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South Korea mourns Halloween crowd surge victims
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» SEOUL: South Koreans flocked Monday to memorials honouring the 154 people killed in a crowd surge at Halloween celebrations, as authorities faced accusations that lax crowd control had caused the disaster.
Jerusalem on high alert ahead of Israeli 'flag march'
AFP, Published on 29/05/2022
» JERUSALEM: Jerusalem braced for a controversial "flag march" on Sunday as Israelis mobilised to commemorate the city's unification and Palestinian groups threatened retaliation over the annual rally that sparked a war last year.
Life under coronavirus: 24 hours around the world in pictures
AFP, Published on 26/03/2020
» PARIS - Over a 24-hour period, in a world where a third of humanity is now under orders to stay home, AFP photographers have captured snapshots of daily life during the coronavirus pandemic.
Asian filmmakers hail 'globalisation' of cinema
AFP, Published on 10/10/2015
» BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA - Two of Asia's leading filmmakers believe moviegoers are set to benefit from the "globalisation" of cinema, which they say will boost the variety and quality of films the world is watching.
Thongchai aims for major hit at Masters
AFP, Published on 10/04/2014
» Thai veteran Thongchai Jaidee intends to complete a personal major milestone when he makes his third appearance at the Masters starting on Thursday.
Obama addresses Mandela memorial
AFP, Published on 10/12/2013
» US President Barack Obama led world tributes Tuesday to Nelson Mandela, hailing him as 'a giant of history' at a rain-soaked memorial attended by tens of thousands of South Africans united in proud, noisy celebration.
Buriram make Thai football history
AFP, Published on 01/05/2013
» Unheralded Buriram United made history as the first Thai team to reach the AFC Champions League last 16 after a thrilling night's action on Wednesday.
Psy to release new song, hold concert in April
AFP, Published on 08/03/2013
» South Korean rapper Psy said on Friday he would release the highly-anticipated follow-up to his global hit "Gangnam Style" in April, and hold a large concert in Seoul to mark the occasion.
'Billion Style' for Psy on YouTube
AFP, Published on 22/12/2012
» Psy hailed his ascent to "Billion Style" on Saturday, after the South Korean rapper's viral hit became the first video to break a billion views on YouTube, marking a milestone on the internet.
Asia edges Europe in Brunei after sudden death
AFP, Published on 16/12/2012
» Asia burst European golf's bubble with a stirring final-day charge on Sunday to claim victory after a thrilling sudden-death play-off in the sixth edition of Brunei's Royal Trophy.