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Temples enter matchmaking business in marriage-shy Japan
Published on 30/10/2016
» TOKYO - Traditionally seen as conductors of funerals or memorial services, some Buddhist monks in Japan are carving out a new niche as matchmakers for men and women looking for marriage partners.
Bangladesh erupts in joy after historic England Test win
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» DHAKA - Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across Bangladesh as the perennial under-achievers beat England by 108 runs on Sunday to post one of their most momentous cricketing victories.
Defoe upbeat despite Sunderland's woeful form
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» SUNDERLAND (UNITED KINGDOM) - Jermain Defoe believes beleaguered English Premier League tailenders Sunderland can turn things around if they stick together.
Giroud dispels Arsenal title talk
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» LONDON - French international Olivier Giroud rubbished talk of Arsenal winning the Premier League title despite an excellent run of form saying Sunday it is far too early to make such predictions.
Post-Brexit Britain to seek tariff-free access to EU: minister
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» LONDON - Japanese car giant Nissan was persuaded to make a major investment in Britain this week by promises that the government would seek continued tariff-free access to EU markets after Brexit, a minister said Sunday.
Murray wins Vienna Open to close in on No.1 spot
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» PARIS - Andy Murray continued his march towards the world number one slot by winning the Vienna Open on Sunday.
Is Van Gogh's famous bed lurking in a Dutch attic?
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» THE HAGUE - A bed first made famous by Vincent van Gogh's 1888 painting "The Bedroom", may today still be lurking in a home or attic in a small Dutch town, an art historian claimed on Sunday.
Villa settle for draw at Birmingham
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» LONDON - Steve Bruce remains unbeaten as Aston Villa manager but his side were unable to get the better of one of his former clubs Birmingham City as their Championship match ended 1-1 on Sunday.
Balotelli shines as Nice stretch lead
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» PARIS - Mario Balotelli starred once again as clinical Nice opened up a six-point gap at the top of Ligue 1 with a 4-1 thrashing of Nantes on Sunday.
Barkley sparks Everton win
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» LIVERPOOL - Ross Barkley's excellent goal sealed an impressive 2-0 win for Everton over West Ham in their Premier League clash on Sunday ending a four match winless run in the league.