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• Tomic got off lightly for 'bored' comments says Gilbert

  07-07-2017 23:58
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Brad Gilbert, former coach to Andre Agassi and Andy Murray, believes Australian Bernard Tomic got off lightly for his comments about being bored at Wimbledon and could have been suspended from the game.
  
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• Egypt military says 26 soldiers killed or wounded in Sinai

  07-07-2017 23:53
  
  Twenty-six Egyptian soldiers were killed or wounded on Friday in attacks on checkpoints in the Sinai Peninsula where the Islamic State group is conducting an insurgency, the military said.
  
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• Jamaica sprinter Livermore tests positive says JADCO

  07-07-2017 23:42
  
  KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Jamaica's Commonwealth Games 200-metres bronze medallist Jason Livermore could face a four-year ban after returning a positive test for a banned substance in December, the chairman of the country's Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel said on Friday.
  
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• US plans to test THAAD missile defence

  07-07-2017 23:06
  The US plans to carry out a test of its THAAD missile defence system as tensions over North Korea's nuclear missile program climb.
  
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• It's far from elementary for Miss Watson

  07-07-2017 23:01
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Heather Watson was struck down once again by her third-round Wimbledon curse and the Briton is getting rather fed up at her inability to clear that hurdle.
  
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• US, Russia agree on ceasefire in southwest Syria

  07-07-2017 23:00
  
  Russia and the United States have agreed to a ceasefire in southwest Syria starting from midday on Sunday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced Friday.
  
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• Hewitt staying out of Tomic firestorm

  07-07-2017 23:00
  
  Australia's Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has distanced himself from Bernard Tomic's sorry plight as the fallout continues from his Wimbledon controversies.
  
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• Murray overcomes brutal tussle with Fognini to reach last 16

  07-07-2017 22:27
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray came through a thrilling encounter against Italian showman Fabio Fognini to book his spot in the fourth round of Wimbledon with a 6-2 4-6 6-1 7-5 victory on Friday.
  
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• Venus wins the generation game against exciting Osaka

  07-07-2017 22:09
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka wasn't even born when Venus Williams made her debut at the All England Club, but it was the 37-year-old who triumphed on Friday to book her place in the last 16 at Wimbledon.
  
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• Rabada suspended for second England test

  07-07-2017 22:00
  
  Proteas quick Kagiso Rabada has been suspended for the second Test against England for using 'inappropriate language' on day one at Lord's.
  
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• Tennis - Illegal coaching accusation irks Azarenka

  07-07-2017 21:52
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka was anything but amused when Kim Clijsters accused her of benefiting from "illegal coaching" from her players' box during her nail-biting victory over Britain's Heather Watson in the Wimbledon third round on Friday.
  
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• Cycling - Sunday's stage in the Jura will be decisive, says Froome

  07-07-2017 21:30
  
  NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES, France (Reuters) - Tour de France leader Chris Froome has warned that Sunday's ninth stage, a punishing trek in the Jura mountains will be "very decisive" for the general classification.
  
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• Nadal scorches into Wimbledon second week

  07-07-2017 21:20
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - A ominous-looking Rafa Nadal kept up his bid for a third Wimbledon and French Open double in style on Friday, serving notice he is not be to messed with in his 6-1 6-4 7-6(3) defeat of big-serving Karen Khachanov to reach the last 16.
  
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• G20 for boosting online anti-terror fight

  07-07-2017 21:14
  The G20 grouping has agreed to step up the anti-terrorist fight with a focus on the internet.
  
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• US urges Russia on North Korea threat

  07-07-2017 21:05
  If peaceful pressure to curb Pyongyang's nuclear missile program fails there are not many other good options left, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says..
  
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• Tennis - Ostapenko stays on course for momentous double

  07-07-2017 20:58
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Jelena Ostapenko is clearly not one to rest on her laurels.
  
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• Cycling - Sagan or no Sagan, green jersey is for pure sprinters this year - LeMond

  07-07-2017 20:55
  
  NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES, France (Reuters) - The pure sprinters finally have their chance to claim the green jersey for the points classification in this year's Tour de France, and not just because Peter Sagan is out of the race, said three-time champion Greg LeMond.
  
