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Oil prices ease on US, China concerns
AFP, Published on 24/06/2013
» Oil prices dropped on Monday as traders focused on economic stimulus concerns surrounding the United States and China, the world's two biggest consumers of crude.
Jolie urges UN Security Council to act on war rapes
AFP, Published on 24/06/2013
» Screen star Angelina Jolie on Monday criticized UN Security Council powers for their lack of action over wartime rapes, invoking Syria and other conflicts in a surprise speech to the body.
Root to open in England warm-up
AFP, Published on 24/06/2013
» England said Monday rising star Joe Root was "currently the best opening partner for Alastair Cook" as they left Nick Compton out of their squad for the Ashes warm-up against Essex.
Rugby's Olympic berth a 'defining moment', chief tells AFP
AFP, Published on 24/06/2013
» The inclusion of rugby sevens in the 2016 Olympic Games was a "defining moment" for a sport that continues to roll back boundaries in interest and growth, according to IRB chief executive officer Brett Gosper.
Fabregas, Soldado doubtful for Italy semi
AFP, Published on 24/06/2013
» Midfielder Cesc Fabregas and striker Roberto Soldado are both doubts for Spain's Confederations Cup semi-final against Italy due to muscle injuries, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) revealed on Monday.
Internet use surpasses watching TV
Published on 24/06/2013
» Thais' time spent online surpassed that of watching television, says Google Thailand.
Sukhumvit Soi 50 hit by flood
Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2013
» Soi 50 Sukhumvit was flooded late Monday night by water overflow from the Chao Phraya River that broke through the anti-flood embankment.
S. Africa marks 18 years since Mandela's rugby victory
AFP, Published on 24/06/2013
» With Nelson Mandela critically ill in hospital, South Africans on Monday remembered the day exactly 18 years ago when their rugby team won the World Cup and Mandela won over the nation.
Snowden 'healthy and safe' says Assange
AFP, Published on 24/06/2013
» LONDON ― Fugitive US intelligence analyst Edward Snowden is "healthy and safe", WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said on Monday, although he refused to reveal his whereabouts.
Blind activist urges Taiwan to stand up to China
AFP, Published on 24/06/2013
» Exiled, blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng on Monday urged Taiwan to stand up to China's "illegitimate" communist government, as he visited the self-governing island amid controversy over his future in the United States.