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China dissident brands nephew's conviction 'revenge'
AFP, Published on 03/12/2012
» Chinese blind activist Chen Guangcheng said in a video released Sunday that a three-year jail sentence handed to his nephew was "revenge" for his dramatic escape to the US embassy earlier this year.
Vonn makes history with another sweep
AFP, Published on 03/12/2012
» Another race at Lake Louise, another win for Lindsey Vonn, who triumphed in a women's alpine World Cup super-G to complete another three-race sweep in the Canadian Rockies.
'Hurting' Chiefs end skid after murder-suicide
AFP, Published on 03/12/2012
» A somber Kansas City Chiefs NFL team took inspiration from tragedy to end an eight-game losing streak, a day after a player committed suicide after killing his girlfriend.
Violence rocks east DR Congo despite rebel pullout
AFP, Published on 03/12/2012
» Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Goma assumed gradual control of the mining hub on Sunday after a rebel pullout, but tensions were running high with gunmen attacking a camp for displaced people and clashes on Rwanda's border.
Deathtoll rises in Japan tunnel disaster
AFP, Published on 03/12/2012
» TOKYO -- Rescuers have found three crushed bodies in a collapsed tunnel on a major Japanese highway on Monday, taking the death toll to nine, as questions mounted about whether decaying ceiling supports caused the disaster.
Scene set for Rugby World Cup draw
AFP, Published on 03/12/2012
» Hosts England and reigning champions New Zealand could find themselves paired in the same pool when the draw for the 2015 Rugby World Cup takes place at London's Tate Modern gallery on Monday.
Top-flight FA Cup opposition for United, Chelsea
AFP, Published on 03/12/2012
» Manchester United, Arsenal and holders Chelsea were all handed ties with fellow Premier League sides in the draw for the FA Cup third round on Sunday.
Last-gasp Wallaby win does little to cheer critics
AFP, Published on 03/12/2012
» The Wallabies' last-gasp win over Wales in Cardiff at the weekend rounded off an underwhelming season but was enough to save coach Robbie Deans's job, Australian newspapers said.
Croc that took Australian boy was fed by locals: police
AFP, Published on 03/12/2012
» Hopes were fading Monday for a nine-year-old boy taken by a four metre (13 feet) crocodile in northern Australia, which police said was being fed by the local community.
'Life of Pi' shows bond, but tigers face threat
AFP, Published on 03/12/2012
» Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's new epic "Life of Pi" showcases the relationship between a teenage Indian boy and a Bengal tiger. But in reality, the predators are under increasing threat from humans.