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'Washington agog' over sex-security scandal
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» WASHINGTON : The top US general in Afghanistan was dragged on Tuesday into the sex scandal that brought down CIA director David Petraeus, as a steady stream of new allegations left Washington agog.
US budget deficit jumps 22% in October
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» The US federal government's deficit rose sharply in October, casting a cloud over the start of the fiscal year as President Barack Obama and Congress tackle the coming "fiscal cliff" and ballooning debt.
UAE toughens penalties for online dissent
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» The United Arab Emirates issued a new law toughening penalties for cyber crimes to include jail terms for anyone who calls for regime change or mocks its rulers, newspapers reported on Tuesday.
US soldier could face death over Afghan massacre
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Prosecutors called for a US soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers to face a full court-martial and even death.
Australian sky-gazers in awe of rare total eclipse
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Tens of thousands of sky-gazers flocked to Australia's tropical north Wednesday to watch the moon block out the sun in one of nature's greatest phenomena -- a total solar eclipse.
China's communist congress set to wrap up
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» China's Communist Party will on Wednesday close a congress tasked with choosing a new circle of leaders who face major economic challenges and growing scrutiny from an increasingly demanding population.
NY Times, union agree to new contract
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Union members at The New York Times approved a new contract through 2016 which offers modest raises and a revamped pension, ending a deadlock of more than a year and a half.
Humala tells AFP he proved critics wrong, Peru growth shines
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Peru's President Ollanta Humala, preparing a European tour to drum up investment, defied his conservative critics Tuesday and told AFP that his economic policies are on course for success.
Sesame puppeteer relieved as sex claim dropped
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» The puppeteer behind Elmo on "Sesame Street" voiced relief Tuesday, after a man who accused him of underage sex was reported to have dropped the claim.
Hooper gets family onside for Wallabies
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Australia's Michael Hooper has insisted he won't have any concerns about split loyalties when Australia play England at Twickenham on Saturday.