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Singapore extends visa for Sri Lanka's ex-leader: local media

Singapore extends visa for Sri Lanka's ex-leader: local media

Singapore has extended a short-stay visa for Sri Lanka's deposed president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, local media in the city-state reported on Wednesday.

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Sri Lanka declare on 360-8, set Pakistan 508 to win second Test

Sri Lanka declare on 360-8, set Pakistan 508 to win second Test

Dhananjaya de Silva completed a century before Sri Lanka declared their second innings on 360-8 to hand Pakistan a mammoth victory target of 508 in the second Test on Wednesday.

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Protesters against Panama's soaring costs end roadblocks: authorities

Protesters against Panama's soaring costs end roadblocks: authorities

Protesters angry at the high cost of living in Panama ended their three-week blockade of major roads on Tuesday, authorities said, as negotiations between the government and groups behind the demonstrations continued.

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Injured Indian javelin star Chopra 'hurt' at missing Games

Injured Indian javelin star Chopra 'hurt' at missing Games

India's Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra said that he was "hurt" at not being able to defend his Commonwealth Games title after pulling out with injury.

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Most markets rise as traders prepare for Fed meeting

Most markets rise as traders prepare for Fed meeting

Stocks mostly rose Wednesday, rebounding from an early sell-off thanks to earnings from top US tech giants that eased concerns about consumer demand.

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'Don't go near': Japan beachgoers warned over biting dolphin

'Don't go near': Japan beachgoers warned over biting dolphin

Beachgoers in the Japanese region of Fukui have been warned to stay away from a displeased dolphin accused of biting swimmers, with officials urging visitors to "watch from afar".

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Miners unearth pink diamond believed to be largest seen in 300 years

Miners unearth pink diamond believed to be largest seen in 300 years

Miners in Angola have unearthed a rare pure pink diamond that is believed to be the largest found in 300 years, the Australian site operator announced Wednesday.

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De Silva, Karunaratne stretch Sri Lanka lead over Pakistan

De Silva, Karunaratne stretch Sri Lanka lead over Pakistan

Dhananjaya de Silva and skipper Dimuth Karunaratne, who batted through pain from a back injury, hit half-centuries to help Sri Lanka stretch their second-innings lead to 444 in the second Test on Wednesday.

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New Japan police raids over Tokyo Olympics claims: reports

New Japan police raids over Tokyo Olympics claims: reports

Japanese police carried out new raids on Wednesday over allegations a 2020 Tokyo Olympics board member received money from a sponsor he signed a consulting contract with, local media reported.

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NZ super coach has Rugby World Cup ambitions - with or without All Blacks

NZ super coach has Rugby World Cup ambitions - with or without All Blacks

New Zealand super coach Scott Robertson has revealed that he wants to win the Rugby World Cup -- with or without the All Blacks.

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