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Phuket Time-Lapse: How it was done
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/08/2014
» Time-lapse photographer Saengthit Kamlangchai is back with his newly-competed film taken in Phuket. Watch the film and read his explanation of how it was done. And then check out some of his previous work.
Standard Chartered fined $300 mn over laundering controls
AFP, Published on 20/08/2014
» New York state's banking regulator hit Standard Chartered Bank with a $300 million fine and restrictions on its dollar-clearing business Tuesday for not detecting possible money laundering.
Credit Suisse says arranged securities for BES
AFP, Published on 20/08/2014
» GENEVA - Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse on Tuesday confirmed that it had created investment vehicles for scandal-mired Banco Espirito Santo before it was bailed out by the Portuguese government.
French PM kicks off Paris liberation anniversary
AFP, Published on 20/08/2014
» PARIS - France's prime minister Tuesday paid tribute to the "courage" and "sacrifice" of the Paris police officers who, 70 years ago, retook their headquarters from the Nazis, kickstarting the liberation of the city.
Pakistan army urges talks as protesters march on parliament
AFP, Published on 20/08/2014
» Tens of thousands of protesters marched on Pakistan's parliament Wednesday in a bid to depose the prime minister, as the nation's powerful military called for talks to resolve the week-long political drama.
Ukraine says battles rage in heart of rebel-held Lugansk
AFP, Published on 20/08/2014
» KIEV - Ukraine said Tuesday fighting had erupted in the heart of major rebel stronghold Lugansk, as the bodies of 17 civilians fleeing the city were recovered from wreckage of their destroyed convoy.
Jones joins Cardiff after snubbing Ospreys
AFP, Published on 20/08/2014
» LONDON - Cardiff Blues confirmed the signing of Wales prop Adam Jones on Tuesday, after he rejected the offer of a new contract from their regional rivals the Ospreys.
Palestinians flee for cover as Israel raids Gaza
AFP, Published on 20/08/2014
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Several thousand Palestinians fled their homes in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, weighed down with bags of clothes, pillows and mattresses after Israel and Palestinian militants resumed fire, witnesses said.
No fear as Peaty takes European breaststroke crown
AFP, Published on 20/08/2014
» BERLIN - When Adam Peaty was a child, his fear of water led to tears at bathtime. Now he is the European 100 metres breaststroke champion.
Al Ain and Al Hilal draw first blood in Champions League
AFP, Published on 20/08/2014
» UAE's Al Ain and Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal have one foot in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League after winning their quarter-final first leg matches on Tuesday.