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Pacers edge Heat to even series
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» The Indiana Pacers bounced back from a heart-breaking game one defeat to edge LeBron James and the Miami Heat 97-93 and level the NBA Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece.
Day after Kabul attacks, 10,000 peace balloons
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» After a day of explosions and gunfire, residents of Kabul woke up on Saturday morning to be greeted by a public art project in which volunteers handed out 10,000 neon-pink "peace" balloons.
Poll: Pongsak blamed for blackout
Online Reporters, Published on 25/05/2013
» Energy Minister Pongsak Raktapongpaisal should be held responsible for the massive blackout in 14 southern provinces on Tuesday, say the majority of respondents to an Abac Poll.
Africa to celebrate progress and 50 years of 'unity'
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» African leaders gathered Saturday ahead of extravagant celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa's myriad problems set aside for a day to mark the progress that has been made.
16 children die in Pakistan school bus fire
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Sixteen children and a teacher were killed when their school bus caught fire in central Pakistan on Saturday, police said.
12 dead as Philippine troops clash with militants
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Twelve people were killed in the Philippines on Saturday as troops clashed with a militant group blamed for the country's deadliest terror attacks, the military said.
Make betting legal, says top Indian body
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» A top Indian industry body has called for legalising sports betting amid a spot-fixing scandal in which cricketers were allegedly paid tens of thousands of dollars by bookmakers in underhand deals.
Pair grilled after UK fighter jets escort Pakistani plane
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Two men arrested on a Pakistan International Airlines plane after fighter jets were scrambled to escort it to a London airport remained in custody Saturday for questioning by the police.
Africa celebrates progress and 50 years of 'unity'
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» African leaders Saturday marked the African Union's 50th birthday against a backdrop of economic growth, despite persistent armed conflicts and the new shadow of the threat of terrorism.
Japan mayor to apologise to US over brothels advice
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» A Japanese politician who drew fire for calling "comfort women" a wartime necessity has been forced to apologise for suggesting US soldiers in Okinawa visit brothels to vent their violent frustrations.