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A big language challenge
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/12/2013
» If you are learning to understand spoken Thai, this will be a BIG challenge. The same for those of you who are learning translation. Try this interview with the controvesial Aum Neko and you'll see what I mean.
Spain face Dutch in World Cup repeat, England draw Italy
AFP, Published on 07/12/2013
» Reigning champions Spain will begin their defence of the World Cup with a rematch of the 2010 final against the Netherlands, while England were paired with Italy in Friday's draw.
South Africa's rugby fraternity mourns Mandela
AFP, Published on 07/12/2013
» South Africa's rugby fraternity paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela on Friday, reliving the day 18 years ago when the Springboks won the World Cup and Mandela won over the nation.
Muslim rebels kill man in Philippines raid despite peace talks
AFP, Published on 07/12/2013
» Muslim rebels killed one man in a raid on a police station in the southern Philippines Friday to free two arrested comrades despite a ceasefire and peace talks with the government, officials said.
Takanashi leads Japan to Lillehammer victory
AFP, Published on 07/12/2013
» World number one Sara Takanashi helped Japan to victory in the mixed teams ski jumping event at Lillehammer on Friday.
Donaldson leads at halfway stage in Sun City
AFP, Published on 07/12/2013
» Welshman Jamie Donaldson stormed into the lead in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City on Friday, establishing a three-stroke lead over Henrik Stenson and Ryan Moore.
China alarm over 'New Citizens' activist movement
AFP, Published on 07/12/2013
» China's reformist New Citizens Movement is widening the attraction of activism with its low-key gatherings -- and its loose cell structure worries the mighty Communist state despite the group's tiny size, campaigners say.
Turkey says no new bids to rival China missile offer
AFP, Published on 07/12/2013
» Turkey has yet to receive any new bids to supply a new missile system to rival a controversial multi-billion dollar offer by a US-blacklisted Chinese company, a government official said Friday.
Olympic champion Kim leads in season debut
AFP, Published on 07/12/2013
» South Korean figure skating star Kim Yu-Na returned from injury on Friday to kick off her Olympic season by taking the lead after the short programme at the Golden Spin in Zagreb.
Cloud firm Box raises $100 mn
AFP, Published on 07/12/2013
» Cloud storage startup Box, launched from a college dorm in 2005, has raised $100 million in new capital to help fund a global expansion.