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Set 119 in Adelaide, Perth began well through Elyse Villani (23) and England captain Charlotte Edwards (18).
But Brunt was trapped lbw for 18 from 20 balls in the last over as they ended on 110-9, losing by eight runs.
Hobart Hurricanes face Sydney Sixers on Friday for a place in Sunday's final.
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They will be able to end tenancies, sometimes without a court order, when asylum requests fail, ministers say.
Landlords will also be required to check a migrant's status in advance of agreeing a lease. Repeat offenders could face up to five years in prison.
But critics have said it may lead to UK citizens being refuse... | Landlords in England will be expected to evict tenants who lose the right to live in the UK under new measures to clamp down on illegal immigration. | 33754595 | [
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Overturning a 2013 ruling, the judges did not, however, halt the programme but urged Congress to take action.
The NSA's spying was leaked by Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor who has since fled to Russia.
The NSA has collected data about numbers called and times, but not the content of conversations. It also all... | A US appeals court has ruled that bulk collection of phone records by the National Security Agency is illegal. | 32620742 | [
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The fountain commemorates those who took part in Operation Anthropoid, a successful mission to assassinate Nazi police chief Reinhard Heydrich.
The Czech and Slovak soldiers who took part were based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, where the fountain is.
Their story was recently made into a film.
The fountain, with the... | Campaigners are hoping to raise £25,000 to help restore a fountain put up in memory of men who died during a World War II mission. | 37883684 | [
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59-year-old Vivian Gabb, a pilates and tennis coach from London, was in the final stages of buying a house when the scammers struck.
She was unaware that her email had been hacked and every email she wrote and received was being monitor... | A woman has told the Victoria Derbyshire programme how she was conned out of her life savings by scammers who sent her a 'phishing' email. | 33257129 | [
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His signing follows the news that the Stags could be without injured striker Alex Fisher for four weeks.
Oliver, 23, signed his first professional contract with his hometown club Sheffield Wednesday.
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Welshman Davies won his second gold in Italy with an F42 discus world record after his shot success on Sunday.
Hermitage also won gold number two with a world record in the T37 200m.
Weir claimed his third gold, again leading home team-mate Richard Chiassaro, this time in the T54 800m.
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An IoD report, Ultrafast Britain, says the UK is lagging behind many European nations when installing fibre optic cables that enable the fastest broadband connections.
It is calling for faster broadband access for homes and business.
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Andrew Apperley, 38, from Eastbourne, was reported missing after failing to return to his hotel four days after going to a Full Moon party.
Richard Apperley said the situation was "just heartbreaking".
"My mum lost her husband and now she's lost her youngest son... it's created a big loss in our lives," he said.
"He le... | The brother of a British tourist found dead after a beach party in Thailand says he suspects foul play and want answers from the authorities. | 39107070 | [
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But are there limits to how far authenticity can take a politician?
During the course of his campaign Donald Trump has made statements that mainstream politicians would consider disastrous gaffes, alienating important parts of the electorate.
"When Mexico sends its people," Trump told an audience in Arizona, "they're n... | US presidential hopeful Donald Trump and UK Labour leadership candidate Jeremy Corbyn are demonstrating that whether you come from the left or the right, authenticity can win support. | 34040680 | [
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Zambia, who won their continental trophy on home soil on Sunday, have been drawn in Group C alongside Iran and Costa Rica and will also play twice former champions Portugal in their opening match on 21 May in Jeju.
Senegal, Guinea and South Africa will also represent Africa at the event in South Korea.
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The firm said there were waiting times of up to three and a half hours at the terminal in Folkestone and an hour in Calais.
It tweeted the delays were "due to increased security measures" and said it was working hard to minimise them.
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The opposition Socialists struck a deal with two smaller far-left parties over the weekend, all but guaranteeing Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho will fall.
Mr Passos Coelho's party emerged as the largest in October's election, but has no absolute majority.
Government bond yields hit a five-month high, while shares f... | Portuguese bonds and stocks were hit on Monday as a coalition of left-of-centre anti-austerity parties looked set to form the country's next government. | 34763755 | [
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12 August 2016 Last updated at 11:51 BST
The report was commissioned by former PM David Cameron in the wake of the Tower Hamlets election fraud scandal in 2015.
