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Protest over 43 missing Mexicans turns violent
AFP, Published on 02/12/2014
» A peaceful rally over the presumed massacre of 43 Mexican students ended with violence in the capital, and the president's popularity sank to new lows on his second anniversary.
Japan kicks off election campaign in 'Abenomics referendum'
AFP, Published on 02/12/2014
» Official campaigning kicked off in Japan on Tuesday before a December 14 election which Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has described as a referendum on his faltering "Abenomics" growth blitz.
One of 43 missing Mexican students identified among remains
AFP, Published on 07/12/2014
» Forensic experts have identified one of 43 missing Mexican students among charred remains found in a landfill, an official said, partly solving a case that has roiled the government for weeks.
Will Academy go Oscar 'Wild' for Witherspoon?
AFP, Published on 03/12/2014
» LOS ANGELES - Eight years after winning an Oscar for "Walk the Line", Reese Witherspoon is taking another stroll towards Hollywood glory -- but this time, it's a grueling 1,100-mile solo hike.
One of 43 missing Mexican students identified among remains
AFP, Published on 07/12/2014
» Fears that 43 Mexican students missing since September were slaughtered by a police-backed gang have risen after one of the young men was identified among charred remains found in a landfill.
Family demands justice after Mexican student's body identified
AFP, Published on 08/12/2014
» The family of the first victim identified among 43 missing Mexican students lamented the dashed dreams of the aspiring teacher, calling for justice in the case that has shocked the country.
Australian PM admits 'rough patch' as voters flee
AFP, Published on 08/12/2014
» SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott admitted Monday he was going through "a rough patch" as voters desert him over tough spending cuts and perceived broken promises.
In 2014, missing students buried 'Mexico's Moment'
AFP, Published on 14/12/2014
» MEXICO CITY - Mexico finally seemed poised to write the drug war's final chapter this year -- the world's most wanted cartel kingpin was captured, homicides fell and the world hailed economic reforms.
Disney's 'Big Hero 6' delights with new kind of Marvel star
AFP, Published on 07/11/2014
» LOS ANGELES - The huge cuddly white robot in "Big Hero 6" could hardly be less like a typical Marvel superhero -- and yet the Michelin man-style star could be a sure winner for studio giant Disney.
Myanmar likely to sell bonds
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/10/2014
» JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR — Myanmar’s licensing of foreign banks brings it a step closer to an initial sovereign bond sale to help fund $80 billion of power, transport and technology projects through 2030, according to the Asian Development Bank.