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Twice widowed suicide bomber kills one in Russia's Dagestan
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» A suicide bomber identified as the widow of two Islamists blew herself up in Russia's Dagestan on Saturday, killing one person and wounding over a dozen in the second attack to hit the volatile northern Caucasus region this week, officials said.
Thousands attend mass for Italy's first mafia martyr
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Tens of thousands of Catholic faithful attended a mass on Saturday putting on the path to sainthood a priest shot dead by the mafia 20 years ago, the first victim of organised crime to be declared a martyr.
Rosberg on pole for Monaco GP
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Nico Rosberg claimed pole position for Sunday's 71st Monaco Grand Prix with a brilliantly-judged drive in capricious conditions as he and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton locked out the front row of the grid.
London turns German for Champions League final
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» An estimated 180,000 German football fans swarmed into London on Saturday as anticipation grew ahead of the first ever all-Bundesliga Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Veterans cap Cannes race amid buzz for lesbian tale
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Cinema heavyweights Roman Polanski and Jim Jarmusch wrapped up the Cannes Film Festival race Saturday, as speculation raged whether a shockingly explicit lesbian love story could capture a prize.
India cricket chief's son-in-law arrested in IPL probe
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Indian police have arrested the son-in-law of the country's cricket chief in a spot-fixing probe as the government announced Saturday a new law to crack down on cheating in sport.
Thai shuttlers' dream ends
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» KUALA LUMPUR - Thailand put up a spirited fight before bowing out 3-1 to three-time champions South Korea, which reached their seventh Sudirman Cup final on Saturday.
China slams EU solar, telecom probes
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» BEIJING - China's Premier Li Keqiang has slammed the European Union for plans to probe the country's telecom products and impose taxes on its solar panels, Chinese state media reported on Saturday.
Swann spins England to victory over New Zealand
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Graeme Swann bowled England to a commanding 247-run in the second Test against New Zealand in Leeds on Tuesday with rain unable to save the tourists.
Westwood in confident mood as Canizares takes lead
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» England's Lee Westwood believes he is perfectly placed and primed for a final day assault on the European PGA Championship after finishing round three just a stroke behind leader Alejandro Canizares of Spain.