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US to hunt Boston bombers to 'ends of the Earth'
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» US investigators vowed to "go to the ends of the Earth" as they widened their search for those responsible for two bombs which sprayed nails and metal pellets into Boston marathon crowds, killing three people and injuring more than 180.
N. Korea bars South 'humanitarian' delegation
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» North Korea barred a delivery of supplies to South Koreans in the closed Kaesong industrial zone Wednesday, as the South's president said it was time to stop rewarding Pyongyang's provocations.
BHP affirms targets despite weather disruptions
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» Mining giant BHP Billiton affirmed full-year guidance for its major products Wednesday, reporting a "robust" quarter of output despite weather issues at its premier Australian businesses.
Britain, world figures bid farewell to Thatcher
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» The funeral of Margaret Thatcher takes place on Wednesday, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers.
New Zealand legalises gay marriage
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» New Zealand became the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise gay marriage Wednesday after a historic parliamentary vote.
Taiwan shows force in biggest live-fire drill since 2008
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» Taiwan staged its biggest live-fire drill since 2008 Wednesday, in an operation involving more than 7000 troops that simulated a Chinese attack as its leader warned of Beijing's arms build-up.
New Indian theme park targets growing middle-class
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» India's most elaborate theme park opens this week with special-effect Hindu gods and Bollywood-themed rides, aiming to tap a thirst for family entertainment among the country's rising middle-class.
Chinese 12-year-old set to smash golf age record
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» China's Guan Tianlang astonished the world when he made the Masters cut at the age of 14, but his record as the European Tour's youngest ever player is set to be ripped up by a boy aged only 12.
Chinese mourn Boston marathon bomb victim
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» China's Internet users on Wednesday mourned a female Chinese national killed in the Boston marathon bombing, with thousands of tribute messages posted online.
Title in sight as United visit West Ham
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» Having returned to winning ways at the weekend, Manchester United can close to within four points of the Premier League title with victory at West Ham United on Wednesday.