CHILLAX: Calm Down and Relax: December 2018

Monday 31 December 2018

Glorified and Vilified, Representative-Elect Ilhan Omar Tells Critics: ‘Just Deal’

Ms. Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, says America is not the golden land she learned about as a Somali refugee. “I wasn’t comfortable with that hypocrisy.”

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The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn

Mr. Ghosn, the ousted Nissan executive, wasn’t supposed to succeed in Japan, but he never expected to fail like this. He faces charges of financial wrongdoing at the company he helped save.

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Facebook Data Scandals Stoke Criticism That a Privacy Watchdog Too Rarely Bites

A federal regulator is under attack for what critics say is a systemic failure to police tech giants and their vast appetite for personal data.

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Cyberattack Disrupts Printing of Major Newspapers

Malware was focused on networks used by Tribune Publishing, former owner of The Los Angeles Times. It was the first known attack on newspaper printing operations.

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‘Exhibit A’: How McKinsey Got Entangled in a Bribery Case

The consultancy’s report became key evidence in a battle over the extradition of a powerful Ukrainian oligarch charged in a scheme to help Boeing.

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A Closed Brooklyn Bridge and 40,000 Pounds of Deli Meat: New York Is That Crowded

An influx of tourists is synonymous with New York’s holiday season. But this weekend, some of the city’s institutions seemed to hit their tipping points.

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In the New Year’s Eve Spotlight: Snoop Dogg, Ninja and a Free Press

The Times Square Alliance is joining with the Committee to Protect Journalists to send millions of viewers a message on the importance of journalism.

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Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing

Let us help you start your day.

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Against Liberal Defeatism

The “fascists” haven’t won. Acting as if they have is self-defeating.

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Editorial Observer: A Changing of the Guard

A generation of postwar foreign policy leaders is passing from the scene.

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The Story of 2018 Was Climate Change

Future generations may ask why we were distracted by lesser matters.

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New Year’s Day Is Also Emancipation Day

Our nation must fulfill the hopes unleashed by the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Spread the Digital Wealth

There are plenty of ways to deliver tech jobs to rural communities.

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Kamala Harris: Everyone Gets Sick. And We Deserve Better.

What my mother’s death taught me about the health care system America needs.

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When the Bubble Bursts, Consider the Anti-Bubble

There are nations and industries in sound economic shape that are ignored by investors because they are not all about tech. Maybe that is about to change.

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More Republicans Than You Think Support Action on Climate Change

New polls suggest Republicans’ views on global warming may be at a tipping point.

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How Cancer Changes Hope

Facing death, I felt the connection between the past and the present more deeply than I ever thought I would.

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The end is near: 11 Ways to Be a Better Person in 2019

In short: more sex and CBD, less spending and screen time.

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Showmanship, and Conflict, as Darts Goes From Smoky Pubs to TV Spectacle

The yelps and fist pumps and prancing around stage are already irritating some traditionalists.

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Self-Helped: The Art of Bullet Journaling and the Improved To-Do List

First, ask yourself: Does this thought actually belong here?

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Armed Man in Tactical Clothing Headed to a Texas Church to ‘Fulfill a Prophecy,’ Police Say

The man stopped at a restaurant restroom for 30 minutes before emerging wearing a surgical face mask and gripping a loaded handgun, witnesses and the police said.

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Obamacare, Ruled Invalid by Federal Judge, Will Remain in Effect During Appeal

The judge said on Sunday that his ruling would not go into immediate effect because “Americans would otherwise face great uncertainty.”

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Bre Payton, Conservative Writer and Fox News Commentator, Dies at 26

She started writing for The Federalist in April 2015. The site said she quickly became a “rising star” who was regularly featured on Fox News.

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Patriots 38, Jets 3: Todd Bowles Is Fired by Jets After Rout by the Patriots

He had a solid first season as head coach, but after that things deteriorated. Over all, in Bowles’ four seasons in charge, the Jets had a 24-40 record.

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Bouchard makes bright start to WTA season

Former world No.5 Eugenie Bouchard launched a new season on Monday with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 win over America's Madison Brengle in the first round of the WTA's ASB Classic.

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Unbeaten Winx's seven wonders capped by fourth Cox Plate

Winx was unbeaten for a straight third year. Seven runs, seven wins, seven group 1s. She has single-handedly brought the general public back to race tracks.

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Crowds, anticipation building as Sydney gets ready to ring in 2019

Thousands began camping out early on Monday to get the best vantage points for Sydney's New Year Eve celebrations.

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Tropical low could surge to category 2 cyclone on New Year's Day

Queensland's far north has already copped incredible rainfall, with 452 millimetres in Cairns and 800 millimetres in the Daintree.

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Reward offered for information about suspicious house fire in South Lake

A suspicious fire destroyed a South Lake home on Friday, causing $150,000 damage to the Glenbawn Drive property.

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Victorians lose their teeth as wait lists for public dentists blow out

Everyone agrees there is a problem, but governments are squabbling over who will provide the funding.

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Major upset, snaps with Schapelle ring in Brisbane International

Australia's women were off to a flying start at the Brisbane International, while Grigor Dimitrov won, then found himself on Schapelle Corby's instagram.

