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Asean ministers rap China land grabs
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» KOTA KINABALU - Southeast Asian foreign ministers on Wednesday expressed concern at Chinese land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea, as the Philippines urged them to stand up to Beijing.
Microsoft launches Outlook for rival iOS, Android
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» WASHINGTON - Microsoft on Thursday launched an Outlook app for rival handsets running on Apple's iOS and Google's Android, ramping up its software services efforts.
No pressure for Asian Cup final, say South Korea
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» SYDNEY - South Korea prepared for this weekend's Asian Cup final against Australia in a relaxed mood on Thursday, insisting all the pressure would be on the host nation.
Guinea into Africa Cup of Nations quarters after lots drawn
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» MALABO (EQUATORIAL GUINEA) - Guinea qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Thursday after a drawing of lots was required to separate them and Mali.
Confident Djokovic ready for Wawrinka challenge
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» MELBOURNE - Supremely confident Novak Djokovic is the hot favourite for a fifth Australian Open crown but he is expecting a draining battle with defending champion Stan Wawrinka to make Sunday's final.
The football world supports me, claims Ginola
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» MADRID - Former France international David Ginola has claimed the football world is with him in his unlikely bid to try and unseat Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.
US jobless claims plunge 14%
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» WASHINGTON - New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits plunged to the lowest level in nearly 15 years last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Russia cuts spending, bails out banks in 'anti-crisis' plan
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» MOSCOW - Russia promised government spending cuts but more money for retirees and billions of dollars worth of support for banks as it detailed Wednesday a plan to support its economy battered by low oil prices and sanctions.
Naomi Campbell displays superb stems in Paris Gaultier show
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» PARIS - Veteran supermodel Naomi Campbell made a toned and confident turn on the catwalk Wednesday as a walking bouquet for a bride in a wedding-themed Paris haute couture show by Jean Paul Gaultier.
Amla, Rossouw set up big win for South Africa
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» Hashim Amla and Rilee Rossouw both hit centuries for the second time in the series to set up a 131-run win for South Africa in the fifth and final ODI against the West Indies at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.