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International trio takes shortcut to space station
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» An international trio flying in a Russian capsule docked with the International Space Station on Wednesday with a busy schedule full of space walks and an encounter with a pioneering US cargo craft.
Keane set to face England despite jetlag
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Robbie Keane will captain the Republic of Ireland in their friendly with England on Wednesday despite having only just returned from the United States, manager Giovanni Trapattoni announced on Tuesday.
White House stresses personal side of Obama-Xi summit
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» The White House on Tuesday styled the first summit between President Barack Obama and China's Xi Jinping next month as a uniquely personal encounter offering each man the chance to size the other up.
Djokovic demands lights, action at Roland Garros
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» World number one Novak Djokovic called for the French Open to install floodlights to help clear the backlog of rain-hit matches and claimed that a five-year wait to have a roof-covered showcourt was too long.
Vaccine for hand, foot, mouth disease
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Researchers in China said Wednesday a trial vaccine provided "significant" protection against a virus that can cause potentially deadly hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in children.
Rooney retains Hodgson's faith
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Wayne Rooney may no longer be the main man at Manchester United and there are persistent rumours he may leave Old Trafford in a bid to find regular football but England manager Roy Hodgson has re-iterated his belief in the striker.
NBA approve sale of Kings to Indian tycoon
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» The National Basketball Association approved the sale of the Sacramento Kings to a group headed by Indian business tycoon Vivek Ranadive, the league announced.
US student planned 'grim reaper' Columbine-style attack
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» A judge set bail at $2 million for a US teenager accused of planning a Columbine-style attack on his school using explosives and guns, as macabre details emerged of the alleged plot.
Federer, Serena target French Open last 32
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Roger Federer and Serena Williams bid for French Open last 32 places Wednesday while second seed Victoria Azarenka begins her campaign as Roland Garros plays catch-up after Tuesday's schedule was badly hit by rain.
McCullum backs England for Ashes
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum said England were "red hot favourites" to retain the Ashes after the Black Caps had their "hearts ripped out" by Alastair Cook's men.