He said the review had heard evidence that in a London borough at the general election someone arrived at the polling station with 500 postal votes.
"I'm very ... | Former communities secretary Sir Eric Pickles has told the BBC about his concerns over the findings of his report on tackling electoral fraud. | 37059188 | [
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Unconfirmed media reports say that Chinese troops have entered what India says is its territory near the disputed border.
"Chumar sector in eastern Ladakh remained active with Chinese Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA) troops involved in tactical manoeuvre with the Indian army to exercise dominance by transgressing the Lin... | Media reports say that Indian and Chinese troops are locked in a "stand-off" in a disputed territory near the two countries' de facto border | 29321474 | [
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The so-called tampon tax is a sales tax on feminine hygiene products which are used to absorb menstrual blood.
Necessities such as food and medicine are exempt from the tax, but some states do not include tampons and pads.
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Richard Parks had been attempting to become the first person to take blood and muscle samples at the summit to investigate the effects of altitude.
But Parks, 38, who was climbing without using supplemental oxygen, has returned to Wales after becoming at "high risk of life-threatening complications".
He has previously ... | A Welsh adventurer has been forced to end his expedition on Mount Everest due to "medical complications". | 36215556 | [
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The Czech-born American helped Murray win Olympic gold, the US Open and Wimbledon before they parted in March.
Lendl, 54, could not commit to the amount of travelling required but sees himself returning at some stage.
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Yvonne Mosquito, the West Midlands Deputy PCC, was suspended after visiting a murder victim's family without informing officers.
Following a disciplinary in May 2016, Ms Mosquito had an employment tribunal listed to take place in May 2017.
A joint statement said "all outstanding matters" were resolved.
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Dilapidated windows at HMP Pentonville are worsening a drug problem at the London jail, its Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) said in a report.
It found blocked toilets and leaking sewage, and said the escapes and the killing of an inmate demonstrated "serious shortcomings".
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Eight people were found dead in the vehicle in a Walmart car park in San Antonio, Texas, and 31 others were treated. Two later died in hospital.
The driver, named as James Mathew Bradley, 60, could face the death penalty.
He says the immigrants were placed in his trailer while he was distracted.
They were inside the tr... | A truck driver has been charged with illegally transporting immigrants after dozens of people were discovered in the back of his trailer. | 40710223 | [
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Cook made an unbeaten half-century against the tourists for South Africa A in a warm-up match before the series.
The 33-year-old is the son of former Proteas Test batsman Jimmy Cook.
England have already won the four-match series and lead it 2-0 after beating South Africa by seven wickets in Johannesburg on Saturday.
"... | Uncapped opener Stephen Cook has been added to the South Africa squad for the final Test against England, which starts in Pretoria on Friday. | 35340791 | [
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The new measure could lead to delays of up to three years before new drugs are made available to give NHS bosses the chance to try to renegotiate the price with drug firms.
The plan was agreed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence amid mounting pressure on NHS funds.
It will be introduced from next m... | A new £20m-a-year cap on the cost of new drugs will be introduced in the NHS in England in an attempt to save money, health chiefs have announced. | 39285449 | [
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It says it has received more than 1,000 complaints about calls and texts this year.
The consumer group Which? also believes unsolicited calls have increased with the arrival of pension freedom.
Both organisations have urged people of pension age to be on their guard against fraud attempts.
In the past, fraudsters tryin... | The Information Commissioner's Office says it is concerned about the number of people being cold called about pensions. | 32756605 | [
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US markets had finished higher on expectations that job figures for February, due out later on Friday, will show a strong pace of growth.
Asia's biggest market, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 0.3% higher at 17,014.78.
Shares in the embattled electronics firm Sharp rose 9.4% on new reports it was close to a deal with Taiwan'... | Shares across Asia traded mixed on Friday, failing to pick up the positive lead from Wall Street. | 35723190 | [
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Pan gyhoeddwyd canlyniad y bleidlais gyhoeddus ym Mrwsel nos Fawrth, fe ddaeth Derwen Brimmon - coeden tua 500 mlwydd oed ger Y Drenewydd - yn ail i goeden 650 oed yn Wisniowa yng Ngwlad Pwyl.
