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F1 2016: Daniel Ricciardo tips rivals Mercedes as ones to beat

Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo said on 16 March that reigning constructors champions Mercedes are favourites to win this season. Mercedes are the clear favourite of the bookies to win a third successive title when the 2016 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park on 20 March. Finishing eighth overall in last years drivers championship with only two podiums and no race wins, Ricciardo was upbeat when asked about his pre-season preparations with Red Bull. Mar 16, 2016

David Pocock signs new deal with Australia until 2019

David Pocock, widely regarded as the best openside flanker in rugby, has signed a new deal to stay in Australia through to the next World Cup in 2019 after taking a one-year sabbatical in 2017. Keeping Pocock until the end of 2019 is a major boost for the Australian Rugby Union (ARU), which has seen a host of top talent leave for Europe, but they had to pay for their prize with unprecedented flexibility. Mar 16, 2016

Ted Cruz reaches out to Marco Rubio supporters as Republican race narrows

The Republican presidential race narrowed to three candidates: businessman Donald Trump, US Senator Ted Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich after Marco Rubio suspended his campaign on 15 March. Cruz, a conservative US senator from Texas, reached out to Rubios supporters during a rally in Houston. Cruz said Rubio ran a a strong, optimistic, positive campaign. Mar 16, 2016

Pakistan: CCTV footage captures deadly bus explosion

CCTV footage showed the moment a bus carrying government employees exploded in Peshawar on 16 March, killing at least 15. The footage was filmed off the security monitor of a shop located near the blast site The explosion took place on a main road after the bus picked up government workers from districts surrounding Peshawar and was transporting them to work in the city. Mar 16, 2016

Prince William unveils transport crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking

Britains Prince William has teamed up with the global transportation industry to develop a new crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking routes. The industry has agreed a declaration which will be signed by around 40 airlines, shipping, port and customs agencies and conservation charities at Buckingham Palace later on 15 March. Mar 15, 2016

George and Amal Clooney meet refugees in Berlin

Actor George Clooney and his lawyer wife Amal have met with three Syrian refugee families who now live in Berlin. The meeting was arranged by the International Rescue Committee ahead of the fifth anniversary of the start of the Syrian conflict on 15 March. Mar 15, 2016

Colombia: Violence erupts in Bogota as taxi drivers lead Uber protest

More than a dozen people were arrested in Bogota on 14 March, after a protest against the ride-sharing app Uber turned violent, clogging streets in the Colombian capital as riot police responded with tear gas. Thousands of taxi drivers marched on downtown Bogota, creating congestion in the bustling capital city. Tensions frayed with vehicles being attacked, and riot police moved in – four of whom were injured. Mar 15, 2016

Donald Trump says Iraq is ‘Harvard University for terrorists’

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump hunted for votes in three states on 14 March, ahead of a crucial round of nominating contests, and dismissed outbreaks of violence at his campaign events as a little disruption. The businessman also told supporters what he saw as the failures of the US-led coalition in Iraq and the fight against Islamic State (Isis). He said the country is in worse shape than before Saddam Hussein was overthrown. Mar 15, 2016
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