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Sukhumbhand triumphs
Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2013
» Bangkok voters Sunday re-elected Democrat candidate MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra as the city's governor.
50 rebels, French soldier killed in 'heavy' Mali fighting
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» Heavy fighting in northern Mali has left at least 50 rebel fighters and a French soldier dead, officials said Sunday, as Chad promised to prove its soldiers had killed two top Islamist militants.
White House: Republicans will compromise as cuts bite
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» As the blame game over a stinging package of deficit-reducing spending cuts grinds on, the White House said Sunday that as voters start to feel the pain, Republicans will pivot and seek compromise.
Lyon held by Brest, Marseille squeeze past Troyes
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» Lyon let slip the perfect chance to pile the pressure on French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain when they were held to a 1-1 draw at Brest on Sunday, while Marseille reclaimed third place after beating Troyes 2-1.
Bayern rack up perfect 10 at Hoffenheim
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» Bayern Munich maintained their 17-point lead in the Bundesliga on Sunday, racking up their 20th league win from 24 games this season after labouring to a 1-0 win at strugglers Hoffenheim.
Juve remain top as Serie A battle heats up
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» Champions League contenders Juventus remained on course for their 29th Serie A title despite a 1-1 draw with closest challengers Napoli and the continued resurgence of AC Milan.
Rio police occupy slums near airport, seaport
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» Brazilian security forces seized control of two crime-ridden slums near Rio de Janeiro's international airport and seaport Sunday in a new bid to drive out drug traffickers ahead of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 summer Olympics.
Maiden European Tour win for Van der Walt
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» Dawie van der Walt won his first European Tour tournament Sunday by finishing two shots ahead of fellow South African Darren Fichardt in the Tshwane Open.
China enlists Jackie Chan to kick off political meeting
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» Film star Jackie Chan joined other celebrities Sunday at a meeting of China's highest-profile advisory body, a move seen by analysts as an attempt by the ruling Communist Party to cultivate "soft power".