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France in firing line as EU sets economic guidelines
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Struggling France will likely be the focus Wednesday when the European Commission sets down the economic and fiscal lines it expects EU member states to follow in the search for desperately needed growth and jobs.
Sprint-SoftBank merger wins US security clearance
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» US national security officials have approved Japanese telecom giant SoftBank's planned $20-billion takeover of Sprint, the third-largest US mobile carrier, the companies said.
Nepal marks 60 years since Everest summit victory
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Nepal on Wednesday marked 60 years since the first ascent of Everest, celebrating the pioneering climbers whose bravery spawned an industry that many mountaineers fear is now ruining the world's highest peak.
Spain united for fight to win Games, says Blanco
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» A united Spain is prepared for the fight for Madrid to win the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games, the bid's president Alejandro Blanco told AFP in an interview.
Militant suicide attack in 'peaceful' Afghan province
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Afghan security forces killed six militants who stormed the Panjshir provincial governor's office early Wednesday in a brazen assault in one of the country's most stable areas.
All governments hack secret data: Huawei
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Using the Internet to spy and steal sensitive data is standard practice by all countries, according to the security chief of controversial Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
Israel warns will act if Russia sends Syria missiles
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Israel has warned it "will know what to do" if Russia delivers promised anti-aircraft missiles to its war-torn ally Syria, amid growing fears of a wider conflict brewing as the fighting spills into Lebanon.
IMF cuts 2013 China growth to 7.75%
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday cut its growth forecast for China in 2013 to "around 7.75 percent", down from its earlier forecast of 8.0 percent, citing a sluggish global recovery which hurt exports.
Pacers beat Heat to level NBA series at 2-2
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Centre Roy Hibbert scored 23 points as the Indiana Pacers went on a 13-3 run to close the game and beat the Miami Heat 99-92 in game four of their NBA semi-final round series.
Dozens rescued from sinking Thai tourist ferry
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» More than 100 people were rescued from a tourist ferry that began to sink in rough seas near the popular Thai resort island of Phuket, police said Wednesday.