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Melbourne City chasing A-League history against Wanderers

The Wanderers are out to avoid losing a third consecutive A-League match at ANZ Stadium for the first time but history is on their side against City.

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Indian batsman Rohit Sharma out of SCG Test

India batsman Rohit Sharma will miss the fourth Test, having returned home because of the birth of his child.

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Man critical after overdose at Melbourne music festival as Victoria shuns pill testing

A man is fighting for his life after a drug overdose at a Melbourne music festival as calls for pill testing intensify.

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Victoria make Cameron White sweat on new contract

The end of the road is suddenly visible for Victoria's longest-serving captain, Cameron White.

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Cummings' rise bodes well for 'Blue Army' challenge ... starting now

Godolphin have a small team tackling Tuesday's New Year's Day meeting at Randwick but can lay down a marker for 2019 with Laburnum.

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Cut to WA country speed limits 'an issue we can't put down': Roger Cook

Roger Cook has said reducing the speed limits on country roads is a real option for the state government as it considers ways to reduce the road toll.

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Nick Kyrgios back in hospital ahead of Brisbane International

Canberra tennis star Nick Kyrgios was back in hospital on Monday. No, not for treatment for a spider bite, but instead to put smiles on kids' faces.

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Shanghai Mimi story: The Paris of the East in the Jazz Age

An unusual Sydney Festival show recreates the hybrid of jazz and Chinese folk music that epitomised 1930s Shanghai, writes John Shand.

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Perth vets and pet owners express caution on NYE fireworks' effects

Whether you're in the house today or going out for New Year's fireworks, keep an eye on your pets with these tips.

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Telcos tip data usage to break mobile records over New Year's

Tens of millions of Australians will text, call and use social media to welcome 2019. Telstra alone expects a four-fold increase in data usage since 2014.

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Home and away: Australian cricket a 'soap opera,' says Langer

Coach Justin Langer has conceded Cameron Bancroft's controversial interview last week was a distraction for the Test side.

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Elderly woman bruised and battered by teenage thief

An elderly woman has been left with multiple injuries after a teenage boy aggressively attacked and robbed her in South Fremantle on Friday.

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Clever bowling helps Sixers edge Strikers to stay top in WBBL

The Sixers extended their lead at the top of the WBBL ladder, while the Heat jumped into second after thrashing the Hurricanes.

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Here's to a new year: partygoers stake out prime fireworks spots

New Year's Eve revellers came from far and wide to view the Melbourne fireworks.

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City tight-lipped on Fornaroli as transfer window looms

A resolution to the flare-up between coach Warren Joyce and marquee striker Bruno Fornaroli may be imminent, with the January transfer window to open on January 3.

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Police warn against 'Russian roulette' drug taking on New Year's Eve

The death of a 22-year-old Brisbane man serves as a reminder to steer clear of drugs on New Year's Eve.

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Resurgent Rafael Nadal touches down, ready to keep the order unchanged

Every year, the next generation looks poised to topple the greats, only to be repelled. If Nadal and co. can stay healthy, don't expect a revolution in 2019.

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Payne questions motive behind China's arrest of Canadians but stops short of urging release

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has said Australia is “very concerned” the arrest of two Canadians in China represents political retaliation by Beijing over the arrest of a senior Huawei executive on fraud allegations.

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Norwegian tourist dies after being struck by car on Boxing Day

A Norwegian tourist has died in hospital days after he was hit by a car in Connolly on Boxing Day.

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How this footy club went beyond taking photos with sick kids

The Geelong Cat's community development department was born in 2011. It was the club's first new department in 13 years. Footy clubs are hard to change but when they do its likely great things happen.

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New ACT government tax could consume Canberra racing industry

Canberra trainer Paul Jones says racing in the ACT will go backwards unless the ACT government shares the revenue from its new tax with the industry.

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A little help from your friends: how to make your resolution stick

Enlisting the help of a support crew and keeping your goals short-term and measurable will help you stick to your resolutions this year.

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'I'm very proud of him': Verbeek lauds Arnold after Oman mauling

Pride is not an emotion coaches usually experience after their team is beaten 5-0, but Pim Verbeek was feeling it after Oman's heavy defeat to Australia.

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Orlando clinic develops virtual reality to treat PTSD in veterans

The University of Florida's RESTORES clinic received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense in October.

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Judge clears the way for appeal of ruling against US health law

A federal judge in Texas who recently declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional has stayed his ruling to allow for appeals.

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The $35 billion race to cure a liver disease that affects 30 million Americans

In the U.S. 30 million Americans suffer from a form of fatty liver disease that turns into a form of liver cirrhosis that leads to death unless a patient can receive a liver transplant. Now drug companies are spending billions to help find a cure.

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U.S. Presses China on Trade Proposals

The U.S. is urging Beijing to fill in the details of a slew of trade and investment proposals Chinese officials have made recently, as the two sides try to resolve a trade battle that has rocked global markets.

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Search Starts for 15 Missing in Indian 'Rathole' Mine, Weeks After It Flooded

The hunt for a group of coal miners began in earnest—17 days after the 300-foot deep tunnel they were in filled with water—with divers finally confident they can make an attempt to find out if anyone survived.

