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Conflict, hunger, cholera and locusts: Mali's woes mount
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» A toddler's cries ring out in a paediatric ward where about 20 children lie emaciated from malnutrition in this northern Mali town, whose occupation by Islamists has caused a humanitarian crisis.
Spain doubts send European markets tumbling
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» Struggling Spain pushed European stocks and the euro sharply lower Friday as investors were spooked by the country's deteriorating outlook, largely discounting a Spanish bank rescue accord.
Fergie confirms United bid for van Persie
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on Friday that Manchester United have made a bid for unsettled Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.
Gasol replaces Nadal as Spanish Olympic flag-bearer
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» Basketball star Pau Gasol was on Friday named as the Spanish team's flag-bearer at the Olympics in place of tennis star Rafael Nadal, who withdrew from the London Games with a knee injury.
Olympic bid lifts Murray after Wimbledon tears
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» Andy Murray insists the prospect of returning to Wimbledon to compete for an Olympic medal has eased his heartache in the aftermath of his emotional final defeat against Roger Federer.
Don't expect miracles, says France skipper Mauresmo
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo expressed her pride at being appointed France's Fed Cup captain on Friday but warned that she could not be expected to perform instant miracles with the team.
EU inquiry on proposed acquisition by UPS of TNT Express
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» The European Commission on Friday announced an in-depth inquiry into a proposed 5.16 billion euro acquisition of Dutch shipper TNT Express by United Parcel Service, both major players in small package delivery.
USA men set world-leading time in Monaco 4x100m
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» The United States' men's 4x100m relay team set the fastest time in the world this year by prevailing in 37.61sec at the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Friday.
Asean finds common ground on sea dispute: Cambodia
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» Southeast Asian nations on Friday vowed to work towards a "code of conduct" in the disputed South China Sea, but failed to fully mend a rift that marred a regional meeting last week.
'Calm' Kitajima going for golden three-peat
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» Japan's Olympic swimming champion Kosuke Kitajima says he does not feel pressure going for a third straight breaststroke double in London, insisting he is "really calm" going into the Games.