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Djokovic finds his feet on Rome clay after injury
Djokovic, who last won in Rome in 2015, next plays either Nikoloz Basilashvili or Filippo Baldi two qualifiers before a potential third round meeting with American eighth seed John Isner. Vinci bows out Belgian ninth seed David Goffin also eased past Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-1, 6-2, as Japan's Kei Nishikori sent Feliciano Lopez home early with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 defeat-the Spaniard's si... [Full Article...]
Pakistan tests first metro service in Lahore
Rather, it is the manifestation of democratic resolve to serve the common man [sic]", Shahbaz said, according to the Punjab government's Twitter account. Engineers attending the inauguration of the OLMT trial run. An energy-saving air-conditioning system suitable for the constant high summer temperature and unstable voltage in Lahore is the main trait of the train, said the officials, adding t... [Full Article...]
Top Indian executive of cement company gunned down in Ethiopia
The Dangote Cement Factory in Ethiopia was commissioned in May 2015 and is the largest such plant in the country. The current dispute between Egypt on one hand, and Ethiopia and Sudan on the other, is based on the preliminary report prepared by a French consultant office for a study to be carried out by the latter, which identifies the potential negative impacts of the Ethiopian dam at the econo... [Full Article...]
Varanasi flyover tragedy: Case filed against 18 people including Corporation officials
The flyover was being constructed by the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation . Speaking on the tragic incident, the UP Police said on Wednesday that it sent at least five letters warning the UPSBC repeatedly to follow proper safety regulations during the construction of the bridge , as per Indian Express reports. [Full Article...]
Study shows Pop Music is getting sadder but more danceable?
As the AP reports , it found that there are less songs about being happy and more songs about being sad. "The use of positive emotions has declined over the years, and semantic indicators of loneliness and social isolation have increased in frequency", the paper reads, referencing song lyrics. [Full Article...]
United Kingdom government slashes maximum FOBT stakes to £2
The decision follows a consultation launched in October previous year after complaints that the machines were highly addictive and had led to gamblers building up big losses. William Hill (Frankfurt: 633847 - news ) has warned that new regulations could leave the company at risk of a foreign takeover and jeopardise 20,000 British jobs. [Full Article...]
ND Senate discuss net neutrality, plan moving forward
Still, Democrats are already using their messaging in campaign material. Republicans insist they, too, believe in net neutrality, but want to safeguard it by crafting forward-looking legislation rather than reimposing an outdated regulatory structure. [Full Article...]
Woman attacked and killed by pack of dogs identified
She added: 'They have really noticeable characteristics like their knobby legs, knees, very short-legged dogs and their coats'. According to the Daily Ardmoreite , the vicious dogs all weighed under 40 pounds. Deputies were dispatched at 10pm to Banyon Road (pictured), just east of Ardmore , where they found the woman. 'Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the victim. [Full Article...]