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Indian, Pakistani siblings reunite 75 years after Partition

Indian, Pakistani siblings reunite 75 years after Partition

Tears of joy rolled down his wizened cheeks when Indian Sika Khan met his Pakistani brother for the first time since being separated by Partition in 1947.

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Asian markets struggle as traders contemplate more rate hikes

Asian markets struggle as traders contemplate more rate hikes

Asian markets mostly fell Friday, winding back some of the previous day's rally, as traders come to terms with the likelihood that central banks will continue to raise interest rates to battle runaway inflation.

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'War minus shooting': partition created fierce cricket rivalry

'War minus shooting': partition created fierce cricket rivalry

When India and Pakistan were forged out of violent partition 75 years ago, the split also created one of sport's greatest rivalries.

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India at 75: dreams of a Hindu nation leave minorities sleepless

India at 75: dreams of a Hindu nation leave minorities sleepless

The Hindu priest on the banks of the holy river Ganges spoke softly, but had a threatening message 75 years after the birth of independent India: his religion must be the heart of Indian identity.

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Foster on ropes in South Africa as All Blacks seek end to dismal run

Foster on ropes in South Africa as All Blacks seek end to dismal run

The New Zealand Herald has called embattled All Blacks coach Ian Foster "a decent man who is out of his depth in a brutal business" as he prepares for a Test that could seal his fate.

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Tottenham's Premier League title credentials face Chelsea test

Tottenham's Premier League title credentials face Chelsea test

Tottenham lived up to pre-season hype they could challenge for the Premier League title by going top of the table on the opening weekend of the season, but face a truer test of their credentials away to Chelsea on Sunday.

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Cheika expects Pumas to front up against Australia

Cheika expects Pumas to front up against Australia

Argentina need to improve up front if they are to avoid another defeat against Australia in the Rugby Championship in San Juan on Saturday, according to their coach Michael Cheika.

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Drought tightens its grip on Morocco

Drought tightens its grip on Morocco

Mohamed gave up farming because of successive droughts that have hit his previously fertile but isolated village in Morocco and because he just couldn't bear it any longer.

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'Hopeless': Chinese homebuyers run out of patience with developers

'Hopeless': Chinese homebuyers run out of patience with developers

Newly married and with his first child on the way, auto worker Wang wanted to move into the apartment he bought in Wuhan three years ago but those hopes were dashed by China's ballooning property crisis.

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Migrants to US turned into 'political pawns'

Migrants to US turned into 'political pawns'

After leaving Venezuela and traveling 41 days north, Gustavo Mendez is now among the migrants arriving in New York on buses chartered by Republican leaders who are vying to make a political point on US immigration policy.

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