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Aus vs NZ: Warner nears ton, Labuschagne survives as Australia pile on runs
Australia have been unbeatable this season, winning all four Tests at home
 "Aus vs NZ: Warner nears ton, Labuschagne survives as Australia pile on runs")
Sri Lanka's sacked cricket coach Hathurusingha demands $5 mn compensation
The former Sri Lankan Test star and coach made the claim after the two sides failed to agree the terms of his termination last summer
 "Sri Lanka's sacked cricket coach Hathurusingha demands $5 mn compensation")
'Million-strong' homage for Soleimani brings Tehran to a standstill
Young and old were packed shoulder-to-shoulder in the streets, including women dressed in black-clad chadours and others wearing loose-fitting hijabs
 "'Million-strong' homage for Soleimani brings Tehran to a standstill")
Iranian supreme leader Khamenei weeps at prayer for Qassem Soleimani
Ghaani stood near Khamenei's side, as did Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and other top leaders in the Islamic Republic
 "Iranian supreme leader Khamenei weeps at prayer for Qassem Soleimani")
US threatens to bomb Iranian cultural sites, warns of sanctions on Iraq
Trump had already threatened widespread bombing of Iran if Tehran carries out its own threats to attack US troops
 "US threatens to bomb Iranian cultural sites, warns of sanctions on Iraq")
Two rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad, 14th such strike in two months
The vehemently anti-American group, Kataeb Hezbollah, had warned Iraqi security forces to "get away" from US troops
 "Two rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad, 14th such strike in two months")
German cops shoot dead knife-wielding man who sought to attack officers
Officers noted that the attacker was holding a knife behind his back
 "German cops shoot dead knife-wielding man who sought to attack officers")
US is now targeting Iran's 'actual decision-makers', says Mike Pompeo
Pompeo was explaining US strategy in the aftermath of the US drone strike that killed Iran's most powerful general, Qassem Soleimani
 "US is now targeting Iran's 'actual decision-makers', says Mike Pompeo")
Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base, claims destroyed 7 aircraft
A plume of black smoke rose above the base near the border with Somalia, where al-Shabab is based
 "Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base, claims destroyed 7 aircraft")
Saudi says US didn't consult it over Iran strike; seeks to defuse tensions
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, both allies of Washington, are also vulnerable to Iranian counter strikes, analysts say.
 "Saudi says US didn't consult it over Iran strike; seeks to defuse tensions")
At least 36 dead as building collapses in Cambodia, rescue efforts over
Cambodia is undergoing a construction boom, with hotels, high-rises and casinos springing up under little regulatory oversight
 "At least 36 dead as building collapses in Cambodia, rescue efforts over")
Four Al-Shabaab jihadists gunned down in attack on US-Kenya military base
The Somali jihadists have staged several large-scale attacks inside Kenya, in retaliation for Nairobi sending troops into Somalia as well as to target foreign interests
 "Four Al-Shabaab jihadists gunned down in attack on US-Kenya military base")
Mourners pack Iran city as Gen Soleimani's remains arrive in Tehran
"Death to America," they chanted at a mass gathering in the southwestern city, where Soleimani's remains arrived from Iraq before dawn, according to semi-official news agency ISNA
 "Mourners pack Iran city as Gen Soleimani's remains arrive in Tehran")
Carlos Ghosn's escape 'unjustifiable', says Japanese justice minister
Carlos Ghosn's bail has already been cancelled and that an Interpol "red notice" had been issued, says Japan in first comment after fallen auto titan's escape.
 "Carlos Ghosn's escape 'unjustifiable', says Japanese justice minister")
Libya: 28 killed, many injured after air strikes on Tripoli military school
"An air raid on the military school of Tripoli killed 28 cadets and injured dozens more," Amin al-Hashemi, spokesman for the health ministry said
 "Libya: 28 killed, many injured after air strikes on Tripoli military school")
US will hit 52 Iranian sites 'very fast, hard' if Tehran retaliates: Trump
Donald Trump defends drone strike assassination of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Iraq.
 "US will hit 52 Iranian sites 'very fast, hard' if Tehran retaliates: Trump")
Indian Overseas Bank gets Rs 4,360 cr from Centre for meeting norms
In a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges, the bank said it has received the amount as contribution of the government in preferential allotment of equity shares during FY20 as govt's investment
 "Indian Overseas Bank gets Rs 4,360 cr from Centre for meeting norms")
General Esmail Ghaani steps out of Soleimani's shadow to lead Iran proxies
The Quds Force is part of the 125,000-strong Revolutionary Guard, a paramilitary organization that answers only to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
 "General Esmail Ghaani steps out of Soleimani's shadow to lead Iran proxies")
NATO suspends training missions in Iraq after Qassem Soleimani killing
The NATO mission in Iraq, trains the country's security forces at the request of the Baghdad government to prevent the return of the Islamic State jihadist group
 "NATO suspends training missions in Iraq after Qassem Soleimani killing")
Louis Vuitton plans to shut its high-end store in Hong Kong amid protests
The international retailer plans to shut its shop in the financial hub's Times Square mall after its landlord, Wharf Real Estate Investment Corporation, refused to lower the rent
 "Louis Vuitton plans to shut its high-end store in Hong Kong amid protests")
