| Cricket: Bairstow century condemns Windies to World Cup
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 England opener Jonny Bairstow's maiden one-day international century ensured West Indies suffered a seven-wicket defeat at Old Trafford today that meant they could no longer gain direct entry into the 2019 World Cup. West Indies, the 1975 and 1979 World Cup champions had to win this five-match series 5-0, or 4-0 with a tie or no result, to avoid the indignity of going through qualifying for the next edition in England in two years' time. But Bairstow's 100 not out saw England easily chase down a meagre target of 205 in a match reduced to 42 overs per side by a wet outfield as the hosts went 1-0 up with 67 balls to spare. West Indies struggled to 204 for nine after a promising opening stand of 45 in 5.3 overs between Chris Gayle (37) and Evin Lewis (11). Ben Stokes returned figures of three for 43 with only Windies captain Jason Holder's 41 not out taking the tourists Stokes ended the match in style with a six off spinner Ashley Nurse. Brief scores West Indies 204-9, 42 overs (B .
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| Manchester, Sep 19 (AFP) Completed scoreboard in the
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 Completed scoreboard in the first day/night one-day international between England and the West Indies at Old Trafford today (match reduced by wet outfield to 42 overs per side): West Indies C. Gayle c Root b Woakes 37 E. Lewis c Hales b Ali 11 S. Hope c Bairstow b Stokes 35 M. Samuels c Buttler b Stokes 17 J. Mohammed c Hales b Rashid 18 R. Powell c Willey b Woakes 23 J. Holder not out 41 A. Nurse c Root b Rashid 1 D. Bishoo b Willey 5 J. Taylor c Buttler b Stokes 2 K. Williams not out 0 Extras (lb3, nb2, w9) 14 Total (9 wkts, 42 overs) 204 Fall of wickets: 1-45 (Lewis), 2-53 (Gayle), 3-103 (Hope), 4-107 (Samuels), 5-149 (Mohammed), 6-150 (Powell), 7- 160 (Nurse), 8-187 (Bishoo), 9-202 (Taylor) Bowling: ...
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| Activists, politicians debate free speech
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 Eminent scholars, politicians and activists today debated several issues, including efforts to curb free speech in the society and at universities, at a discussion here today. Most of the speakers at the discussion on 'Safeguarding the Constitution: Are the Pillars of Democracy crumbling?' said the pillars were not just crumbling but the situation was worse than that. The speakers included CPM leader Brinda Karat and senior lawyer Indira Jaisingh. Jaisingh said the judiciary, considered one of the four pillars of democracy, was crumbling from within due to non- transparency. "Proceedings of matters related to Constitution should be telecast to bring transparency and make judges accountable," Jaisingh demanded. Karat said speaking the truth attracted "anti-national" tags and sedition cases in present-day politics. She accused the BJP-RSS of misusing the state machinery to impose its ideas on other people. The discussion was organised by Sabka Bharat. It has been holding rallies, .
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| Must-have foods for new moms
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 New mothers need to take proper care of their dietary needs after delivery. Eating nutritious food throughout the day will help boost your energy levels, say experts.
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| Racist church shooter can't fire Jewish and Indian lawyers
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 A federal appeals court has denied white supremacist Dylann Roof's request to replace his Jewish and Indian lawyers who are appealing his death sentence for a racist massacre in South Carolina a day after he filed it. The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals issued a one-page, 11-word denial today. Roof's handwritten appeal was filed yesterday. He wrote: "It will be impossible for me to trust two attorneys that are my political and biological enemies." Roof was sentenced to death in January after being convicted of hate crimes in the killings of nine black worshippers at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church in June 2015. In denying Roof's requests, the judges wrote: "The court denies the motion for substitution of counsel on appeal.
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| 'Potentially catastrophic' Maria eyes Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico
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 Hurricane Maria headed towards the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today, with the US National Hurricane Center warning of a "potentially catastrophic" impact as it battered the eastern Caribbean. "Maria is forecast to remain an extremely dangerous Category 4 or 5 hurricane while it approaches" the British and US territories late today, the NHC said. Arriving just as islanders in the region are struggling to recover from devastating Hurricane Irma which struck earlier this month, Maria claimed its first victim in the French territory of Guadeloupe, where two other people were missing. The person was killed by a falling tree as powerful winds whipped the archipelago, authorities said, while two more disappeared when their boat went missing in the storm. On neighbouring Dominica, premier Roosevelt Skerrit posted on Facebook that there were initial reports of "widespread devastation" and that the roof of his own home had been blown off. "We have lost all what money can buy and ...
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| Body of ASI riddled with bullets found at Gurgaon home
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 The body of an assistant sub- inspector of Faridabad Police was found riddled with bullets at his residence in Gurgaon's DLF Phase-III, police said. Naresh Yadav's body was found on his bed. The police said the family members of the ASI have been missing since the matter was reported to them. "We are looking for his son to ascertain whether it was a murder or suicide," Gurgaon police ACP Manish Sehgal said. Sehgal said the family members were present when the ASI appears to have died according to the officer's neighbours. "Prima facie it appears to be a matter of property dispute. However, we are investigating all angles," he said. A case of murder has been registered against unknown people, he added.
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| We don't fear international scrutiny: Suu Kyi
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| Amid allegations of "ethnic cleansing" in Myanmar in the wake of the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims, state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has said that her government "does not fear international scrutiny" and is making every effort to restore peace and normalcy.
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| US begins premium processing of H-1B visas
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| Indian techies and industry can breathe a sigh of relief as the US has resumed premium, or expedited, processing of H-1B visas in all categories. The service was suspended five months ago as officials struggled to handle a huge rush of applicants.
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