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Classic cars on the road to Mandalay
Published on 19/02/2015
» Rudyard Kipling’s Mandalay evokes a wistful longing for the romance of old Myanmar. Shortly after its 1890 publication, the poem quickly found a new incarnation, when put to a tune for the popular 1907 song Road to Mandalay. Over one hundred years later that sentiment is recreated again, as the Kipling ballad loans its name to an adventure organised by a colourful group of continent-hopping motorcar enthusiasts, all with one eye firmly fixed on history.
Mekong countries, Japan eye new development strategy beyond 2015
Kyodo News, Published on 19/02/2015
» The leaders of Japan and five Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong River plan to craft a new strategy in July for Tokyo to contribute to sustainable development of the Mekong region beyond 2015, a senior Japanese official said Thursday.
Robredo tumbles out in Rio
AFP, Published on 19/02/2015
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Spanish third seed Tommy Robredo tumbled out of the Rio Open on Wednesday, losing his second-round meeting with Austrian Andreas Haider-Maurer in straight sets.
Qatar World Cup in Nov-Dec 'done deal': report
AFP, Published on 19/02/2015
» NEW YORK - Staging the 2022 Qatar World Cup in November and December to avoid blazing summer heat is "a done deal," Sports Illustrated reported on its website Wednesday.
Samsung buys digital wallet star to take on Apple Pay
AFP, Published on 19/02/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced a deal to buy LoopPay, a young digital wallet firm challenging Apple Pay at retailer checkout terminals.
Ronaldo helps Real equal record, Porto hold Basel
AFP, Published on 19/02/2015
» PARIS - Cristiano Ronaldo ended a rare three game goalscoring drought with the first goal in Real Madrid's record equalling 10th straight Champions League win on Wednesday beating Schalke 04 2-0 in Germany.
New Zealand eye keirin after team sprint agony
AFP, Published on 19/02/2015
» SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, FRANCE - New Zealand's performance director Mark Elliott said his team would be targeting keirin glory after cruelly missing out on retaining their team sprint world title.
Fekitoa re-signs with All Blacks
AFP, Published on 19/02/2015
» WELLINGTON - Emerging star Malakai Fekitoa has re-signed with the All Blacks through to the end of 2017, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said Thursday.
Advocates take aim at energy meet
News, Published on 19/02/2015
» An alliance of energy reform advocates on Wednesday questioned the government's sincerity over a planned public forum on the controversial 21st petroleum concessions, saying key people from the group will not be allowed to present their opinions.
OAG won’t push for Yingluck travel freeze
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2015
» The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) will not seek a court order to prohibit Yingluck Shinawatra from travelling abroad after it indicts the former prime minister Thursday.