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Football over water draws tourists
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/12/2014
» In Koh Panyee, part of the picturesque Phang Nga province, foreign visitors keep coming thanks to excitement over the community's innovative and highly unusual football pitch.
Police, protesters clash in Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 01/12/2014
» HONG KONG - Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters faced off against police in a fresh escalation of tensions on Sunday night, with officers firing pepper spray at angry students trying to surround the government headquarters.
New protests erupt in Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 01/12/2014
» HONG KONG - Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters faced off against police early Monday in a fresh escalation of tensions, with officers firing pepper spray at angry students trying to surround the government headquarters.
Italy PM moots temporary nationalisation of troubled steel plant
AFP, Published on 01/12/2014
» ROME - Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Sunday floated the idea of nationalising during "two or three years" the country's loss-making Ilva steel plant, one of Europe's most polluting.
Pellegrini proud as City revive title bid
AFP, Published on 01/12/2014
» LONDON - Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini praised his side's all-round display after they overcame a disallowed penalty appeal and a red card shown to Eliaquim Mangala to win 3-0 away to Southampton on Sunday.
Energised Williams gives fast-paced IPTL a boost
AFP, Published on 01/12/2014
» MANILA - Serena Williams emerged from a month-long lay-off Sunday to beat Kirsten Flipkens at the debut tournament of the International Premier Tennis League, a fast-paced, television-friendly new version of the sport.
Australia's Robertson joins tributes for Hughes
AFP, Published on 01/12/2014
» LONDON - Australia's Neil Robertson became the latest sports star to pay tribute to compatriot Phillip Hughes before coming back from the brink of defeat to remain in the hunt to retain his UK Championship title on Sunday.
Black Friday sales down as shopping habits change
AFP, Published on 01/12/2014
» Consumer spending during America's Thanksgiving weekend dropped compared to last year, but the decline can be attributed to an improving economy and changing shopping habits, a survey found Sunday.
Bhupathi declares IPTL a success, dismisses critics
AFP, Published on 01/12/2014
» MANILA - International Premier Tennis League boss Mahesh Bhupathi declared its launch in the Philippines a success on Sunday, ushering in a fast-paced, television-friendly version of one of the world's most popular sports.
Noah eyes Davis Cup return, if asked nicely
AFP, Published on 01/12/2014
» PARIS - Yannick Noah, who captained France to the 1991 and 1996 Davis Cup title, is ready to return to the hot-seat, but only if all five of the country's top players ask him.