Cafodd y goeden Bwylaidd 1,400 yn fwy o bleidleisiau.
Yn ystod yr Ail Ryfel Byd fe gafodd y goeden honno - Derwen Josef - ei de... | Mae coeden dderw hynafol wedi dod yn ail yng nghystadleuaeth Coeden Ewropeaidd y Flwyddyn 2017. | 39343993 | [
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Lon Snowden told journalists in Moscow he felt "extreme gratitude that my son is safe and secure and he's free". He later met his son, local media say.
Edward Snowden was granted asylum in Russia in August after weeks spent in a transit zone at Moscow airport when the US revoked his travel documents.
The 30-year-old le... | The father of fugitive former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden is in Russia to visit his son. | 24470942 | [
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The A547 at Meliden, between Rhuddlan and Prestatyn, was closed after 14:00 BST on Saturday after the collision.
The child was taken to hospital, with the extent of his injuries not yet known.
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The incident began on Tuesday morning when border agents encountered two men carrying backpacks five miles (8km) east of Sumas, Washington, in the US.
Authorities say agents interrupted an attempt to smuggle a load of MDMA, or ecstasy, from Canada to San Francisco.
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It is the second successive time the area has been at the bottom of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD), which is published every four years.
Statisticians rate almost 7,000 areas in Scotland by standards including income, employability and health.
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Michal Konrad Herba, 36, was held on a European Arrest Warrant at an address in Tividale, West Midlands.
He is the brother of suspect Lukasz Pawel Herba, who is being held by Italian police after Ms Ayling was allegedly kidnapped in Milan.
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Marsh failed to score in 16 league games after joining Dover from Torquay for an undisclosed fee in January 2016.
The 23-year-old made eight appearances for Dover last season, but finished the season on loan at National League South side Welling United.
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It's a type of battery called lithium-sulphur, which - in theory - could have five times the energy density of the lithium-ion forms in wide use today.
But the prototype developed by a UK-Chinese team overcomes a key hurdle to their commercial development by taking inspiration from the gut.
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Coronation Street, which celebrates 50 years on the screen in December, picked up a special honorary award.
Doctor Who won best family drama prize - with actress Karen Gillan, who made her debut this year as assistant Amy Pond, on hand to accept the award.
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The film, written by JK Rowling and starring Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, took a total of £15.3m.
It is the third highest opening weekend from the JK Rowling series, behind the two final Harry Potter films.
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The women were serving as medics at a field hospital in western Aleppo. A mortar struck the hospital on Monday.
A Russian paediatrician seriously wounded in that attack also received the medal.
A fifth Order of Courage went to a Russian colonel wounded elsewhere.
Russia is helping Syrian state forces.
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It was originally thought 60 people died when a government-allied militia tried to take over the Brak al-Shati base on Thursday.
The UN-backed government's defence minister and the commander of the militia have both been suspended pending an investigation.
The prime minister's office has denied ordering the attack.
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The Tykes were knocked out of the FA Cup in the first round on Saturday by National League side Altrincham.
They have also lost their last seven league games, and 34-year-old Johnson admitted it had been a "shocking run."
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The Coronation Street actor is accused of using racist language and being sexist.
The show's bosses have already formally warned him about "offensive" language during chats with R&B singer Alexander O'Neal.
He was also called out over "unacceptable" sexually suggestive comments directed at female housemates.
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Mr Trump's transition team said he and Tsai Ing-wen noted "close economic, political, and security ties" in a phone call.
The move risks angering China, which sees Taiwan as a breakaway province.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi dismissed the call as a "petty trick" by Taiwan, Chinese state media said.
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The 30-year-old joined Wanderers for a second loan stint in January from Cardiff City and helped the club to promotion from League One.
He was out of contract at Cardiff this summer and moves on a free transfer.
"It's not going to be a shock that I've signed and it's been a long time coming," he told the club website.
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Peter Halliday accused the councillors who prompted a scrutiny meeting next Tuesday about the Holland Haven-to-Clacton defences of "scaremongering".
Councillor Pierre Oxley, who called in the meeting, said Mr Halliday's accusation was "garbage".
