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Broad fires England to verge of first Test win over New Zealand

Broad fires England to verge of first Test win over New Zealand

Stuart Broad razed New Zealand's top order with a destructive opening spell on Saturday to put England on the verge of winning the first Test at Mount Maunganui.

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Cambodians celebrate traditional fishing methods at annual ceremony

Cambodians celebrate traditional fishing methods at annual ceremony

Running into a thigh-deep muddy lake, villagers in eastern Cambodia used bamboo baskets and nets to scoop up their catch for an annual fishing ceremony where only traditional tools are used.

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Lyon bags five, Australia pin down India after close Kohli lbw

Lyon bags five, Australia pin down India after close Kohli lbw

Nathan Lyon led Australia's spin charge Saturday with five wickets to leave India in deep trouble on 179-7 at tea after Virat Kohli fell to a controversial lbw during day two of the second Test.

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Kiplimo wins world cross country title as Gidey collapses

Kiplimo wins world cross country title as Gidey collapses

Jacob Kiplimo upset distance king Joshua Cheptegei to win the world cross country title Saturday as top women's star Letesenbet Gidey dramatically collapsed in sight of the finish line as she looked destined for gold.

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New Zealand chasing 394 to win first Test against England

New Zealand chasing 394 to win first Test against England

England left New Zealand with a target of 394 to win the first Test after being dismissed for 374 late on the third day at Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

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India lashes out at critics after BBC raids

India lashes out at critics after BBC raids

India's foreign minister on Saturday hit out at "scaremongering" critics who claim the country's democracy is being corroded, singling out billionaire George Soros -- a popular target for right-wing ire.

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Australia's Lyon cuts through top order to rattle India

Australia's Lyon cuts through top order to rattle India

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon wreaked havoc with four wickets including skipper Rohit Sharma to leave the hosts reeling on 88-4 at lunch on Saturday's day two of the second Test.

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Turkish internet bites back at state after deadly quake

Turkish internet bites back at state after deadly quake

Nothing is ever deleted or forgotten on the internet.

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England push 368 runs clear of New Zealand in first Test

England push 368 runs clear of New Zealand in first Test

A resolute half-century from Ben Foakes pushed England 368 runs ahead of New Zealand with two wickets in hand on an absorbing third day of the opening Test in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

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Stokes surpasses McCullum's record for Test sixes

Stokes surpasses McCullum's record for Test sixes

Big-hitting England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday overtook his coach Brendon McCullum as the outright record holder for the most sixes struck in Test cricket.

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