Father of PlayStation says 'everyone told us we would fail'
The PlayStation has been a colossal consumer hit, but three decades ago, its creator Ken Kutaragi struggled to convince both game-makers and his bosses at Sony that his console would be a winner.
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Ireland seek to overcome former coach Schmidt's Wallabies
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will want to bow out before he takes a sabbatical with a comprehensive victory over Australia coached by former Irish handler Joe Schmidt on Saturday.
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Detroit survive Bears comeback to make it 10 wins in a row
The Detroit Lions survived a late rally from the Chicago Bears, with a little piece of good fortune, to make it 10 wins in a row with a 23-20 victory on Thursday.
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Mexican actor Silvia Pinal dead at 93
Actor Silvia Pinal, a star of TV and theater, and considered the last diva of Mexican cinema, died Thursday at age 93, the Culture Ministry said.
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'Black Friday' deals target inflation-weary US consumers
The annual Black Friday shopping day has always been about finding the best deals, but this year retailers are preparing for a US consumer more zealously fixated than ever on getting value for their money.
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Liverpool look to deepen Man City crisis, Amorim seeks first Premier League win
Liverpool can take another giant step towards just a second English top-flight title in 35 years against fragile Manchester City on Sunday as Ruben Amorim aims for a first Premier League win as Manchester United manager.
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Police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at Georgia protesters after PM delays EU bid
Georgian riot police on Friday deployed tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators protesting a government decision to delay pursuing European Union accession, AFP reporters witnessed.
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England lose three quick wickets in reply to New Zealand's 348
England lost two wickets in the last over before lunch, including Joe Root for a duck, to be 45-3 in reply to New Zealand's 348 on day two of the first Test in Christchurch Friday.
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Social media companies slam Australia's under-16 ban
Social media giants on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s, describing it as a rush job littered with "many unanswered questions".
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Police fire tear gas at Georgia protesters after PM delays EU bid
Georgian riot police on Friday deployed tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators protesting a government decision to delay asking for European Union accession, AFP reporters witnessed.
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