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Nauru accused of blocking Facebook to stifle dissent
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» WELLINGTON - The tiny Pacific nation of Nauru was accused Tuesday of blocking access to Facebook to curb criticism of government policies, including its decision to host an Australian-backed camp for asylum-seekers.
IS claims Texas attack via official radio station
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» BEIRUT - The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday via its official radio station for a gun attack on an anti-Muslim event in Texas over the weekend showcasing cartoons mocking the Prophet Mohammed.
UBS net profit surges 88% in first quarter
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» ZURICH - Switzerland's biggest bank UBS Tuesday reported an 88% surge in first quarter profits, despite a strong franc, outstripping analysts' forecasts.
Morgan Stanley warns it could lose $292 mn in subprime suit
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» NEW YORK - Morgan Stanley warned Monday it could lose some $292 million in a lawsuit filed by Deutsche Bank over subprime mortgages.
Syria's Aleppo suffering 'daily crimes against humanity': Amnesty
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» BEIRUT - Syrian government forces are committing "crimes against humanity" by indiscriminately bombing Aleppo, Amnesty International said on Tuesday, as it also criticised rebels for abuses including "war crimes".
EU slashes Greece growth outlook
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» BRUSSELS - The EU on Tuesday sharply slashed its growth outlook for Greece this year due to its ongoing battle with its international creditors, dampening an otherwise improved outlook for the eurozone.
Eurozone raises growth outlook for 2015 to 1.5 percent
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» BRUSSELS - The EU raised its growth outlook for the eurozone in 2015 to 1.5 percent on Tuesday, as Europe took advantage of cheap oil and a weak euro to boost hopes of a much-needed recovery.
Lauda says Hamilton drives like an 'extra-terrestrial'
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» VIENNA - Formula One legend Niki Lauda said Tuesday that current world champion Lewis Hamilton is driving like an "extra-terrestrial".
Australia terror accused 'planned to run down, behead police'
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» SYDNEY - Two Australian teenagers arrested last month on terror charges allegedly planned to run down police officers with a car, behead them and then shoot other people, reports said Tuesday.
Cambodia PM refuses bet payout after Pacquiao loss
AFP, Published on 05/05/2015
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen admitted Monday he won't make good on a US$5,000 bet he lost on the recent bout between Floyd Mayweather and regional hero Manny Pacquiao because he was so incensed by the match outcome.