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'Can't help but cheer': Some in Japan warm to Olympics
AFP, Published on 27/07/2021
» TOKYO: After months of opposition, some in Japan are warming to the pandemic-hit Olympics, with fans defying authorities to cheer athletes on public roads and rushing to snap up Games merchandise.
Ali: a childhood in the segregated US south
AFP, Published on 09/06/2016
» LOUISVILLE - To understand what made boxing legend Muhammad Ali tick, it helps to look at the history of his hometown Louisville and the roiling social turmoil of his childhood in the segregated US south.
Fear of attack overshadows Euro 2016 as countdown launched
AFP, Published on 09/05/2016
» PARIS - France is launching the final countdown to the European Championship finals where the star appeal of Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic risks being overshadowed by fears of a terrorist attack.
Rise of Thai taekwondo continues
Sports, Published on 06/10/2013
» When Yaowapa Burapolchai bowed her head to receive a bronze medal in taekwondo at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, it marked a historic moment in Thailand's sporting culture.
adidas Stella McCartney launches spring/summer collection in Miami
AFP Relax News, Published on 07/12/2012
» This week in Miami, adidas Stella McCartney launches its spring/summer collection -- a new line dominated by cool metallics and botanical prints aimed at keeping your workout fashion forward.
CRC pushes set-top boxes
Business, Published on 15/06/2012
» Central Retail Corporation (CRC) has joined with GMM Grammy Plc to sell GMM Z set-top boxes at more than 500 retail locations nationwide.
Brands rushing to score goals
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 06/06/2012
» There will clearly be no better catchphrase than "Euro 2012" to grab consumers' attention this month as companies try to boost their sales and brand image by identifying themselves with this major football event.