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Raisi honoured as a ‘martyr’

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Contact with Raisi’s helicopter was lost in bad weather during the return flight to Tabriz after the inauguration of a joint dam project on Iran’s border with Azerbaijan, ...

How struggling US restaurants have found a lifeline in carryout cocktails

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Most carryout cocktail regulations require customers to buy food with their mixed drinks.

Watch VideoWATCH: 2 dead, 8 hurt in South Carolina nightclub shooting

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Two Greenville County sheriff's deputies noticed a disturbance at Lavish Lounge just before2 am, and saw a large crowd running out of the building.

Former Fifa candidate appeals to overturn Asian soccer vote

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Former Fifa Council candidate Mariyam Mohamed has requested the Court of Arbitration for Sport to look into last year's Asian Football Confederation’s congress election ...

Lazio moves within 1 point of lead ahead of Juventus game

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SS Lazio beat Torino on Tuesday night to move within a point of Serie A leaders Juventus.

Ex-boxing champ Roberto Durán tests positive for coronavirus

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Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán has tested positive for the coronavirus but has had only mild symptoms so far, one of his sons said Thursday.

Drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections

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As nations grapple with new outbreaks and spiking death tolls from the coronavirus, a commonly available drug appeared Tuesday to offer hope that the most seriously ...

Israeli defence minister apologises for Palestinian Iyad Halak's death

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The shooting of Iyad Halak in Jerusalem's Old City, drew broad condemnations and revived complaints alleging excessive force by Israeli security forces.

Covid-19: South Africa's unemployment rate expected to reach 50% as economy keeps plummeting

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Chamber of Commerce says the unemployment rate was at a staggering 29% even before the virus hit and could reach 50%.

NASCAR gives all sports fans a reason to celebrate

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NASCAR is making its return at warp speed, with Sunday's race the first of four Cup events to be held over 11 days at Darlington and Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The latest on sport during Covid-19: French rugby season cancelled

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Here is the Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world.

IPL cricket tournament suspended indefinitely

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The BCCI bowed to the inevitable to suspend the Twenty20 competition until further notice.

Wales, Scotland Rugby initiate cost-saving measures due to Covid-19

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Several non-playing staff members have agreed to temporary pay-cuts among other measures

Soccer in England suspended until April 30

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Soccer in England will stay suspended until at least April 30 because of the coronavirus outbreak

Olympic torch relay in Greece suspended because of coronavirus

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An ?unexpectedly large crowd? gathered to watch the relay despite repeated requests for the public to stay away

Woman refuses to tell police why she threw son from balcony

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A Minnesota mother has admitted she severely injured her 11-year-old son by throwing him from the balcony of their fourth-floor apartment but has not explained why, ...

US mother arrested after remains found on relative's property

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Remains believed to be that of a 15-month-old girl were found in Tennessee, ending the 17-day search across three US states.

More virus cases linked to UAE Tour as riders face isolation

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Six more people with links to the cancelled UAE Tour cycling race have been infected with the coronavirus

South Korea city urges 2. 5m citizens to stay home as coronavirus cases grow

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The mayor of the South Korean city of Daegu urged its 2. 5 million people to refrain from going outside as cases of a new virus spiked and he pleaded for help from ...

Switzerland to vote on law against anti-LGBT discrimination

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Swiss voters are delivering their verdict Sunday on a measure that would make it illegal to discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation.

Doctor says he was silenced as colleagues contracted coronavirus

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Although many doctors in Wuhan were aware that a possibly highly dangerous virus was being transmitted in the city, none of them dared to share more details about ...

28 killed after bus plunges into Indonesian ravine

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A bus plunged into a ravine on Indonesia's Sumatra island after its brakes apparently malfunctioned, killing at least 28 people and injuring 13 others, police and ...

US judge blocks Donald Trump's health insurance rule for immigrants

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A federal judge in Oregon put on hold a Trump administration rule requiring immigrants prove they will have health insurance or can pay for medical care before they ...

WATCH: Prince Harry, Archie wish England good luck ahead of Rugby World Cup final

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Prince Harry has sent a message of support to the England squad ahead of their title match against South Africa in Yokohama on Saturday.

Woman accused of encouraging boyfriend to commit suicide

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A 21-year-old student has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly encouraging her boyfriend to take his own life.

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