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The Iraqi dictator probably never intended his attack on the Kurdish region to be primarily a challenge to Clinton. More likely, he was responding to an Iranian military incursion into the region last July, designed to hunt down Iranian rebels and shore up a Kurdish faction supported by Iran. This made Saddam look weak to the constituency that matters most to him: Iraq’s Republican Guard and security apparatus. According to reports from Baghdad, Saddam had already been forced to put down a coup attempt against him earlier this year, executing more than 200 officers....

The tourists suffered a humiliating innings defeat at Lord’s on Sunday, and England appear unstoppable at the moment but Bairstow is taking nothing for granted and said India still has the ability to turn things around. “Yes, we have exploited the conditions and we know how to play in home conditions, but I do not think you can say that India are vulnerable. They are the number one side in the world for a reason and there is a lot of cricket still to be played in the series,” Bairstow was quoted as saying by ‘The Daily Telegraph’....

The 50-year-old, who won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2017 and three Serie A titles with Juventus, took over as Inter boss in May. Inter have made an impressive start to the campaign, winning 10 of their opening 12 league matches to leave themselves a point adrift of leaders Juventus. A part of their success could be down to the bizarre off-field demands of Conte, the Italian coach admitting he urges his players not to over-exert themselves in the bedroom....

After drawing the first Test, England lost the second at Lord’s and questions were raised at Cook’s captaincy. However, he maintained his composure to turn the tables and aid the hosts win the next three matches. “It was an amazing performance to win like we’ve won after what happened at Lord’s. The players, the staff can take an enormous amount of credit. All summer, before we won at Southampton, we played good cricket in patches and then let it go after an hour or so....

As fans eagerly await the third installment, the movie has hit headlines under deeply unfortunate circumstances. On Monday, October 31, the head caterer for the movie, named in reports as MB, suffered a fatal heart attack outside a pub in the town. His death sparked an official drug search of the catering staff hotel rooms after cocaine was reportedly found in his pocket. Additionally, his wife, who was with him at the time of his death, told investigators that MB suffered from heart disease....

The 29-year-old winger underwent tests on his injury to assess the problem, according to a statement on the Italian Football Federation’s official website, and his progress will be monitored by medical staff. Captain Gianluigi Buffon initially took to the training field at the team’s base in Montpellier, but returned to the gym soon after the session began after feeling unwell, according to Sport Mediaset. Italy secured first place in group E on Saturday when Belgium beat Ireland 3-0, meaning that Antonio Conte’s side cannot be caught in top spot and will face group D’s runner up in Paris on June 27 in the last 16....

I’ve been keeping a list of places where its is misused: newspapers, magazines, op-eds in major publications and, more recently, wall texts in museums. A few weeks ago I encountered the error in a book title: “St. Simons: A Summary of It’s History,” by R. Edwin and Mary A. Green. My list is getting longer and longer. Does it even matter that the apostrophe is going the way of the stop sign and the directional signal in our society?...

The pair even celebrated Christmas together in Nagoya, Japan, with Lee Jong-suk making all the arrangements for IU and her younger brother’s stay in Nagoya. Not only are IU and Lee Jong-suk two of the biggest Hallyu stars in the world, but they also boast amazing individual and combined wealth. It is reported that both IU and Lee Jong-suk are enthusiastic about real-estate investments, and if the pair were to get married, their combined fortunes would stand at about $78....

“There are no facts, only interpretations” said the German Philosopher and poet Friedrich Nietzsche. Likewise Federer loves to have his game interpreted in various ways. His effort to stay relevant over the years has been keeping the pundits on their toes but what is more interesting is the kind of choices he makes each time to raise the bar. Federer’s team has always been a relatively small one. Unlike Novak Djokovic, who prefers a fairly large team with a host of physiotherapists to keep him in top shape, Federer has always had a core team, with his main anchor in Severin Luthi, and added another coach at different stages in his career....

Dorothy Curry, who worked for the Trump family for decades, received a Florida condo that is estimated to be worth over $1 million, Forbes reported citing probate documents. Ivana left behind assets worth a total of $34 million. Ivana, who died in July at the age of 73, wrote about Curry in her 2017 book Raising Trump and said that she started as a nanny “with a sparkle in her eye and plenty of nervous energy....