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Senator Says Trump Is Re-Evaluating Quick Syria Withdrawal

Sen. Lindsey Graham said the president is re-evaluating a rapid pullout of U.S. troops from Syria, signaling White House concerns that a withdrawal could allow ISIS to regain a foothold in the country.

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Amazon, to Win in Booming Rural India, Reinvents Itself

The retailer is targeting hundreds of millions of new online shoppers in India’s countryside by simplifying its order screen with Hindi and videos, opening stores to help people shop and adding a fleet of local deliverymen who can take payments.

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Mattis, U.S. Commander Sought to Temper Saudi-Led War in Yemen

U.S. efforts backstage were critical in moderating the Saudi-led coalition’s military moves in Yemen—and in pushing the U.S.’s Gulf allies into serious peace talks.

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China Pushes for Primacy in Space

China is poised to realize an ambitious mission to the far side of the Moon, the most immediate of many planned milestones in its effort to challenge America’s half-century long supremacy in space.

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Premier League's Chosen Leader Declines Job

Susanna Dinnage, who was picked as the English soccer organization’s chief executive six weeks ago, announced she would not take up her role next month, blindsiding club owners.

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Congo Votes in Contentious Election

Logistical problems and allegations of vote manipulation marred a long-delayed election to pick a successor to President Joseph Kabila in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday.

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North Korea Offers South a Year-End Message of Peace

Seoul says Kim Jong Un, in a letter to President Moon Jae-in, showed a “strong will” to pursue a visit to the South Korean capital, after a planned trip in 2018 failed to materialize.

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A little help from your friends: how to make your resolution stick

'I'm very proud of him': Verbeek lauds Arnold after Oman mauling

Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar's New Picture is All Things Love, See Post

So far Farhan Akhtar has kept mum about his rumoured relationship with Shibani Dandekar, but their Instagram feeds speak volumes.

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Virat Kohli Heads to Sydney with His 'One and Only' Anushka Sharma to Ring in New Year, See Pic

After winning the Melbourne test against Australia, Virat Kohli is looking forward to spending some time with wife, actress Anushka Sharma.

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New Year 2019: Where are the Bollywood Stars Vacationing This New Years?

Some have chosen the snowy slopes of Switzerland, others are soaking in the sun on a beach vacation. Here's the lowdown on your favourite Bollywood stars' New Year's Eve plans.

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Simmba Box Office Day 3: Ranveer Singh’s Film Earns Rs 100 Crore Worldwide Within First Weekend

Simmba is making big money overseas, earning Rs 24.22 crore in the first two days in key markets.

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Sara Ali Khan Begged Me for a Role in Simmba: Rohit Shetty

Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan's latest release Simmba has been doing exceptionally well at the box office.

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Kannada Actor CH Loknath Dies at 91, Fans Pay Tribute in Bengaluru

C H Lokanath breathed his last at around 12.10 am. His mortal remains have been kept in Bengaluru's Ravindra Kalakshetra.

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Bigg Boss 12 Winner Dipika Kakar's Husband Shoaib Ibrahim Arranges a Grand Welcome for Her, Watch Video

After spending more than 3 months away from her family, Dipika returned to her home as the winner of Bigg Boss 12 with her husband Shoaib Ibrahim.

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From Manikarnika to Brahmastra, 10 Bollywood Films to Look Forward to in the New Year

Here's a list of 10 films that you need to watch out for in 2019.

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Rajamouli's Son Karthikeya's Pre-Wedding Bash: Prabhas, Rana, Ram Charan Dance Their Heart Out

SS Rajamouli's son Karthikeya tied the knot with longtime girlfriend, singer Pooja Prasad on December 30 in a grand wedding ceremony near Jaipur.

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When Mrinal Sen and Satyajit Ray Duelled Over Films

Legendary Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen, along with his contemporaries Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak was considered a doyen of regional parallel cinema internationally.

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Bigg Boss 12 Winner Dipika Kakar: My Bond with Sreesanth is the Best Thing I Gained from the Show

After enthralling the viewers for more than 3 months, Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim emerged as the winner of the 12th edition of Bigg Boss.

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Rani Mukerji Disagrees With Deepika, Alia & Anushka on #MeToo, Gets Slammed on Social Media

Recently at the actresses Roundtable 2018 moderated by CNN-News18's Rajeev Masand, stars including Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma and Rani Mukerji discussed what must be addressed in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

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Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone Twin in Black As They Head for Their Honeymoon, See Pics

Deepika and Ranveer tied the knot in a fiercely intimated ceremony at Italy's Lake Como last month.

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'My Father is in the Hospital': Kader Khan's Son Sarfaraz Rubbishes Reports of Actor's Demise

Veteran Bollywood actor Kader Khan’s son Sarfaraz has said that his father has been admitted to a hospital in Canada, dismissing media reports of his demise.

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Dipika Kakar Wins Bigg Boss 12, Takes Home Trophy and Rs. 30 Lakh

Dipika Kakar wins the title of Bigg Boss 12. While Sreesanth became the first runner-up, Deepak stood at the second position.

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Remembering Mrinal Sen: PM, Amitabh Bachchan Pay Tributes to Iconic Filmmaker

Mrinal Sen passed away Sunday morning in Kolkata. Actors, filmmakers and politicians remembered the celebrated filmmaker and his inspirational body of work.

