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'Splinternets' threat to be avoided, says web address controller

Yamal released from World Cup qualifiers by 'upset' Spanish federation

China's 'Singles Day' shopping fest loses its shine for weary consumers

Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, wounds 27

Philippines digs out from Typhoon Fung-wong as death toll climbs

Indian PM calls deadly Delhi blast 'conspiracy'

Asian stocks wobble as US shutdown rally loses steam

Japanese 'Ran' actor Tatsuya Nakadai dies at 92

AI stock boom delivers bumper quarter for Japan's SoftBank

Asian stocks struggle as US shutdown rally loses steam

India probes deadly Delhi blast, vows those responsible will face justice

Sinner boosts number one bid in Paris, to face Zverev in semis

Jannik Sinner took a step closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking with a comfortable victory over Ben Shelton in the Paris Masters quarter-finals on Friday, setting up a clash with reigning champion Alexander Zverev.

Springer back in Toronto lineup as Blue Jays try to close out Dodgers

Toronto slugger George Springer is back in the lineup as the Blue Jays try to clinch a World Series victory over the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in game six on Friday.

Nationals make Butera MLB's youngest manager since 1972

The Washington Nationals named 33-year-old Blake Butera as their new manager on Friday, making him Major League Baseball's youngest manager since 1972.

Guirassy lifts Dortmund past Augsburg ahead of Man City clash

A first-half Serhou Guirassy goal secured Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win over Augsburg on Friday in a warm-up for next week's Champions League trip to Manchester City.

NFL fines Ravens $100,000 over Jackson injury status report

The Baltimore Ravens have been fined $100,000 by the NFL for violating league injury report policy rules in how they listed quarterback Lamar Jackson last week, the league announced on Friday.

NBA refs to start using headsets on Saturday

NBA referees will use headsets during games starting Saturday to allow them to communicate in real time with the NBA replay center and each other, the league announced on Friday.

French-Turkish actor Tcheky Karyo dies at 72

Actor Tcheky Karyo, who appeared in some of director Luc Besson's biggest hits and a string of international films, died Friday at the age of 72, his family announced.

Food stamps, the bulwark against hunger for over 40 mn Americans

The ongoing budget deadlock in the United States is threatening food security of around 42 million Americans who receive food stamps at the start of each month to help get by.

Wall Street stocks rebound on Amazon, Apple earnings

Wall Street stocks rebounded on Friday as investors welcomed strong earnings reports by Amazon and Apple.

Prayers and anthems: welcome to the Trump-era Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater is a smaller venue that typically features everything from A-list classical music recitals to dance performances to film screenings.

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