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Champions Trophy: PCB taps ICC, seeks India's reasons for not travelling to Pakistan

Pakistan Cricket Board headquarters in Lahore. — PCB websitePCB ready to withdraw from playing in ICC events in India: sources.Board determined to reject "hybrid model" for Champions Trophy.Pakistan will host mega-tournament in February-March next year.

LAHORE: The...




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ICC in 'catch-22 situation' as PCB seeks explanation over India's refusal to tour Pakistan

Pakistani and Indian players shake hands after the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2022 cricket match at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on October 23, 2022. — AFP"ICC in catch-22 situation" due to Pakistan-India tussle: source.Pakistan "expected to refuse playing against India" in...




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ICC launches 'new visual identity' for Champions Trophy

An undated picture of ICC Champions Trophy. — ICC

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council has revealed a new visual identity for the upcoming men’s and women’s Champions Trophy events, marking the return of the prestigious tournament after a...




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TomTom Teams Up with ParkWhiz to Power Parking Solutions in North America

TomTom Teams Up with ParkWhiz to Power Parking Solutions in North America




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TomTom appoints new Head of Investor Relations

TomTom appoints new Head of Investor Relations




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TomTom Reaches Mapping Milestone: 1.5 Billion Updates in a Single Month

TomTom Reaches Mapping Milestone: 1.5 Billion Updates in a Single Month




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Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violence

The last three years have been tough for Fanta Charlotte Dabone, a mother of three from the conflict-battered West African country of Burkina Faso.




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Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection

Britain's Queen Camilla is set to return to public duties Tuesday after missing weekend events commemorating the nation's war dead because she was recovering from a chest infection.




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Youth sports study finds fewer boys playing while participation among girls has increased

Children and teenagers playing sports overall has increased even as participation among boys has dropped off, according to an annual study released Wednesday.




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Oregon a unanimous No. 1 ahead of first playoff rankings, followed by Georgia, Ohio State

Oregon was the unanimous choice for No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, strengthening its bid for the top spot in the College Football Playoff selection committee's first rankings of the season.




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Introduction To Galatians Bible Studies

The book of Galatians contains only 6 chapters, but is packed with solid Christian history, controversy and doctrine. This introduction begins your Bible study journey to Galatia. Find out why Paul attacked Peter, who the Judaizers were, what salvation through faith is and many other interesting topics. The questions are designed for personal or group inductive style Bible study and discussion.




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Introduction To Romans Bible Studies

The Book of Romans is a great place to get an understanding of basic doctrines of Christianity...and how they differ from modern assumptions. Each chapter study has inductive style questions designed for personal application and group discussion.




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Ephesians Bible Studies Introduction

Introduction to Ephesians Bible Studies includes a description of the book of Ephesians and the related studies as well as an index. The questions are designed for personal or group inductive style Bible study and discussion.




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Introduction To Philippians Bible Studies

Introduction To Philippians Bible Studies covers Christ Beyond Reason by looking at the circumstances of Paul and the Philippians. The questions are designed for personal or group inductive style Bible study and discussion.




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Colossians Bible Studies Introduction

Introduction to Colossians Bible Studies prepares us for the study questions by describing the spiritual power, depth and breadth of Paul's short letter. The questions are designed for personal or group inductive style Bible study and discussion.




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Introduction to 1 and 2 Thessalonians Chapter Bible Studies

Introduction to 1 and 2 Thessalonians chapter Bible Studies. The study questions are designed for personal or group inductive style Bible study and discussion.




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Self-driving cars post liability questions as companies expand

Self-driving cars have the potential to dramatically change transportation, but collisions between humans and autonomous vehicles pose complicated legal challenges.




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Boeing meets with strikers for first time since contract rejection

Boeing and its striking union returned to the bargaining table Tuesday for the first talks since the union turned thumbs down on a contract proposal last week.




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Musk's xAI in funding talks to value the company at $40 billion

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI is reportedly engaged in funding talks that could see the company secure a $40 billion valuation.




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Massive security walls and fences transform Washington streets ahead of Election Day

Federal and local authorities ramped up security measures across downtown Washington, D.C. this weekend, with businesses installing protective barriers and federal buildings receiving additional fortification ahead of Tuesday's presidential election.




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Prince William promotes conservation in South Africa, walks on trails near Table Mountain

Prince William went on an early-morning nature walk near South Africa's Table Mountain on Tuesday to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national park.




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Carbon pollution from high-flying rich in private jets soars

Carbon pollution from private jets has soared in the past five years, with most of those small planes spewing more heat-trapping carbon dioxide in about two hours of flying than the average person does in about a year, a new study finds.




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G League's McClung repeats as NBA Slam Dunk champion with slam over O'Neal

Mac McClung sealed back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk contest titles on Saturday night. His final dunk, a reverse slam over 7-foot-1-inch Shaquille O'Neal, earned a perfect score from the judges.




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Noncitizen voting: 'The only question is how many,' editorial states

"Noncitizens will vote in November. The only question is how many," according to the editorial board of Issues & Insights, a news and opinion site.




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'Stable uncertainty': Election season barely changed, but voters want a break

"Presidential election polling this fall can best be characterized as stable uncertainty," said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute. "Major events like an assassination attempt [on former President Donald Trump] and a high-profile debate barely caused the needle to stutter. Shifts of a single point can be consequential to the outcome but are beyond the ability of most polls to capture with any precision. The bottom line is this race is a toss-up and has been since August."




