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• Seven killed as explosions rock funeral in tense Kabul

  03-06-2017 23:03
  
  Three blasts occur at the burial of Salim Ezadyar, who was among four people killed on Friday when a protest degenerated into street clashes with police.
  
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• Mickelson to withdraw from US Open

  03-06-2017 23:01
  Five-time major winner Phil Mickelson is likely to skip the US Open later this month, despite never lifting the trophy after six runner-up finishes.
  
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• Trump believes in climate change and mankind's role in it: US ambassador

  03-06-2017 22:49
  
  The US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley clarifies Donald Trump's views about climate change and mankind's role in it.
  
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• Real triumph again as Ronaldo double sinks Juventus

  03-06-2017 22:44
  
  CARDIFF (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Real Madrid became the first team to successfully defend their European title in the Champions League era with a 4-1 win over Juventus in Saturday's final for their third triumph in four years.
  
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• Sailing - New Zealand pick Britain as America's Cup semi-final foe

  03-06-2017 22:38
  New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling said his crew had chosen Ben Ainslie's team because they considered conditions forecast for the coming days would favour them over the British crew.
  
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• Courtney Conlogue wins Fiji Pro

  03-06-2017 22:28
  Courtney Conlogue has won the Women's Fiji Pro at Tavarua's Cloudbreak.
  
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• Mandzukic cracker answers Ronaldo opener in final

  03-06-2017 21:52
  
  CARDIFF (Reuters) - Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic scored one of the great goals in a Champions League final to cancel out Cristiano Ronaldo's opener for Real Madrid as a pulsating first half ended with the teams level at 1-1 on Saturday.
  
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• Trump 'believes climate is changing'

  03-06-2017 21:20
  The US ambassador to the UN says Donald Trump believes the "climate is changing" as the president pulls the country from a global deal to tackle climate change.
  
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• Sailing - Oracle Team USA gain America's Cup bonus with New Zealand win

  03-06-2017 21:20
  The result means the U.S. team supported by OracleChairman Larry Ellison will have a point lead against whoever gets to challenge them in head-to-head match, which will be won by the first team to get to seven points.
  
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• Bale left out of Real starting line-up in final v Juventus

  03-06-2017 21:00
  CARDIFF (Reuters) - Gareth Bale has been denied a dream start in the Champions League final in his home city of Cardiff as the Welshman was left out of Real Madrid's starting line-up against Juventus on Saturday.
  
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• #IYCMI: China cracked down on ‘cyber-terrorism’ with new laws this week. #cybersecurity #infosec ow.ly/Lm9Y30c7Qmr

  03-06-2017 20:15 via twitter.com
  #IYCMI: China cracked down on ‘cyber-terrorism’ with new laws this week. #cybersecurity #infosec ow.ly/Lm9Y30c7Qmr
  
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• Are you heading to #Inspirefest this year? siliconrepublic.com/companies/insp…

  03-06-2017 19:30 via twitter.com
  Are you heading to #Inspirefest this year? siliconrepublic.com/companies/insp…
  
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• #ICYMI: More data on salmon is being collected with the opening of a new fish counter facility earlier this week. ow.ly/o50T30c80mE

  03-06-2017 18:05 via twitter.com
  #ICYMI: More data on salmon is being collected with the opening of a new fish counter facility earlier this week. ow.ly/o50T30c80mE
  
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• Baabaas boss hits brakes on Lions flak

  03-06-2017 18:00
  Provincial Barbarians coach Clayton McMillan says the British and Irish Lions are all but certain to improve after struggling to beat his side 13-7 on Saturday.
  
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• Halep hot streak continues at French Open

  03-06-2017 17:49
  The French are guaranteed at least one women's quarter-finalist at Roland Garros with Alize Cornet and Caroline Garcia set for a fourth round battle.
  
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• Tennis-Murray fells Del Potro in Paris

  03-06-2017 17:38
  
  PARIS (Reuters) - Top seed Andy Murray eased into the last-16 of the French Open 7-6(8) 7-5 6-0 on Saturday, over a flagging Juan Martin Del Potro.
  
