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Istanbul Olympics bid is about 'building bridges'
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Istanbul winning the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games would help bridge the gap between different cultures and religions, the bid's chief executive Hasan Arat told AFP.
Taiwan protests Philippine ships in disputed waters
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Taiwan on Saturday protested to the Philippines for sending naval ships to disputed South China Sea islands in the latest diplomatic spat between the two governments.
China, S.Korea in Sudirman Cup badminton final
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Eight-time champions China reached their 10th consecutive Sudirman Cup badminton final on Saturday, seeing off Denmark in Kuala Lumpur and setting up a clash for the title with South Korea.
Brazil cancels $900 million in African debt: presidency
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Brazil said Saturday it plans to cancel $900 million (700 million euro) worth of debt in 12 African countries, as part of a broader strategy to boost ties with the continent.
Nibali rides through snow towards Giro triumph
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Italian Vincenzo Nibali virtually secured his maiden Giro d'Italia triumph with his second win of this year's race on the snow-hit 20th stage from Silandro to Tre Cime di Lavaredo on Saturday.
Cheetahs reach new Super 15 heights
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Central Cheetahs rose to fourth place for the first time in Super Rugby with a bonus-point 34-22 triumph over struggling Southern Kings on Saturday.
Vettel refuses to concede F1 victory
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Sebastian Vettel conceded that it will be difficult for him to pass his Mercedes rivals on the track in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
Thousands protest in Malaysia
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Tens of thousands of people rallied near Malaysia's capital Saturday night against alleged electoral fraud, further raising the political temperature after divisive recent polls.