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Winter clothes time
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/11/2014
» In November when the first cool mornings arrive, Thai school children become even cuter than they normally are.
Hunger Games too political for Lido and Scala (Updated
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/11/2014
» The management of the Lido and Scala theatres decided not to show The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 film for fear of political implications. However, Thailand's major cinema chains went ahead will plans to show the movie, starting yesterday. (Latest) Several people were detained outside movie theatres and later released.
Dutch teen remanded after mum rescues her from Islamic State militants
AFP, Published on 21/11/2014
» A blonde, blue-eyed Dutch 19-year-old who was rescued by her mother after marrying an Islamic State fighter in Syria, was ordered Friday to be detained pending possible terror charges.
Wawrinka gives Switzerland 1-0 lead in Davis Cup final
AFP, Published on 21/11/2014
» LILLE, FRANCE - Stan Wawrinka gave Switzerland the perfect start to the Davis Cup against France on Friday by defeating French number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Zidane wins appeal against coaching ban
AFP, Published on 21/11/2014
» A Spanish sports court on Friday backed Zinedine Zidane's appeal against a three month ban from coaching Real Madrid's reserve team over his disputed qualifications.
Mourinho backs 'recovered' Costa to play key Chelsea role
AFP, Published on 21/11/2014
» COBHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Jose Mourinho believes Diego Costa has recovered from his long-standing injury problems and is now ready to play a full part in Chelsea's testing run of fixtures to the turn of the year.
Cardiff owner Tan brands Wigan duo 'racist'
AFP, Published on 21/11/2014
» LONDON - Cardiff owner Vincent Tan said Wigan are run by a "racist chairman" who had hired a "racist manager" as fallout from the appointment of Malky Mackay as team boss intensified Friday.
Beating superpower would be great achievement, says Ireland's O'Connell
AFP, Published on 21/11/2014
» DUBLIN - Beating a rugby superpower such as Australia in their one off Test on Saturday would be a great achievement, says Paul O'Connell, captain of Six Nations champions Ireland.
Nearly 30% of world population is overweight
AFP, Published on 21/11/2014
» More than 2.1 billion people globally -- or nearly 30 percent of the world's population -- are now overweight or obese, with the figure set to rise further by 2030, according to a study published Thursday.
Federer fit for duty, but doubts persist
AFP, Published on 21/11/2014
» LILLE (FRANCE) - Roger Federer is set to play for Switzerland in the Davis Cup final against France in Lille on Friday despite a back injury that laid him low.