US Open: Elina Svitolina wears down Venus Williams to reach third round

Fifth seed Elina Svitolina knocked Venus Williams out of the US Open on Wednesday to reach the third round despite an heroic defensive effort from the 39-year-old former champion. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2LdW7oX https://ift.tt/2MIBe...

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Govt courts global investors, opens doors to more FDI

The government on Wednesday allowed foreign direct investment (FDI) in coal mining, contract manufacturing and digital media, while easing rules for single-brand retail to make it attractive for global brands such as Uniqlo, Apple and IKEA to invest in the country. Separately, the finance ministry has notified rules allowing 100% FDI for insurance intermediaries. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business...

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Your Thursday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2LdpL...

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US Open: Wildcard Coco steals hearts with comeback win

At first Coco Gauff appeared lost in the relatively intimate setting of the Louis Armstrong Stadium court. The 15-year-old American was battling nerves and a powerful opponent in 18-year-old Anastasia Potapova. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2LgLqBL https://ift.tt/32cOc...

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US Open: Roger Federer rallies past Damir Dzumhur to reach third round

Roger Federer shook off another slow start to defeat Bosnian Damir Dzumhur and reach the third round of the US Open on a rainy Wednesday when showers wiped out most matches. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2ZoTbzq https://ift.tt/2HqUF...

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Mobile phone services restored in 5 districts of Jammu

Following days of restrictions, mobile phone services have been resumed in five districts of Jammu region on Wednesday night in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Rajouri and Poonch districts. The services were suspended across j&k on August 5, in view of security concerns in the region following Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2UaQw...

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A Windswept Plain, a Sea of Oil and a Mountain of Money

By STANLEY REED and NANNA HEITMANN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2MFMX...

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