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Mrinal Sen: The Rebellious Filmmaker Who Made Us Look Into the Politics Behind Our Mundane Existence

Mrinal Sen, much like his contemporary filmmaker, Satyajit Ray, often addressed poverty through many of his films. But, Sen depicted it as a social menace inflicted by class differences.

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Salman and Shah Rukh Khan Revive Karan Arjun Memories, Watch Video

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan get emotional watching their 1995 hit Karan Arjun together at a party.

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Marvel Fans are Certain that Hugh Jackman is a Part of Avengers: Endgame, Deets Inside

Hugh Jackman, to star in Avengers: Endgame? Google search result had confused fans.

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Mrinal Sen, the Master Moviemaker Who Mixed the Political and the Personal With Panache

Mrinal Sen was among the filmmakers who heralded a New Wave in Indian cinema, a phenomenon that lead to the emergence of some brilliant movies with poignant stories.

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Bigg Boss 12 Finale: Salman Khan to Perform With Sreesanth, Dipika, Karanvir, Romil and Deepak

The grand finale night of Bigg Boss Season 12 is going to be an extravagant evening filled with spectacular performances of the finalists with Salman Khan.

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Box Office Numbers Can't Decide if a Film is Good or Not: Vicky Kaushal

Vicky Kaushal says the box office collections are not an indicator to suggest whether a film is good or not.

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Rana Daggubati to Play a 'Threat' in 'Housefull 4': Director Farhad Samji

Screenwriter-director Farhad Samji has revealed that the "Baahubali" star Rana Daggubati will play a threat in their upcoming film "Housefull 4".

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Ranveer Singh's Simmba Continues to Roar at the Box Office, Earns 23 Crore on Day 2

Rohit Shetty's Simmba is being lapped up by the audiences, earning Rs 44 crore in two days. It's box office collection is expected to grow over the New Year extended weekend.

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Yearender 2018: 13 Breakout Bollywood Performers of the Year

This year saw filmmakers experimenting with themes. They heavily relied on their actors for success. Here's a list of top Bollywood performers of the year.

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End of an Era: Iconic Bengali Filmmaker Mrinal Sen Passes Away Aged 95

Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen, a Padma Bhushan and Dada Saheb Phalke awardee, paved the way for parallel cinema in India with films like Ek Din Achanak, Padatik and Mrigayaa.

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2018: The Year Women in Bollywood Finally Said #MeToo

Tanushree Dutta's allegations triggered an industry-wide reckoning on sexual harassment and assault which rapidly spread far beyond the confines of Bollywood.

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Sunday 30 December 2018

Shehu Shagari, Former Nigerian President, Dies at 93

Mr. Shagari sought to revive democratic rule, but military officers deposed him during a 1983 economic crisis caused by plummeting oil prices.

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Gay Couples Rush to Wed Before Brazil’s New President Takes Office

The incoming president, Jair Bolsonaro, has promised to end same-sex marriage, leading to a surge in the number of gay weddings before his inauguration.

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Alabama 45, Oklahoma 34: Alabama Defeats Oklahoma to Advance to 4th Consecutive Title Game

The Crimson Tide fulfilled expectations in getting past Oklahoma and will face Clemson in the championship game for the third time in the last four seasons.

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Carlos Ghosn’s Daughters See a Nissan Revolt Behind His Arrest

Breaking a silence, Caroline and Maya Ghosn said they suspected that talk of “reimagining the alliance” with Renault had played a role in their father’s ouster on allegations of financial misconduct.

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Big City: The Year That Bill de Blasio Became Donald Trump* and 9 Other Improbable Transformations

Sure there are some qualifiers to be made but here are 10 instances in which people and things went into turnaround in 2018, often not for the better

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Pat Campbell

A selection of published work from The Canberra Times artist.

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Camper dies after being run over by his own four-wheel-drive

A camper has died after being run over by his own four-wheel-drive vehicle

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Search on for Victoria's unknown $1.7 million lotto winner

Check your pockets: Those of a lucky punter who bought a lotto ticket in seaside town Ocean Grove are about to get significantly bigger.

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Historic CBD building demolished as new university 'vertical campus' begins construction

The Tuberculosis Bureau was recommended for heritage overlay in 2018, however approval for its demolition was already given in a 2013 planning permit.

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Kia Nurse stands tall for Capitals as Rangers end year off track

WNBA star Kia Nurse burned hot and dodged a potentially serious knee injury as her Canberra Capitals thumped Dandenong Rangers at Dandenong on Sunday.

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Canberra Capitals on top of WNBL but Kia nurses knee injury

Top of the pops and finals bound. But not before star guard Kia Nurse sent an injury scare through the Canberra Capitals camp in a 43-point win.

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'Not very good': Warne takes aim at Australian bowlers

Shane Warne has again fired up at Australia's bowlers after they surrendered the Border-Gavaskar trophy to India by losing the third Test.

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Kenny Lowe lands on feet with 'surreal' Socceroos gig at Asian Cup

For perhaps the first time in his life, former Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe is keeping his verbal powder dry as he adjusts to life with the Socceroos.

