Showing 11 - 20 of 52
Philippines vows to build back better 100 days after typhoon
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» The Philippines vowed Sunday to "build back better" 100 days after its deadliest typhoon left thousands dead and millions without homes.
Free Syrian Army fires military chief over leadership 'paralysis'
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» The rebel Free Syrian Army said Sunday it had fired Selim Idriss as its military chief, citing the "difficulties faced by the Syrian revolution" in its battle with the regime.
Japan has best growth in three years
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Japan's economy put in its best performance in three years during 2013, expanding by 1.6 percent as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's growth blitz rippled through the world's number-three economy.
Suicide bomber likely behind tourist attack: Egypt police
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Egyptian police said Monday a suicide bomber was likely behind an attack on a tour bus that killed three South Koreans and signalled a possible change in tactics by militants who have mainly targeted security forces.
Australian ice dancers live dream after heart scare
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Australian ice dancers Danielle O'Brien and Greg Merriman are finally living their Olympic dream after missing out on Vancouver because of a career-threatening illness.
'12 Years a Slave' defies 'Gravity'
Associated Press, Published on 17/02/2014
» LONDON — The force of "Gravity" was strong at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday — but it was unflinching drama "12 Years a Slave" that took the top prize.
McCullum posts second double ton against India
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» An exhausted Brendon McCullum fought through pain in an epic record-breaking innings that rescued New Zealand from near-certain defeat Monday and set them up for a series-saving result against India.
Weary India groans at new chapter of humiliation in Sochi
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» India, the perennial under-achiever of the Olympics, looks set to end another winter games without a medal after the humiliation of being banned from flying its flag at the opening ceremony.
Nepal police find plane wreckage
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Nepalese police Monday found the wreckage of a missing Nepal Airlines plane carrying 18 people in the country's mountainous west but there were no survivors, an aviation official said.
Venezuela accuses US of meddling
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Venezuela accused the United States of backing anti-government protesters who have marched against the leftist leader for two weeks and show no signs of backing down.