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AIIB members to meet in Singapore
Published on 19/05/2015
» SINGAPORE — Representatives from the 57 prospective founding members of the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will meet in Singapore from Wednesday, Singapore's Finance Ministry said Tuesday.
Sushi chef fined for serving whale meat
Published on 19/05/2015
» LOS ANGELES — A sushi chef was sentenced to a US$5,000 (167,000 baht) fine and 200 hours of community service at a US federal district court on Monday for serving whale meat to customers at a high-end sushi restaurant in California in 2009 and 2010, an act banned under US law.
China PM on Brazil visit, promising big investment
AFP, Published on 19/05/2015
» BRASíLIA - Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang headed to Brazil on Monday on a three-day visit with a promise of $50 billion in investment for creaking infrastructure as his hosts finalize preparations for next year's Rio Olympics.
Ayew named Ligue 1 African player of the year
AFP, Published on 19/05/2015
» PARIS - Ghana forward Andre Ayew celebrated his final days with Marseille by being named on Monday best African player in France's Ligue 1.
Australia's Lee wins Kingsmill Championship
AFP, Published on 19/05/2015
» WILLIAMSBURG (UNITED STATES) - Australian Lee Min-Jee fired a six-under 65 for a two-stroke victory at the Kingsmill Championship which had to be completed Monday morning because of bad weather.
Filmmakers look to Twitter, Facebook for stars
AFP, Published on 19/05/2015
» CANNES - Looking for a tattooed demon to be killed by an undercover virgin in your sex club? Well, as any good horror film producer knows, the best place to look these days is on Facebook and Twitter.
Apple wins mixed decision over Samsung
AFP, Published on 19/05/2015
» WASHINGTON - A US appeals court Monday upheld most elements of the blockbuster patent case in which Samsung was found to have violated Apple iPhone patents, but invalidated some of the damages.
Pixar gets 'Inside' our heads with latest animation
AFP, Published on 19/05/2015
» CANNES - Pixar went underwater with "Finding Nemo", into the toybox with "Toy Story" and now it's going inside our brains with its latest, "Inside Out".
Hadlee backs Black Caps to add to England's woes
AFP, Published on 19/05/2015
» LONDON - New Zealand legend Richard Hadlee has warned England that the Black Caps are ready to add to the hosts' woes in the forthcoming Test series.
Nyanga confirms Toulouse departure
AFP, Published on 19/05/2015
» PARIS - France flanker Yannick Nyanga on Monday confirmed that he will leave Toulouse at the season's end after 10 years with the Top 14 club.