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Kuwait court rejects govt recourse on electoral law
AFP, Published on 25/09/2012
» Kuwait's constitutional court ruled on Tuesday that the Gulf emirate's electoral constituency law was in line with the constitution, rejecting a government appeal.
Merkel warns against hasty action amid euro worries
AFP, Published on 25/09/2012
» Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Tuesday the eurozone should not rush headlong into a banking union, amid signs Germany is being sucked into the abyss and fresh worries over Greece and Spain.
Grant criticises FA over Terry charge
AFP, Published on 25/09/2012
» Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant on Tuesday slammed the Football Association (FA) for taking action against John Terry, but admitted he was surprised by the player's decision to end his England career.
US will prevent Iran gaining nukes, Obama tells UN
AFP, Published on 25/09/2012
» President Barack Obama warned Tuesday that the United States would "do what we must" to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, in a declaration to be given to the UN General Assembly.
US drone kills five militants in Pakistan: officials
AFP, Published on 25/09/2012
» A US drone strike on Monday killed at least five Islamic militants in Pakistan's restive tribal region near the Afghan border, security officials said.
Chateau labels for US wine 'cheating consumers'
AFP, Published on 25/09/2012
» Bordeaux wine producers warned Monday that a European Union decision to authorise their US rivals to use the term 'chateau' on bottles sold in Europe would amount to "cheating consumers".
Injury-hit Toulouse keep coach in reserve
AFP, Published on 25/09/2012
» Injury-hit French giants Toulouse have named forwards coach William Servat as a standby squad member as they prepare for their European Cup campaign, manager Guy Noves said Monday.
Injured Melzer out of Malaysian Open
AFP, Published on 25/09/2012
» Eighth seed Jurgen Melzer was forced to retire from the Malaysian Open Monday after picking up a thigh injury in the first round, meaning Vasek Pospisil, ranked 122 in the world, went through.
European stocks fall on global growth concerns
AFP, Published on 25/09/2012
» Europe's main stock markets weakened on Tuesday as investors fretted over the poor state of the global economy and the eurozone debt crisis concerns centred on Spain.
Russia unveils 'hot' Sochi slogan for Winter Games
AFP, Published on 25/09/2012
» Russia on Tuesday unveiled the phrase "Hot. Cool. Yours." as the slogan for the 2014 Winter Olympics as the 500-day countdown began to the opening in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.