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Sierra Leone launches controversial Ebola shutdown
AFP, Published on 20/09/2014
» FREETOWN - Sierra Leone launched a nationwide three-day shutdown on Friday to contain the deadly spread of an Ebola epidemic described by the UN Security Council as a threat to world peace.
Spain's Catalan parliament approves independence vote law
AFP, Published on 20/09/2014
» BARCELONA - Catalonia's regional parliament on Friday passed a law that its leaders say will authorise them to hold a non-binding "consultation" on independence from Spain on November 9.
Egyptian breaks record for world's deepest scuba dive
AFP, Published on 20/09/2014
» CAIRO - Egyptian frogman Ahmed Gamal Gabr has broken the world record for the deepest scuba dive with a plunge into the Red Sea, Guinness World Records said on Friday.
Queen urges unity after Scotland rejects independence
AFP, Published on 20/09/2014
» Scottish leader Alex Salmond said Friday he would resign after losing an independence referendum that left the United Kingdom intact, while Queen Elizabeth II called for "mutual respect" among Scots following a divisive campaign.
Catalans press independence vote despite Scottish 'No'
AFP, Published on 20/09/2014
» BARCELONA - The Spanish government on Friday welcomed Scotland's "No" vote on independence, but Catalans determined to break away from Spain pushed ahead defiantly for their own ballot on self-rule.
Verstappen, 16, handed Japan debut
AFP, Published on 20/09/2014
» SINGAPORE - Teenager Max Verstappen is set to make his debut as a Formula One racing driver during free practice at the Japanese Grand Prix next month.
Alibaba's Ma rides 'Forrest Gump' story to riches
AFP, Published on 20/09/2014
» NEW YORK - In his long road to riches, Alibaba founder Jack Ma says his inspiration has been the film character "Forrest Gump."
NFL in crisis: Chief vows to put 'house in order'
AFP, Published on 20/09/2014
» Embattled National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday promised to put the sport's "house in order" amid a firestorm over the NFL's handling of off-field violence involving players.
Tens of thousands expected at New York climate march
AFP, Published on 20/09/2014
» NEW YORK - Celebrities, activists and political leaders are expected to join more than 100,000 people in New York Sunday for what could be the largest climate change protest in history, organizers said.
Western militaries scramble to aid Ebola-hit west Africa
AFP, Published on 20/09/2014
» FREETOWN - Western militaries readied aid missions Friday to help Africa's Ebola-hit nations battle an epidemic which has sparked killings in panicked southern Guinea and forced a nationwide shutdown in Sierra Leone.