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• Suarez inspires Barca, Real and Atletico in derby stalemate

  18-11-2017 23:59
  BARCELONA (Reuters) - Real Madrid and Atletico each slipped 10 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after an intense Madrid derby finished goalless and the Catalans picked up an 11th victory in 12 games by winning 3-0 at Leganes.
  
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• Argentina steps up search for missing sub

  18-11-2017 23:50
  An Argentine Navy submarine with 44 sailors aboard hasn't been heard from since Wednesday.
  
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• South Africa beat France in scrappy Test

  18-11-2017 23:43
  South Africa have edged out France 18-17 in a tight Test contest at the Stade de France.
  
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• Roma win first post-Totti derby, VAR helps Napoli

  18-11-2017 23:24
  ROME (Reuters) - Serie A leaders Napoli were on the right end of two borderline offside decisions, the first awarded with the help of the video replay system (VAR), as they beat AC Milan 2-1 on Saturday to send their rivals back into crisis mode.
  
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• Voters turn back on old parties: Di Natale

  18-11-2017 22:25
  Greens Leader Richard Di Natale says the result in Northcote shows voters want a party that stands up for the community rather than big business.
  
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• Rose leads after round three in Dubai golf

  18-11-2017 22:20
  Justin Rose is on course to clinch the Race to Dubai title after he claimed a slender lead in the season-ending Tour Championship with a Saturday 65.
  
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• Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams retiring

  18-11-2017 22:11
  Gerry Adams has announced he will stand down as Ireland's Sinn Fein president after 34 years.
  
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• Coleman and Hannigan out of spring tour

  18-11-2017 22:08
  Wallabies forwards Ned Hannigan and Adam Coleman will return home after being ruled out of the UK spring tour with injuries.
  
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• Wales deny gamesmanship cost Georgia possible result

  18-11-2017 21:37
  CARDIFF (Reuters) - Wales denied engaging in gamesmanship at the end of their narrow 13-6 victory over Georgia on Saturday, which potentially cost their unrated opponents the chance to force a shock draw in the first international meeting between the two countries.
  
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• Manchester clubs win again as United stars return

  18-11-2017 21:35
  LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League leaders Manchester City brushed aside Leicester City 2-0 for their 16th successive win in all competitions as Manchester United welcomed back long-term absentees Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a 4-1 rout of Newcastle United.
  
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• David Cassidy admitted to US hospital

  18-11-2017 21:12
  The Partridge Family star David Cassidy is surrounded by family, after being admitted to hospital for organ failure earlier this week.
  
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• Russian Zagitova takes second grand prix title

  18-11-2017 21:04
  GRENOBLE, France (Reuters) - Russia's Alina Zagitova rebounded from an error-laden short programme with a graceful free skate on Saturday to earn her second grand prix title this month and qualify for next month's final.
  
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• Second-string Ireland given scare by Fiji

  18-11-2017 21:01
  Ireland have been given an almighty scare by a spirited Fiji outfit, narrowly winning their Test 23-20 in Dublin.
  
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• City defender Stones 'out for six weeks' - Guardiola

  18-11-2017 20:10
  London (Reuters) - Manchester City defender John Stones is likely to be out for the rest of the year after injuring his hamstring in the 2-0 victory over Leicester City, his manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday.
  
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• Da Silva goal gives Urawa slim advantage in ACL final

  18-11-2017 19:44
  HONG KONG (Reuters) - Rafael da Silva's early strike will see Urawa Red Diamonds take a vital away goal into the second leg of the Asian Champions League final next week after the Japanese side shared a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in Riyadh on Saturday.
  
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• England, helped by TMO, thrash Australia 30-6

  18-11-2017 19:36
  LONDON (Reuters) - England scored three tries in the last eight minutes to claim a record 30-6 victory over Australia on Saturday in a match where they were on the back foot for long periods but were saved by a hat-trick of decisions in their favour by the TMO.
  
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• Wolves return to the top

  18-11-2017 19:34
  LONDON (Reuters) - Wolves returned to the top of the Championship as goals from Ivan Cavaleiro and Matt Doherty helped the Midlands club secure a 2-0 away win over Reading on Saturday.
  
