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• Tennis - Ostapenko stems errors in time to advance

  05-07-2017 23:55
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko battled her misfiring game and stubborn qualifier Francoise Abanda before securing a 4-6 7-6(4) 6-3 win to reach the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday.
  
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• Court rules Indian guru's body to stay in freezer

  05-07-2017 23:54
  
  An Indian court has allowed disciples of a spiritual guru to preserve his body in a freezer, as they believe he is in a deep state of meditation and will return to life.
  
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• Veteran Dragon Nightingale signs for 2018

  05-07-2017 23:52
  St George Illawarra winger Jason Nightingale will play on in 2018 after extending his NRL contract by a year.
  
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• Cabinet minister slaps down Tony Abbott

  05-07-2017 23:51
  
  Cabinet minister Josh Frydenberg has delivered a stinging rebuke of Tony Abbott over the former prime minister's constant undermining of the government.
  
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• Arab states refrain from further sanctions against Qatar

  05-07-2017 21:16
  
  Four Arab states refrained on Wednesday from slapping further sanctions on Qatar but voiced disappointment at its "negative" response to their demands and said their boycott of the tiny Gulf nation would continue.
  
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• Vunipola survives as Lions unchanged for third test

  05-07-2017 21:14
  
  AUCKLAND (Reuters) - Loosehead prop Mako Vunipola survived being dropped for indiscipline as the British and Irish Lions named an unchanged side for the deciding third test against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.
  
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• Lions name unchanged team for third Test

  05-07-2017 21:10
  The British and Irish Lions have named an unchanged Test team for the first time in 24 years as they eye a series defeat of the All Blacks.
  
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• It seems the days of having a ticket for a concert are numbered ... #Ticketmaster siliconrepublic.com/gear/ticketmas…

  05-07-2017 21:05 via twitter.com
  It seems the days of having a ticket for a concert are numbered ... #Ticketmaster siliconrepublic.com/gear/ticketmas…
  
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• Centre Court jester Brown enjoys his day in the sun

  05-07-2017 20:54
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - The crowd favourite faced the crowed pleaser and everyone went home happy as Andy Murray saw off the spirited, unconventional but never really serious challenge of Dustin Brown in a sun-drenched Wimbledon Centre Court clash on Wednesday.
  
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• Twice champion Kvitova knocked out by American Brengle

  05-07-2017 20:46
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was knocked out in the second round by 95th ranked American Madison Brengle on Wednesday.
  
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• Medvedev loses the plot by tossing coins at umpire's chair

  05-07-2017 20:44
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - A hot and bothered Daniil Medvedev is facing disciplinary action from Wimbledon officials after a bizarre row with umpire Mariana Alves ended with him tossing coins at the official's chair on Wednesday.
  
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• #Volvo revs up for an electric future. #autotech siliconrepublic.com/machines/elect…

  05-07-2017 20:40 via twitter.com
  #Volvo revs up for an electric future. #autotech siliconrepublic.com/machines/elect…
  
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• Our Tánaiste @FitzgeraldFrncs at a special event ahead of #inspirefest. One more sleep til we see you all at… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  05-07-2017 20:28 via twitter.com
  Our Tánaiste @FitzgeraldFrncs at a special event ahead of #inspirefest. One more sleep til we see you all at… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Claire O'Connell spoke to @emma_p_fogarty and @cuttyla about a rare skin condition. #WomenInvent #WomeninSTEM ow.ly/Rlct30dlY1B

  05-07-2017 20:20 via twitter.com
  Claire O'Connell spoke to @emma_p_fogarty and @cuttyla about a rare skin condition. #WomenInvent #WomeninSTEM ow.ly/Rlct30dlY1B
  
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• How long has it been since your last #jobinterview? #Hays siliconrepublic.com/advice/job-int…

  05-07-2017 20:10 via twitter.com
  How long has it been since your last #jobinterview? #Hays siliconrepublic.com/advice/job-int…
  
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• Venus keeps Williams flag flying but struggles

  05-07-2017 20:08
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Venus Williams continued to fly the family flag in the absence of her sister and reigning Wimbledon champion Serena but suffered a scare against China's 55th-ranked Qiang Wang in the second round on Wednesday.
  
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• Ruthless Murray outclasses dangerous Brown

  05-07-2017 20:06
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Defending champion Andy Murray outclassed German maverick Dustin Brown 6-3 6-2 6-2 in an entertaining match of exhibition style points on Wednesday, overcoming a potentially tricky opponent with a reputation for giant-killing.
  
