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Birdies sing for Bourdy at Wales Open
AFP, Published on 02/09/2013
» A superb hat-trick of birdies saw Frenchman Gregory Bourdy win the Wales Open on Sunday and claim the first points in the race to qualify for next year's Ryder Cup.
Detached pipe cap caused deadly China ammonia leak: officials
AFP, Published on 02/09/2013
» An ammonia leak which killed 15 people at a food company in China's commercial hub of Shanghai was caused by a detached pipe cap, state media said Sunday.
Philippines asks Taiwan crewmen to attend shooting probe
AFP, Published on 02/09/2013
» A Philippine panel preparing homicide charges against the country's coastguards over the death of a Taiwanese fisherman has formally asked his fellow crewmen to appear before it, Manila's justice secretary said Sunday.
Cambodia warns foreigners to stay away from poll protests
AFP, Published on 02/09/2013
» The Cambodian government on Sunday warned foreigners to stay away from opposition protests against a hotly disputed election as thousands of riot police practised crowd control in the capital.
Japanese director Miyazaki retires
AFP, Published on 02/09/2013
» Japan's Hayao Miyazaki, a director of feature-length animations and manga artist who has been compared to Walt Disney, is retiring after a five-decade career, the head of his production company said Sunday.
Real Madrid bag Bale on 6-year deal
AFP, Published on 02/09/2013
» Gareth Bale's prolonged transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid was finally completed for an unconfirmed world record fee on Sunday after the Spanish club officially announced the move.
Juve, Napoli shine as Serie A enjoys goals blitz
AFP, Published on 02/09/2013
» Champions Juventus and leaders Napoli underlined their scudetto credentials with convincing wins but this season's title favourites were not alone as potential rivals took part in a Serie A goals blitz.
Bryans rally to sustain Grand Slam sweep hopes
AFP, Published on 02/09/2013
» Reigning champions Bob and Mike Bryan, trying to complete the first calendar-year Grand Slam men's doubles sweep since 1951, rallied from a set and a break down Sunday to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
Cambodia fails to pay war crimes staff
AFP, Published on 02/09/2013
» Some 100 staff at Cambodia's war crimes court for former Khmer Rouge leaders went on strike over unpaid wages on Sunday in a fresh blow to the UN-backed body.
Dems lash out over economy as costs rise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2013
» The Democrat Party's economic team yesterday took the government to task for its failure to turn the economy around and warned the economic situation could go downhill.