The opposition alliance of Trinamul Congress and Congress swept the thickly-populated state, where the Leftists had pioneered land reforms and institutionalised local self-government to build up what appeared, until not so long ago, an unbeatable political support base with the rural poor at its core.

Take the example of Dallas native Randle, 19, who might play his final college game Saturday, when Kentucky faces Wisconsin in a Final Four semifinal.

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It was the first goal conceded by Germany since the 2003 World Cup. Sinclair's technique was rightly praised but despite her deft touch (and broken nose) Canada would be the first nation to be eliminated from competition. The Germans also failed to live up to expectation - shockingly beaten by Japan in the quarter-finals.