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Dutton's attack on Turnbull dents Coalition election hopes

Dutton comments prompt fresh questions within the government about its chances in 2019

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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Winning way sets up away win for India

The Boxing Day Test show that India have the blueprint to win in Australia, while Australia have only the blues.

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Falls Festival revellers warned about 'extremely dangerous' orange pills circulating

Festival goers at three locations across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania have been warned about a potentially lethal drug.

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Israeli hard-line ministers to form new party ahead of vote

"The New Right" party aims to carve supporters from Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud ahead of April elections with an anti-Palestinian independence stance.

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Marvel Stadium pitch 'tacky and two-paced'

All the talk has been about the MCG pitch but the drop-in wicket across town at Marvel Stadium is also facing heightened scrutiny.

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Seven-year-old boy tried to save drowning mother at Lake Victoria

The husband and young children of a woman who drowned at a lake in Victoria's east on Saturday had the heart-wrenching task of pulling her body from the water after she had dived in to save her kids.

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'They're coming back': Paine eagerly awaiting Smith, Warner returns

The Australian captain says having the banned pair back in the team will be a 'real positive' following another sub-standard batting performance in the third Test.

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Overindulged? Try these non-alcoholic drinks with a difference

Rather than be resigned to drinking water while everyone else continues the celebrations why not sample something from the growing market of booze-free choices.

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Upgrade of busy intersection in city's south-east fast-tracked

An upgrade to a notoriously busy roundabout in Cranbourne has been brought forward by three years, as the government pushes ahead with promises to marginal seats.

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Holiday warning as Bali's Mount Agung volcano shoots new burst of ash

Mount Agung erupted for about three minutes, spewing white clouds of smoke and ash more than 700 metres into the air,

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How the Indian and Australian players rated in the Boxing Day Test

Our experts rate the Australian and Indian sides after the tourists' comprehensive victory in Melbourne.

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Clara Iemma back for ACT Meteors' WNCL push

ACT Meteors batter Clara Iemma will use the Women's National Cricket League to stake her claims for another WBBL contract.

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Impressive Alizee could take on the stars or chase the cash in the All Star Mile

Godolphin has several options with the amazing Alizee including taking on Winx and Almond Eye.

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Bumrah a 'scary' bowler as Kohli leads obsessive resolve

The tourists are on the cusp of an historic breakthrough series win on Australian soil as the campaign heads to Sydney.

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Paine has a dig at Australian curators for lack of assistance

Australian captain Tim Paine has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at both the MCG and SCG curators.

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How to recycle your old tech

Now Santa has brought you that new gadget you wanted, it's time to work out what to do with the old version of it. And no, don't put it in the bin.

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Osaka has right stuff to win second straight slam, says Stosur

Japanese star showed her toughness to beat home favourite Serena Williams in New York, and can take out the title in Melbourne, according to Australian.

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Undeterred by violence, Bangladeshis go to the polls

Mobile internet was blocked and the streets of the capital were largely deserted for the start of the first fully competitive general election in a decade.

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Robot revitalising the reef 'like spreading fertiliser on your lawn'

An undersea robot has made a world-first baby coral delivery to the Great Barrier Reef.

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Ruth Strauss was the best of Australians - full of vitality

Scyld Berry remembers Ruth Strauss after she passed away from a rare form of lung cancer.

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Foreign cyber attack hits the printing of big US newspapers

Few details about the origin of the attack were immediately available, including the motive, except that the attacker was a "foreign entity".

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Pat Campbell

A selection of published work from The Canberra Times artist.

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Camper dies after being run over by his own four-wheel-drive

A camper has died after being run over by his own four-wheel-drive vehicle

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Search on for Victoria's unknown $1.7 million lotto winner

Historic CBD building demolished as new university 'vertical campus' begins construction

Kia Nurse stands tall for Capitals as Rangers end year off track

Canberra Capitals on top of WNBL but Kia nurses knee injury

'Not very good': Warne takes aim at Australian bowlers

Kenny Lowe lands on feet with 'surreal' Socceroos gig at Asian Cup

Dutton's attack on Turnbull dents Coalition election hopes

Dutton comments prompt fresh questions within the government about its chances in 2019

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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Winning way sets up away win for India

The Boxing Day Test show that India have the blueprint to win in Australia, while Australia have only the blues.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2StZx9w

Falls Festival revellers warned about 'extremely dangerous' orange pills circulating

Festival goers at three locations across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania have been warned about a potentially lethal drug.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2Ap2m4v

Israeli hard-line ministers to form new party ahead of vote

Marvel Stadium pitch 'tacky and two-paced'

All the talk has been about the MCG pitch but the drop-in wicket across town at Marvel Stadium is also facing heightened scrutiny.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2AmTRqB

Seven-year-old boy tried to save drowning mother at Lake Victoria

'They're coming back': Paine eagerly awaiting Smith, Warner returns

Overindulged? Try these non-alcoholic drinks with a difference

Upgrade of busy intersection in city's south-east fast-tracked

Holiday warning as Bali's Mount Agung volcano shoots new burst of ash

Mount Agung erupted for about three minutes, spewing white clouds of smoke and ash more than 700 metres into the air,

