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Syrian authorities arrest cousin of Assad suspected of robbing petrol stations
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Syrian security forces have arrested a distant cousin of former president Bashar Al Assad who specialised in armed robbery and abduction, the interior ministry announced on Thursday. Numair Al Assad, brother of former militia leader Waseem Al...
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Jasmine Paolini Survives Epic 3-Hour Battle Against Bencic to Keep WTA Finals Dreams Alive
Let’s be real here – this wasn’t just a tennis match; it was practically a survival test. Paolini found herself in more trouble than a tourist without GPS, trailing by a set and facing match point with Bencic serving for victory at 5-4 in the...
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Scoreboard – October 17, 2025
CALENDAR TODAY BOWLING ILH boys: 4:15 p.m. at Hickam Bowling Center. FOOTBALL ILH Open: Saint Louis at Kamehameha, 7:30 p.m. OIA Division I: Moanalua at Radford, 6 p.m.; Waianae at Kaiser, 7 p.m.; Aiea at Nanakuli, 7:30 p.m. OIA Division II:...
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Raiders knock off Rebels to open six-game homestand
The Prince Albert Raiders opened a six-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the visiting Red Deer Rebels on Saturday night at the Art Hauser Centre. Raiders coach Ryan McDonald said that the teams effort in the game paid off. “I thought our pace was...
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India goes down 11-19 against Thailand in Water Polo at 11th Asian Aquatics Championships
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 5 (ANI): The second day of Water Polo and Artistic Swimming in the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 witnessed India's Water Polo team lose 11-19 to Thailand at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on...
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Janibek Alimkhanuly maps out path to huge undisputed fight with Terence Crawford
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Delhi from Nov 14
Serving as the culmination of World Boxing’s annual series, the Cup Finals will see male and female contenders across ten weight categories vie for top honours in Olympic-style boxing Hyderabad: The world’s top pugilists will battle for glory at...
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Almaty Open 2025 Day 5 predictions: Men's singles matches ft. Daniil Medvedev vs Fabian Marozsan, Alex Michelsen vs Shintaro Mochizuki
The tennis carnival has shifted to the Almaty Open this week. The first four days of the event have kept fans on the edge of their seats. Australians James Duckworth and Bernard Tomic entered the main draw in Almaty. While Duckworth managed to...
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Celtic icon Neil Lennon tells angry Hoops fans it’s time to lay off ‘genius’ Dermot Desmond and ‘astute’ Peter Lawwell
NEIL LENNON has jumped to the defence of under-fire Dermot Desmond and Peter Lawwell. And he has warned Celtic fans they will struggle to get better men in charge. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Thank you! A section of the Celtic support is...
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La Liga Soccer: Stream Real Madrid vs. Villarreal Live From Anywhere
Real Madrid will look to get back to winning ways in Spain's La Liga on Saturday as it hosts a Villarreal team that has made one of its best starts to a season in years. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the...
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"What is he trying to do? He's totally wrong": Fans slam Elena Rybakina's controversial coach Stefano Vukov over actions at Ningbo Open
Elena Rybakina has started practicing with coach Stefano Vukov for the Ningbo Open that will run from October 13 to 19, 2025, at Yinzhou Tennis Center in Ningbo, China. She is given the third seed in the tournament behind Russia's Mirra Andreeva...
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Packing My Bags (and My Curiosity) for Maker Faire Rome
The day is finally here! I’m hitting the road with Editor-in-Chief Keith Hammond for Maker Faire Rome—an event I’ve wanted to attend for years. Why am I so excited? As content lead for Maker Faire Bay Area, I am always on the lookout for new...
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Japan’s Sumo Stars Thrill London Crowd in First UK Tournament in 34 Years
Published on: October 16, 2025 10:56 AM LONDON– Japan’s sumo wrestlers brought the thunder to London on Wednesday night, as the Royal Albert Hall hosted the first major sumo tournament in the UK in 34 years. The five-day exhibition opened with...
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Report: State of E-Commerce in Central Asia
nCa Report Editor’s Note: There are certain shortcomings in this report, mainly because quite a bit of the related information and data is not available on the net. Some of the information is behind the firewalls. The difference in methodologies...
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India to Host World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 for the First Time in November
The event marks a significant step in India's emergence as a global boxing hub and is seen as a precursor to potentially hosting larger events like the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. New Delhi [India]: The world's top pugilists will battle...
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Cheo Hurtado, the Soul of Venezuela, Performs at the Permanent Mission in The Hague
As part of a series of cultural activities highlighting Latin American talent in Europe, the Permanent Mission of Venezuela in The Hague distinguished itself by presenting the renowned maestro Cheo Hurtado, in what became an unforgettable evening...
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A Former EU Politician Pleaded Guilty to Bribery. How Widespread Is the Problem?
Nathan Gill, the former leader of the right-wing populist Reform UK party in Wales, pleaded guilty this September to eight counts of bribery. The offenses took place in 2018 and 2019, when he represented Wales in the European Parliament as a...
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Tiburon Challenger 2025: Dmitry Popko vs Abdullah Shelbayh preview, head-to-head, prediction and betting tips
Match Details Fixture: (6) Dmitry Popko vs Abdullah Shelbayh Date: October 4, 2025 Tournament: Tiburon Challenger 2025 Round: Quarterfinals Venue: Tiburon, USA Category: ATP Challenger Surface: Hard Prize Money: $100,000 Live Telecast: USA -...
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Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador leads international team to victory at UN Cup
11:22, 16 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek AIGYROV 11:22, 16 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek AIGYROV The 15th annual United Nations Cup Tennis Tournament took place in Geneva, bringing together...
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A Missile Mysteriously Collided with a UFO. An Expert Finally Reveals the Truth About What Happened That Day.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this story: A Congressional hearing recently looked at a mysterious orb that a U.S. military missile seemed to bounce off in midair. Speculation ran rampant that it was a UAP—traditionally known as a UFO—after the...
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