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Protesters march after election ruling
Published on 25/01/2014
» Protesters march in Bangkok with their leader, a day after the Constitution Court ruled that polls may be postponed. Michaela Cabrera reports. - REUTERS
Activist on trial in China's south as dissent crackdown widens
AFP, Published on 25/01/2014
» A activist in a grassroots group whose members have called for the overthrow of China's ruling Communist Party went on trial Friday, his lawyer said, the latest step in Beijing's sweeping crackdown on dissent.
UN probes claims of asylum-seeker abuse by Australia
AFP, Published on 25/01/2014
» The United Nations refugee agency said Friday it was examining allegations that asylum-seekers were abused as the Australian navy turned their boats back to Indonesia.
'Xi to head China national security commission'
AFP, Published on 25/01/2014
» Chinese president Xi Jinping has been named head of a new national security commission, state media said Friday, emphasising his firm grip on power.
Draghi sees 'dramatic' improvement since worst of eurozone crisis
AFP, Published on 25/01/2014
» European Central Bank Chief Mario Draghi said on Friday that improvements in the eurozone had been dramatic since overcoming the worst of the debt crisis.
Neureuther wins slalom after Hirscher flops
AFP, Published on 25/01/2014
» Germany's Felix Neureuther won the men's World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel in dramatic fashion on Friday as home hero Marcel Hirscher straddled a gate charging down his second run.
Falcao surgeon keeps stricken striker's World Cup door ajar
AFP, Published on 25/01/2014
» Radamel Falcao's surgeon on Friday said "there is still hope" that Colombia's stricken star striker could make it to the World Cup.
Lemoine, Simon bid to lift Cofidis
AFP, Published on 25/01/2014
» Beleaguered French cycling outfit Cofidis will be looking to French riders Cyril Lemoine and Julien Simon to lift the team this season after a difficult 2013.
Wales' Wyn Jones commits to Ospreys
AFP, Published on 25/01/2014
» Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones bucked the recent trend of top players signing for overseas clubs by announcing Friday he has signed a deal that will keep him with the Ospreys until after the 2015 World Cup.
Button backs Dennis to get McLaren back on track
AFP, Published on 25/01/2014
» Former world champion Jenson Button expects Ron Dennis to restore McLaren to its' former glory after returning to take overall charge of the Formula One team.