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UN seeks to ease Falkland tensions
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» UN leader Ban Ki-moon on Friday called on Argentina and Britain to avoid "escalation" of a dispute over the Falkland islands with the 30th anniversary of their war over the territory looming.
Belgian court refuses to ban 'Tintin in the Congo'
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» A Belgian court refused Friday to ban the sale of "Tintin in the Congo," rejecting arguments by a Congolese man that the iconic comic book was filled with racist stereotypes about Africans.
McIlroy, Bjorn share Dubai Desert Classic lead
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» World number two Rory McIlroy and red-hot Thomas Bjorn shared the lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday.
Croatia, Japan draw even 1-1 in Davis Cup
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» Ivo Karlovic came to his side's rescue on Friday, beating Japanese number one Kei Nishikori as Croatia evened out the first day of the Davis Cup tennis World Group first round tie.
Rugby chiefs back Barnes on Wales penalty call
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» English referee Wayne Barnes was exonerated by top rugby officials Friday following his controversial award of a decisive penalty in Wales' opening Six Nations win away to Ireland in Dublin last weekend.
Injured Zvonareva quits at Pattaya
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» Top seed Vera Zvonareva was forced to retire from the Pattaya Open on Friday with a left hip injury.
Senior Lee aide offers to quit over S. Korea scandal
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» A senior aide to South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak offered to resign Friday amid allegations of involvement in a bribery scandal which has rocked the ruling party in an election year.
Germany freezes signing of disputed Internet pact
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» Germany on Friday halted the signing of a controversial international accord billed as a way to beat online piracy that has sparked angry protests, saying it needed more time to consider it.
European stocks, euro falter on Greece divisions
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» European stock markets closed lower and the euro dropped against the dollar on Friday in reaction to violent protests in Athens that rocked Greece's divided government after the eurozone held up a debt bailout.
Alonso gives Ferrari late test boost
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» Former double world champion Fernando Alonso clocked the fastest time on the final day of Formula One testing on Friday, ending a frustrating week for the Italian giants on a high.