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Blatter says no Christmas World Cup final in 2022
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» BELFAST (UNITED KINGDOM) - FIFA leader Sepp Blatter said Friday that the 2022 World Cup final would not be held two days before Christmas but also ruled out paying compensation to European clubs for the winter tournament.
Black/blue or white/gold? Dress debate goes viral
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» WASHINGTON - Is the dress black and blue, or white and gold?
Blatter slams "shameful scenes" at Europa League ties
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» PARIS - FIFA president Sepp Blatter expressed his disappointment on Friday following scenes of racism and violence at Europa League matches in the Netherlands and Ukraine on Thursday.
Volkswagen sales and profit hit new records but cautious on 2015
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» FRANKFURT - Volkswagen, Europe's biggest car maker, said Friday it notched up record sales and earnings in 2014 but was cautious for 2015 in face of the emerging market weakness and currency fluctuations.
France clash is must win game, says Wales's Charteris
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» ENGHIEN-LES-BAINS (FRANCE) - Wales lock Luke Charteris says Saturday's Six Nations clash against France is a pressure match as both sides desperately need to win.
PM jumpstarts high-speed trains
Online Reporters, Published on 27/02/2015
» After taking high-speed trains in China and Japan, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is considering bringing faster rail service to Thailand.
Cameron vows justice after media unmask 'Jihadi John'
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» LONDON - Prime Minister David Cameron vowed to defeat jihadists and defended Britain's secret services on Friday after media reports named Islamic State executioner "Jihadi John" as London graduate Mohammed Emwazi.
Cycling federation seeks withdrawal of Astana licence over doping
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» LAUSANNE - Cycling The UCI world cycling federation on Friday called for the withdrawal of the racing licence for the Astana team of Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali over doping accusations.
Alonso insists he'll be back 'very soon'
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» BARCELONA - Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has said he expects to be back racing "very soon" despite spending three nights in hospital after suffering concussion in a crash last weekend.
Bangladesh activists protest against US blogger's murder
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» DHAKA - Hundreds of protesters rallied in Dhaka on Friday to denounce the murder of a prominent American blogger of Bangladeshi origin hacked to death with machetes after he allegedly received threats from Islamists.