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• Cavani scores twice as PSG hammer Nantes

  18-11-2017 19:22
  PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain's unstoppable march towards the Ligue 1 title continued when Edinson Cavani's double inspired them to a 4-1 home win against Nantes on Saturday.
  
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• Unstoppable Man City win again as Arsenal stun Spurs

  18-11-2017 19:19
  LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City enjoyed another satisfying afternoon in the Premier League, brushing off Leicester City 2-0 for their 16th consecutive win in all competitions and seeing one of their closest pursuers Tottenham Hotspur lose ground.
  
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• Goffin stuns Federer to reach London final

  18-11-2017 19:11
  LONDON (Reuters) - As if clocking up a first victory over Rafael Nadal was not enough, David Goffin continued breaking new ground by stunning Roger Federer at the ATP Finals on Saturday to claim the biggest win of his career and reach the final.
  
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• Federer can't wait to return to Australia

  18-11-2017 19:07
  Roger Federer is reflecting on his 'amazing' year after having his season ended by a surprise semi-final loss at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
  
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• Wales eke out win as Georgia make point

  18-11-2017 18:16
  Wales have held on to deny Georgia a maiden top-tier scalp, recording a 13-6 win in the first meeting between the two nations.
  
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• Federer expects great things from returning trio

  18-11-2017 18:16
  LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer expects great things from the likes of Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray when they return from long injury layoffs at the start of next season.
  
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• Dominant Palace held 2-2 at home by Everton

  18-11-2017 18:15
  Nov 18 (Reuters) - CRYSTAL PALACE 2 EVERTON 2
  
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• Catch up on #ScienceWeek in one place with our weekend takeaway. #BelieveinScience siliconrepublic.com/innovation/sci…

  18-11-2017 18:15 via twitter.com
  Catch up on #ScienceWeek in one place with our weekend takeaway. #BelieveinScience siliconrepublic.com/innovation/sci…
  
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• Suarez at the double at Leganes as Barca win again

  18-11-2017 18:13
  BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona striker Luis Suarez snapped a goal drought spanning five games by scoring twice in his side's 3-0 win over Leganes on Saturday to take the Catalans seven points clear at the top of the La Liga table.
  
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• England, helped by TMO, see off Australia 30-6

  18-11-2017 18:11
  LONDON (Reuters) - England battled to a fifth successive win over Australia when they triumphed 30-6 at a sodden Twickenham on Saturday but they had the TMO official and three tries in the last eight minutes to thank for a flattering victory.
  
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• Sweet 16 as leaders Man City brush past Leicester

  18-11-2017 18:06
  Nov 18 (Reuters) - LEICESTER CITY 0 MANCHESTER CITY 2
  
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• Burnley sink Swans to make it three in a row

  18-11-2017 18:04
  Nov 18 (Reuters) - BURNLEY 2 SWANSEA CITY 0
  
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• Chelsea hammer West Brom 4-0

  18-11-2017 18:02
  Nov 18 (Reuters) - WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0 CHELSEA 4
  
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• Late tries give Argentina win over Italy

  18-11-2017 17:52
  Argentina left it late in Florence but scored two late tries to overrun Italy 31-15 in a match where the lead changed nine times.
  
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• Atomic blond Lewandowski double stretches Bayern winning run

  18-11-2017 17:45
  MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Bundesliga top scorer Robert Lewandowski struck twice as champions Bayern Munich eased past Augsburg 3-0 on Saturday to make it eight wins in eight games in all competitions under coach Jupp Heynckes and open up a six-point lead at the top of the table.
  
