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World airlines shun Israel for second day
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» Major airlines shunned Israel for a second day on Wednesday amid fears that rocket fire from Gaza could endanger flights into Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport.
Feed probe after Queen's Gold Cup winner fails drug test
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» LONDON - A horse-feed firm launched an investigation on Wednesday into the failed drugs test of Estimate, the Gold Cup winner owned by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
Denver Broncos owner gives up control due to Alzheimer's
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» DENVER - Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, whose team has reached six Super Bowls in his 30 years in charge, has relinquished day-to-day control of the team due to Alzheimer's disease.
Turkey arrests 100 top police in wire-tapping probe
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» Turkish authorities on Tuesday arrested scores of senior police officers on suspicion of illegally eavesdropping on top officials, including Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Air France suspends flights to Tel Aviv
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» PARIS - Air France said on Tuesday that it was suspending its flights to Tel Aviv, joining a host of airlines to stop service to Israel because of the deadly Gaza conflict.
Venezuela moves to empty Tower of David skyscraper slum
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» Venezuelan authorities on Tuesday began moving residents out of the Tower of David, a Caracas skyscraper so notorious as a haven for squatters and gangs it was depicted in the US TV series "Homeland."
Ex-Barca boss defends Neymar contract in court
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» MADRID - Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell defended Tuesday the legality of Brazilian striker Neymar's contract during questioning by a Spanish court which is investigating possible tax crimes.
European safety agency to recommend airlines avoid Tel Aviv
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» Europe's air safety watchdog said Tuesday it would recommend that all European airlines avoid Tel Aviv after a rocket fired from Gaza struck near the city's international airport.
Chinese army shows dancing robots
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» BEIJING - To the sound of Shakira's Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) robots demonstrated their dance steps, screaming recruits drilled with bayonets and tanks rolled as China's military offered a rare moment of openness Tuesday.
Guardiola warns foes not to copy Germany
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» WASHINGTON - Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola warned Tuesday that those seeing Germany as a model for success after their World Cup triumph need greater dedication and patience with their own philosophies.