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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84: family

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84: family

Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation's most influential Black voices, died peacefully Tuesday morning, his family said in a statement. He was 84.

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At least 17 killed in two bomb attacks, gunfight in northwest Pakistan

At least 17 killed in two bomb attacks, gunfight in northwest Pakistan

Two bomb attacks and a gunfight between police and militants in northwest Pakistan killed at least 14 security personnel and three civilians including a child, officials said.

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Tariq confident Pakistan can bounce back after India drubbing

Tariq confident Pakistan can bounce back after India drubbing

Spinner Usman Tariq said Tuesday he was confident that Pakistan can bounce back from their T20 World Cup drubbing against India and seal qualification for the next round.

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Being back in the USA 'feels amazing', says Vonn

Being back in the USA 'feels amazing', says Vonn

Lindsey Vonn said "being back on home soil feels amazing" after returning to the United States having undergone four operations on the broken leg she suffered in the crash which dashed her hopes of Winter Olympics glory.

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New Zealand cruise into Super Eights at T20 World Cup

New Zealand cruise into Super Eights at T20 World Cup

New Zealand sealed their qualification to the next phase of the T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket thumping of Canada in Chennai on Tuesday.

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Exhilarating Italy aim to sign off with giant-killing at T20 World Cup

Exhilarating Italy aim to sign off with giant-killing at T20 World Cup

Italy's cricketers have been revelling in plenty of "pinch me" moments during their debut appearance at the T20 World Cup, and now they want more.

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Samra hits 110 for Canada against New Zealand at T20 World Cup

Samra hits 110 for Canada against New Zealand at T20 World Cup

Canada's Yuvraj Samra became the youngest player to score a T20 World Cup century when he blasted 110 in 65 balls against New Zealand in Chennai on Tuesday.

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'Made in Europe' or 'Made with Europe'? Buy European push splits bloc

'Made in Europe' or 'Made with Europe'? Buy European push splits bloc

Everyone in Europe agrees the EU needs to rescue its industry but the bloc is split over how far it should push a 'Buy European' approach in order to do so.

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Sydney man jailed for mailing reptiles in popcorn bags

Sydney man jailed for mailing reptiles in popcorn bags

A Sydney man who tried to post native lizards, dragons and other reptiles out of Australia in bags of popcorn and biscuit tins has been sentenced to eight years in jail, authorities said Tuesday.

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'Like a Virgin' songwriter Billy Steinberg dies at 75

'Like a Virgin' songwriter Billy Steinberg dies at 75

Award-winning US songwriter Billy Steinberg, who wrote several top hit songs including Madonna's "Like a Virgin," died Monday at age 75, according to media reports.

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