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EU urges member states to 'step up preparations' in case Brexit talks fail

The European Union on Thursday urged the remaining 27 member countries and businesses to "step up preparations" in case Brexit negotiations fail.

Lord's to host England's Test clash with Ireland

England's historic first Test match against Ireland will be played at Lord's next July.

Iran' s new ambassadors in Helsinki, Dublin, Kiev named

Iran has named new ambassadors for different countries,IRNA reported.

China-Europe cooperation on aviation shifts into higher gear

The fast-growing market demand of civil aircraft and rapid development of aviation industry offer unprecedented opportunities for cooperation between China and Europe which has seen remarkable progress in recent years.

Pakistan's Azhar Ali signs for Somerset

Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali has joined Somerset for the remainder of their first-class English County Championship fixtures this season, the southwest club said Monday.

Somerset sign Pakistan opening batsman Azhar Ali

Somerset have signed Pakistan opener Azhar Ali for the last seven matches of the County Championship season to replace the injured Matt Renshaw.

'Ambassador +' students begin tour of universities in US, Canada and Singapore

Samoa seal Rugby World Cup spot with win in Germany

Americans dominate opening day of inaugural Athletics World Cup

Police targeted in sixth night of violence in N. Ireland

The British government on Friday condemned the "intolerable violence" in Northern Ireland after a sixth night of rioting in Londonderry in which explosive devices were hurled at police officers.

Trump: Brexit plan 'will probably kill' US trade deal

United States President ,Donald Trump has said the UK will "probably not" get a trade deal with the US, if the prime minister's Brexit plan goes ahead, BBC reports.

Key points of Britain's plan for post-Brexit ties with EU

The plan was agreed by Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet last week -- only for two top ministers to quit in protest at its provisions to adopt EU rules on trade in goods.

Illegal ivory openly sold across Europe: study

Traders are selling illegal ivory openly across the European Union through a loophole allowing trade in "antique" items, the campaign group Avaaz charged Tuesday.

Anyone but England? The bitter truth about football rivalry in the UK

Fakhar Zaman claims second position in ICC rankings

Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman's string of good scores, have helped him vault 44 places to claim second position in the latest ICC player rankings after the finish of tri-series in Harare.