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Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'

Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'

For three decades, Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples and Mumbai's imperial-era Gateway of India.

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Hurricane Simon strengthens as it nears western Mexico

Hurricane Simon strengthens as it nears western Mexico

Hurricane Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it swept toward Mexico's west coast, where it was expected to make landfall late Saturday or early Sunday.

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New Yorkers snap up discarded subway signs, seats at annual sale

New Yorkers snap up discarded subway signs, seats at annual sale

New York's subway is known for being dirty, noisy and sometimes flooded, but that doesn't stop people from flocking to grab a seat, sign or other memorabilia at a unique annual auction.

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Messi nets brace to win in first match after Argentina exit

Messi nets brace to win in first match after Argentina exit

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team.

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Trump's trade wars sting US manufacturers ahead of midterms

Trump's trade wars sting US manufacturers ahead of midterms

For Doug Rende, who runs an aluminum product manufacturer in the US state of Ohio, President Donald Trump's tariffs have meant millions of dollars more in annual costs -- and recently, the Iran war has made shipments even more expensive.

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Ravindra fit for New Zealand ODI series against India

Ravindra fit for New Zealand ODI series against India

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman were named on Sunday in New Zealand's squad for their home one-day series against India after injury sidelined the batting pair from the preceding Twenty20 clashes.

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Kenyan great Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years

Kenyan great Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won his first marathon in three years on Sunday when the Kenyan great cruised to victory at Melbourne.

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At least 4 dead as cyclone Isaias drenches southern US

At least 4 dead as cyclone Isaias drenches southern US

Four people died in the southeastern United States as post-tropical cyclone Isaias threatened flooding and tornado risks Saturday as it moved northward after making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast.

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All Blacks lose four players for second Wallabies Test

All Blacks lose four players for second Wallabies Test

Four New Zealand players were ruled out of next week's second Test against Australia on Sunday, denting their prospects of completing a clean sweep in the Bledisloe Cup series.

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Barca extend perfect streak, Real Madrid survive Vinicius red

Barca extend perfect streak, Real Madrid survive Vinicius red

Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for Barcelona as the Spanish champions extended their perfect start in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Getafe on Saturday.

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