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Asian Games 2018: Boxer Vikas Krishan primed to script history

If Vikas achieves a podium finish in Indonesia, he will become the first boxer from India to win three back-back-back medals in the games.

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Asian Games 2018: All you need to know about 10 new sports at continental event

Here's all that you need to know about the sporting disciplines that will be making their Asian Games debut in 2018.

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China lodges complaint with WTO over legalities of US policies

China said that they required the WTO's intervention because the imposition of tariffs and subsidising the renewable energy firms have distorted the global markets.

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Putin to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un; discussion on 'urgent matters' on cards

Putin expressed his readiness to hold a summit with Kim at an early date in a message sent on the occasion of North Korea's liberation.

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Canada-Saudi Arabia rift: US to stay away from diplomatic spat between two nations

The row began when the Canadian Foreign Minister criticised Saudi Arabia for detaining women's rights activists. Saudi Arabia retaliated by firing the Canadian ambassador and suspending Saudi Airlines to and from Toronto.

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Dubai's Burj Khalifa lights up in shades of Pakistan flag as nation celebrates 71 years of Independence

Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world was illuminated with the Pakistani flag and hundreds of people gathered at the venue to watch it.

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Google Doodle celebrates India's 72nd Independence Day with colourful 'truck art'

A click on the doodle will take the users to an assortment of entries on Independence Day, including news reports and videos.

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South Korea's problem of 'dating violence'; attacks on men increase more than women

Unlike the United States or the United Kingdom, South Korea doesn't have strict punishment for dating violence. It claims around eight lives every month and over 10,000 people were arrested last year.

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Meghan Markle will snub Prince Harry like she did to her father, predicts half-sister Samantha

In a series of tweet tagged directly to Kensington Palace, Samantha has said that Meghan will snub Prince Harry just like how she did to her father.

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England vs India: Ben Stokes rejoins Test squad, may face sanction even after being cleared of affray

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed Stokes would be available for selection against India in the third Test. The apex body also said that a disciplinary process will be scheduled by its Cricket Discipline Commission soon.

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Over 350 Indian Army personnel likely to move Supreme Court against AFSPA 'dilution'

Recently, a Supreme Court bench, headed by Justice Madan Lokur had pulled up the CBI direction due to the delays in filing the FIRs against Manipur police commandos and armed forces personnel.

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I am grateful to Ji Chan Wook, Kang Ha Neul for taking care of me in military: Infinite's Sunggyu

The trio attended a press conference for their upcoming military produced musical 'Shinheung Military Academy.'

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North Korea takes a step towards denucleariation; calls for peace treaty

North Korean weekly Tongil Sinbo said that the US too would have to take practical measures to further the process of denuclearisation.

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Asian Games 2018: Handball team plays in casual attire as India's new kit sponsor misses deadline

Local organisers in Jakarta were initially apprehensive about letting the Indian team play without the official attire, according to a media report. The team went on to lose the opener against Chinese Taipei on Monday.

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London Parliament car crash: Several pedestrians injured; cops probing terror angle

The car crashed into barriers outside London's Parliament building on Tuesday (August 14).

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