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US 'terrorist' said killed in Philippines
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» MANILA - Philippine troops have killed 56 Islamic militants including one described as "foreign-looking" who may be among terror suspects sought by the United States, the military said Monday.
Tourist trapped in E. Timor back in US
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» An American tourist has returned to the United States after six months trapped in East Timor over the discovery of drugs in a taxi that she was sharing.
US military chief in Baghdad amid Iraqi offensive
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» BAGHDAD - The US military's top officer landed in Baghdad on Monday as Iraqi forces battle the Islamic State group in their largest operation to date against the jihadists.
FBI investigates pro-IS hacks: report
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» WASHINGTON - The FBI is investigating a string of hacks that defaced US websites with imagery from the Islamic State jihadist group, NBC News reported on Monday.
German trade surplus contracts on falling exports
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» FRANKFURT - A drop in German exports caused the country's trade surplus to contract in January, official data showed on Monday.
Mahmudullah hits Bangladesh's first World Cup century
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» ADELAIDE - Mohammad Mahmudullah became the first Bangladesh batsman to score a World Cup century when he reached the landmark in the key Pool A match against England at the Adelaide Oval on Monday.
MH370's beacon battery had expired, says interim report
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's handling of Flight MH370's disappearance faced new criticism on Monday after an interim investigation uncovered a dud beacon battery and more potential missed opportunities to track the plane a year ago.
Apple Watch debuts, does calls, messaging, health apps
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» Apple on Monday unveiled its entry in the smartwatch market, a high-end device that allows users to make and receive calls and messages and track health and fitness.
From sand dunes to ski slopes Moroccan style
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» OUKAIMEDEN, MOROCCO - On a clear day, skiers can see the dunes of the Sahara desert shimmer in the distance from the Moroccan ski resort of Oukaimeden, the highest in North Africa.
Mercedes will not end Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry: Wolff
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» PARIS - Mercedes will not try to halt the fierce rivalry between Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, team boss Toto Wolff told AFP.