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'Party over' in C. Africa as troops return to barracks
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» The new interim president of the violence-wracked Central African Republic told marauding fighters Monday that "the party is over" after weeks of deadly sectarian violence, as deserting troops and police returned to duty.
Pele given honorary Ballon d'Or
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Brazilian great Pele was finally awarded a Ballon d'Or in Zurich on Monday, despite retiring in 1977, co-organisers France Football announced.
Milan look to Seedorf after Allegri sacking
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Struggling Serie A giants AC Milan are attempting to lure Dutchman Clarence Seedorf to the club as a replacement for Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked as coach on Monday following a 4-3 defeat to Sassuolo, say reports.
Japan, Ethiopia urge peace in South Sudan
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» The leaders of Japan and Ethiopia on Monday urged South Sudan's warring parties to sign a ceasefire to end weeks of fighting that has left thousands dead.
Japan woos Africa with funds for peace and security
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wooed Africa Tuesday pledging financial packages to boost peace and security on the continent, which has become a key trading partner with China.
Pussy Riot to visit Singapore
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» MOSCOW - Two Pussy Riot punk rockers recently freed from jail will this week travel to Singapore where their controversial anti-Putin video has been shortlisted for an award, the husband of one of them said on Tuesday.
Nadal backs booed Tomic over injury blow-up
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Rafael Nadal offered words of support to Bernard Tomic Tuesday after the young Australian retired from their Australian Open first-round clash, drawing boos from a frustrated crowd.
Indonesian volcano spews fresh lava
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Indonesia's Mount Sinabung erupted more than 30 times Tuesday spewing lava and ash clouds over a wide area, officials said, with more than 26,000 people now forced to flee their homes.
Hong Kong tops freest economy list
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong topped the freest economy rankings for 20th consecutive year despite an increasing level of perceived corruption, according to a global poll released Tuesday.
JPMorgan posts 7% profit drop amid legal woes
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» US banking giant JPMorgan Chase Tuesday reported a 7.3 percent drop in fourth-quarter earnings as executives said legal and regulatory costs could continue to weigh on results.