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2Sqot1y

How the Indian and Australian players rated in the Boxing Day Test

Our experts rate the Australian and Indian sides after the tourists' comprehensive victory in Melbourne.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2AnIBu4

Clara Iemma back for ACT Meteors' WNCL push

ACT Meteors batter Clara Iemma will use the Women's National Cricket League to stake her claims for another WBBL contract.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2SsqKJs

Impressive Alizee could take on the stars or chase the cash in the All Star Mile

Godolphin has several options with the amazing Alizee including taking on Winx and Almond Eye.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2AnXHQf

Bumrah a 'scary' bowler as Kohli leads obsessive resolve

The tourists are on the cusp of an historic breakthrough series win on Australian soil as the campaign heads to Sydney.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2StZnPs

Paine has a dig at Australian curators for lack of assistance

Australian captain Tim Paine has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at both the MCG and SCG curators.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2AlIfUG

How to recycle your old tech

Osaka has right stuff to win second straight slam, says Stosur

Undeterred by violence, Bangladeshis go to the polls

Robot revitalising the reef 'like spreading fertiliser on your lawn'

An undersea robot has made a world-first baby coral delivery to the Great Barrier Reef.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2VlPbuf

Ruth Strauss was the best of Australians - full of vitality

Scyld Berry remembers Ruth Strauss after she passed away from a rare form of lung cancer.

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Foreign cyber attack hits the printing of big US newspapers

North Korea Built an Alternative Financial System Using a Shadowy Network of Traders

The Kim Jong Un regime moves millions of dollars around the world despite sanctions and pressure on international banks to curtail its activities. The hidden system is central to the country’s efforts to keep its economy afloat.

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Indonesia's Child of Krakatau Collapsed, but Now It's More Explosive

The volcano that unleashed a tsunami and killed more than 400 people has collapsed to about a third of its previous height and is ejecting superheated magma into the sea, magnifying the power of the eruptions and sending ash more than a mile into the air.

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Caravan's Stymied Passage Leaves Migrant Issue Boiling

The huge groups of Central Americans pushing toward the U.S. border became political fodder for one of the most contentious issues in American politics—and have set back the migrants’ cause.

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Chinese Gene-Editing Trial Loses Track of Patients, Alarming Technology's Inventors

A gene-editing trial in China lost touch with cancer patients whose DNA was altered, alarming some Western scientists who say subjects should be monitored for many years.

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Syrian Forces Move to Protect Syrian Kurds Fighting Islamic State

Syrian government forces moved to protect Syrian Kurds who are fighting Islamic State after the U.S. said it would withdraw its troops from the region and the Syrian Kurds said they feared an attack by Turkey.

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Bomb Attack Near Egypt's Pyramids Kills Four, Injures 12

A bomb attack on a sightseeing bus near Egypt’s famed pyramids killed at least four people and wounded 12 others, as attackers struck a target near the heart of the country’s struggling tourist industry.

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Secretary of State Pompeo to Press China Concerns in Brazil

The U.S. is looking to enlist Brazil’s newly elected right-leaning president in its trade battle with China and its efforts to isolate Venezuela’s leftist government.

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Former McKinsey Executive Imprisoned by Saudis

Saudi officials arrested a partner at consulting giant McKinsey in 2017 and have been holding him in detention since, people familiar with the matter say. In recent months, he has been beaten, two people said.

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China to Retry Long-Held Canadian on Drug Charges

A Chinese court rejected a Canadian man’s appeal of his 15-year sentence for drug-smuggling and opened the possibility of harsher punishment, potentially adding to tensions between Beijing and Ottawa.

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German Journalist Accused of Setting Up Fake Charity Donated Money to Aid Group

An aid group said it received a donation from a German journalist accused of setting up a fake charity operation for children he invented for a falsified article.

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Justice Remains Elusive in Ukraine, Widening Door to Russian Influence

Attacks on dozens of activists across Ukraine illustrate the government’s feeble grip on regions where corrupt politicians, cops and mobsters hold sway, offering up a kind of lawlessness that could allow Russia to penetrate deeper into Ukraine.

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Putin's Russia: Icy Siberia reveals cracks in society

Irkutsk, five time zones from Moscow, feels cut off from Russia's decision-makers.

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas Cuddle Up on Family Ski Trip with Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are in Switzerland alongwith Priyanka’s mom Madhu Chopra, Jonas’ brothers Frankie and Joe and Joe’s fiancée, Sophie Turner.

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Mumbai's Magician Javed Khan wins India's Got Talent 8

After a tie with 100 Live Experience band, Mumbai based magician Javed khan was declared the winner of India's Got Talent 8.

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Ariana Grande Cancels New Year Concert Due to Health Issues

Ariana Grande has been suffering from bronchitis. She put out an apology note to fans in Las Vegas for cancelling the New Years Eve weekend concert.

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Simmba Movie Review: Rohit Shetty Film Leaves a Lot to be Desired, But a Star is Re-born

Planning to watch Simmba this weekend? Read Masand's review first.

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2018: The Year Of Path-Breaking India Webseries

Calling 2018 the year of pathbreaking web series wouldn’t be an exaggeration. The war to own India’s web streaming space became really intense this year with more than 35 channels offering original online content.

