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Silicon Valley billionaire takes aim at Gawker
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» NEW YORK - Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel has confirmed he is funding a lawsuit against Gawker Media, saying he wants to fight the gossip news site's "bullying" tactics.
Djokovic, Nadal reach milestones at French Open
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» PARIS - World number one Novak Djokovic and nine-time champion Rafael Nadal racked up personal Grand Slam milestones on Thursday as they moved into the French Open third round.
Kenya passes anti-doping law amendments amid Olympic ban threat
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» NAIROBI - Kenyan lawmakers passed Thursday amendments to an anti-doping bill to avoid a possible Olympics ban after being ruled non-compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Ricciardo on top in second practice
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» MONTE CARLO (PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO) - Daniel Ricciardo scorched to the fastest time for Red Bull ahead of the two Mercedes in Thursday's action-packed second free practice for Sunday's 74th running of the classic Monaco Grand Prix.
Four killed in Prachin Buri chain-reaction crash
Online Reporters, Published on 26/05/2016
» PRACHIN BURI — Four state officials were killed and two others were badly injured in a three-vehicle chain reaction crash in Kabin Buri district on Thursday evening.
Astronauts fail in bid to inflate temporary space station habitat
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» MIAMI - A temporary habitat at the International Space Station failed to inflate Thursday and work was halted after the US space agency ran into problems expanding the module to full size.
Sri Lanka seek revenge after first Test thrashing by England
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» CHESTER-LE-STREET (UNITED KINGDOM) - Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said the "weather can be a factor but it can't be an excuse" as his side look to draw level in their Test series against England.
Ferrari not feeling pressure as Monaco Grand Prix looms: Vettel
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» MONACO - Sebastian Vettel insisted that Ferrari are not feeling the heat from increased pressure and will bounce back after scrappy opening practice sessions at the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday.
'Hands off Vandoorne', says McLaren F1 boss Dennis
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» MONTE CARLO (PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO) - McLaren boss Ron Dennis delivered a clear warning to rival Formula One teams on Thursday that rising Belgian star Stoffel Vandoorne is "not for sale".
Trentin wins 18th stage of Giro
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» PINEROLO (ITALY) - Matteo Trentin took a brilliant victory on the Giro d'Italia 18th stage as race leader Steven Kruijswijk comfortably held onto the pink jersey on Thursday.