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EU gives France, Spain extra time to trim deficits
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» The European Commission laid down its economic targets Wednesday for EU nations desperately seeking growth and jobs in the fallout from the debt crisis but gave France and Spain extra time in return for deeper reforms.
London Olympic Stadium set for pound sterling429 mln makeover
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» London's Olympic Stadium is set for a major refurbishment after the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) approved plans for a pound sterling429 million ($650 million, 500 million euros) makeover on Wednesday.
England coach hopes Pietersen will be fit for Ashes
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» England team director Andy Flower said on Wednesday that he was "thinking optimistically" about star batsman Kevin Pietersen's chances of returning to fitness in time for the Ashes series against Australia.
Militant attack on Afghan Red Cross office kills one
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Militants on Wednesday launched a two-hour suicide and gun attack on a Red Cross office in Jalalabad city, east Afghanistan, killing one guard, officials said.
Facebook revamps guidelines after rape protests
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» A top Facebook executive said Wednesday that authors of misogynist posts on the social network will now have to "put your name on your sexism" instead of being anonymous.
Buriram win, Muang Thong lose in TPL
Tor Chittinand, Published on 29/05/2013
» Buriram United hammered Chonburi FC 4-1 in the Thai Premier League on Wednesday night to move closer to leaders SCG Muang Thong United.
Prayuth: Fabio case 'long way to go'
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/05/2013
» Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha on Wednesday said the death of Italian photojournalist Fabio Polenghi still faces a lengthy court case before it reaches closure, and called a ruling by the Criminal Court as only the inquest stage.
Russian scientists find 'blood' in mammoth carcass
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Russian scientists claimed Wednesday they have discovered blood in the carcass of a woolly mammoth, adding that the rare find could boost their chances of cloning the prehistoric animal.
US fines Total $398 mn over bribes in Iran
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» French oil giant Total agreed Wednesday to pay US authorities $398.2 million to settle charges that it bribed officials in Iran to secure oil and gas concessions.
Everton confirm Martinez approach
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Everton chairman Bill Kenwright on Wednesday confirmed that he intends to speak to outgoing Wigan Athletic coach Roberto Martinez about the managerial vacancy at Goodison Park.