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• Game writing legend Rhianna Pratchett will be speaking at #Inspirefest tomorrow! ow.ly/G1sy30dmnAg

  05-07-2017 19:55 via twitter.com
  Game writing legend Rhianna Pratchett will be speaking at #Inspirefest tomorrow!ow.ly/G1sy30dmnAg
  
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• All Blacks drop wingers for Lions decider

  05-07-2017 19:54
  Flying wingers Rieko Ioane and Waisake Naholo have been axed by the All Blacks, who made surprise backline changes for the third Test against the Lions.
  
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• #FemaleFounders ... need a little #startup advice? Look no further! siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/open…

  05-07-2017 19:40 via twitter.com
  #FemaleFounders ... need a little #startup advice? Look no further! siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/open…
  
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• Maureen Taylor co-founder of @SNPcomm has some advice for #jobseekers who have an upcoming interview #interviewtips ow.ly/6Aha30dmqGq

  05-07-2017 19:30 via twitter.com
  Maureen Taylor co-founder of @SNPcomm has some advice for #jobseekers who have an upcoming interview #interviewtips ow.ly/6Aha30dmqGq
  
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• 13,000 in #bitcoin stolen in a case of incredible timing for #SouthKorea legislators siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/sou…

  05-07-2017 19:20 via twitter.com
  13,000 in #bitcoin stolen in a case of incredible timing for #SouthKorea legislators siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/sou…
  
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• Sarah Martin is a member of @GirlCrewHQ supported by @DellEMC siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/mama…

  05-07-2017 19:01 via twitter.com
  Sarah Martin is a member of @GirlCrewHQ supported by @DellEMCsiliconrepublic.com/start-ups/mama…
  
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• Good news for #jobseekers as Ireland is set to benefit from #Brexit. #jobs ow.ly/qqL030dmnjK

  05-07-2017 18:50 via twitter.com
  Good news for #jobseekers as Ireland is set to benefit from #Brexit. #jobs ow.ly/qqL030dmnjK
  
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• The research fellowship recipients are from @tcddublin and @ucddublin siliconrepublic.com/innovation/roy…

  05-07-2017 18:35 via twitter.com
  The research fellowship recipients are from @tcddublin and @ucddublinsiliconrepublic.com/innovation/roy…
  
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• Aru wins Tour de France fifth stage, Froome takes yellow

  05-07-2017 17:19
  
  LA PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES, France (Reuters) - Italian Fabio Aru of Astana won the fifth stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday.
  
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• Aru wins Tour de France stage 5, Porte 4th

  05-07-2017 17:15
  Chris Froome has taken the Tour de France yellow jersey after a huge battle on the final summit with Australia's Richie Porte.
  
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• .@IDAIRELAND reports a strong start to 2017 with 11,000 new #jobs in the first six months #jobfairy ow.ly/lSxK30dlW98

  05-07-2017 17:01 via twitter.com
  .@IDAIRELAND reports a strong start to 2017 with 11,000 new #jobs in the first six months #jobfairy ow.ly/lSxK30dlW98
  
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• Shark could hold the secret to long life

  05-07-2017 16:57
  
  A shark that lives for almost four centuries could hold the secret to long life, say researchers.
  
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• Messi to stay at Barcelona until 2021 under new deal

  05-07-2017 16:53
  
  BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's Argentina forward Lionel Messi will sign a new four-year deal keeping him at the Nou Camp until 2021, the Spanish club said on Wednesday, ending speculation that the five times Ballon d'Or winner could be tempted to leave.
  
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• The dealmaker: Fred Karlsson on the lessons of start-up life siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/fred…

  05-07-2017 16:52 via twitter.com
  The dealmaker: Fred Karlsson on the lessons of start-up life siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/fred…
  
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• Task force to help run council after fire

  05-07-2017 16:50
  
  Britain's housing minister has announced a task force will run Kensington and Chelsea council in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower inferno.
  
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• Are you procrastinating right now? Get back to work! #productivity siliconrepublic.com/advice/product…

  05-07-2017 16:45 via twitter.com
  Are you procrastinating right now? Get back to work! #productivity siliconrepublic.com/advice/product…
  
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• A new €12m EU research project led @tcddublin team are looking to help stem the effects of pollution in cities ow.ly/zCKi30dlVBs

  05-07-2017 16:30 via twitter.com
  A new €12m EU research project led @tcddublin team are looking to help stem the effects of pollution in citiesow.ly/zCKi30dlVBs
  
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• Heading to #Inspirefest? You'll see @ArlanWasHere, @tarah, @raju and @AMTomchak! #diversity ow.ly/jyqU30dbJiZ

  05-07-2017 16:15 via twitter.com
  Heading to #Inspirefest? You'll see @ArlanWasHere, @tarah, @raju and @AMTomchak! #diversity ow.ly/jyqU30dbJiZ
  
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• Arab parliament has real worry over Qatar

  05-07-2017 16:08
  Mishaal Bin Fahm Al Selmi has stressed the importance of resolving the Qatar diplomatic crisis in a speech to the Arab parliament.
  
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• England spinner Dawson to start first South Africa test

  05-07-2017 15:59
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - England have selected Hampshire spinner Liam Dawson to play in his first test match on home soil when the series against South Africa starts at Lord's on Thursday, said captain Joe Root.
  
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• A @UL researcher has been granted €1.5m to glean clean energy from plants #solarenergy ow.ly/y0WO30dlVj7

  05-07-2017 15:57 via twitter.com
  A @UL researcher has been granted €1.5m to glean clean energy from plants #solarenergy ow.ly/y0WO30dlVj7
  
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• Real Madrid defender Coentrao joins Sporting on loan

  05-07-2017 15:54
  
  MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid's full back Fabio Coentrao has joined Sporting in his native Portugal on a one-year loan from the Spanish club.
  
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• Watson soars as Wimbledon swelters

  05-07-2017 15:51
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Heather Watson hammered out a statement of intent at Wimbledon on Wednesday, swiping aside 18th seed Anastasija Sevastova 6-0 6-4 to reach the third round.
  
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• #Ticketmaster wants to replace your ticket with a digital audio chirp siliconrepublic.com/gear/ticketmas…

  05-07-2017 15:50 via twitter.com
  #Ticketmaster wants to replace your ticket with a digital audio chirp siliconrepublic.com/gear/ticketmas…
  
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• Bandaged-up Cavendish praises jury's courage for kicking Sagan out

  05-07-2017 15:49
  
  VITTEL, France (Reuters) - Mark Cavendish praised the Tour de France jury's "courage" after it kicked world champion Peter Sagan out of the race for sending the Briton crashing to the ground in a chaotic sprint finale on Tuesday.
  
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• Java 9: Release date and new features

  05-07-2017 15:45
  
  Java Development Kit (JDK) 9 is set for release on July 27
  
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• .@volvocarsglobal marks the end of an era for the internal combustion engine siliconrepublic.com/machines/elect…

  05-07-2017 15:25 via twitter.com
  .@volvocarsglobal marks the end of an era for the internal combustion engine siliconrepublic.com/machines/elect…
  
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• Been out of the game for a little while? Feeling rusty? @HaysWorldwide can help #interviewtips siliconrepublic.com/advice/job-int…

  05-07-2017 15:10 via twitter.com
  Been out of the game for a little while? Feeling rusty? @HaysWorldwide can help #interviewtips siliconrepublic.com/advice/job-int…
  
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• The incredible life and times of Dr Anita Sands siliconrepublic.com/people/anita-s…

  05-07-2017 15:03 via twitter.com
  The incredible life and times of Dr Anita Sands siliconrepublic.com/people/anita-s…
  
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• Trump denounces China trade with N Korea

  05-07-2017 13:55
  US President Donald Trump has criticised China's booming trade with North Korea.
  
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• Leicester boss Shakespeare looking past survival next season

  05-07-2017 13:50
  
  Leicester found themselves in a relegation scrap last season under former manager Claudio Ranieri before Shakespeare took over as interim manager in February and led the team to seven wins in their final 12 league matches to secure a 12th-placed finish.
  
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• Details of the Arrium sale

  05-07-2017 13:40
  Details of what is involved in the sale of Arrium's assets to British-based group GFG Alliance.
  
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• Meet the winners of the @royalsociety @scienceirel University Research Fellowship siliconrepublic.com/innovation/roy…

  05-07-2017 13:35 via twitter.com
  Meet the winners of the@royalsociety @scienceirel University Research Fellowship siliconrepublic.com/innovation/roy…
  
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