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France, Germany pledge action to boost investment, growth
AFP, Published on 21/10/2014
» BERLIN - France and Germany, the eurozone's two biggest economies, promised Monday to do what was needed to boost investment in the single currency area at a time when the region's economy is flagging badly.
Fifa: Delay World Cup to end of 2022
AFP, Published on 21/10/2014
» PARIS - Holding the controversy-plagued 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar at the end of that year rather than the scorching summer is FIFA president Sepp Blatter's preferred option, he told French radio station France Info on Monday.
New iPhones deliver big profits for Apple
AFP, Published on 21/10/2014
» The new big-screen iPhones helped propel Apple's profit and revenue in the past quarter, as the California tech giant delivered stronger-than-expected results.
Late goal saves draw for ManU
AFP, Published on 21/10/2014
» WEST BROMWICH (UNITED KINGDOM) - Daley Blind rescued spluttering Manchester United with a dramatic late equaliser in Monday's 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.
Australia ex-premier Whitlam dies at 98
AFP, Published on 21/10/2014
» SYDNEY - Former Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam, one of the nation's most admired figures, died Tuesday aged 98, his family said.
Facebook sues lawyers over 'scam' lawsuit for stake
AFP, Published on 21/10/2014
» NEW YORK - Facebook Monday sued lawyers who represented a man claiming he was entitled to a stake in the huge social network, saying they should have known he was a scam artist.
Giants lefty ace Bumgarner set for Royal test
AFP, Published on 21/10/2014
» KANSAS CITY - San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, baffling rival batters throughout a record-shattering season, tries to halt Kansas City's unbeaten playoff run in Tuesday's opening game of the 110th World Series.
Total CEO dies in Moscow plane crash
AFP, Published on 21/10/2014
» MOSCOW - The CEO of French oil company Total, Christophe de Margerie has died after a private jet crashed at a Moscow airport, Russian media reported Tuesday citing aviation and law enforcement sources.
New iPhones deliver big profits for Apple
AFP, Published on 21/10/2014
» SAN FRANCISCO - New big-screen iPhones helped propel Apple's profit and revenue in the last quarter, as the California tech giant smashed earnings expectations.
HK officials, protesters hold 1st talks
AFP, Published on 21/10/2014
» Hong Kong authorities and pro-democracy protesters Tuesday held their first talks aimed at ending weeks of rallies that have paralysed parts of the city, after its leader ruled out major reforms.