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Boko Haram 'slaughter wives' in NE Nigeria: witnesses
AFP, Published on 20/03/2015
» MAIDUGURI (NIGERIA) - Dozens of Nigerian women who were forced to marry Boko Haram fighters were reportedly slaughtered by their "husbands" before a battle with troops in the northeast town of Bama, multiple witnesses said Thursday.
France: Foie gras making 'not cruel'
AFP, Published on 20/03/2015
» LE ROCHE-SUR-YON (FRANCE) - A French court on Thursday cleared a foie gras producer accused by animal rights activists of "acts of cruelty" for the conditions in which it force-fed its birds.
Ibrahimovic handed one-match ban over Chelsea red card
AFP, Published on 20/03/2015
» PARIS - Paris Saint-Germain's volatile star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final after being banned for one match for his sending-off in the last round against Chelsea.
Cyber attackers leaving warning 'messages': NSA chief
AFP, Published on 20/03/2015
» WASHINGTON - Attackers hacking into American computer networks appear to be leaving "cyber fingerprints" to send a message that critical systems are vulnerable, the top US cyber-warrior said Thursday.
Kerry, Zarif see progress in 'tough' Iran nuclear talks
AFP, Published on 20/03/2015
» LAUSANNE - US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Iranian counterpart Thursday hailed "progress" in marathon nuclear talks but Washington denied a draft deal was already being circulated.
2022 Qatar World Cup final on December 18 - official
AFP, Published on 20/03/2015
» ZURICH - Football's governing body FIFA on Thursday approved holding the final of the controversial 2022 World Cup in Qatar on December 18 at the end of the first tournament held in the northern winter, a top official said.
Electric cars combat urban heat problem: study
AFP, Published on 20/03/2015
» PARIS - Electric vehicles are a useful tool for fighting sweaty city summers, according to a study published on Thursday.
Obama to 'reevaluate' Israel support
AFP, Published on 20/03/2015
» WASHINGTON - The White House on Thursday raised the prospect of withdrawing crucial diplomatic cover for Israel at the United Nations, following Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive election victory.
Parisse out, Haimona returns as Italy host Wales
AFP, Published on 20/03/2015
» MILAN - Captain Sergio Parisse has been ruled out through injury but Kelly Haimona returns at fly-half as Italy prepare to draw a line under their disappointing Six Nations campaign at home to Wales on Saturday.
'Fearless' double globe winner Vonn promises more
AFP, Published on 20/03/2015
» MERIBEL (FRANCE) - Lindsey Vonn has crowned her comeback season in spectacular style by winning back-to-back crystal globes in the World Cup downhill and super-G, but promised that more was to come next season.