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King's birthday appearance cancelled, but celebrations continue unabated (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/12/2014
» His Majesty's doctors requested that the King not leave the hospital today for an audience at the Amarin Vinitchai Hall, dampening the morning events, but this evening's celebrations for His Majesty's 87th birthday are being carried out on a grand scale.
UEFA bans Crimea clubs from Russian competitions
AFP, Published on 05/12/2014
» Crimean football clubs were on Thursday banned by UEFA from taking part in Russian competitions starting from January 1, the governing body's secretary general Gianni Infantino announced.
10 Pakistani children get HIV from blood transfusions
AFP, Published on 05/12/2014
» ISLAMABAD - Ten Pakistani children have been infected with HIV after receiving tainted blood transfusions, officials said Thursday, in a "shocking" case highlighting the abysmal state of blood screening in the country.
Amazon takes on other retailers with own diaper line
AFP, Published on 05/12/2014
» Online retailing giant Amazon launched its own brand of diapers Thursday, opening a new front in retail battles with a direct challenge to name-brand vendors already selling on its website.
Hosszu, Le Clos keep world records rolling
AFP, Published on 05/12/2014
» Katinka Hosszu set a new world record in the 100m backstroke with Chad le Clos laying down a new marker in the 100m butterfly at the World Short-Course Swimming Championships.
US military tried to rescue American hostage in Yemen
AFP, Published on 05/12/2014
» US and Yemeni forces recently tried unsuccessfully to rescue an American journalist held by Al-Qaeda, which has now threatened to execute him, officials said Thursday.
Tiger struggles to five-over 77 in comeback round
AFP, Published on 05/12/2014
» Tiger Woods made a woeful start to his latest injury comeback Thursday, firing a five-over par 77 to stand last after round one of the 18-player Hero World Challenge.
Hard part begins for CAN hosts Equatorial Guinea
AFP, Published on 05/12/2014
» MALABO (EQUATORIAL GUINEA) - A day on from the draw for the finals of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, the hard part is beginning for Equatorial Guinea, which has just over a month to ready itself to host the tournament.
Hosszu sets new 100m backstroke short-course world record
AFP, Published on 05/12/2014
» DOHA - Katinka Hosszu set a new world record in the 100m backstroke at the World Short-Course Swimming Championships in Doha on Thursday.
India says will not be bulldozed at climate talks
AFP, Published on 05/12/2014
» NEW DELHI - India, the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter, said Thursday it is committed to tackling global warming but vowed to protect its interests at the latest round of UN climate talks in Lima.