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World champions Germany drew 1-1 with Spain in a high tempo friendly on Friday as they launched their preparations for a title defence in Russia while their opponents had striker Diego Costa making his long-awaited comeback as a substitute.
Faiza Outalha, an estranged wife of American-born Lashkar e Tayiba terrorist David Headley, has replied to all questions of the National Investigation Agency relating to her knowledge of the conspiracy behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Former actress Mamta Kulkarni was on Saturday named as a prime accused in a multi-crore drug racket linked to drug baron Vicky Goswami, with Mumbai police claiming that she was actively involved in the illicit activities and would seek her extradition from Kenya.
"This is a momentous occasion," the secretary-general said after the deal was ratified by 72 countries accounting for more than 56 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
'She's looking around her and seeing things, having actual conversations in real life, is more aware of the heat and the humidity, and is actually eating her food instead of first photographing and tagging it,' says Kishore Singh.
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Todd Woodbridge and Wayne Arthurs defeated Mounir El Aarej and Mehdi Tahiri to ensure Australia remain in the World Group next year.
Hewitt cruised to victory in less than an hour and a half to leave Australia in control of the Davis Cup relegation tie at Perth's Royal Kings Park.
The crush and stampede that struck the Hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121 pilgrims, a new tally showed on Monday, after officials in the kingdom met to discuss the tragedy.
The victory celebration over, new FIFA president Gianni Infantino's first major decision in charge of the troubled world football organisation will be to appoint a secretary general, effectively a chief executive, to run day-to-day operations.
Ambassador B S Prakash has fond memories of Vinod Khanna, his minister.
The Indian ace was granted a place in the singles draw at the WTA Grand Prix at Casablanca, from April 5 to 11.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
According to the amendment adopted by nations, developed countries will reduce HFCs use first, followed by China along with a large number of countries.
'It is important to destroy, to undermine, to debunk the narrative of ISIS,' Olivier Roy -- one of the world's leading experts on radical Islam -- tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel in an exclusive interview.
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The ACB said a problem with dates forced them to pull out.
The players have informed the ACB they were prepared to forfeit up to A$30,000 (US$20,000) a man to pull out of the tournament.
'The RSS had nothing to do with organising the event,' senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar tells Rediff.com
"Action is being taken in all 43 cases as per established procedure," Spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup said.
Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed the role of the International Cricket Council president.
The Indo-Romanian pair won 6-3, 6-7(6), 10-7 over the second seeded Polish-Serbian combination win in the super tie-breaker in a battle that lasted just over one hour.
'I don't think people could connect with me in Bigg Boss, since I had a short stint in the house. With Jhalak, I want to have a connection with the audience because I feel I have a connection with Indians. That is why I have left my country, my family and friends, and am here.' Nora Fatehi enjoys her time on Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa 9.
A former executive committee member of soccer's global governing body FIFA told a US judge in November 2013 that he and other officials took bribes in connection with the 1998 and 2010 World Cups.
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In view of the worsening situation in Yemen's capital Sana'a, India has shifted its embassy to Djibouti, adjoining the war-torn country, after the "successful" conclusion of the process to evacuate its nationals, government informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Tiny Cape Verde Islands catapulted themselves into surprise World Cup contention with a 2-1 victory away to South Africa.
As the Netherlands welcomes new king Willem-Alexander and his lovely queen Maxima to the throne today, we take a look at other equally glamorous royals from across the globe.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abuu Dhabi on Sunday on a two-day visit to the strategically important United Arab Emirates during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership to enhance cooperation in key areas of trade and security and address the Indian diaspora.