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At least 27 dead in India stampede
AFP, Published on 14/07/2015
» The death toll from a stampede Tuesday on the banks of a holy river in southern India has risen to 27, the state government said.
'No fear' as astronauts gear up for delayed trip to ISS
AFP, Published on 08/07/2015
» STAR CITY (RUSSIA) - Three astronauts set to travel to the International Space Station this month Wednesday voiced faith in Russia's space programme despite a delay to their trip caused by the failed launch of a cargo ship.
Pinball paradise lives on in Budapest basement
AFP, Published on 23/03/2015
» BUDAPEST - Glistening signs, flashing lights and non-stop tinkling lure scores of tourists in Budapest to Europe's largest pinball museum, where a passionate collector is bent on reviving the once-popular pastime.
Picamoles back for France against England
AFP, Published on 17/03/2015
» MARCOUSSIS (FRANCE) - Toulouse powerhouse Louis Picamoles on Monday was handed a recall to the France squad to prepare for the Six Nations showdown against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
3,000 Japan tourist execs off to China
AFP, Published on 26/02/2015
» Japan's tourism industry is taking a 3,000-strong delegation to China this year as Tokyo looks to capitalise on its neighbour's growing appetite for travel.
Bangladesh unveil South Africa Test, ODI dates
AFP, Published on 06/01/2015
» DHAKA - World number one side South Africa will play two Tests in Bangladesh in July and August as part of a tour that will also feature three one-day internationals, their hosts said Tuesday.
Dogfight over posh airline food
AFP, Published on 21/12/2014
» PARIS - Michelin-star food, and vintage champagne: airlines are pulling out all the stops to cater to their top-tier passengers' tastes, as they seek a larger slice of the highly profitable market.
Myanmar fights leprosy scourge
AFP, Published on 21/08/2014
» MAWLAMYAING, Myanmar – High in the hills of Myanmar's war-torn borderlands, a clutch of new leprosy cases among communities virtually cut off from medical help is a sign that the country's battle with the ancient disease is far from over.
Snowden a recluse one year on from Russia asylum
AFP, Published on 31/07/2014
» MOSCOU - Fugitive US intelligence agent Edward Snowden marked on Thursday one year of political asylum in Russia, where he continues to live a life shrouded in mystery amid a dearth of public appearances.
Four arrested in Slovenia over Vanessa Mae Olympic scam
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» LJUBLJANA - Slovenia's ski association has suspended four officials for manipulating race results to allow famed violinist Vanessa Mae to compete at the Winter Olympics in Sochi in February.