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China football fans' fury over Zhang's move
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Chinese football fans expressed fury Saturday over reports that the man once tipped to head the sport's top body in Asia may have been "sacrificed" by Beijing in its drive to dominate the Olympics.
Tsumori Chisato celebrates colour at Paris fashion week
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Japan's Tsumori Chisato on Saturday feasted on colour at Paris fashion week while Australian Martin Grant oozed sophisticated chic in palate cleansing black, grey and pastel pink.
If I can contribute, I'll carry on, says Wilkinson
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Jonny Wilkinson kicked 25 points as Toulon stayed on course for the French Top 14 final with a 35-16 win over champions Toulouse on Saturday and admitted he wants to keep playing beyond the end of the season.
'Don't tear down this wall', Berlin protesters say
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Detested for nearly three decades as a symbol of oppression, the Berlin Wall again sparked angry protests Friday when a crane began dismantling a segment under plans for a new housing development.
Guthrie grabs lead after McIlroy withdraws
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Well after World No. 1 Rory McIlroy had withdrawn from the Honda Classic during the second round with a toothache, unheraled American Luke Guthrie took the lead of the US PGA event.
Federer beaten by Berdych again
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Roger Federer's defence of the Dubai Open title came to a dramatic end in the semi-finals after he failed to convert three match points against Tomas Berdych, the man who also upset him in the US Open.
Cut Messi some slack, says Roura
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura on Friday sought to ease the pressure on Lionel Messi as the Catalans prepare to face Real Madrid for the second time in five days.
Political deadlock ups pressure on Italy credit rating: Fitch
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Fitch on Friday warned political deadlock in Italy following elections this week in which no party won an overall majority added downward pressure on its sovereign credit rating.
Finnish Nobel laureate sees peace prize for Myanmar govt
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Finnish Nobel peace laureate Martti Ahtisaari said Friday he believed Myanmar's reformist government could win the Nobel Peace Prize, as Helsinki announced 6.5 million euros ($8.4 million) in development aid to the country.
Syria, Moscow condemn US aid to rebels
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Syria and ally Russia denounced a US pledge to provide direct non-lethal aid to rebel fighters, saying it will fuel more violence in the two-year conflict, which claimed dozens more lives on Friday.