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Rebels seek funds and arms, Syria's Assad says winning
AFP, Published on 28/01/2013
» The Syrian opposition appealed Monday for hundreds of millions of dollars (euros) to step up the revolt against Bashar al-Assad, as the president asserted his forces had made "significant gains" in the conflict.
Mali aid offers pour in, army chief sets sights on Timbuktu
AFP, Published on 21/01/2013
» Mali's army chief said his French-backed forces could reclaim the northern towns of Gao and fabled Timbuktu from Islamists in a month, as more offers of aid poured in for the offensive.
'Open your eyes': typhoon-hit Philippines tells climate meet
AFP, Published on 07/12/2012
» The Philippines urged bickering UN climate negotiators in Doha on Thursday to take heed of the deadly typhoon that struck the archipelago this week and wake up to the realities of global warming.
At least 64 dead as sectarian unrest rocks Myanmar
AFP, Published on 26/10/2012
» Surging sectarian violence in western Myanmar has left at least 64 people dead and scores more wounded, a local official said Friday, casting a shadow over the government's reform drive.
Communal violence rocks Myanmar, many dead
AFP, Published on 26/10/2012
» Surging sectarian violence in western Myanmar has left at least 64 people dead and scores more wounded, a local official said on Friday, as conflict cast a shadow over the government's reform drive.
Crooner Andy Williams, of 'Moon River' fame, dies
AFP, Published on 26/09/2012
» American crooner Andy Williams, whose string of hits such as "Moon River" and annual Christmas TV shows made him a national treasure, has died aged 84 after losing his battle with cancer.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 10/08/2012
» That's all the action for tonight. At the end of the day, USA remains at the top of the medal tables with 41 golds out of a total of 94. China is second with 37 golds and 81 in total, while Great Britain has 57 overall, including 25 golds.
Olympics 2012 opening ceremony: Live Report
AFP, Published on 28/07/2012
» AFP LIVE REPORT CLOSES. That's it from us on the live report in London at the end of a night of drama, spectacle, humour and sporting celebration. Join us tomorrow for our live report on the first full day of sporting events at the London 2012 Olympics.
Communal unrest threatens Myanmar's future: UN
AFP, Published on 14/06/2012
» Communal violence in western Myanmar poses a threat to the country's shift towards democracy, a UN rights envoy warned, as the death toll from almost a week of unrest rose to 28.
Seven UN peacekeepers killed in Ivory Coast: UN
AFP, Published on 09/06/2012
» Seven UN peacekeepers from Niger were killed in an ambush in western Ivory Coast, in the deadliest attack on the force since its deployment in 2004, a UN spokesman said.