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The Really Tough Movie Quiz: December 28

The Really Tough Movie Quiz: December 28

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Actor Mahesh Babu Calls Himself 'Law-Abiding Citizen', Denies Charges of Unpaid Taxes

The GST Commissionerate, Hyderabad, has carried out the attachment without notice when several judicial pronouncements on the issue is in favour of the taxpayer and more so when the dispute is pending before the High Court, according to the team.

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Films That Made Us Cringe, Curse And Regret Our Choices In 2018

This year, the Hindi film industry saw a shift in content strategy, and the mighty Khans were the first casualty of it. No yearender movie list will be complete without the films that made us cringe, curse and regret our choices. So, here is our list of the films that made us look anxiously at our watches.

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Streaming Now: Begin Your New Year Binge Watch With These New Movies and Shows

Here’s our list of top movies and shows this week to help kickstart your New Year binge.

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Arjun, Janhvi and Khushi Come Together to Celebrate Anshula's Birthday in Singapore, See Pics

Arjun Kapoor along with Khushi and Janhvi Kapoor flew down to Singapore to celebrate Anshula Kapoor's birthday.

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Here's Why Katrina Kaif Opted Out of Remo D'Souza's Film Starring Varun Dhawan

It came as a shocker when it was announced that Katrina Kaif opted out of Remo D'souza's upcoming dance film with Varun Dhawan in the lead role.

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Simmba Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Biggest Opener Makes 20.7 Crores on Day 1

Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan starrer Simmba is well received by the audience and critics alike and the box office figures are paving way for its commercial success.

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Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna share touching birthday tributes to Rajesh Khanna

It’s Twinkle Khanna’s birthday too. She shared a special memory of her father, while Akshay Kumar wished both his wife and father-in-law in his post.

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Remembering Rajesh Khanna On His 76th Birth Anniversary

Here's a playlist to remember Rajesh Khanna through some of his immortal songs.

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SRK Fan from Pakistan Who Crossed Border to Meet Him Returns Home After 22 Months in Indian Jail

After spending 22 months in the Indian jail, the 22-year-old Pakistani national named Abdullah was returned home.

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YearEnder 2018: Tanushree Dutta’s #MeToo Accusations to Papon Kissing a Minor, Top Controversies of the Year

With the world bidding farewell to 2018, here we look at this year’s top seven controversies that made headlines and have caused major disruption in the entertainment industry forcing us all to sit back and reflect.

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How To Plan The Perfect Wedding: Lessons From 2018 Weddings

2018 was a year of weddings. From Ranveer - Deepika, Priyanka - Nick Jonas, Isha Ambani - Anand Piramal, Sonam Kapoor - Anand Ahuja and the list goes on.

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Bigg Boss 12: Irfan Pathan to Pooja Bhatt, Celeb Support for Sreesanth Pour in on Twitter

With just 2 days left for the finale of Bigg Boss 12, the game show is getting intense.

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Yearender 2018: Roma to Cold War, 5 Foreign Films that were True Gems This Year

Foreign films like Roma and Shoplifters have wowed audiences and critics alike at film festivals around the world.

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Mahesh Babu Clarifies that He Has No Undisputed Tax Payable

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu clarified that he has no undisputed tax payable and that he is a law abiding citizen complying with all fiscal legislation.

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Saturday 29 December 2018

All hail the King: Bogut's superstar effort lifts Sydney to 11th win

Andrew Bogut continues to make a compelling case for NBL MVP honours in his maiden season, inspiring the Sydney Kings to a 75-68 defeat of the Brisbane Bullets.

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'Gift' wrapped in TJ's silks adds touch of class to Randwick win

Mister Songman is called “the gift” by his Tasmanian owners and brought back memories of the TJ Smith days at Royal Randwick with a seven-length romp on Saturday.

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When we'll know the BBL has made it

The Big Bash has a few things working against it this summer. If it can succeed in spite of these challenges, we'll know things are working.

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Nino Napoli has $700,000 super account frozen by prosecutors

Prosecutions have frozen a high-value super account and several properties owned by people allegedly involved in rorting the Department of Education.

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Victoria set to record lowest ever road toll, almost 20% less than 2017

Initiatives like flexible barriers have driven a large drop in rural and regional road deaths, with this year's 211 fatalities 48 fewer than all of 2017.

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Arise, Sir Michael: Monty Python star knighted in New Year's Honours

Monty Python star Michael Palin has been knighted in Britain's New Year's Honours List, alongside former England cricket captain Alastair Cook, while 1960s model Twiggy will become a dame.

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Mosquito repellent a Capitals eye-dea for Froling

Canberra Capitals forward Keely Froling jokes she needs to apply mosquito repellent before every game.

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Leading lady: Movie Role surges into Magic Millions

Movie Role camped behind the speed and, when the gap came on the fence, accelerated away to win by 1.5 lengths from Igniting.

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Strong quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warning withdrawn

An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings.

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Trainspotting: Irvine in line to profit from Aaron Mooy's misfortune

Aaron Mooy's former Socceroos roommate Jackson Irvine is among the leading contenders to fill the midfield vacancy that the injured star has left behind.

