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Woman injured in robbery attempt
Kyodo News, Published on 07/02/2015
» PHNOM PENH — A Japanese woman suffered minor injuries Friday afternoon in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh after she resisted an armed attempt to rob her purse, a police officer said.
Superbowl ads, the serious side
Published on 07/02/2015
» People watch the US Superbowl for three reasons: the sporting event for American football fans, but for the rest of us it is the halftime show and the TV commercials that are the main attractions. Today let's looks at some surprisingly serious commercials.
Morocco banned from 2017, 2019, Equatorial Guinea fined
AFP, Published on 07/02/2015
» Morocco were kicked out of the 2017 and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Friday while Equatorial Guinea were punished for the unrest in Thursday's semi-finals in which 36 fans were injured.
Maze turns tables on Fenninger, Vonn misses out
AFP, Published on 07/02/2015
» Slovenia ski star Tina Maze added a world title to her Olympic gold medal Friday by winning the downhill at the world championships and crushing the hopes of American Lindsey Vonn.
US invites China's Xi, Japan's Abe for state visits
AFP, Published on 07/02/2015
» The United States has invited the leaders of China and Japan for prestigious state visits, President Barack Obama's top security adviser said Friday, signaling a deepening of his "pivot to Asia."
'109 Boko Haram fighters dead' after first attack on Niger
AFP, Published on 07/02/2015
» Boko Haram launched its first major attack in Niger on Friday, triggering a forceful response from regional troops who claimed to have killed more than a hundred of the Islamists.
West presses Putin to back 'last-chance' Ukraine peace bid
AFP, Published on 07/02/2015
» Western leaders challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday to prove he wants peace in Ukraine, warning both sides a new Franco-German peace drive may be a "last chance" to stop all-out war.
Venezuela leader orders takeover of supermarket chain
AFP, Published on 07/02/2015
» Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday ordered the government takeover of a private supermarket chain, accusing the company of food hoarding amid huge lines and shortages in the crisis-hit country.
Uber to launch 'panic button' for users in India
AFP, Published on 07/02/2015
» WASHINGTON - Uber is launching a "panic button" and other safety features for users in India, following news that Mumbai was readying a ban on the ride-sharing service.
England fight back to beat Wales in Six Nations thriller
AFP, Published on 07/02/2015
» CARDIFF (UNITED KINGDOM) - England bagged early World Cup bragging rights by clawing back a 10-point deficit to claim a thrilling 21-16 victory over Wales in the opening match of the Six Nations on Friday.