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Four more years of cheap oil: OPEC
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» VIENNA - The OPEC oil cartel sees only a gradual improvement in the global crude market, with prices recovering to above $70 per barrel after four years, according to a report released Wednesday.
Embattled Van Gaal storms out of Man Utd news conference
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Embattled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal showed signs of cracking under pressure as he stormed out of a media briefing on Wednesday after becoming annoyed by questions about his future.
Burundi rebels organise 'Forebu' force to oust president
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» NAIROBI - Burundi's rebels came together Wednesday for the first time as a force aimed at ousting President Pierre Nkurunziza, after months of bloodshed in the troubled central African country.
Trump laps Republican field in latest 2016 poll
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» WASHINGTON - Provocative billionaire Donald Trump is the dominant Republican candidate heading into the 2016 presidential election year, after a poll released Wednesday gave him double the support of his nearest competitor.
Saudi to diversify economy away from oil: King Salman
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» RIYADH - Saudi King Salman on Wednesday said he has ordered economic reforms to diversify sources of income and reduce high dependence on oil following a sharp drop in crude prices.
US stocks up for third straight day
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» NEW YORK - US stocks pushed higher early Wednesday in the last full day of trade prior to the Christmas holiday following strong Nike earnings and data showing higher consumer spending in November.
India police charge 15 over beef-rumour mob murder
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» LUCKNOW (INDIA) - Indian police Wednesday formally charged 15 suspects over the mob murder of a Muslim man suspected of eating beef in late September, a case that sparked an outcry over communal intolerance.
Hiddink tells Chelsea players 'look in the mirror'
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» LONDON - New Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has asked his underperforming players to "look in the mirror" and claims their future at the club is at risk if they don't up their game.
Sweden's Soderling retires after four years off court
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» STOCKHOLM - Sweden's Robin Soderling finally announced his retirement on Wednesday, more than four years since his last match.
West Ham's Payet to return in New Year
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» LONDON - France international Dimitri Payet is set to make his return from an ankle injury in the new year, West Ham manager Slaven Bilic said on Wednesday.