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Empty Las Vegas Strip counts losses as locals venture out
AFP, Published on 09/05/2020
» LAS VEGAS - The marble statues at Caesars Palace are fenced off, the Venetian hotel's gondolas sit empty, and the New York-New York casino rollercoaster has ground to a halt.
Thailand mourns Foxes' owner Vichai
Sports, Published on 04/11/2018
» The funeral of Leicester City owner and duty-free mogul Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha began at Bangkok’s Wat Debsirindrawas on Saturday as members of Thailand’s business, political and sports elite came in black mourning garbs to pay tribute to the billionaire.
In France, overflowing bins, strikes greet Euro 2016 visitors
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» PARIS - Overflowing rubbish bins, transport strikes, violent political protests, and floods -- the image of France as Euro 2016 kicks off on Friday is worrying tourist chiefs.
Hong Kong horse racing bets on party image as belts tighten
AFP, Published on 11/05/2016
» HONG KONG - Tracks and betting shops overflow twice a week in Hong Kong thanks to the city's enduring horse racing tradition -- with crowds of tourists and expats going along for the ride.
Euphoria in streets of Leicester as outsiders take title
AFP, Published on 03/05/2016
» LEICESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Ecstatic fans rushed into the streets of Leicester as the outsiders won the Premier League in a triumph seen as the most astonishing in the history of English football.
Crucial Rio metro extension 'will be done in time for Olympics'
AFP, Published on 21/02/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio state officials have insisted that the city's metro system -- crucial to moving huge crowds during the Olympics this August -- willbe done on time, after its mayor voiced doubts.
New boys Bournemouth enjoy rags-to-riches rise
AFP, Published on 05/08/2015
» LONDON - Just seven years after coming within hours of going out of business, Bournemouth will complete a remarkable rags-to-riches rise when they kick off their first Premier League campaign this weekend.
Rio Olympics preparations racing ahead: organizers
AFP, Published on 10/07/2015
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The organizers of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro said Thursday that preparations for the world's biggest sporting event are racing ahead.
Brazil announces torch route ahead of 'historic' Olympics
AFP, Published on 04/07/2015
» BRASíLIA - Brazil's president unveiled the 2016 Olympic torch Friday with a vow to overcome the Latin American giant's mounting problems -- ranging from massive corruption to street violence -- in time for a "historic" Rio games.
Thailand defeated by South Korea
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 15/09/2014
» Thailand's women’s football team were yesterday thrashed 5-0 by hosts South Korea in the opening match of the Asian Games in Incheon.