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• #ICYMI: @bankofireland opened their new Startlab on Camden Street yesterday. #fintech #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/bank…

  18-11-2017 17:20 via twitter.com
  #ICYMI: @bankofireland opened their new Startlab on Camden Street yesterday. #fintech #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/bank…
  
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• Researchfest 2017: Changing how the prison system works siliconrepublic.com/video/research… #ScienceWeek #BelieveInScience

  18-11-2017 17:00 via twitter.com
  Researchfest 2017: Changing how the prison system works siliconrepublic.com/video/research… #ScienceWeek #BelieveInScience
  
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• Make a note of these exciting Swiss #startups for 2018. #Zurich #entrepreneurs siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/zuri…

  18-11-2017 16:30 via twitter.com
  Make a note of these exciting Swiss #startups for 2018. #Zurich #entrepreneurs siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/zuri…
  
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• In the past 5 years, more than 25 new #distilleries have opened in Ireland as the #craftbeer craze continues siliconrepublic.com/machines/craft…

  18-11-2017 15:55 via twitter.com
  In the past 5 years, more than 25 new #distilleries have opened in Ireland as the #craftbeer craze continues siliconrepublic.com/machines/craft…
  
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• Arsenal overpower Spurs in north London derby

  18-11-2017 15:55
  Nov 18 (Reuters) - ARSENAL 2 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0
  
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• Zimbabwean protesters march on Mugabe home

  18-11-2017 15:00
  Zimbabweans have been celebrating the expected downfall of President Robert Mugabe in the streets with crowds of protesters marching on his lavish compound.
  
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• Researchfest 2017: How can we develop better breast cancer screening for all? siliconrepublic.com/video/research… #ScienceWeek #BelieveInScience

  18-11-2017 15:00 via twitter.com
  Researchfest 2017: How can we develop better breast cancer screening for all? siliconrepublic.com/video/research… #ScienceWeek #BelieveInScience
  
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• 5 types of scientist that don’t fit the normal stereotype of the white-coated ‘lab rat’. #ScienceWeek siliconrepublic.com/advice/scienti…

  18-11-2017 15:00 via twitter.com
  5 types of scientist that don’t fit the normal stereotype of the white-coated ‘lab rat’. #ScienceWeek siliconrepublic.com/advice/scienti…
  
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• Suleymanoglu, the 'Pocket Hercules', dies at 50

  18-11-2017 14:24
  Suleymanoglu, known as the "Pocket Hercules" due to his short height of 1.47 metres, recently underwent a liver transplant.
  
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• AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young dead at 64

  18-11-2017 14:13
  Australian rock legend Malcolm Young has died aged 64 after a long battle with dementia.
  
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• Where Australians get sunburnt and why

  18-11-2017 14:05
  The NT has the highest proportion of adults getting sunburnt on the weekend, while research shows the number of people wearing protective clothing has dropped.
  
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• Parents told to be SunSmart like the kids

  18-11-2017 14:05
  Too many adults are getting sunburnt every weekend because many aren't using clothing to protect their skin from harmful UV, Cancer Council research shows.
  
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• Bernal Institute’s Damien Thompson on how coffee and Spotify are key to a research career. #ScienceWeek siliconrepublic.com/people/ul-bern…

  18-11-2017 14:05 via twitter.com
  Bernal Institute’s Damien Thompson on how coffee and Spotify are key to a research career. #ScienceWeek siliconrepublic.com/people/ul-bern…
  
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• Aust organ donors honoured for their gift

  18-11-2017 14:05
  The average Australian organ donor is in their 40s, with slightly more men than women donating an organ last year, new data shows.
  
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• British rider Hegarty dies at Macau Grand Prix

  18-11-2017 13:33
  The 31-year-old Topgun Racing Honda rider crashed on lap six of the race after hitting the barriers on the outside of the circuit.
  
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• British biker Hegarty dies in Macau crash

  18-11-2017 13:21
  British motorcyclist Daniel Hegarty has died at age 31 after a horrific crash at the Macau Grand Prix.
  
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• #SwapSlide wants to shift consumer buying behaviour to swapping behaviour. #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/swap…

  18-11-2017 13:10 via twitter.com
  #SwapSlide wants to shift consumer buying behaviour to swapping behaviour. #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/swap…
  
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• Google is better at making your content usable than you are siliconrepublic.com/companies/goog…

  18-11-2017 13:00 via twitter.com
  Google is better at making your content usable than you are siliconrepublic.com/companies/goog…
  
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