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• Meet the #biotech and #pharma companies that have set down roots in #Ireland. #LifeSciencesWeek siliconrepublic.com/careers/biotec…

  03-06-2017 17:25 via twitter.com
  Meet the #biotech and #pharma companies that have set down roots in #Ireland. #LifeSciencesWeek siliconrepublic.com/careers/biotec…
  
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• #ICYMI: What makes Ireland the perfect place for biopharma? The talent #pharma #biotech #jobs ow.ly/Yd4V30cbJ1W

  03-06-2017 16:50 via twitter.com
  #ICYMI: What makes Ireland the perfect place for biopharma? The talent #pharma #biotech #jobs ow.ly/Yd4V30cbJ1W
  
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• Nick Kyrgios's French Open all over

  03-06-2017 16:42
  Nick Kyrgios will turn his attention to Wimbledon after his French Open campaign ended with a third-round doubles loss with Jordan Thompson.
  
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• Andy Murray tops del Potro in Paris

  03-06-2017 16:25
  World No.1 Andy Murray broke Juan Martin del Potro's spirit and then advanced into the French Open fourth round in a canter, as did 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka.
  
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• Meet the fish with no face. #Australia siliconrepublic.com/innovation/fac…

  03-06-2017 16:15 via twitter.com
  Meet the fish with no face. #Australiasiliconrepublic.com/innovation/fac…
  
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• Triumph to replace Honda as Moto2 supplier in 2019

  03-06-2017 16:14
  LONDON (Reuters) - British manufacturer Triumph will replace Honda as Moto2's exclusive engine supplier from 2019 on a three-year deal, series organisers announced on Saturday.
  
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• Vinales on pole, Rossi alongside in Rome

  03-06-2017 16:13
  Maverick Vinales has taken pole position for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.
  
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• Hashim Amla ton sets Sri Lanka 300 to win

  03-06-2017 16:03
  Sri Lanka will chase an even 300 after South Africa failed to capitalise on a Hashim Amla century in their Champions Trophy opener.
  
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• Force give Hurricanes a minor scare

  03-06-2017 15:58
  Western Force veteran Matt Hodgson injured his calf in Saturday's 34-12 loss to the Hurricanes in Perth.
  
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• Vinales on pole with Rossi alongside at Mugello

  03-06-2017 15:54
  ROME (Reuters) - MotoGP championship leader Maverick Vinales took pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello on Saturday, while veteran Yamaha team mate Valentino Rossi delighted the home crowd with second place on the grid.
  
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• #Cork scientist Emer O’ Shea discusses the transition from student to CEO. #lifesciences siliconrepublic.com/people/khonsu-…

  03-06-2017 15:25 via twitter.com
  #Cork scientist Emer O’ Shea discusses the transition from student to CEO. #lifesciences siliconrepublic.com/people/khonsu-…
  
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• #ICYMI: Abbott is relocating from Ballytivnan to Finisklinas as part of a €10m investment #pharma ow.ly/pRY230c9Sc0

  03-06-2017 14:40 via twitter.com
  #ICYMI: Abbott is relocating from Ballytivnan to Finisklinas as part of a €10m investment #pharma ow.ly/pRY230c9Sc0
  
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• Ireland is reaching a Pentium chip moment as the future of medicine becomes all about precision. #LifeSciencesWeek siliconrepublic.com/innovation/lif…

  03-06-2017 14:10 via twitter.com
  Ireland is reaching a Pentium chip moment as the future of medicine becomes all about precision. #LifeSciencesWeek siliconrepublic.com/innovation/lif…
  
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• In the wake of #Brexit, #Ireland wants more from the #EU. #LifeSciencesWeek siliconrepublic.com/innovation/hea…

  03-06-2017 13:30 via twitter.com
  In the wake of #Brexit, #Ireland wants more from the #EU. #LifeSciencesWeek siliconrepublic.com/innovation/hea…
  
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• Do you wear your heart on your sleeve? What about your back? #glassfrog siliconrepublic.com/innovation/gla…

  03-06-2017 13:05 via twitter.com
  Do you wear your heart on your sleeve? What about your back? #glassfrog siliconrepublic.com/innovation/gla…
  
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• Hopes for flying car to light Games flame

  03-06-2017 12:58
  Japanese engineers have demonstrated a flying car, which they hope will be able to light the flame at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
  
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• Tense Kabul under lockdown after deadly protest clashes

  03-06-2017 12:56
  
  Kabul city was on lockdown Saturday with armed checkpoints and armoured vehicles patrolling the streets to prevent a repeat of protests that spiralled into street clashes, leaving at least four people dead.
  
