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Top US diplomat in China for N. Korea talks
AFP, Published on 04/01/2012
» Senior US diplomat Kurt Campbell arrived in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss North Korea after the death of Kim Jong-Il, a US embassy spokesman said.
Nadal has a difficult start to 2012
AFP, Published on 04/01/2012
» Spain's Rafa Nadal had to fight hard not to lose his opening match of 2012, going a break of serve down in the final set before surviving against an opponent ranked outside the top 40 in the Qatar Open here on Tuesday.
Hong Kong probes deadly bug at government offices
AFP, Published on 04/01/2012
» Hong Kong officials said Wednesday the discovery of a bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease at the new government complex was "under control", while it was probing the source of the deadly bug.
Nigerian police accused of killing protester amid fuel anger
AFP, Published on 04/01/2012
» Nigeria was rocked by protests on Tuesday in which one man was killed, authorities fired tear gas and crowds blocked petrol stations to demonstrate against soaring fuel prices.
European stocks close higher
AFP, Published on 03/01/2012
» European stock markets closed higher Tuesday, extending gains as a very strong lead from Wall Street helped calm fresh concerns that France's top credit rating could be at risk.
Australia on top in second India cricket Test
AFP, Published on 03/01/2012
» Australia were on top after a remarkable start in the second Test against India on Tuesday, recovering from a shaky opening to their innings on a day that saw 13 wickets tumble.
Spain's ailing retailers slash prices to lure shoppers
AFP, Published on 03/01/2012
» Spanish retailers are offering deep discounts in their post-Christmas sales to try to get cash-strapped shoppers to open their wallets as a sharp economic downturn drags painfully on.
Pattinson rattles India's top order in second Test
AFP, Published on 03/01/2012
» Australia's young pace spearhead James Pattinson rocked India with three wickets as Sachin Tendulkar chased his elusive 100th international century on the opening day of the second Test on Tuesday.
Pain makes me stronger, says Federer
AFP, Published on 03/01/2012
» Grand Slam record-holder Roger Federer believes that his capacity for playing through pain is one of the reasons why he can challenge for the top titles again in 2012.
Iran tests missiles near key oil-transit strait
AFP, Published on 02/01/2012
» Iran on Monday tested missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, underlining its threats to close the vital oil-transit waterway as the West readies to impose more economic sanctions over Tehran's nuclear drive.