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• The always-fabulous @minniemelange representin' @BrightClubDub at #inspirefest Fringe. https://t.co/JzqlpXorxV

  07-07-2017 20:36 via twitter.com
  
  The always-fabulous @minniemelange representin' @BrightClubDub at #inspirefest Fringe. https://t.co/JzqlpXorxV
  
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• From imagination to innovation: Hear from @omarabbosh of @Accenture_Irl #inspirefest siliconrepublic.com/innovation/oma…

  07-07-2017 20:30 via twitter.com
  From imagination to innovation: Hear from @omarabbosh of @Accenture_Irl #inspirefest siliconrepublic.com/innovation/oma…
  
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• Which cities are actually in a position to adopt #IoT technologies? @PwCIreland siliconrepublic.com/machines/uk-5g…

  07-07-2017 20:01 via twitter.com
  Which cities are actually in a position to adopt #IoT technologies? @PwCIrelandsiliconrepublic.com/machines/uk-5g…
  
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• Catch up on some of the best talks at #inspirefest this weekend siliconrepublic.com/machines/thund…

  07-07-2017 19:40 via twitter.com
  Catch up on some of the best talks at #inspirefest this weekend siliconrepublic.com/machines/thund…
  
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• New #AI app could be a game-changer for the newsroom siliconrepublic.com/machines/tom-f…

  07-07-2017 19:20 via twitter.com
  New #AI app could be a game-changer for the newsroom siliconrepublic.com/machines/tom-f…
  
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• Look to the past to secure a future, Wilander tells young guns

  07-07-2017 19:10
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - The young guns stalking the Big Four of tennis at Wimbledon should dip into the past to secure their future, former world number one Mats Wilander told Reuters on Friday.
  
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• In a move to stay viable, #SoundCloud is to cut 40pc of its workforce. siliconrepublic.com/companies/soun…

  07-07-2017 19:01 via twitter.com
  In a move to stay viable, #SoundCloud is to cut 40pc of its workforce. siliconrepublic.com/companies/soun…
  
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• Kittel wins dramatic sprint as Froome retains yellow jersey

  07-07-2017 18:54
  
  NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES, France (Reuters) - The seventh stage of the Tour de France burst into life at the finish on Friday as Marcel Kittel claimed his third victory in this year's edition, pipping Edvald Boasson Hagen to the line in the final sprint.
  
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• Sources said the impact of the #Microsoft job cuts in Ireland would be "minimal" siliconrepublic.com/companies/micr…

  07-07-2017 18:35 via twitter.com
  Sources said the impact of the #Microsoft job cuts in Ireland would be "minimal" siliconrepublic.com/companies/micr…
  
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• .@nilofer asks the audience: Who are you? Answer: Stardust. Only at #inspirefest

  07-07-2017 18:31 via twitter.com
  .@nilofer asks the audience: Who are you? Answer: Stardust. Only at #inspirefest
  
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• #inspirefest is the first audience to hear from @nilofer on five years' of research for her recent book, Onlyness.

  07-07-2017 18:29 via twitter.com
  #inspirefest is the first audience to hear from @nilofer on five years' of research for her recent book, Onlyness.
  
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• US, Russia agree on Syrian ceasefire

  07-07-2017 18:27
  An agreement for a ceasefire in southwest Syria has been reached between the US and Russia, US officials say.
  
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• Pole's the goal for hungry Hamilton

  07-07-2017 18:27
  
  SPIELBERG, Austria (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton made pole the goal on Friday after dominating Austrian Grand Prix practice with a "fantastically fast" Mercedes.
  
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• Merkel says trade talks at G20 'difficult'

  07-07-2017 18:23
  German Chancellor Angela Merkel says discussions on trade at the G20 summit in Hamburg are proving very difficult.
  
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• For #GDPR, tech should be a leading factor, not a lagging factor – @Canon siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/gdp…

  07-07-2017 18:20 via twitter.com
  For #GDPR, tech should be a leading factor, not a lagging factor – @Canonsiliconrepublic.com/enterprise/gdp…
  
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• Konta the last British woman standing after beating Sakkari

  07-07-2017 18:19
  
  The sixth seed announced her aggressive intentions from the first game when she twice drew her opponent into the net before passing her with crisp cross-court winners to break serve. Roared on by a packed Court One crowd, she grew stronger and stronger as the match progressed, dominating the baseline duel.
  
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• "If you can't stand up, stand out." The @izzy_wheels duo have the crowd standing in applause at #inspirefest. Fashion for the underserved 🙌

  07-07-2017 18:19 via twitter.com
  "If you can't stand up, stand out." The @izzy_wheels duo have the crowd standing in applause at #inspirefest. Fashion for the underserved 🙌
  
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• Philippoussis tips Australian resurgence

  07-07-2017 18:17
  
  Dual grand slam finalist and former Wimbledon runner-up Mark Philippoussis believes Thanasi Kokkinakis can emerge as a shining light for Australian tennis.
  