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• New Zealand hit foiling high to set up America's Cup showdown

  03-06-2017 12:49
  New Zealand set the 100 percent "fly time" record, which they describe as a "dry lap", in their 50-foot (15 metre) foiling catamaran as they knocked out Groupama Team France.
  
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• Lions labour to beat Barbarians in tour opener

  03-06-2017 12:42
  
  WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Anthony Watson's 52nd minute try gave the British and Irish Lions the slim advantage they needed for a scrappy 13-7 victory over the Provincial Barbarians in the opening match of their tour in Whangarei on Saturday.
  
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• Dr Niamh Mannion explains her work with #leukaemia research. #LifeSciences siliconrepublic.com/people/cancer-…

  03-06-2017 12:25 via twitter.com
  Dr Niamh Mannion explains her work with #leukaemia research. #LifeSciences siliconrepublic.com/people/cancer-…
  
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• To round off our #LifeSciencesWeek, we've got everything you need to know to be a success in life sciences ow.ly/XPzb30cgj5V

  03-06-2017 12:05 via twitter.com
  To round off our #LifeSciencesWeek, we've got everything you need to know to be a success in life sciences ow.ly/XPzb30cgj5V
  
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• Sri Lanka bowl in SAfrica Champions Trophy

  03-06-2017 12:01
  South Africa will bat first after losing the toss to Sri Lanka in their Champions Trophy clash at The Oval.
  
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• Lions labour to win in rugby tour opener

  03-06-2017 12:00
  
  The British and Irish Lions have struggled to a 13-7 win over the provincial Barbarians in the first of their 10 matches in New Zealand.
  
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• US hackers could have framed Russia: Putin

  03-06-2017 11:52
  
  Vladimir Putin says US hackers could have targeted the Democratic Party to plant false evidence that Russia interfered in the presidential election.
  
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• Giants topple Bombers to go top of AFL

  03-06-2017 11:32
  
  Greater Western Sydney have beaten Essendon by 16 points to finish the first half of the AFL season clear at the summit.
  
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• Cordner bags two in Roosters' NRL thriller

  03-06-2017 11:24
  
  Boyd Cordner has scored two tries to lead the Sydney Roosters to a thrilling 18-16 win over Brisbane at Allianz Stadium.
  
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• Lololea finding his feet at NRL's Tigers

  03-06-2017 11:22
  
  Tuimoala Lolohea has endured a difficult first game for the Wests Tigers but was just relieved to be back playing as a half in the NRL.
  
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• Injured Crotty in doubt for All Blacks

  03-06-2017 08:01
  Ryan Crotty's rib cartilage injury could rule the classy back out of the All Blacks' Test series against the British and Irish Lions.
  
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• Crusaders win late in Super Rugby thriller

  03-06-2017 07:24
  
  Mitchell Hunt is a field-goal hero for the Crusaders, who have secured Super Rugby's New Zealand Conference with a 25-22 win over the Highlanders.
  
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• Rugby - Late drop goal keeps Crusaders perfect, Crotty injured

  03-06-2017 07:09
  WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Mitch Hunt banged over a drop goal three minutes after the hooter to give the Canterbury Crusaders a 25-22 win over the Otago Highlanders to preserve their perfect Super Rugby record this season with a 14th successive win on Saturday.
  
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• NRL open books on finances ahead of CBA

  03-06-2017 07:03
  
  The NRL claims it spent 45 per cent of its revenue on clubs and players in the last broadcast deal.
  
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• Venezuela leader promises constitution referendum to calm crisis

  03-06-2017 06:46
  
  Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has offered to hold a referendum on contested constitutional reforms in an apparent bid to calm critics in his own camp as he resists opposition efforts to remove him from office.
  
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• Ovarian cancer cure breakthrough hailed

  03-06-2017 06:17
  Scientists have made the biggest breakthrough in fighting ovarian cancer for a decade after a new treatment was found to dramatically shrink tumours.
  
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• Beijing Guoan part company with coach Gonzalez

  03-06-2017 05:30
  HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan have sacked coach Jose Gonzalez after the club's poor start to the season left the former champions well adrift of leaders Guangzhou Evergrande.
  
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