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Doha to host 2019 world championships
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» The Qatari capital of Doha was named host of the 2019 Athletics World Championships on Tuesday, just days after the Gulf state's football officials were cleared of corruption by FIFA in their successful bid for the 2022 World Cup.
Federer and Wawrinka bury the hatchet ahead of Davis Cup
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» PARIS - Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka took to Twitter on Tuesday in a bid to bury any lingering resentments from their bad-tempered London match ahead of the Davis Cup final against France later this week.
McIlroy wants to close season in style in Dubai
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» DUBAI - Already assured of the Race to Dubai crown, Rory McIlroy has now set his sights on the other trophy – the $8million DP World Tour Championship title – to end his fantastic season on a high.
Japan's Nishikori admits partner on tour 'would be nice'
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» TOKYO - Japan's Kei Nishikori on Tuesday confessed to feeling a tad envious of his tennis rivals being cheered on courtside by wives and girlfriends, but showed lightning footwork to dodge the six million dollar question.
Cabinet endorses protest curbs
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» The cabinet Tuesday endorsed a bill to regulate protests, including banning the occupation of state buildings, after years of political turmoil marked by repeated rounds of demonstrations.
Intimidation in 'Billy' case alleged
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 18/11/2014
» PHETCHABURI — Four Kaeng Krachan National Park officials on Tuesday accused local police investigating the disappearance of Karen rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen of intimidating and forcing them to confess during a series of interviews.
German investor sentiment bounces back in November
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» Investment sentiment in Germany rebounded in November, a survey found on Tuesday, adding to signs that Europe's biggest economy is stabilising in another piece of positive news for the eurozone.
EasyJet pretax profit jumps 22%
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» LONDON - EasyJet's annual profits climbed on the back of rising passenger numbers and sales, the no-frills British airline said Tuesday.
Love in the time of Ebola: teen pregnancy and violence
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» In Ebola-hit Sierra Leone people abide by a chaste new set of social norms which can be broken down to an easily remembered mantra: no touching, and definitely no kissing.
FIFA criminal complaint reignites World Cup row
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» Controversy over the awarding of the next two World Cups took a fresh twist on Tuesday as football's world governing body FIFA lodged a criminal complaint over "possible misconduct" by individuals in connection with the bids.