a year of war.

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