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Trump keeps up pace in last stretch before election

So the countdown continues on the presidential election, now just days away and looming large on the calendar. As is his habit, former president Donald Trump is on the road and eager to reach out to voters. He begins his journey at a voter rally in Traverse City, Michigan, on Friday followed by rallies in Novi, Michigan and State College, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.




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Poll shows public jittery about the election, both parties equally so

The presidential election is right around the corner. This event has not put the nation in a very good mood.




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Election Day is Tuesday, but winner might not be known Tuesday

"Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 -- but that doesn't mean we'll know who won the election on that date. With each passing election, more and more Americans are casting mail-in ballots, which take longer to count than in-person votes because they need to be opened and verified. That means that finding out the winner on election night may be a thing of the past," advises ABC News in a brief analysis.




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Early vote count: More than 80 million cast by Monday afternoon

Election Day is finally here, the polls are open and the news media are in frantic mode. There's a little serenity around, though. Millions of Americans already have cast their votes early by mail or in person -- and likely glad that they did.




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Melania Trump's autobiography remains atop Amazon's list of bestsellers

It is of note that incoming first lady Melania Trump's autobiography remains No. 1 on Amazon's "most sold" bestseller list. Her book -- which was published Oct. 8 by Skyhorse -- has also reached No. 1 in the categories of memoirs, political leader biographies and -- interestingly enough -- in traveler and explorer biographies.




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Hachette-employee group denounces addition of conservative imprint

Ideological disagreements have expanded into the publishing realm. A group of employees at Hachette Book Group have sent a letter to the management of their company condemning the forthcoming launch of Basic Liberty, a new imprint meant for conservative readers.




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China ramps up aggressive action against Philippine supply boats

China's coast guard this week took the most aggressive action to date against Philippine supply boats attempting to provide goods to a grounded navy vessel at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.




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Lawmaker warns Pentagon about China's maritime actions

Recent incidents of Chinese coast guard harassment toward the Philippines, Taiwan and other regional states require a stronger U.S. response, Rep. Michelle Steel said in a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.




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Treasury targets China with sanctions over North Korea missile help

The Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed financial sanctions on Chinese companies and their executives for supplying missile- and space-related goods to North Korea.




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Biden administration's 'dismal' China policy faulted on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration has failed to win the strategic competition with China through ineffective policies toward Beijing, the senior Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said this week.




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China, Russia target Pentagon agency with disinformation campaign

China and Russia have joined forces in an aggressive disinformation campaign involving both covert and overt operations designed to discredit a key Pentagon agency.




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Trump team to weigh national security picks

President-elect Donald Trump's victory in Tuesday's presidential contest sets in motion the selection of key officials for a forthcoming administration through a transition team headed by some of his family and key supporters, including selections for a number of key senior national security positions.




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Catholics swung to Trump this election cycle

Catholic voters said "yes" to Donald Trump in Tuesday's election, giving the Republican a 10-point jump from 2020 to 2024.




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Missing for 5 years, Notre Dame's iconic bells return in emotional ceremony

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is ringing its bells once more, five years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed the Paris landmark.




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American Jewish, Muslim voters take opposing directions amid Gaza War and domestic economic concerns

In a historic shake-up, both Muslim and Jewish voters introduced fresh dynamics to the 2024 presidential election. While Jewish Americans largely continued their Democratic support, a noticeable minority within select locales--such as zip codes in New York City -- shifted toward President-elect Donald Trump.




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Higher Ground newsletter: Pro-lifers win major victories in election

Welcome to Higher Ground, the faith-centric newsletter focused on the intersection of culture and politics from experienced journalists at The Washington Times.




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Federal appeals court rules Education Department wrongly denied Christian school's nonprofit status

A federal appeals court has ruled the Department of Education improperly rejected Grand Canyon University's switch from for-profit to nonprofit status, granting a key point in the Christian school's appeal of a record fine.




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As U.S. Catholic bishops meet, Trump looms over their work on abortion and immigration

As U.S. Catholic bishops gather for their annual fall meeting this week in Baltimore, the specter of President-elect Donald Trump's resounding victory will hang over the proceedings.




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Aston Villa gives away bizarre penalty for handball to gift Club Brugge the lead in Champions League

Aston Villa gave away an unusual penalty for handball in its Champions League game against Club Brugge on Wednesday when defender Tyrone Mings picked the ball up after receiving a short goal kick from goalkeeper Emi Martinez early in the second half.




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Salzburg win in Champions League is 1st in eight games for Red Bull teams Jurgen Klopp will join

The Red Bull family of soccer clubs that will soon be overseen by Jurgen Klopp finally got a first win in the Champions League on Wednesday.




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Peru arrests the country's soccer boss as part of a criminal investigation into fraud

Peruvian police arrested the head of the country's soccer federation Thursday as part of an investigation into allegations that he abused his position to extort local clubs into ceding their television rights.




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Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic

Israeli fans were assaulted after a soccer game in Amsterdam by hordes of young people apparently riled up by calls on social media to target Jewish people, Dutch authorities said Friday. Five people were treated at hospitals and dozens were arrested after the attacks, which were condemned as antisemitic by authorities in Amsterdam, Israel and across Europe.




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Leeds player Junior Firpo gets 3-game ban for alleged headbutt

Leeds defender Junior Firpo has been suspended for three games for allegedly headbutting a Millwall opponent in an off-the-ball incident during a midweek game in England's second-tier Championship.




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Paris to deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following violence in Amsterdam

Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam.




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English FA starts investigation into referee and offensive remarks about Klopp

The English Football Association has launched its own investigation after a video, widely shared on social media, appeared to show a Premier League referee making offensive comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.