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US to host anti-extremism summit
AFP, Published on 11/01/2015
» PARIS: The United States will host a summit on Feb 18 on how to fight "violent extremism around the world" in the wake of the Paris attacks, US Attorney General Eric Holder said Sunday.
Historic Paris march against extremism begins
AFP, Published on 11/01/2015
» PARIS - World leaders linked arms at the start of a historic march against terrorism in Paris Sunday, walking in silence to huge applause as they led a mammoth procession through the French capital.
No 'credible information' yet Al-Qaeda behind French attacks: US
AFP, Published on 11/01/2015
» WASHINGTON - US Attorney General Eric Holder said Sunday there was no "credible information" as yet that Al-Qaeda was behind the attacks in France that have killed 17 people.
Raonic says Australian Open within reach
AFP, Published on 11/01/2015
» BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA) - Canadian young gun Milos Raonic says he is a definite contender for next week's Australian Open following his narrow loss at the Brisbane International to Roger Federer on Sunday.
Wawrinka starts season with third Chennai title
AFP, Published on 11/01/2015
» Stanislas Wawrinka warmed up Sunday for the defence of his Australian Open title by winning the ATP Chennai Open for a second straight year and for the third time since 2011.
More than 600,000 join rallies in French towns outside Paris
AFP, Published on 11/01/2015
» PARIS - More than 600,000 people rallied against terrorism in towns around the country outside of Paris on Sunday, according to an AFP tally.
'Dolce Vita' actress Anita Ekberg dies aged 83
AFP, Published on 11/01/2015
» ROME - Swedish actress Anita Ekberg, known for one of cinema's most sensual performances in Federico Fellini's 1960 film "La Dolce Vita", has died in Italy at the age of 83.
In Paris, Jews and Muslims unite against terror
AFP, Published on 11/01/2015
» PARIS - At first glance, a hip young Jewish singer and a 60-year-old Muslim Algerian shopkeeper might appear to have little in common.
Worldwide marches in solidarity with France
AFP, Published on 11/01/2015
» Tens of thousands of people rallied worldwide in solidarity with France on Sunday, with marchers across Europe and the Middle East chanting "Je suis Charlie" and holding pens in the air.
Chelsea reclaim summit as Everton hold City
AFP, Published on 11/01/2015
» Chelsea took sole possession of first place in the Premier League table after they beat Newcastle United 2-0 on Saturday and Manchester City drew 1-1 at Everton.