Microsoft 'suspends' new sales of products, services in Russia
Microsoft is halting new sales of its products and services in Russia, the tech giant announced Friday, in the latest fallout over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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At least 56 dead, 194 injured in suicide attack on Pakistan Shiite mosque
At least 56 people were killed and 194 wounded Friday by a suicide bomb at a Shiite mosque in the northwestern Pakistan city of Peshawar, the deadliest attack in the country since 2018.
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Ton-up Imam-ul-Haq punishes faltering Australia in first Test
Recalled opener Imam-ul-Haq said his hundred against Australia was "special" as Pakistan finished the opening day of the first Test against Australia on a commanding 245-1 in Rawalpindi on Friday.
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Ukraine: a nuclear-powered nation under fire
The Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine -- the largest in Europe -- has sparked international outrage and fears over the country's 15 operational reactors.
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Ukraine accused the Kremlin of "nuclear terror" and the West expressed horror on Friday after Europe's largest atomic power plant was attacked and taken over by invading Russian forces.
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Kohli proud of playing 100 Tests in IPL era
India's star batsman Virat Kohli on Friday credited his level of fitness for achieving the landmark of 100 Tests in an age of relentless cricket that has included numerous Indian Premier League appearances.
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Beijing Winter Paralympics open after athlete ban controversy
Athletes paraded through Beijing's national stadium as the Winter Paralympics opened Friday after a storm of controversy that surrounded the banning of Russian and Belarusian athletes due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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Ireland's president isolating with Covid: office
Ireland's President Michael D. Higgins has tested positive for coronavirus and is displaying mild symptoms of Covid-19, a spokesman for his office said on Friday.
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Japan's Ryo takes lead in International Series Thai second round
Japanese teenager Ryo Hisatsune took an unexpected halfway lead after a nail-biting second round at the inaugural International Series Thailand on Friday.
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Hong Kong suspends court system as virus crisis deepens
Hong Kong on Friday announced it would suspend court services for a month as the city recorded more than 50,000 new coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day.
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