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Australian Olympic Committee allows alcohol but no staggering
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» The Australian Olympic Committee on Tuesday said that athletes will be allowed to consume alcohol at upcoming Games but swaying, staggering, and having rambling conversations will not be tolerated.
Resurgent Mexico won't ease up on New Zealand
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» Mexico have vowed to avoid complacency in Wednesday's second leg of their World Cup intercontinental play-off against New Zealand, despite taking a 5-1 advantage into the match.
Fu's China are one win from Asian Cup spot
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» China can put a lacklustre qualifying campaign behind them and write more positive headlines for the national game by clinching their Asian Cup spot in a game against Saudi Arabia Tuesday.
SET down 2.29 points at opening
Online Reporters, Published on 19/11/2013
» Thai stocks opened down 0.16% at the start of trade this morning.
Death toll hits 41 in Vietnam flooding
dpa, Published on 19/11/2013
» HANOI – Ten people were reported dead in central Vietnam floods Tuesday, bringing the total deaths in the past week to 41 with another five missing, a flood official said.
Indonesia slams Aussie PM comment
Associated Press, Published on 19/11/2013
» JAKARTA — Indonesia's president has stepped up the pressure on Australia over allegations its neighbour tapped calls from his phone, saying the action was deplorable and will lead to a review of cooperation agreements.
Drugs scandal rocks troubled 'ethical' bank
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» The Co-operative Group said on Tuesday that its chairman had resigned after the former head of its banking arm -- which prides itself on ethical investments -- was filmed allegedly planning to buy illegal drugs.
Caroline Kennedy meets Japanese emperor
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» Caroline Kennedy met Japan's Emperor Akihito Tuesday as thousands of well-wishers lined the streets of Tokyo to catch a glimpse of the incoming US ambassador.
Family urge Australia to do more for activist in Russia
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» The family of an Australian man imprisoned in Russia for two months over an Arctic protest on Tuesday urged the government to step up diplomatic efforts after his detention was extended.
(Updated) Monk makes FB complaint over police blockades
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/11/2013
» Collecting alms in the midst of police barricades, barbed wire, tents and vehicles is no easy task, a monk from famous Bangkok temple Wat Benchamabophit complains on Facebook.