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Old-hand Hewitt eager to return to World Group
AFP, Published on 14/09/2012
» Veteran Lleyton Hewitt is eager to help Australia get back into the Davis Cup World Group when the promotion/relegation match against Germany starts on Friday.
Ralph Lauren journeys to Spain at NY fashion week
AFP, Published on 14/09/2012
» Ralph Lauren took a whimsical journey to Spain on Thursday, while Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein went all-out with a structured, architectural look on the closing day of New York Fashion Week.
Thailand says Myanmar preparing for refugee return
AFP, Published on 14/09/2012
» About 120,000 Myanmar refugees in Thailand may return home within a year, the kingdom's National Security Council said Thursday, following recent talks between the two nations.
More time possible if Greece delivers reforms: France
AFP, Published on 14/09/2012
» France's finance minister and the IMF both indicated Thursday that Greece could be given some breathing space implementing its austerity programme, provided it pushed through promised cuts.
Chelsea call for 'respect' ahead of derby
AFP, Published on 14/09/2012
» Chelsea have called on their fans to show "respect" ahead of what is set to be a highly-charged west London Premier League derby away to Queens Park Rangers.
Ryu So-Yeon shines on storm-hit British Open debut
AFP, Published on 14/09/2012
» Ryu So-Yeon marked her links course debut with a two under par 70 to share the lead with fellow South Korean, Haeji Kang, after the first round of the Women's British Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
Pentagon chief to visit China, Japan in Asia tour
AFP, Published on 14/09/2012
» Defense Secretary Leon Panetta departs this weekend on a trip to China, Japan and New Zealand, officials said Thursday, as part of a US bid to shift towards the region despite crises in the Middle East.
New York imposes partial ban on huge soda drinks
AFP, Published on 14/09/2012
» New York became the first city in the United States to impose a limited ban on super-sized soda drinks blamed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg for fueling a national obesity crisis.
Job strain boosts risk of heart disease
AFP, Published on 14/09/2012
» Workers who suffer job strain are 23-percent more likely to have a heart attack than stress-free counterparts, but the risk is far smaller than smoking or a sedentary lifestyle, a large study published in The Lancet says.
Six China ships near disputed isles
AFP, Published on 14/09/2012
» Six Chinese government ships sailed into waters around disputed islands claimed by both Beijing and Tokyo early Friday, the Japanese coastguard said, adding it had issued warnings telling them to leave.