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Mourning US dad a hero helping Boston wounded
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» He literally seared with pain upon losing his son in the Iraq war, setting himself ablaze. His life is now one long act of mourning and homage, and watching the Boston Marathon was another chapter.
New Yorkers on alert but calm after Boston attacks
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» Vigilant but calm, New Yorkers were unfazed Tuesday by heightened security measures imposed after the Boston bombings even as the blasts revived memories of the devastating September 11, 2001 attacks.
Organisers vow to continue Boston Marathon next year
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» Boston Marathon organisers said that next year's race would go ahead as planned and that they are co-operating with law enforcement officials to find those responsible for the deadly blasts.
NHL season extended an extra day due to blasts
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» The National Hockey League's lockout shortened season has been extended an extra day due to the deadly explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Ricin found in letter to US senator's office
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» US authorities intercepted a letter that contained the deadly poison ricin and was bound for Senator Roger Wicker's office, officials said, triggering new security concerns a day after the terror attack in Boston.
6.8-magnitude quake strikes Papua New Guinea: USGS
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, with seismologists warning there could be considerable damage.
US hospitals make more money when surgery goes wrong
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» US hospitals face a disincentive to improve care because they make drastically more money when surgery goes wrong than when a patient is discharged with no complications, a study found.
US eases export rules on aerospace parts
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» The United States eased rules on the export of select items in the aerospace industry, in an effort to reduce regulations that are thought to be putting American firms at a disadvantage.
Wenger keeps faith after Arsenal stalemate
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal remain on course to qualify for the Champions League even though the Gunners' 0-0 draw against Everton left them facing a nerve-wracking end to the season.
Spurs sign for ex-scoring NBA champ McGrady
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» The San Antonio Spurs gave their playoff push an added boost by signing two-time league scoring champ Tracy McGrady for the rest of the National Basketball Association season.