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US names career diplomat Marut to Taiwan office
The United States has named a career diplomat to head its de facto embassy in Taiwan.The American Institute in Taiwan announced Tuesday that 27-year State Department veteran Christopher Marut will become its leader in August.AIT was established in 1979 after the U.S. transferred diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. Despite its irregular status, it is one of the larger American diplomatic

Weather hits West Indies again, only 18 overs possible
, May 7 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies endured another miserable day on their tour of England when only 18 overs were possible on the scheduled second day of the rain-ravaged three-day tour match against Sussex here.

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New Zealand boxer dies after collapsing 32 seconds into professional debut
A New Zealand boxer, who was making his professional debut, died after collapsing 32 seconds into the fight in Tahiti.

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West Indies sweating on batting trio as tour bowls off
May 5 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies were still waiting on three players to join their touring party even as the first match of the series bowled off here.

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Injury doubts linger over Edwards but Sammy upbeat
May 6 (IANS/CMC) Fitness doubts remain over leading fast bowler Fidel Edwards as West Indies' tour of England formally started here, but captain Darren Sammy has backed the speedster to recover in time for the Lord's opening Test in 12 days' time.

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NZC focus on workload as teams picked for Windies series
Zealand), May 4 (IANS/CMC) New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced three 15-man squads for the tour of West Indies, starting in June. It noted that it placed heavy emphasis on player workload management in light of the rigorous international schedule.

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