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WHO is asking China for details on respiratory disease outbreaks

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Small figurines can be seen in front of the World Health Organization logo displayed in this illustration taken on February 11, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Obtain Licensing Rights Nov 23 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China for details on the rise in respiratory diseases and reported clusters of pneumonia in children, …

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‘King Kohli’ joins the 50-overs GOAT debate in the run-laden World Cup

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Cricket – ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – Semi-Final – India v New Zealand – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India – November 15, 2023 India’s Virat Kohli acknowledges the crowd and walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket, caught of New Zealand’s Devon Conway off the bowling of Tim Southee REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/ File Photo …

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The goals are flowing in as Asia’s top nations begin to win World Cup qualifiers

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Japan, South Korea, Australia and Iran won Ueda’s hat-trick helped Japan defeat Myanmar, 5-0 Clinical Australia hit Bangladesh for seven S.Korea beat Singapore, Iran beat Hong Kong OSAKA, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Japan, South Korea, Australia and Iran secured comfortable victories on Thursday as the second round of Asian preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup …

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Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali

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LUCKNOW, India (AP) – Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of glowing earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution rose in the South Asian nation. Across the country, dazzling multi-colored lights adorn homes and streets as devotees celebrate the annual Hindu festival of light that symbolizes the …

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North Korea has closed several embassies around the world

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The North Korean flag flies over the North Korean consular office in Dandong, Liaoning province, China April 20, 2021. Picture taken on April 20, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights SEOUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) – North Korea is poised to close as many as a dozen embassies including those in Spain, Hong Kong, and …

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Pollard’s late penalty sent South Africa into the World Cup final

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Rugby Union – Rugby World Cup 2023 – Semi Final – England v South Africa – Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France – October 21, 2023 Handre Pollard of South Africa scores a penalty kick REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Licensing Rights Acquired Pollard’s 78th minute penalty secured a 16-15 win England lead 15-6 after a dominant performance South …

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