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Kerry says world must act as Obama wins Syria support
AFP, Published on 03/09/2013
» US President Barack Obama's top aides Tuesday urged lawmakers to back military strikes on Syria to shore up America's world standing and send a warning to other nations such as Iran, as key Republican leaders rallied behind the plan.
Clash of the mini-titans at China's school of rock
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» With neat ponytails and immaculate grades, the four eight-year-olds who bounded on stage would make any Chinese parent proud -- but wielding electric guitars, these schoolgirls were ready to add another brick in the wall of rock history.
Protesters mass outside Thai parliament
AFP, Published on 07/08/2013
» Around 2,000 Thai anti-government demonstrators converged near parliament Wednesday in an opposition-led rally against a controversial bill offering amnesty for political violence in the divided nation.
Thai troops likely shot Italian journalist: inquest
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Thai soldiers are believed to have shot an Italian photographer who was killed during mass opposition street protests in Bangkok in 2010, an official inquest found on Wednesday.
Maduro sworn in as Venezuela's president, urges dialogue
AFP, Published on 19/04/2013
» Nicolas Maduro was sworn in as president of Venezuela on Friday, replacing the late Hugo Chavez and calling for dialogue with the opposition to build a better country "for everyone, by everyone."
The Masters: Live Report
AFP, Published on 15/04/2013
» So, the Masters is over for another year and Australia's Adam Scott is the winner. AFP is now closing this Live Report but our regular coverage will continue.
'Goodbye my president': Supporters cry for Chavez
AFP, Published on 06/03/2013
» Throngs of Venezuelans crowded the streets of Caracas on Wednesday, many clad in red, waving flags and weeping in a final goodbye to late president Hugo Chavez as he was taken through the capital.
China enlists Jackie Chan to kick off political meeting
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» Film star Jackie Chan joined other celebrities Sunday at a meeting of China's highest-profile advisory body, a move seen by analysts as an attempt by the ruling Communist Party to cultivate "soft power".
Venezuelan govt denies rift with army at rally
AFP, Published on 28/02/2013
» With President Hugo Chavez still out of sight, the Venezuelan government denied any rift with the army Wednesday as it led a rally in Caracas to mark the anniversary of a deadly popular revolt.
Tiger takes charge at Torrey Pines
AFP, Published on 28/01/2013
» Tiger Woods strengthened his hold on the Farmers Insurance Open, carving out a six-shot lead with 11 holes to play at the Torrey Pines course where he has won seven titles.