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UN inspectors in Syria to probe chemical weapons use
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» UN inspectors tasked with investigating the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria arrived Sunday in Damascus as fierce fighting raged in the coastal heartland of President Bashar al-Assad's clan.
US investigating JPMorgan's China hiring
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» The United States is investigating JPMorgan over its hiring practices in China, the company confirmed Sunday.
Bartoli signs up for US Open - as TV pundit
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli, who shocked tennis by announcing her retirement last week, revealed her new job on Sunday -- as a TV pundit.
Pakistan floods affect 300,000
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» Heavy monsoon rains have triggered floods affecting more than 300,000 people across Pakistan in the last two weeks and killed 108 others, disaster management officials said Sunday.
Japan volcano erupts spectacularly
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» A volcano in southern Japan erupted in spectacular fashion on Sunday, spewing an ash plume up to 5,000 metres into the air, meteorological officials said, according to a report.
Azarenka beats Williams to win Cincinnati title
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» Victoria Azarenka toppled world No. 1 Serena Williams 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) to claim the Cincinnati WTA title and establish herself as a contender for the US Open.
All Blacks call up four as injury cover
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» New Zealand rugby's forgotten man, Colin Slade, was among four players called up Monday to shore up the All Blacks' injury-hit squad ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Australia.
Point to Luna Rossa as Kiwis forced out of race
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» A hydraulics problem forced Team New Zealand out of the second race of the America's Cup challenger series on Sunday, handing Italy's Luna Rossa a victory.
Same-sex couples tie the knot in New Zealand
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» Dozens of same-sex couples said "I do" in New Zealand on Monday, taking to the skies and horse-drawn carriages to exchange their vows as the nation became only the 14th in the world to celebrate gay weddings.
Digital TV licence bid faces delay
Bangkok Post, Published on 19/08/2013
» The planned auction of commercial digital television licences is likely to be postponed from September to give business operators more time to prepare, a member of the telecom and broadcasting watchdog said on Sunday.