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Dozens dead on Ukraine's deadliest day
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» More than 60 protesters were killed on Thursday by live gunfire in the deadliest day of violence in Ukraine since the beginning of protests.
Venezuelans rally in support of jailed opposition leader
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» About 100 supporters of jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez rallied Wednesday outside a Caracas court where he had been due to hear charges blaming him for a deadly episode of violence.
Japan posts monthly record trade deficit
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» Japan posted a monthly record trade deficit of $27.3 billion in January, data showed Thursday, as a weak yen pushed up post-Fukushima energy costs, despite upbeat exports to the US, China and Europe.
Bittersweet tears as divided Koreans meet after 60 years
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» Several hundred elderly South and North Korean relatives clung to each-other, rocking and weeping, as they met for the first time in 60 years Thursday at a reunion for families divided by the Korean War.
Missionary held in N. Korea left pamphlet in temple
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» An Australian missionary was arrested in North Korea after he left a pamphlet promoting Christianity in a Buddhist temple, his Chinese travel companion has recounted, as his wife says his fate rests with God.
Abdullah hits Afghan campaign trail in search of quick win
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» Leading Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah has vowed to deliver a knock-out blow to opponents in the first round of the election to avoid a repeat of the disputes and delays that plagued the 2009 vote.
WhatsApp: a booming smartphone message service
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» In just five years, WhatsApp grew into a smartphone messaging service used by nearly a half-billion people.
Facebook bets big on mobile with $19 bn WhatsApp deal
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» Facebook is betting huge on mobile with an eye-popping cash-and-stock deal worth up to $19 billion for Internet Age smartphone messaging service WhatsApp.
Wenger slams cynical Bayern as Arsenal face Champions League exit
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» Arsene Wenger accused Bayern Munich of resorting to cynical tactics as 10-man Arsenal were left facing elimination from the Champions League after a 2-0 defeat against the holders.
Libyans called to polls amid mounting anger over insecurity
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» Libyans go to the polls on Thursday to elect a constituent assembly in the latest milestone in the chaotic political transition from the ousted dictatorship of Moamer Kadhafi.