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9 hurt, 1 missing after volcano erupts
Kyodo News, Published on 19/12/2014
» At least one person went missing and nine others were injured, four of them seriously, after a volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, a government official said Friday.
Rules for taking selfies in Thailand
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/12/2014
» Our photographer Patipat Janthong took some photos of a young tourist taking a selfie with a Thai policeman. The young man did everything right.
Fifa to publish graft report
Published on 19/12/2014
» MARRAKECH — Fifa's executive committee has voted to allow publication of an investigative report into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, president Sepp Blatter said on Friday.
World Cup corruption report to be released - Blatter
AFP, Published on 19/12/2014
» MARRAKECH (MOROCCO) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Friday a report into alleged corruption surrounding the bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups would be released in "an appropriate form".
Bangladesh development threatens fragile Sundarbans mangroves
AFP, Published on 19/12/2014
» DHAKA - Bangladesh's rapid development on the doorstep of the ecologically fragile Sundarbans mangrove forest means "environmental disasters" like this month's oil spill in the massive delta are increasingly likely, experts warn.
'Earthquake' needed to change World Cup hosts - Blatter
AFP, Published on 19/12/2014
» FIFA will release an "appropriate" version of a report into alleged corruption surrounding the 2018 and 2022 World Cups but president Sepp Blatter on Friday ruled out moving the tournaments from Russia and Qatar.
Spurs shine brightest in NBA's 2014
AFP, Published on 19/12/2014
» LOS ANGELES - The NBA's defining moment in 2014 was supposed to be the San Antonio Spurs return to championship glory, but that was before the Donald Sterling saga took on a life of its own.
India tables 'biggest tax reform' since independence
AFP, Published on 19/12/2014
» NEW DELHI - India's government introduced legislation Friday billed as the biggest tax reform since independence, with analysts hailing it as a "game changer" that would cut the cost of doing business and boost economic growth.
Hughes' death unites cricket in grief
AFP, Published on 19/12/2014
» LONDON - Cricket confronted tragedy in 2014 with the death of Phillip Hughes after the Australia batsman was hit by a bouncer in a domestic first-class match.
Van Gaal still waiting for 'perfect' United
AFP, Published on 19/12/2014
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Louis van Gaal has told his predecessor Alex Ferguson he is still far from happy with Manchester United’s performances despite an impressive run that has catapulted them into the Premier League top three.