Chennaiyin FC made one change as Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev replaced Deepak Tangri. Odisha FC, on the other hand, decided to make no changes. Here are 4 things we learned from the match. #4 Chennaiyin FC try to play from wings in Rafael Crivellaro’s absence Chennaiyin FC’s attacking midfielder Rafael Crivellaro has been ruled out of the season after he suffered an injury in their match against ATK Mohun Bagan. The Brazilian’s creativity in the center of the field used to allow the Marina Machans to penetrate through the middle....

Paartalu, 31, is an Australian international who made his international debut for the Socceroos in a World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in February 2012. The defensive midfielder has played his club football in Scotland, South Korea, Qatar, Thailand apart from his native Australia in a well-travelled career. On the sidelines of the Paartalu deal, Bengaluru have also retained the services of their centre-back pair for ISL-4. Both John Johnson and Juanan will be part of the Blues’ squad for next season when the reigning Federation Cup will have a taste of ISL football for the first time....

The first man to do so was former Monaco, Paris-Saint Germain and AC Milan forward George Weah, who won it in 1995. Slimani didn’t forget to mention that he would also be happy if Riyad Mahrez, his fellow teammate in the Algerian national team, managed to win it. Both Premier League stars represent two giants of English football in Liverpool and Manchester City. They cracked their way into the 30-man shortlist of Ballon d’Or nominees this year....

The 29-year-old joined the Magpies from Leicester City on loan during the January transfer window so as to get more playing time. But after three weeks, the Algeria international is yet to make his first appearance owing to a thigh muscle strain he picked up in training at Leicester. And having suffered a relapse to the injury, his gaffer has confirmed that the former Sporting CP striker will not be available when they face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium....

As announced on June 5, long-time general manager Garth Snow is out, as is head coach Doug Weight. It can be argued those were the easy decisions, considering Snow’s track record of four post-season berths and one series win in 12 years on the job and Weight’s failure to lead the Islanders into the playoffs the past two seasons. Lamoriello assuming Snow’s duties as GM – at least for now – seemed to be a no-brainer, too....

In a statement sent to Newsweek on Thursday, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israeli Security Cabinet had “unanimously accepted the recommendation of all security officials,” including the directors of Israel Security Agency, Mossad and the National Security Council, “to accept the Egyptian initiative for a bilateral ceasefire without any pre-conditions to take effect at a time to be determined.” “The IDF Chief-of-Staff, the military and the head of the ISA briefed ministers on Israel’s significant achievements in the operation, some of which are unprecedented,” the statement said....

Yet the furor around Ben-Gvir conceals a deeper truth by raising a larger question, namely, how fundamentally different are Ben-Gvir’s vision and values from those animating Israel’s mainstream anti-Palestinian policies for decades? Of course, there is no denying that Ben-Gvir, who heads the fanatical “Jewish Power” party and is set to be Israel’s next Minister of Public Security, is an odious character. He is a follower of Rabbi Meir Kahane, who created the Kach Party and the Jewish Defense League (JDL), both of which were designated by the U....

The 76,000-capacity venue in the Turkish city hosted the showpiece in 2005, when Liverpool triumphed on penalties against AC Milan after battling to a 3-3 draw from 3-0 down at half-time. UEFA confirmed the news at their Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, which took place in Kiev - where this year’s final will be held. As well as the Champions League final venue, the governing body revealed that Arena Gdansk in Poland will stage the Europa League final in the same year, with the UEFA Super Cup taking place at Porto’s Estadio do Dragao....

The classic story was brought to the big screen by Disney in 1989, telling the tale of a mermaid named Ariel who is very curious. When she falls in love with a prince who lives on land, she disobeys her father and seeks help from a sinister sea witch named Ursula who transforms Ariel into a human. However, Ursula has ulterior motives, taking advantage of Ariel’s trusting nature. With a new The Little Mermaid live-action movie on the way, it may be the perfect opportunity for a AAA game about Ariel....

New IT rules for social media The newly set IT Ministry digital rules are designed to prevent abuse and misuse of platforms and offer users a robust forum for grievance redressal. As per the new social media rules, media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter will have to appoint a chief compliance officer, a nodal contact person, and a resident grievance officer. The Ministry has also demanded the networks to immediately provide details and contact information of the chief compliance officer and resident grievance officer....