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Annan warns Syria conflict could spread, urges UN unity
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Special envoy Kofi Annan warned of an "escalation" of the Syria conflict into the rest of the Middle East unless it is carefully handled as he called on the UN Security Council to unite to put pressure on President Bashar al-Assad.
US lawmakers back Sachs to lead World Bank
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» A group of Democratic lawmakers in the US Congress Friday pushed President Barack Obama to name renowned American economist Jeffrey Sachs as the next World Bank president.
Synchronised wins Cheltenham Gold Cup
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Synchronised stormed to victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup here Friday after the expected duel between defending champion Long Run and Kauto Star failed to materialise.
All the pressure on Wales - Saint-Andre
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» All the pressure will be on Grand Slam-seeking Wales when they meet France in their final Six Nations match on Saturday, French coach Philippe Saint-Andre said.
Clooney arrested in Sudan protest
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Actor George Clooney and several members of the US Congress were handcuffed and arrested Friday outside Sudan's embassy as they demanded an end to an offensive they fear will cause thousands to starve.
France bans strain of Monsanto GM maize
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» French Agricultural Minister Bruno Le Maire imposed Friday a temporary ban on a genetically modified strain of maize made by US company Monsanto "to protect the environment".
Jimenez eyes history as Tour's oldest winner
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Spanish veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez put himself in a great position to become the European Tour's oldest winner on Friday when he moved within one shot of the lead at the Andalucia Open.
Fuel subsidies set to stay
News, Published on 17/03/2012
» Fuel subsidies are likely to be maintained over the near future as the government grapples to contain inflationary pressures from soaring global oil prices and its plans to boost minimum wages this year.
Taxi driver returns gold
News, Published on 17/03/2012
» A taxi driver has returned gold necklaces worth about 13 million baht left in his taxi by their owner on Wednesday.
India link to Bangkok plot
News, Published on 17/03/2012
» NEW DELHI : Indian police have established a link between a bomb that wounded an Israeli diplomat's wife in New Delhi and a botched bomb plot in Thailand, the city's police chief said yesterday.