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Big breakfast
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/01/2015
» Last May, many Chiang Rai schoolchildren were shocked by a big earthquake. Today, they were fed by a very big frying pan.
Pinyin creator at 109 seeks democracy
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» Born when a Qing dynasty emperor was on the throne, the man who helped invent the Pinyin system used for writing Chinese worldwide turned 109 on Tuesday. But Zhou Youguang's outspoken support for democracy means his works are still censored by the ruling Communist party.
Spotify rockets to 15 million paying users
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» STOCKHOLM - Swedish music streaming service Spotify said it now has 15 million paying subscribers in what analysts on Tuesday called a timely boost to the company's revolutionary and controversial model.
New Charlie Hebdo cover draws flak
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» Charlie Hebdo's new cover of a crying Prophet Mohammed underneath the slogan "All is Forgiven" was reproduced by media around the world Tuesday -- but some Muslims saw it as a blasphemous insult.
Roma gets consolation win, Al-Attiyah eyes title
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» Defending champion Nani Roma gained a consolation victory in the Dakar Rally ninth stage on Tuesday as Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah increased his overall lead after "a terrible mistake" by main rival Giniel de Villiers.
Oil near six-year lows; Euro stocks up
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» LONDON - Oil prices tumbled towards six-year lows Tuesday on global oversupply and after OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia said the era of $100 crude was over, analysts said.
Amazon signs Woody Allen for his first TV series
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» Amazon said Tuesday it has signed a deal with Woody Allen that will see the prolific 79-year-old American filmmaker write and direct his first-ever television series.
McIlroy on board for potential history making season
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» ABU DHABI - World number one Rory McIlroy revealed on Tuesday he has a habit of writing down his season's goals on the back of the boarding pass of the first flight he takes every year.
CNN wins go-ahead to test drones for news coverage
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» NEW YORK - CNN said Monday it has reached agreement with US aviation regulators to test drones for news gathering in the US, the network said.
Detroit auto show: big and bad is back
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» Big and brash is beautiful after all.