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Trump urges Kasich to quit 2016 race
Republican front-runner Donald Trump urges Ohio Governor John Kasich to drop out, as campaigning intensifies ahead of crucial Wisconsin vote.
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Princeton to keep Woodrow Wilson name
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Syrian forces 'recapture town from IS'
Syrian forces have retaken the central town of al-Qaryatain from so-called Islamic State (IS), in a further strategic blow to the militant group, state media say.
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Conte to become new Chelsea boss
Italy boss Antonio Conte will become Chelsea's head coach on a three-year deal after Euro 2016.
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Boxer Blackwell wakes from coma
Boxer Nick Blackwell wakes from his induced coma, following his fight with Chris Eubank Jr nine days ago.
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Waqar resigns as Pakistan head coach
Waqar Younis resigns as Pakistan head coach following his side's group-stage exit at the World Twenty20.
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Five of the world’s sunniest cities
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The Apple device nobody remembers
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What I learned from ‘UK’s dullest man’
‘Boring’ people are underappreciated – and they may enjoy surprising benefits
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Race car meets military drone
Unburdened by a fragile human driver, Robocar can focus on the business of speed
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The Chinese bodies still being found in South Korea
As the bodies of Chinese soldiers are repatriated from South Korea, Stephen Evans asks if Beijing is...
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Syria needs a new constitution, Russia's Ambassador to the EU Vladimir Chizhov says
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