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Frenchman jailed for 15 years for Bali drug smuggling
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» DENPASAR (INDONESIA) - An Indonesian court jailed a Frenchman for 15 years Wednesday for smuggling a huge stash of crystal methamphetamine into the resort island of Bali.
Alleged Australian jihadist supporter deported, not charged
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» SYDNEY - An Australian convert to Islam arrested in the Philippines for allegedly urging people to join "jihad" in Iraq and Syria was deported to his homeland Wednesday, but police said he would not be charged.
Kerry lands in Israel on truce mission
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» BEN GURION AIRPORT (ISRAEL) - Washington's top diplomat flew into Tel Aviv Wednesday, defying a US flight ban, to try to broker an end to violence in Gaza, which has killed hundreds and hobbled Israel's main airport.
Tour leader Nibali says rumours of his demise much exaggerated
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» Tour de France leader Vincenzo Nibali played down suggestions he had finally cracked ahead of Wednesday's fearsome 17th stage in the Pyrenees.
Negredo facing three months out - Pellegrini
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» LONDON - Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo will be out for up to three months after breaking a bone in his foot, manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed.
Bolt, Farah and Wiggins lend Commonwealth sparkle
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» GLASGOW - Sporting household names such as Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and Bradley Wiggins will add some welcome sparkle to the 20th Commonwealth Games that get under way in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Asian shares extend gains on Dow rally
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» HONG KONG - Asian markets mostly rose on Wednesday, adding to the previous day's rally, following a positive lead from Wall Street while concerns over the Ukraine air crash crisis ease.
Boeing boosts 2014 profit forecast after solid quarter
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» US aerospace and defense giant Boeing on Wednesday raised its full-year profit forecast after earnings soared 52 percent in the second quarter, lifted by increased jetliner deliveries.