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Chanderpaul says 10,000 runs due to hard graft
AFP, Published on 27/04/2012
» Shivnarine Chanderpaul, only the 10th player in history to make 10,000 Test runs, believes hard graft and long hours in the nets propelled him to his landmark.
Lady Gaga wows S. Koreans as global tour kicks off
AFP, Published on 27/04/2012
» US pop diva Lady Gaga wowed tens of thousands of South Koreans at the opening show of her global tour Friday with signature flamboyant outfits and a provocative performance.
The American who built a Thai business empire
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/04/2012
» U.S.-born (but now Thai) businessman William E. Heinecke, among the richest in Thailand, explains his business strategy.
Dems slam proxy-vote claim
Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2012
» The Democrat Party has threatened to sue a Pheu Thai MP if he fails to prove his allegation that opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva asked a colleague to vote on his behalf during a House meeting on March 14.
US growth falls to 2.2% in first quarter
AFP, Published on 27/04/2012
» US economic growth slowed sharply to 2.2 percent in the first quarter, official data showed Friday, rekindling fears of a fresh stumble and framing the first steps of the presidential race.
Guardiola quits Barcelona
AFP, Published on 27/04/2012
» Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced on Friday he is leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.
Dutch court throws out 'cannabis card' challenge
AFP, Published on 27/04/2012
» A Dutch district court on Friday threw out a bid by coffee shop owners to fight the introduction of a "cannabis card" aimed at stopping foreigners from buying the drug in the country.
Rare turtles returned to the Philippines
AFP, Published on 27/04/2012
» Thirty-one live turtles, including some rare species, that were smuggled to Hong Kong were flown back to the Philippines on Friday but five others did not live to make the trip, an official said.
Iraq at 'a crossroad', fugitive VP tells AFP
AFP, Published on 27/04/2012
» Iraq has reached a "crossroad," its fugitive vice-president told AFP Friday but strongly rejected the country's partition amid a deepening crisis stoking sectarian tensions.
Guardiola quits Barcelona
AFP, Published on 27/04/2012
» Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced on Friday he is leaving the team at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.