"We're not against the project because we want it to happen," he said.
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Portugal international centre-back Alves became Caixinha's first signing as Rangers boss last week.
And McCarthy, who was at Porto when Alves was breaking through, insists he will prove a shrewd capture.
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The 32-year-old knows Coleman's side will be tough to beat having improved hugely since two defeats by Serbia in the last World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Chelsea defender, who has led Serbia to the top of Group D, says they face a difficult match ahead of them.
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The Electoral Reform Society attacked both sides of the referendum campaign, saying people felt "ill-informed" by the "dire" debate.
The society said the impact of political leaders had been "minimal".
It called for a "root and branch" review of the way referendums are run.
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Inger Shah, a 38-year-old single parent, stood at the front of the terrace and was one of 96 fans fatally injured at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final.
While her son, Daniel, also attended the match, he stood with friends at the back of the Leppings Lane terrace.
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The four are now in police custody, after a crime spree that included raids on hotels, small shops and amusement arcades, Italian media report.
On one occasion they allegedly raced off in a Porsche Cayenne after pointing a pistol in the driver's face.
The gang reportedly boasted of their crimes in video clips on social... | Italian police say four teenagers accused of 12 robberies in Milan gloried in violence like the notorious gang in the film A Clockwork Orange. | 40499534 | [
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Howe, 37, has overseen three of the club's six promotions since he was first appointed manager in 2008-09.
The new deal is believed to take Howe through until 2020. He had two-and-a-half years left on his previous contract with the Cherries.
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9 July 2015 Last updated at 09:20 BST
The Patron's Lunch will be attended by 10,000 guests - many from charities supported by the Queen - in London in June next year.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William and Prince Harry will be at the party too.
Organiser Peter Phillips - ... | A giant street party will be held next year to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. | 33457515 | [
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It came as a surge in commodity prices saw Brent crude oil rise above $40 a barrel for the first time this year.
The Dow Jones closed up 67.18 points at 17,073.95, while the broader S&P 500 rose 1.77 points to 2,001.76.
However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq index fared less well, falling 8.77 points to 4,708.25.
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The group that did it has revealed scripts from upcoming movies as well as the salaries of some of the biggest stars and personal emails between employees.
Some details are harmless, others have triggered FBI investigations and put jobs at risk.
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Grant Clarke was left in urine-soaked sheets and had his emergency buzzer taken away from him, the Nursing and Midwifery Council tribunal heard.
The NHS trust responsible said it "remains appalled" by the events and apologised to Mr Clarke and his family.
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Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak was handed over to a delegation of tribal leaders.
He was meant to be released last week as part of a deal agreed with President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi to end a violent stand-off in the capital, Sanaa.
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The 26-year-old British number one is taking a short break before preparing for the US Open in August.
"I've got a massive amount of room to grow in all areas of my game to be quite honest," she told BBC Sport.
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The 85 children had to eat peanut protein every day - initially in small doses, but ramped up during the study.
The findings, published in the Lancet, suggest 84% of allergic children could eat the equivalent of five peanuts a day after six months.
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The labour peer, who died in December, was accused of sex offences against children - which his family deny.
The hearings, part of the Goddard Inquiry into child sexual abuse, were due to start in September but have been put back because of other inquiries.
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Finney, who earned 76 caps for his country, is considered one of the greatest players England ever produced.
"The likes of Bill Shankly and Tommy Docherty idolised him," said former England defender Jimmy Armfield.
Docherty, who played with Finney, said: "He was the best player I've ever seen, alongside Lionel Messi."
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The 25-year-old full-back moved to New Zealand Warriors for a world-record fee last year after helping Wigan to a league and Challenge Cup double.
"It's somewhere where I'd never say I'd never want to go back to, so at some point in the future it's very possible," Tomkins said.
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"I wouldn't say I'm tough...just lucky", said Reg Foggerdy who disappeared last month while hunting a feral camel in Western Australia.
Police trackers found him sitting under a tree on 12 October, around 15km (9 miles) from where he went missing.
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The death of Virgil Runnels, which was his real name, was announced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
His long and glittering career, which began in the late 1960s, earned him a place in the WWE Hall of Fame.