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• Mother knows best as Azarenka dashes Watson's Wimbledon dreams

  07-07-2017 18:16
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - The bad news for new mum Victoria Azarenka at Wimbledon on Friday was that she dropped a set against British hope Heather Watson for the first time in five meetings.
  
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• .@izzy_wheels is not just a fantastic idea: it targets a market of 14.5m wheelchair users in Europe and the US. Ones to watch! #inspirefest

  07-07-2017 18:16 via twitter.com
  .@izzy_wheels is not just a fantastic idea: it targets a market of 14.5m wheelchair users in Europe and the US. Ones to watch! #inspirefest
  
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• Career advice, courtesy of our wonderful #inspirefest speakers siliconrepublic.com/careers/inspir…

  07-07-2017 18:15 via twitter.com
  Career advice, courtesy of our wonderful #inspirefest speakers siliconrepublic.com/careers/inspir…
  
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• You can adopt or gift one of @BartWeetjens @HeroRats. "Very good for Valentine's" he suggests ☺️ #inspirefest

  07-07-2017 18:12 via twitter.com
  You can adopt or gift one of @BartWeetjens @HeroRats. "Very good for Valentine's" he suggests ☺️ #inspirefest
  
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• Agassi says trust needed for Djokovic role to work

  07-07-2017 18:09
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Andre Agassi says that he and Novak Djokovic need to learn to trust each other if their partnership is to deliver results for the world number four.
  
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• Matthews third as Kittel does it again

  07-07-2017 18:07
  Marcel Kittel won stage seven of the Tour de France ahead of Edvald Boasson Hagen and Australia's Michael Matthews.
  
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• All the highlights from day one of #inspirefest, the sci-tech event of the summer siliconrepublic.com/innovation/ins…

  07-07-2017 18:05 via twitter.com
  All the highlights from day one of #inspirefest, the sci-tech event of the summer siliconrepublic.com/innovation/ins…
  
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• "Start small and make it good" Did you know Sugru started with demos at @electricpicnic? "It hasn't stopped since" @janeonbike #inspirefest

  07-07-2017 17:58 via twitter.com
  "Start small and make it good" Did you know Sugru started with demos at @electricpicnic? "It hasn't stopped since" @janeonbike #inspirefest
  
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• SUPPRESSED: ICLEI Teaches Local Governments How To Support The Paris Climate Agreement

  07-07-2017 16:00 via technocracy.news
  
  ICLEI is teaching U.S. mayors how to commit treason by leading them to obey agreements with foreign entities. President Trump withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement but at least 267 cities have rebelled in support by stating that they would obey its dictates in spite of him. ‘ICLEI and its network’ is a presumptuous statement where ICLEI claims some kind of ownership of these cities.
  The author of this story, Kale Roberts at ICLEI.org, has demanded that this story NOT be reposted
  
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• Luxembourg's Muller beats Briton Bedene to reach last 16

  07-07-2017 15:49
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Luxembourg left-hander Gilles Muller ended the hopes of Britain's Aljaz Bedene to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time on Friday.
  
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• UK 5G trials on the way, but which cities are primed for IoT? siliconrepublic.com/machines/uk-5g…

  07-07-2017 15:08 via twitter.com
  UK 5G trials on the way, but which cities are primed for IoT? siliconrepublic.com/machines/uk-5g…
  
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• Red Bull boss insists Sainz to stay at Toro Rosso

  07-07-2017 15:03
  
  SPIELBERG, Austria (Reuters) - Red Bull slapped down Carlos Sainz on Friday for suggesting he was likely to leave their Toro Rosso Formula One team at the end of the season, prompting a swift u-turn by the Spanish driver.
  
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• Cyclist critical following Giro Rosa crash

  07-07-2017 14:59
  An Italian cyclist has sustained a head injury in a crash at the Giro Rosa.
  
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• Messi prison sentence lifted in exchange for fine

  07-07-2017 14:43
  
  MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish court said on Friday it has exchanged a 21-month prison sentence handed to Soccer player Lionel Messi for tax fraud last July for a quarter-of-a-million-euro fine.
  
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• Crows blitz Bulldogs for big AFL home win

  07-07-2017 14:38
  
  Adelaide have defeated Western Bulldogs by 59 points in Friday night's AFL fixture at Adelaide Oval.
  
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