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Xi pushes China trade vision as APEC leaders meet
AFP, Published on 11/11/2014
» President Xi Jinping pushed China's road map for free trade as Asia-Pacific leaders held talks on Tuesday focused on narrowing differences over how to open up commerce across the vast and economically dynamic region.
Dhammazedi bell search a 'fraud'
Published on 11/11/2014
» Politicians, legal experts and historians have said the highly publicised recovery attempt of the Dhammazedi bell that ended fruitless was a national shenanigan and organisers should be charged with fraud.
Geldof renews Band Aid against Ebola
AFP, Published on 11/11/2014
» LONDON - Bob Geldof on Monday announced a 30th anniversary version of the Band Aid charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" with U2 frontman Bono, Coldplay's Christ Martin and One Direction joining to raise money to fight Ebola.
Modi to engage Indians in Australia
AFP, Published on 11/11/2014
» NEW DELHI - Narendra Modi will address Australian parliament during his upcoming visit to the country -- the first by an Indian prime minister in 28 years, an official confirmed Monday.
Pakistan attacks leave four policemen dead
AFP, Published on 11/11/2014
» ISLAMABAD - At least four policemen were killed on Monday in a spate of gun and grenade attacks in Pakistan's two major cities, officials said.
New protest hits Mexico over alleged student massacre
AFP, Published on 11/11/2014
» Protesters angry at the alleged massacre of 43 Mexican students clashed with police and besieged Acapulco's airport for hours Monday over a scandal shaking President Enrique Pena Nieto's administration.
Iran nuclear talks 'tough, direct and serious': US
AFP, Published on 11/11/2014
» WASHINGTON - The United States said Monday that talks underway in Oman between world powers and Iran on its nuclear program have proved "tough, direct and serious."
Button ready for dignified F1 exit
AFP, Published on 11/11/2014
» SAO PAULO - Jenson Button is ready to make a dignified exit from Formula One and says he has nothing to prove after finishing a typically smooth fourth in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.
Lancaster optimistic forward duo will return against Boks
AFP, Published on 11/11/2014
» LONDON - England coach Stuart Lancaster said Monday he was "optimistic" that forwards Courtney Lawes and Dylan Hartley will pass concussion tests in time to face South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Sampdoria president Ferrero faces racism probe
AFP, Published on 11/11/2014
» ROME - Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero faces disciplinary action after the Italian football federation (FISC) confirmed Monday they are probing an alleged racist comment he made about Inter Milan's Indonesian owner.