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'Islamic State' extremists murder second US reporter
AFP, Published on 03/09/2014
» The so-called "Islamic State" has murdered a second American reporter, releasing another video Tuesday showing a masked militant with a British accent cutting the throat of a US captive.
World Cup final Germany v Argentina: Live Report
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» 21:37 GMT - FULL-TIME EXTRA-TIME: Germany 1 Argetina 0 - GERMANY ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS
World Cup success eases Rio Olympics fears
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The World Cup's success will help ease concerns over Rio de Janeiro's preparations for the 2016 Olympics, the city's mayor said Friday, promising that everything will be ready on time.
Messi-dependent Argentina face Belgium test
AFP, Published on 05/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - Argentina will once again turn to Lionel Messi for inspiration when they tackle star-studded Belgium in Brasilia on Saturday in a World Cup quarter-final haunted by ghosts of yesteryear.
Mueller strike gives Germany win over USA
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Germany's Thomas Mueller scored his fourth World Cup goal to pull level with Lionel Messi and Neymar in a 1-0 win over United States on Thursday that gave his side top spot in Group G.
Greece send Ivory Coast home
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Georgios Samaras's dramatic injury-time penalty took Greece into the World Cup last 16 for the first time Tuesday as they grabbed a 2-1 win which sent Ivory Coast crashing out.
Ghana's young stars ready for USA, says Gyan
AFP, Published on 16/06/2014
» Ghana skipper Asamoah Gyan believes his young stars will prove too strong for the United States when the sides meet in Natal on Monday in what could be a key Group G clash.
Van Persie injury scare taints Dutch win
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Robin van Persie handed the Netherlands a fitness worry ahead of the World Cup after the Manchester United striker picked up a groin problem in Wednesday's 2-0 friendly win over Wales in Amsterdam.
Post flood Pattaya braces for drought
Published on 03/09/2012
» Whilst most media stories have been about flooding, and whether the disaster of 2011 will be repeated, water experts in Pattaya and Rayong are warning about inadequate supplies in 2013. They say that preventive measures now are essential if the Eastern Seaboard is to avoid a crisis in time for next year’s high season.
Patong ‘safe from natural disaster’
Published on 27/07/2012
» PHUKET: People in Patong are safe from natural disasters, Deputy Mayor Chairat Sukkabal said yesterday (July 26) in a safety briefing for members of the local press.