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Roger Federer knocked out by Greek wunderkind Stefanos Tsitsipas

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Stefanos Tsitsipas shocked the world tennis as he defended champion Roger Federer in the Australian Open fourth round. Stefanos beat Federer, who is 17 years his senior, 6-7 (11-13), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) on Rod Laver Arena.

“There’s nothing really I can say to describe this, I’m the happiest man on earth right now.” – Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas, became the first Greek in history to reach the quarter-finals of a Slam where he will meet Spain’s 22nd seed Roberto Bautista Agut. It was for the mixed doubles for Hopman Cup that Stefanos and Federer came face to face. Federer, 37, was beaten by eventual champion Stan Wawrinka in his last appearance at the French Open in 2015.

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Malta – The scenic archipelago

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Malta, the extremely beautiful Southern European island country, is an archipelago made of three major islands. Officially known as the Republic of Malta, It lies 80 km (50 mi) south of Italy, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia,[12] and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya. Malta is the world’s tenth smallest and fifth most densely-populated country. Valletta, the capital of Malta is the smallest national capital in the European Union.

“Malta is a sod of a place” – David Niven (Actor and Novelist)

Malta is known for its historic sites related to a succession of rulers including the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, French and British. Numerous bays along the indented coastline of the islands provide good harbours. The landscape consists of low hills with terraced fields. Malta is a popular tourist destination, with 1.2 million tourists per year. In recent years, Malta has advertised itself as a medical tourism destination,[27] and a number of health tourism providers are developing the industry.

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At least 21 killed in the pipeline blast at Mexico

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Mexican pipeline blasts during fuel raid and at least 21 people were killed. 71 were injured during the blast. The blast happened on Friday when a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves exploded in central Mexico. Flames were spreading in an area after a ruptured fuel pipeline exploded, in the municipality of Tlahuelilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico.

The country has been plagued by fuel thefts, and Omar Fayad, the governor of Hidalgo called on Mexicans “not to be accomplices.” He said the practice was not only illegal, but it also “puts your life and families at risk.”

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Charlie Hebdo shooting – 14 suspects will be subjected for trial

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14 suspects will be subjected for trial by the French court, in the Charlie Hebdo attack case. From January 7 to January 9- 2015, a total of 17 people were killed in attacks on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, a kosher grocery store, and the Paris suburb of Montrouge. Three suspects in the attacks were killed by police in separate standoffs.

The attack happened after the magazine published a caricature of the Prophet Mohammed. 11 suspects are already under custody and search for 3 are in progress.

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Mexico gives special Visa to migrants

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Mexico is looking forward for a new Government, leading by Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The Government is planning to give special Visa permit to the migrants. The National Immigration Institute (INM) said that 969 migrants from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua crossed into Ciudad Hidalgo. They were allowed after giving identification bracelets by Mexican officials.

The special Visa gives permission to the migrants from Guatemala for residing in Mexico for one year. Corresponding changes will be done in the existing Visa rules. The identification bracelets given by Mexican officials will be used to identify the migrants, for the Visa. The officials said that these migrants will be allowed all benefits from the Government.

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