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Rohit hits century to propel India in third England Test

Rohit hits century to propel India in third England Test

Skipper Rohit Sharma hit a gritty unbeaten century as India eyed a big total in the third Test against England on Thursday after a top-order stutter.

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Rohit, Jadeja steer India to 185-3 at tea in third England Test

Rohit, Jadeja steer India to 185-3 at tea in third England Test

Skipper Rohit Sharma stood unbeaten on 97 to help steer India to 185-3 at tea alongside Ravindra Jadeja after a top-order stutter against England in the third Test on Thursday.

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Two South African soldiers killed on DR Congo mission

Two South African soldiers killed on DR Congo mission

Two South African soldiers have been killed in a mortar strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the army said Thursday, their force's first casualties since it deployed to help quell an insurgency.

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US aid blockage having 'impact' on Ukraine: NATO chief

US aid blockage having 'impact' on Ukraine: NATO chief

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday a delay in passing new US aid for Ukraine was already hurting Kyiv's forces on the battlefield against Russia.

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Klinsmann faces sack by South Korea after Asian Cup semi-final exit

Klinsmann faces sack by South Korea after Asian Cup semi-final exit

Jurgen Klinsmann looks set to be fired as coach after top South Korean football officials said Thursday that "a change of leadership is necessary" following their Asian Cup exit and in-fighting among star players.

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Centurion Bedingham 'confident' Proteas can level N.Zealand series

Centurion Bedingham 'confident' Proteas can level N.Zealand series

South Africa's David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday and then said he was "very confident" they could dismiss New Zealand short of the 267 needed to win the second and final Test in Hamilton.

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World leaders urge Israel to avoid 'catastrophic' Rafah operation

World leaders urge Israel to avoid 'catastrophic' Rafah operation

Israel's vow to push ahead with a "powerful" operation in Gaza's Rafah was met with a growing chorus of international condemnation Thursday, with leaders warning against catastrophic consequences for the 1.5 million Palestinians trapped there.

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Celtics crush Nets for sixth win in a row, Curry makes history in loss

Celtics crush Nets for sixth win in a row, Curry makes history in loss

The NBA-best Boston Celtics imposed one of their most lopsided romps over Brooklyn on Wednesday, while Golden State three-point sharpshooter Stephen Curry made history in defeat.

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'She said yes': Aussie PM reveals Valentine's Day engagement

'She said yes': Aussie PM reveals Valentine's Day engagement

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday revealed his Valentine's Day engagement to girlfriend Jodie Haydon, after "she said yes" to a carefully planned marriage proposal.

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England's Wood strikes early blows as India 93-3 in third Test

England's Wood strikes early blows as India 93-3 in third Test

England fast bowler Mark Wood took two wickets to rattle India's top order before the hosts recovered to 93-3 at lunch after electing to bat in the third Test on Thursday.

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