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Germany's Scholz weathers shocks in turbulent first year
AFP, Published on 04/12/2022
» FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - A war in his backyard, galloping economic crisis, and unhappy partners at home and abroad -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has weathered unprecedented shocks in his first year, while struggling to make a mark on the global stage.
Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for black hole research
AFP, Published on 06/10/2020
» STOCKHOLM: Roger Penrose of Britain, Reinhard Genzel of Germany and Andrea Ghez of the US won the Nobel Physics Prize on Tuesday for their research into black holes, the Nobel jury said.
Foam in hole and toilet paper for prizes, US golfers play on despite virus
AFP, Published on 30/03/2020
» LOS ANGELES - While most global sport has shut down over the coronavirus pandemic, a US third-level women's golf tour is playing through, aided by a ruling declaring Arizona courses as essential businesses - and where a winner's prize recently included a toilet roll.
Jang, Kerr share LPGA lead as Ko-Park duel tightens
AFP, Published on 22/11/2015
» NAPLES (UNITED STATES) - Rookie Jang Ha-Na and veteran Cristie Kerr shared the lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Tour Championship, while Lydia Ko and Park In-Bee took their fight for world number one into the final round of the season.
Scuba divers lead charge against invasive lionfish
AFP, Published on 17/02/2015
» ISLAMORADA (UNITED STATES) - Clad in a gray hooded wetsuit, Eric Billips straps on his scuba tank, grabs a pole spear and nods at his dive buddy as they step feet-first off the boat and disappear with a splash into sparkling blue waters off the Florida Keys.
Fast-healing Tiger feels great, no reinjury fear
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Tiger Woods returns to competition Thursday saying he is pain free and healthy for the first time in two years and eager to add to his 14 major titles.
Asia fight back to share EurAsia Cup with Europe
AFP, Published on 29/03/2014
» Team Asia pulled off a stirring comeback in the final round of the inaugural EurAsia Cup to snatch a share of the trophy by taking six of 10 singles matches played on Saturday.
AFP freelancer wins Pulitzer for feature photography
AFP, Published on 16/04/2013
» An Agence France-Presse freelancer won the Pulitzer Prize for feature photography for a stunning image of Syrian rebel fighters holed up in a sniper's nest.
AFP freelancer wins Pulitzer for feature photography
AFP, Published on 16/04/2013
» An Agence France-Presse freelancer won the Pulitzer Prize for feature photography for a stunning image of Syrian rebel fighters holed up in a sniper's nest.
Chinese golf prodigy dreams of legendary 'grand slam'
AFP, Published on 18/03/2013
» China's 14-year-old prodigy Guan Tianlang has set his sights sky-high by aiming to become the first player to claim golf's legendary 'grand slam': winning all four majors in the same year.