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Thailand: 2 cases of microcephaly linked to Zika virus confirmed
The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) clarified on Friday that the US CDC advisory for travelers is applicable only for pregnant women travelers who are US citizens and not for the Filipinos. The CDC says it's not clear how big the risk actually is. "Some travelers to areas with Zika will become infected while traveling but will not become sick until they return home and they might not have any symptoms".
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India beat NZ in Kolkata Test, retains no.1 Test ranking
Their next goal will be to put the number-one ranking beyond the reach arch-rivals Pakistan which is confident after historic performance against England, and this will only be possible if they win or draw the third and final Test at Indore.
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Man City, Celtic End All Square After Goal-Fest
It's not easy to recover one goal, imagine two, imagine three", Guardiola told a news conference. City found themselves a goal behind after just three minutes when Moussa Dembele edged the ball home from close range via his chest - though TV replays suggested the goal was offside - as the hosts raced out of the blocks.
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Supreme Court gives BCCI final warning before ultimate Friday ruling
The BCCI has transferred close to Rs.400 crore as infrastructural grants to its state units till September-end. SC has given the Indian cricket board a deadline till tomorrow for implementing the Lodha reforms. "Then we will pass an order", said the bench, which was also pained at BCCIs stance that the verdicts and directions of the apex court and the Lodha panel were contrary to statutory provisions.
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India wins historic 500th Test by 197 runs against NZ
This is merely the first match in a 13-Test home season for India , and with their last home series against South Africa having pitches created to aid spin bowling , there have been questions raised about whether that will be the template that Virat Kohli, the captain, and Anil Kumble, the coach, stick to.
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Indians ride homers, 'pen to Game 1 win over Sox
It was unorthodox. Miller had not pitched in the fifth inning all season and threw a season-high 40 pitches in his two-inning stint Thursday. "Hopefully we win the next three games but if I get an opportunity in the fifth game, you know, I'll rectify the mistakes I made", Porcello said .