Showing 1 - 10 of 174
Bangladesh braces for Islamist chief war crimes verdict
AFP, Published on 29/10/2014
» Security was tightened across Bangladesh Wednesday ahead of the long-awaited verdict in the war crimes trial of the leader of the largest Islamist party, amid fears that it will spark a new round of bloodshed.
No 'serious' fault found, France, Italy budgets pass EU review
AFP, Published on 29/10/2014
» BRUSSELS - The European Commission said Tuesday it had found no serious fault with eurozone member states' 2015 budget plans, clearing France and Italy after they made last-minute changes to meet EU demands.
CAS reopens case against Kreuziger after UCI appeal
AFP, Published on 29/10/2014
» GENEVA - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said Tuesday it had reopened a case against Roman Kreuziger after the International Cycling Union appealed a Czech decision to clear him of doping charges.
Seven men jailed for Myanmar Muslim bus murders: official
AFP, Published on 29/10/2014
» YANGON - Myanmar has jailed seven men for lynching 10 Muslim bus passengers in an attack that sparked mass unrest between Buddhists and Muslims in the western state of Rakhine two years ago, authorities said Tuesday.
China ex-general admits taking bribes for promotions: Xinhua
AFP, Published on 29/10/2014
» BEIJING - A retired general ensnared in a high-profile corruption drive launched by Chinese Communist chief Xi Jinping has admitted taking "extremely huge" bribes in return for army promotions, state media said Tuesday.
Murray getting that winning feeling back after surgery
AFP, Published on 29/10/2014
» PARIS - Andy Murray admitted on Tuesday that he is almost back to his best form as he targets more success at the Paris Masters and wrapping up his place at the World Tour Finals.
German Olympic chiefs in favour of Summer Games bid
AFP, Published on 29/10/2014
» FRANKFURT - Germany should bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, the board of the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) decided on Tuesday with either Berlin or Hamburg the favoured potential candidate.
YouTube to offer ad-free subscription
AFP, Published on 29/10/2014
» SAN FRANCISCO - YouTube viewers might get the option of paid subscriptions for ad-free access to the popular online video-sharing service.
'Ambulance drone' prototype unveiled in Holland
AFP, Published on 29/10/2014
» THE HAGUE - A Dutch-based student on Tuesday unveiled a prototype of an "ambulance drone", a flying defibrillator able to reach heart attack victims within precious life-saving minutes.
New Ebola cases down in Liberia
AFP, Published on 29/10/2014
» MONROVIA - The Red Cross offered hope Tuesday of a turning point in the battle against the deadly west African Ebola outbreak, saying it had seen a dramatic drop in bodies collected in Liberia's capital.