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Nicol only Malaysian still in the running in British Open

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — World No. 1 Datuk Nicol David is the only Malaysian player still in the running in the 2013 British Open squash championship being held at Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England.

Three other Malaysians, Delia Arnold, Low Wee Wern and Ong Beng Hee, were shown the exit yesterday.

Nicol (picture) advanced into the second round ... Read More

Pope Francis receives a model of the Serie A trophy as a gift from Juventus President Andrea Agnelli during a private audience at the Vatican May 21, 2013. — Reuters pic

Pope Francis receives a model of the Serie A trophy as a gift from Juventus President Andrea Agnelli during a private audience at the Vatican May 21, 2013. — Reuters pic

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