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Worldwide FGM ban sought at 'Girl Summit'
AFP, Published on 22/07/2014
» British Prime Minister David Cameron called on Tuesday for a worldwide ban on female genital mutilation and child marriage as he launched the first UN-backed "Girl Summit" on issues that affect millions around the globe.
Real's headline catch Rodriguez unveiled to huge crowd at Bernabeu
AFP, Published on 22/07/2014
» Colombia's World Cup revelation James Rodriguez was unveiled as Real Madrid's latest headline signing in front of tens of thousands of fans at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.
'Street fishing' thrives in waterways of Paris
AFP, Published on 22/07/2014
» PARIS - Quentin Nespoulous is standing by Canal Saint Martin, a once run-down waterway in Paris that has been cleaned up and turned into a popular haunt for young bohemians.
HIV pill shows preventive promise
Associated Press, Published on 22/07/2014
» There is more good news about HIV treatment pills used to prevent infection in people at high risk of getting the AIDS virus: Follow-up from a landmark study that proved the drug works now shows that it does not encourage risky sex and is effective even if people skip some doses.
Brazil turn back to Dunga as Scolari successor
AFP, Published on 22/07/2014
» The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Tuesday appointed Dunga as coach, replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari, whose contract was not renewed after the hosts' World Cup semi-final thrashing by Germany.
Afghan car buyers urged to defy the 'curse of 39'
AFP, Published on 22/07/2014
» KABUL - Afghans' aversion to the number 39 due to its mysterious connotations of prostitution forced the government on Tuesday to appeal for people to stop refusing vehicle licence plates containing the much-feared figure.
Sri Lanka president skips Commonwealth Games amid protest threats
AFP, Published on 22/07/2014
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse will skip the Commonwealth Games starting this week in Glasgow despite being chair of the bloc, his office said Tuesday, after activists threatened to protest at his attendance.
China storm death toll rises to 46, as Typhoon Matmo nears
AFP, Published on 22/07/2014
» BEIJING - The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China for decades has reached 46 with another 25 missing, authorities said Tuesday, as another typhoon approaches the country's eastern coastline.
Every cloud has silver lining, says stage winner Rogers
AFP, Published on 22/07/2014
» Michael Rogers said he had learnt lessons when serving a temporary doping suspension that helped him win his first ever Tour de France stage.
Delta suspends flights to Israel, cites safety concerns
AFP, Published on 22/07/2014
» LONDON - US airline Delta said Tuesday it was indefinitely suspending flights between the United States and Israel, citing security concerns.