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Matthew Williams was found attacking Cerys Yemm, 22, at the Sirhowy Arms Hotel in Argoed on 6 November 2014.
He was Tasered four times by police and arrested but later died.
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Between 2012 and 2015, cases of syphilis increased by 76%, from 3,001 to 5,288, while gonorrhoea infections rose by 53%, from 26,880 to 41,193, Public Health England data reveals.
The rise was notable among men who have sex with men.
At the same time, rates of genital warts decreased, thanks to a vaccination campaign.
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A total of 387 people were arrested between February 2016 and February 2017 - up from 255 the previous year.
Meanwhile more than half of cabin crew who responded to a survey said they had witnessed disruptive drunken passenger behaviour at UK airports.
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Mole Valley Council will get £21m from the developer Barratt Homes if the proposals go ahead.
Nearly 2,800 people have signed a petition against the sale of the allotments. Campaigners say schools and doctors surgeries are "already full".
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Figures indicate that 15% of people were very concerned while 37% were fairly concerned, about their spending.
The average cost in the area is expected to be £497.23, the highest after North Yorkshire at £508.82.
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The Cambridge University Library has housed the Codex Zacynthius since 1984.
It was offered first refusal to buy the New Testament manuscript and had until the end of August to find the funds.
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The Communist Party and military-run newspapers, such as the People's Daily and the Liberation Army Daily, are mostly carrying Xinhua news agency's round-up on the first day of the trial tucked away on the inside pages and make no mention of the case on their front pages.
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The 25-year-old from Plymouth, who also dived at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2009 World Championship, has quit after a
"I just feel like my body is telling me to give up," the 10m platform diver told BBC South West Sport.
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He said he was to blame for the team's season, in which they narrowly avoided Premier League relegation on Sunday.
Asked of his intentions, he said: "To win something. By the way, I shan't be selling until I do. Not at any price."
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The constitutional court will now decide whether he has violated the constitution and can be dismissed.
The BBC's Martin Vogl in the capital, Antananarivo, says the late night vote came as a surprise to many.
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Lady Mary Soames, who died last year at 91, was the the last survivor of Sir Winston's five children.
All but two of the paintings she owned have been allocated to the National Trust and will remain at Chartwell, Churchill's family home in Kent.
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Speaking about the 1948 contract Nye Bevan, the founding father of the NHS, offered consultants, he said he had "stuffed their mouths with gold".
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Official numbers showed revenues down 32.2% for the period to 16.4bn Macau patacas ($2.05bn; £1.36bn).
Expectations were for a fall in revenues of just over 31%.
Macau is the world's largest gaming centre - ahead of Las Vegas - and the only place in China where casinos are allowed.
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The Welsh side lost their Challenge Cup crown after a 1-0 overtime loss to Nottingham Panthers in Sunday's final.
The Devils have also been leapfrogged by Sheffield Steelers at the top of the Elite League after three consecutive defeats, but Bowns remains confident of silverware.
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"This team has got the potential to go on and on. They've got everything to look forward to," said Coleman.
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The 26-year-old has made just one appearance since joining Posh in November, scoring in the 3-2 win over former club Barnsley.
Graham Westley's side currently have injuries to fellow defenders Callum Elder, Gabriel Zakuani and Kgosi Ntlhe.
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The BBC's James Landale says he is going voluntarily at the age of 52, while he still has time to pursue a second career in business.
His departure, which was discussed with David Cameron over the festive break, came as a surprise after 25 years on the front bench for the Conservatives.
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Williams was Tasered by police and later died.
PC Kelda Griffiths, who was the second officer into the bedroom, said Williams "didn't seem human".
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A senior executive at the Wall Street giant, Daniel Pinto, said that "hundreds" of staff may move to Dublin, Frankfurt and Luxembourg.
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The visitors shaded a first half which ended with a spectacular save from Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall to deny Jonathan Kodjia.
A second half of scarce quality came to life late on, as Elliott Bennett hit the post for Bristol City and Cardiff's Sammy Ameobi shot wide from four yards.
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As many readers of this blog like to point out, a virtual reality environment will never be a substitute for actually experiencing something.
No-one, even in the corridors of Oculus Connect, a conference for the virtual reality industry, would suggest otherwise.
