Kiwi paddler Luuka Jones claims silver in canoe slalom
August 11, 2016
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Kiwi paddler Luuka Jones claims silver in canoe slalom

Tauranga’s Luuka Jones has created history with a silver medal in the K1 canoe slalom…

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Japan marks 71st anniversary of atomic bombing of Hiroshima
August 11, 2016
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Japan marks 71st anniversary of atomic bombing of Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan (Kyodo) – Hiroshima on Saturday marked the 71st anniversary of the U.S. atomic…

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Zika-related fatality a first for Texas
August 11, 2016
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Zika-related fatality a first for Texas

“Zika’s impact on unborn babies can be tragic, and our hearts are with this family”,…

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Zurich Insurance reports 22% fall in H1 net income to $1.6 billion
August 11, 2016
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Zurich Insurance reports 22% fall in H1 net income to $1.6 billion

Net income declined to $739 million from $840 million a year earlier, Zurich said in…

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Ledecky earns third gold as USA wins 4 x 200 freestyle relay
August 11, 2016
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Ledecky earns third gold as USA wins 4 x 200 freestyle relay

Simone Biles of the United States competes on the balance beam during the Artistic Gymnastics…

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Baby dies after Indian hospital staff demand bribes
August 11, 2016
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Baby dies after Indian hospital staff demand bribes

An Indian family alleged on Thursday (Aug 11) that their 10-month-old baby died after treatment…

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That Slow, Chubby Ethiopian Swimmer Totally Deserved to Be in the Olympics
August 11, 2016
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That Slow, Chubby Ethiopian Swimmer Totally Deserved to Be in the Olympics

Ethiopia’s Robel Kiros Habte evoked memories of ‘Eric the Eel, ‘ the dashing no-hoper who…

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Hrithik cheers for Olympic refugee participants
August 11, 2016
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Hrithik cheers for Olympic refugee participants

In case you need another reminder of the resilience and bravery of numerous Olympians at…

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Vehicle hits demonstrator, witnesses shoot at driver
August 11, 2016
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Vehicle hits demonstrator, witnesses shoot at driver

Police later said the crash was not intentional and the driver, who has been questioned…

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Donald Trump Calls President Barack Obama the ‘Founder of ISIS’
August 11, 2016
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Donald Trump Calls President Barack Obama the ‘Founder of ISIS’