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Franklin wins 100m backstroke in blistering 58.67
AFP, Published on 29/06/2013
» Missy Franklin produced a world-leading time to win the women's 100m backstroke at the US swimming championships, then set her sights on Saturday's 200m individual medley.
Bad day for Waen at US Open
AFP, Published on 29/06/2013
» World number one Park In-Bee, chasing her third major title of the year, fired a four-under par 72 to take the US Women's Open lead just as fog halted the second round.
Obama to laud 'improving' Mandela
AFP, Published on 29/06/2013
» US President Barack Obama will express "profound gratitude" for Nelson Mandela Saturday, as his hero's battle for life adds an emotional edge to his first visit to South Africa as president.
Military exercise in China's Xinjiang after 'terror' clashes
AFP, Published on 29/06/2013
» China staged a large military exercise in the ethnically-divided Xinjiang region on Saturday, after dual clashes this week branded as "terrorism" killed at least 35 people.
Gold prices up 400 baht
Online Reporters, Published on 29/06/2013
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced buying prices at 17,888.80 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 18,150 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
Yala bomb kills 8 soldiers
Published on 29/06/2013
» YALA - Soldiers from an army camp in Nakhon Sawan left their base in Yala early Saturday, looking forward to meeting their families and taking a break from stressful duty.
Watson denies forcing Warner issue
AFP, Published on 29/06/2013
» Shane Watson has denied any role in forcing Australia cricket chiefs to take action against David Warner for the opener's attack on England's Joe Root.
Eight soldiers killed in Thai south blast
AFP, Published on 29/06/2013
» A roadside bomb killed eight soldiers in Thailand's restive south, an army spokesman said, raising questions over the durability of a fragile peace process aiming to end the near-decade long insurgency.
South Korea stops anti-North leaflet launch
AFP, Published on 29/06/2013
» South Korean police stopped a launch of anti-Pyongyang leaflets following a threat of violent retaliation by the North.
Villagers wounded in Narathiwat
Online Reporters, Published on 29/06/2013
» Two men were shot and critically injured in a drive-by shooting in Rueso district of Narathiwat early Saturday morning, police said.