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Bold finish gives Jeffress Fiji International golf title
AFP, Published on 17/08/2014
» SUVA (FIJI) - Australian Steve Jeffress recorded the biggest win of his 15-year career with a strong finish to shut out compatriot Jake Higginbottom in the inaugural $1.0 million Fiji International on Sunday.
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique pays tribute to the late Bobby Robson
AFP, Published on 31/07/2014
» LONDON - Barcelona's new head coach Luis Enrique paid tribute to his former mentor Bobby Robson on Thursday, on the fifth anniversary of the former England manager's death.
Bankers on the march: Hong Kong financiers join democracy fight
AFP, Published on 03/07/2014
» When huge crowds took to Hong Kong's streets this week to voice anger at Beijing's ever-tightening grip, an unlikely group was marching in step: wealthy financiers fighting mainland influence over the city's markets and political life.
Dimitrov crowned king of Queen's
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» Bulgarian fourth seed Grigor Dimitrov warmed up for Wimbledon by winning the Queen's Club title with a 6-7 (8/10), 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (8/6) victory over Spain's Feliciano Lopez in Sunday's final.
Back to basics for Afghan soldiers as NATO allies exit
AFP, Published on 12/05/2014
» A computer without a power cable, a spy camera with English instructions that no one can read, and water-logged accommodation -- life on the frontline can be a long series of setbacks and challenges for Afghan soldiers.
Conte hints at Juventus exit
AFP, Published on 12/05/2014
» Juventus coach Antonio Conte on Sunday hinted he could quit the Serie A giants if they fail to invest in players this summer ahead of a fresh assault on the Champions League.
Three-in-a-row for Sharapova in Stuttgart
AFP, Published on 27/04/2014
» Maria Sharapova claimed a hat-trick of Stuttgart titles on Sunday after coming from behind to win a three-set battle royal with Ana Ivanovic in Sunday's final.
France's Levy clinches maiden golf title in China
AFP, Published on 27/04/2014
» Frenchman Alexander Levy won the first professional tournament of his fledgling career Sunday, holding off a spirited charge from England's Tommy Fleetwood in the $3.2 million Volvo China Open.
Stenson slams China Open course, Poulter in the hunt
AFP, Published on 24/04/2014
» Flu-stricken Henrik Stenson branded the rough "silly" and the greens "slow" after an inconsistent first round Thursday at the $3.2 million Volvo China Open left him four shots off the pace.
Bangladesh factory victims get money ahead of anniversary
AFP, Published on 22/04/2014
» A fund created to compensate victims of Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster made its first payments Tuesday as the country prepared to mark the first anniversary of the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse.