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Guru, Published on 14/02/2014
» Struggling to find the perfect venue for your hot Valentine’s date today (Feb 14)? Here’s a round-up of interesting offerings around town to suit even the pickiest of partners. The rest is up to you.
Japan snow storm grounds 100 flights
AFP, Published on 14/02/2014
» A snow storm hit Japan on Friday, disrupting rail and road travel, grounding more than 100 flights and adding to the piles left behind by an earlier blanketing.
Facebook offers new gender options
Associated Press, Published on 14/02/2014
» Menlo Park, California — With a click of a cursor, Jay Brown went from Male to Trans Male. A few states away, Debon Garrigues switched from Male to Neutral. Marilyn Roxie, formerly Female, chose three: Androgynous, Transgender and Genderqueer.
Police reclaim Makkhawan Bridge rally site
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2014
» Police reclaimed the anti-government protest site at Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge on Friday, promising to seize more stages in days to come.
Syria peace talks face total deadlock as death toll soars
AFP, Published on 14/02/2014
» Syria's faltering peace process ground to total deadlock Friday amid growing concern of complete collapse despite international pressure, as the death toll on the ground continued to soar.
China January inflation flat at 2.5% year-on-year
AFP, Published on 14/02/2014
» China's inflation rate was steady at 2.5 percent year-on-year in January, the government said on Friday, with analysts warning the figure suggested weak growth prospects for the world's second-largest economy.
Durant scores 43 to lift Thunder over Lakers
AFP, Published on 14/02/2014
» Kevin Durant scored 19 of his 43 points in the fourth quarter as Oklahoma City dealt the injury-hit Los Angeles Lakers a franchise-worst seventh straight NBA home defeat.
Girls go wild for skating heart-throb Joubert
AFP, Published on 14/02/2014
» French figure skating heart-throb Brian Joubert has six world championship medals to show for his long career -- plus the undying devotion of legions of female fans.
Australian fashion bursts onto NYC scene
AFP, Published on 14/02/2014
» Among the hundreds of designers who flocked to New York Fashion Week, Australians are a growing force to be reckoned with as they launch brands onto a global market.
Gold extends climb above $1,300
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/02/2014
» Singapore — Gold headed for the biggest weekly advance since October as US economic data that trailed estimates increased haven demand, with holdings in the biggest exchange-traded product expanding to a two-month high. Silver was set for the longest rally since March 2008.