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Indy 500 runner-up Munoz joins Andretti team
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» Carlos Munoz, a 21-year-old Colombian who finished second at this year's Indianapolis 500 in his IndyCar debut, was named Monday as a full-time 2014 driver for Michael Andretti's team.
UCI could call ex boss to doping inquiry
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» Former International Cycling Union (UCI) president Hein Verbruggen could be called before the independent commission investigating historical doping allegations, the global governing body's current chief said Monday.
UN calls for immediate end to new Kachin clashes
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» The United Nations called Monday for an immediate end to clashes between Myanmar troops and ethnic Kachin rebels which have trapped hundreds of people including schoolchildren in a remote area with limited food and shelter.
Five arrested in $45 mn 'cyber heist'
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» Five people were arrested Monday following a global "cyber heist" in which hackers stole $45 million by overriding the cash withdrawal limits of prepaid debit cards, US officials said.
Halt settlements, French leader tells Israel
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» French President Francois Hollande on Monday demanded an end to Jewish settlement activity and told the Israeli parliament Jerusalem must one day be the capital of two states.
NBA star James in talks with Beckham on Miami MLS bid
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» NBA superstar LeBron James confirmed Monday that he is in talks with England football icon David Beckham about investing in a possible Major League Soccer expansion club for Miami.
Nepal votes, hoping to complete peace process
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» Nepal holds national elections Tuesday which will be crucial in completing a long-stalled peace process after years of drift since the end of the Himalayan nation's civil war.
Yahoo vows to encrypt website traffic
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» NEW YORK - Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer on Monday said the internet firm will begin encrypting data to protect users from online snooping.
Chaotic scene as Toronto strips crack mayor of powers
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» Toronto city council voted Monday to strip Mayor Rob Ford of most of his remaining powers in further sanctions against him following admissions of smoking crack and binge drinking.
Italy, Nigeria share spoils in frantic friendly
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» Italy and Nigeria signed off for the year 2013 with a breathlessly entertaining 2-2 draw in a friendly international at Fulham's Craven Cottage stadium in London on Monday.