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All-rounder Jacks missed the tour of New Zealand as he recovered from a broken finger and returns to both squads as one of a number of spin options in the subcontinental conditions.

From BBC

This year, Chinese military and research vessels have operated around Alaska’s Arctic waters in unprecedented numbers, the Dept. of Homeland Security reported in November.

From The Wall Street Journal

The announcement comes after a surge in the number of chatbots being launched in China and around the world.

From BBC

The number of obituaries for any given period is a preliminary estimate of the confirmed losses, as some need additional verification and will eventually be discarded.

From BBC

A number of people have become Medallists of the Order of the British Empire – known as BEM – for services to their local communities.

From BBC