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Woman drowns in state's east, fifth person to die in Victorian waters

The woman was swimming in Lake Victoria at Forge Creek when she got into trouble on Saturday afternoon.

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Airbnb, gambling and public transport costs: what changes will 2019 ring in?

From public transport fee hikes to new rules covering Airbnb tenancies, here are some changes you can expect after January 1.

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Doctors are asking Silicon Valley engineers to spend more time in the hospital before building apps

Doctors have had enough with software that's not useful, so they're inviting entrepreneurs to shadow them.

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Amazon gets into health insurance — and more 2019 health-tech predictions

CNBC asked a dozen experts for their health-technology predictions for 2019.

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Gallery: Photos of the year 2018

Best Photographs of 2018 by the amazing photographic team at The Age.

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Allen beats the buzzer - with an assist from the backboard

The old question in sport is whether you would rather be talented or lucky?

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Holidays precious time here and over the horizon

It’s a great time to be out and about.

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Year in focus: the best Herald images of 2018

The beauty and brutality of Mother Nature, along with the strengths and weaknesses of human nature, are laid bare here in part one of the Herald photographers' finest work of the past 12 months.

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Three murder probes and a gunshot wound: Perth plagued by violence this festive season

A man has been shot in Madeley as Perth continues to be plagued by a spate of violent crimes this festive season.

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Marine Le Pen's brush with Russia's shadowy finance world

French politician Marine Le Pen's far-right party borrowed big from an obscure Russian bank. Then things got messy.

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The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch

Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.

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Cummings has Alizee back on group 1 course after comeback win

Hugh Bowman settled Alizee back in the field and then, like he does with Winx, moved into the race from the 800m mark.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Where to welcome 2019 if you don't want to head to Melbourne CBD

From carnival rides, food vans and market stalls to local fireworks shows, revellers are spoiled for options both inside and outside Melbourne.

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Duo charged after allegedly bashing a man in Sydney's inner west

Two men have been charged after a 66-year-old was left with critical injuries after allegedly being bashed in Sydney's inner west.

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Fell Swoop finishes third in Christmas Classic

The group 2 Australia Stakes will be Fell Swoop's springboard into the autumn with Canberra trainer Matthew Dale declaring everything will be on the table.

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Another cyclone possible as rain pummels far north Queensland

"It's not likely today but there's a moderate chance tomorrow and a high chance by Monday," the bureau's Harry Clark said on Saturday.

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Man charged after allegedly inappropriately touching two girls at Sydney beach

A man has been charged after allegedly sexually touching two girls at a Sydney beach on Friday.

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Meet Jason Kubler, the tennis pro whose career went off script

You may have heard the name Jason Kubler but, in reality, he was far closer to household name status a decade ago when he picked up a description that stuck.

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Photos of the year 2018

Photos of the year 2018 by Sydney Morning Herald photographers

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All hail the King: Bogut's superstar effort lifts Sydney to 11th win

'Gift' wrapped in TJ's silks adds touch of class to Randwick win

When we'll know the BBL has made it

Nino Napoli has $700,000 super account frozen by prosecutors

Victoria set to record lowest ever road toll, almost 20% less than 2017

Arise, Sir Michael: Monty Python star knighted in New Year's Honours

Mosquito repellent a Capitals eye-dea for Froling

Canberra Capitals forward Keely Froling jokes she needs to apply mosquito repellent before every game.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2VcPWWp

Leading lady: Movie Role surges into Magic Millions

Movie Role camped behind the speed and, when the gap came on the fence, accelerated away to win by 1.5 lengths from Igniting.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2Q9E2sC

Strong quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warning withdrawn

An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2VfuFLK

Trainspotting: Irvine in line to profit from Aaron Mooy's misfortune

Woman drowns in state's east, fifth person to die in Victorian waters

The woman was swimming in Lake Victoria at Forge Creek when she got into trouble on Saturday afternoon.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2VcW7JU

Airbnb, gambling and public transport costs: what changes will 2019 ring in?

From public transport fee hikes to new rules covering Airbnb tenancies, here are some changes you can expect after January 1.

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Congress ends with Trump’s fight for wall, shutdown and GOP leaders hard to find

Republicans were eager to highlight what they consider major conservative accomplishments after two years of all-GOP control. Trump swamped that message.

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Trump is staying in Washington during the shutdown. Where are the congressional leaders?

Congressional leaders gave up on funding the government this year and left town.

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Trump threatens to shut down the border ‘entirely.’ Here’s why he can’t do that.

Here are a few reasons closing the border is nearly impossible.

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Trump’s job is about to get much harder with divided government

The dynamics between Trump and Congress are about to significantly change.

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Hoyer says House will not seat a North Carolina Republican amid questions about integrity of election

The statement came after North Carolina dissolved its elections board Friday without certifying the results of the election, leaving the fate of the seat in doubt days ahead of the start of the new Congress.

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Trump is staying in Washington during the shutdown. Where are the congressional leaders?

Congressional leaders gave up on funding the government this year and left town.

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Trump threatens to shut down southern border as government funding stalemate drags on

In a morning tweet, the president also vowed to halt aid to several Latin American countries. The partial government shutdown is nearing its second week, with little progress expected until after the new year.

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