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IMF chief cautiously upbeat on global economy
AFP, Published on 18/03/2012
» IMF chief Christine Lagarde said measures taken to fight financial woes in Europe and the United States were starting to pay off, in a cautiously upbeat assessment of the global economy.
Wales beat France to win Grand Slam
AFP, Published on 18/03/2012
» Wales claimed their third Six Nations Grand Slam in eight years when they beat World Cup finalists France 16-9 at the Millennium Stadium here on Saturday.
Bayern hammer Hertha but Dortmund stay five clear
AFP, Published on 18/03/2012
» Dutch winger Arjen Robben hit a hat-trick on Saturday as Bayern Munich hammered Hertha Berlin 6-0 in Germany's capital but league leaders Borussia Dortmund beat Bremen to stay five points clear.
Gerrans makes it two for Aussies at Milan-Sanremo
AFP, Published on 18/03/2012
» Australian national champion Simon Gerrans claimed the biggest one-day victory of his career by winning the 103rd edition of Milan-Sanremo, the first major classic of the season, on Saturday.
Stirring comeback sets up Sharks victory
AFP, Published on 18/03/2012
» A stirring comeback earned Coastal Sharks a 27-22 victory over previously unbeaten Queensland Reds in the Super 15 at a drenched Kings Park Saturday.
Pistorius grabs Olympics qualification time
AFP, Published on 18/03/2012
» "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius on Saturday moved closer to a place at the London Olympics when he ran 45.20sec in the 400m at a regional qualifier, well within the required standard of 45.30.
Egypt's Coptic Pope Shenuda III dies
AFP, Published on 18/03/2012
» Egypt's Coptic Pope Shenuda III, spiritual leader of the Middle East's largest Christian minority, died on Saturday at the age of 88 after a battle with illness, leaving the country's Copts in mourning.
England crush Ireland to finish second in Six Nations
AFP, Published on 18/03/2012
» England finished second in the Six Nations and boosted the chances of interim coach Stuart Lancaster becoming their permanent boss with a convincing 30-9 victory over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.
Bolton star Muamba 'critical' after collapse
AFP, Published on 18/03/2012
» Bolton footballer Fabrice Muamba was "critically ill" in hospital on Saturday after collapsing suddenly during his team's abandoned FA Cup quarter-final with Tottenham.
De La Riva stays on track for first EPGA title
AFP, Published on 18/03/2012
» Spain's Eduardo De La Riva maintained his one-shot lead at the Andalucia Open on Saturday as the unheralded 29-year-old stayed on track for his first career title.