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Megaupload boss' bail appeal 'rejected' in NZ
AFP, Published on 03/02/2012
» Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom on Friday failed to overturn a ruling that he remain behind bars in New Zealand while US officials seek his extradition for alleged copyright piracy, reports said.
Honda to join FIA World Touring Car Championship
AFP, Published on 03/02/2012
» Japanese auto manufacturer Honda is to enter a team in the FIA World Touring Car Championship from October, the company announced on Friday.
Philippines battles rebels after air strike
AFP, Published on 03/02/2012
» Philippine troops battled Muslim extremists on a remote southern island on Friday where a day earlier three of Southeast Asia's top terror suspects were killed in a US-backed air strike, the army said.
US White House hopeful Romney leads big in Nevada
AFP, Published on 03/02/2012
» Republican Mitt Romney was riding high Friday, the eve of Nevada's presidential caucuses, after a new poll gave him a 20-point lead and real estate mogul Donald Trump endorsed his candidacy.
Terry stripped of England captaincy
AFP, Published on 03/02/2012
» John Terry was stripped of the England captaincy for the second time in two years on Friday after mounting concern his ongoing racism court case had made his position untenable.
Ex-motorcycling champ Lorenzo urges safety improvements
AFP, Published on 03/02/2012
» Former world champion Jorge Lorenzo has urged MotoGP organisers to cut the top speed of the sport's new 1,000cc bikes to improve safety, just months after the tragic death of a young rider.
Suu Kyi 'postpones major election rally'
AFP, Published on 03/02/2012
» Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has postponed a major political rally in the central city of Mandalay because the venue offered by the authorities is too small, according to her party.
British minister quits to fight charges in speeding row
AFP, Published on 03/02/2012
» British Energy Secretary Chris Huhne resigned on Friday after being told he will face criminal charges over allegations he dodged a speeding penalty, but vowed to prove his innocence.
England edge ahead as wickets tumble in third Test
AFP, Published on 03/02/2012
» England edged to a slender five-run lead over Pakistan at the close as 16 wickets fell during an extraordinary opening day of the third and final test at Dubai Stadium Friday.
Indian driver Karthikeyan joins F1 team HRT
AFP, Published on 03/02/2012
» Spanish Formula One outfit HRT announced on Friday that Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan will complete the team?s line up for the 2012 Formula One season alongside Spanish driver Pedro de la Rosa.