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Screen grabs showing the website with messages from gay activists are being circulated on social media sites.
In one, the prime minister apologises to all homosexuals living in Uganda and gives his support to a gay pride march.
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Paul Heatley was sent-off in the 41st minute following an off-the-ball incident with Lyndon Kane.
James McLaughlin turned the ball home from six yards midway through the second half after Sean O'Neill had parried Ruairi Harkin's initial shot.
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The 12 January fixture is the first time either side has played overseas during the regular season.
Indiana lost in the first round of the play-offs last season, while the Nuggets failed to make it out of the Western Conference.
The Toronto Raptors beat Orlando Magic 106-103 in January at the O2.
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The building, opposite the High Court, houses the Belfast office of law firm Pinsent Masons.
It was developed by the property company William Ewart, which has been selling assets as part of an agreement with the Cerberus investment fund.
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Reports suggest Chinese buyers are acquiring the clothing retailer, which started in London in the 1850s.
Its illustrious fans have included the Queen Mother, Margaret Thatcher and actors such as Cary Grant.
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The North East Counter Terrorism Unit confirmed the Dewsbury teenager was questioned in April under section 5 of the Terrorism Act and later bailed.
Hassan Munshi and Talha Asmal, both 17, are feared to have travelled to Syria to join Islamic State in March.
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In a 2005 letter, the prince referred to "the most pressing and urgent problem" of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle, which was "caused and spread" by badgers.
He wrote: "I do urge you to look again at introducing a proper cull of badgers where it is necessary.
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Marco Goncalves, 34, assaulted the referee after being sent off in last month's game against Rio Tinto, and was escorted off the pitch by police.
Images of the attack went viral, with the referee suffering a broken nose.
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The German investment firm, JAB Holding will pay a 78% premium to Friday's closing price to buy the company.
JAB is offering $92 a share. While more than Friday's price, it's a discount to the $157 share price high the company enjoyed in November 2014.
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Helder Costa marked his first start with the opener, and set up Jed Wallace for Wolves' second seven minutes later.
Medy Elito replied for League Two's bottom side, who also had chances through Luke Berry and Ben Williamson.
James Henry had a penalty saved by Cambridge goalkeeper Will Norris just before the hour.
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The American band had been set to perform in Bellahouston Park on Tuesday.
However, promoters PCL said the show had been cancelled because "adverse weather conditions" meant it was "no longer safe" for the bands to perform.
In a statement on their website Green Day said they were "very distraught".
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Amber Rudd told the BBC the manifesto was "not going to be identical to the last one" and said things had changed since 2015 because of Brexit.
The target, set by David Cameron in 2010, has never been met and recent figures put net migration at 273,000.
The PM indicated in April that she would stick with the aim.
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Observations with Japan's Subaru telescope reveal the likely icy body to be some 15.5 billion km from the Sun - about three times further away than even far-flung Pluto.
Scientists say their initial studies suggest that the object - catalogued as V774104 - is some 500-1,000km across.
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Michael Sean Carson, known as "Kit", and from Cambridge, has been detained on suspicion of indecency with children and indecent assault.
He has worked for clubs including Peterborough United, Cambridge United and Norwich City.
Cambridgeshire Police said a man in his 70s remains in custody.
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Kieren Moss crossed twice to give the hosts an early lead at Craven Park before Ben Heaton scored the first of his four tries for the visitors.
Matty Marsh went over for the Robins but Heaton then scored three unanswered scores put Halifax 22-14 up.
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The force backed down from its policy of arming some officers for routine duties following a backlash last year.
Giving evidence at Holyrood, Assistant Chief Constable Bernie Higgins said armed officers were among the best trained in the force.
But he accepted police intelligence could sometimes get it wrong.
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The firm has reported a net profit of $471m (£294m) in the three months to 8 September.
China contributed more than half of Yum's $3.6bn revenue during the period.
US-based Yum is the biggest Western restaurant operator in China and fears about growth in the country had pushed Yum shares lower in recent weeks.
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Ms Glass, MP for North West Durham, has been shadow minister for Europe and a shadow junior education minister.
But her appointment has come during a wave of resignations by Labour MPs seeking a change in leadership.
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