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Evacuation of Syria's Homs halts, governor blames 'armed groups'
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» The evacuation of civilians from Syria's Homs city has halted, with no new efforts to extend a truce and the governor saying Sunday "armed groups" prevented operations a day earlier.
11 S.African miners rescued, none still trapped
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Eleven men who became trapped in an illegal gold mine in South Africa were rescued on Sunday, but an unknown number remained underground fearing arrest.
No regrets for new Russian, ex-Korean Victor Ahn
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» The short track speed skater once known as Ahn Hyun-Soo -- who won three golds for South Korea at the 2006 Games -- said Sunday he has no regrets about switching allegiance to Russia after a fourth Olympic triumph.
Arsenal edge Liverpool in FA Cup
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Arsenal set up an FA Cup quarter-final meeting with Everton after overcoming Liverpool 2-1 in a feisty and gripping fifth-round match at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Berlin film fest wraps up with big wins for Asian cinema
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» The 64th Berlin film festival wrapped up Sunday after a resounding triumph for Asian cinema at its gala awards ceremony, including the Golden Bear top prize for a Chinese noir mystery.
Students lead the way in Venezuelan protests
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» President Nicolas Maduro accuses them of being instruments of a "fascist" coup. They say they are exercising their rights by protesting insecurity, inflation and the arrest of fellow activists.
'12 Years a Slave' wins Bafta's best film
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Harrowing historical epic "12 Years a Slave" won the best film award at the 67th edition of the Baftas on Sunday, which could be an indicator for the upcoming Oscars.
Venezuelan government accused of protest violence
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Several thousand people took part in an opposition rally in Caracas Sunday, as Venezuelan student leaders blamed the government for orchestrating violence that has marred recent protests in the capital.
Hopes pinned on private sector as Libya economy slumps
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Small businesses are prospering in Libya's major cities even as the economy at large is being throttled because of security problems and industrial action which has shrunk lifeline oil revenues.
Slave epic big Bafta winner as Hollywood descends on London
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» "12 Years a Slave", the distressing tale of a man sold into slavery, was the big winner at the Baftas on Sunday, giving the Steve McQueen directed picture a huge pre-Oscars boost.