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Clashes leave eight dead in Pakistan
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» Sectarian clashes in Pakistan's garrison city Rawalpindi left eight people dead and over 40 injured on Friday as worshippers massed to mourn the seventh century martyrdom of Hussain, the grandson of prophet Mohammad, officials said.
World broadcasters urge UN action on journalist deaths
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» Some of the world's biggest broadcasters on Friday urged the UN Security Council to take greater action over the killing of journalists in conflict zones.
Putin tightens Sochi security for visitors
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree severely tightening security in Winter Olympic host city Sochi for people without accreditation in a bid to screen visitors.
Night of upsets at China Open quarters
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» World women's singles champion Ratchanok Intanon was one of six top-four seeds to fall at the China Open quarter-finals Friday.
UAE, Bahrain, Saudis reach Asian Cup
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» The UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia booked their tickets to the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia with victories in their qualifying group games on Friday.
NATO puts its faith in new high-tech HQ
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» Looking to a new role, NATO is pressing ahead with a high-tech, high-security headquarters to replace the supposedly temporary residence it ended up having to use for 50 years.
Law and order prevailing in Philippine typhoon chaos
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» Fears that the dire situation among desperate typhoon survivors in the Philippines would tip into violence receded Friday, as relief operations scaled up and a reinforced police presence deterred looters.
Serbia, Czechs tied 1-1 in Davis Cup final
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» Serbia and defending champions the Czech Republic were tied 1-1 after the first day of the Davis Cup final on Friday as Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych swept through in straight sets.
Skaters Chan, Wagner lead way in Paris
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» Three-time world champion Patrick Chan warmed up for his Olympic challenge with a record-breaking performance as American Ashley Wagner lead the women's event at the Trophee Bompard figure skating Grand Prix in Paris on Friday.
Ogier dominates Rally in Welsh forests
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» World champion Sebastien Ogier won four of Friday's six stages on the Wales GB Rally to open up a commanding 20.1sec lead over Volkswagen team-mate Jari-Matti Latvala.