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The great holiday exodus
Published on 29/12/2012
» The traffic jams have been building since Friday as all of Bangkok seemed to want to get out of the city for the New Year. A total of 71 people died in road accidents on the first two "dangerous days" of the holiday, while upcountry, cars are not being allowed into the two largest national parks.
Obama 'modestly optimistic' for fiscal deal
AFP, Published on 29/12/2012
» President Barack Obama said he was "modestly optimistic" a last-minute deal was possible with Republicans to avert a "fiscal cliff" crisis that could spark a recession and rock global markets.
New York murders lowest in 50 years: mayor
AFP, Published on 29/12/2012
» The number of murders in New York this year fell to its lowest point in a half-century, mayor Michael Bloomberg said Friday -- a bit of good news as the United States tries to combat rampant gun violence.
Sangakkara out for rest of Australian tour
AFP, Published on 29/12/2012
» Sri Lanka's gloom over their shattering innings capitulation to Australia deepened with news Friday that star batsman Kumar Sangakkara will miss the rest of the tour with a fractured finger.
Sick orphans 'biggest losers' in Russian anti-US adoption law
AFP, Published on 29/12/2012
» Sick or handicapped children will be the biggest losers in a Russian law banning adoption of Russian children by American families, adoption agencies have warned.
Ferguson hits back at Pardew jibe
AFP, Published on 29/12/2012
» Alex Ferguson has criticised Newcastle boss Alan Pardew for his claim that the Manchester United manager should have been sent off after a verbal exchange with referee Mike Dean during their clash on Wednesday.
Fenninger wins World Cup giant slalom
AFP, Published on 29/12/2012
» Austria's Anna Fenninger won the women's World Cup giant slalom here on Friday going fastest on both legs of the race.
Brazil legends to play in Myanmar
AFP, Published on 29/12/2012
» World Cup winners Cafu, Bebeto and Roberto Carlos will join an All-Star Brazil team in Myanmar next month as the nation tries to boost its footballing prowess, a sporting official said Friday.
Japan's new foreign minister vows China patch-up
AFP, Published on 29/12/2012
» Japan's new foreign minister said Friday he would work to patch up ties with China, soured over a bitter territorial row that has blighted relations for months.
Japan reflation facing many hurdles: S&P
AFP, Published on 29/12/2012
» The Japanese economy is facing many hurdles as it struggles to reverse long-term deflation, according to a report from ratings agency Standard & Poor's on Friday.