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Volcanic quakes continue at Mount Hakone
Published on 07/05/2015
» TOKYO - Volcanic earthquakes continued at Mount Hakone on Thursday after authorities the previous day raised the alert level for a possible eruption in the hot spring district southwest of Tokyo.
EU, IMF hit back at Greece in bailout row
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» BRUSSELS - The EU and IMF hit back Wednesday at accusations by Athens that internal rifts were blocking a bailout deal as cash-poor Greece survived yet another big interest payment averting bankruptcy.
Cirque du Soleil launches new Europe show
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» MADRID - With somersaulting lizard-men and a soaked contortionist hand-standing in her underwear, international circus troupe Cirque du Soleil seeks to reconquer Europe with its latest tour launching in Madrid on Wednesday.
Russia beat Denmark, Latvia stun Switzerland
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» PRAGUE - Defending champions Russia beat minnows Denmark 5-2 while Latvia stunned 2013 runners-up Switzerland 2-1 in overtime at the ice hockey world championships on Wednesday.
Australia's Bishop announces $19 mn aid for Pakistan
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» ISLAMABAD - Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Wednesday announced a $19 million aid package for Pakistan that includes help for border areas hit by conflict and natural disasters.
Patriots probably deflated balls, Brady 'generally aware': NFL probe
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» NEW YORK - New England Patriots employees were probably involved in a plot to deflate balls in a crucial playoff game and star quarterback Tom Brady was likely to have been "generally aware" of the scheme, an NFL probe revealed Wednesday.
Masked Lewandowski starts against Barcelona
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» BARCELONA - Polish striker Robert Lewandowski starts up front for Bayern Munich in the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final away to Barcelona just a week after breaking nose and cheekbone.
Nepal disaster could spark human trafficking
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» KATHMANDU - Human traffickers could try to target vulnerable women and children displaced by a devastating earthquake in Nepal, campaigners warned on Wednesday.
Netanyahu races to form government ahead of deadline
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was locked in a last-ditch effort Wednesday to piece together a ruling coalition with a working majority ahead of a midnight deadline.
C.Africa to take 'legal action' against French soldiers in rape case
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» BANGUI (CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC) - The Central African Republic will take legal action against the French soldiers accused of raping children in exchange for food at a refugee camp, the country's justice minister said Wednesday.