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Use of cellphone trackers in criminal probes under review in US
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» WASHINGTON - The US Justice Department said Monday it is re-examining its controversial use of secret cellphone tracking devices to establish the location of suspects in criminal investigations, a spokesman said.
Uber driver found guilty in Belgium crackdown
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» BRUSSELS - An Uber driver in Belgium was found guilty of breaking taxi laws on Monday, in the first case to land in a Brussels court after dozens of drivers were caught by police posing as clients of the banned service.
'Star Wars VIII' to be filmed in Britain
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» LONDON - The eighth episode of "Star Wars" is to be filmed in Britain, the government announced on Monday, perhaps hoping the good news of jobs and investment might offer a pre-election boost.
England's Bingham wins maiden world title
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» SHEFFIELD (UNITED KINGDOM) - Stuart Bingham won the 2015 World Championship final, beating Shaun Murphy 18-15 at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre on Monday to take snooker's most prestigious title for the first time in his 20-year professional career.
Vanity Fair reveals 'Star Wars' baddie on May the Fourth
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» LOS ANGELES - Vanity Fair on Monday unveiled the first photo of a new villain from the upcoming highly-anticipated "Star Wars" film -- on a day fans around the world celebrate the blockbuster space saga.
Germany's Merkel defends cooperation with US spy agency
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» BERLIN - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday insisted her country needed to work with American intelligence agencies, in the wake of claims Berlin helped the US spy on EU leaders and companies.
Bayern boss Guardiola looks to outwit old friends
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» BARCELONA - Pep Guardiola will return to the Camp Nou with the away side for the first time on Wednesday as Barcelona's most successful coach takes Bayern Munich to the Catalan stronghold in the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final.
'Gutted' fly-half Barrett to miss four weeks for 'Canes
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» WELLINGTON - All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett revealed on Tuesday he will miss four Super 15 matches with a knee injury -- a major blow to the table-topping Wellington Hurricanes.
Wenger tells Arsenal to set sights on second
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» KINGSTON UPON HULL (UNITED KINGDOM) - Arsene Wenger has challenged his Arsenal side to finish the season unbeaten and secure second place in the Premier League.
New York party of the year kowtows to China
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» NEW YORK - China's march towards global ascendancy has taken another leap forward -- at least when it comes to New York high society and its most glittering fashion extravaganza, the Met Ball.