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Google working with Levi Strauss to make smart clothes
AFP, Published on 30/05/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Google announced it is working with iconic US jean maker Levi Strauss to make clothing from specially woven fabric with touch-screen control capabilities.
Myanmar population at 51.5m in 2014
Published on 30/05/2015
» YANGON — The population of Myanmar totalled 51.5 million in the nationwide census conducted jointly by the Myanmar government and the United Nations last year, according to the final results released Friday.
Blatter aims to ease sponsor anger over FIFA graft
AFP, Published on 30/05/2015
» ZURICH - FIFA is taking action to ease the fears of sponsors over corruption scandals, world football chief Sepp Blatter said Saturday as he denied authorising a $10 million payment to a disgraced official.
Nadal into French Open fourth round
AFP, Published on 30/05/2015
» PARIS - Defending champion Rafael Nadal reached the French Open fourth round on Saturday with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 win over Russian world number 120 Andrey Kuznetsov.
From Winnetka to Wimbledon for new hope Kokkinakis
AFP, Published on 30/05/2015
» PARIS - When Nick Kyrgios was making history with his stunning Wimbledon win over Rafael Nadal last year, Thanasi Kokkinakis was losing a first round match in the wilds of Illinois.
Bawl of a time: Tearful toddlers battle in 'crying sumo'
AFP, Published on 30/05/2015
» TOKYO - More than 100 babies faced off in the sumo ring on Saturday in an annual contest pitting crying toddlers against each other in a Japanese tradition believed to bring infants good health.
FIFA suspends Indonesia over long-running row
AFP, Published on 30/05/2015
» JAKARTA - FIFA on Saturday suspended Indonesia after the government in Jakarta sought to oust the country's football association, the latest crisis to hit the sport in Indonesia.
Bailed Bollywood star Khan performs in UAE
AFP, Published on 30/05/2015
» DUBAI - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, on bail over a deadly hit-and-run 13 years ago, performed in Dubai on his first overseas public appearance since his conviction earlier this month.
New treatments may prolong health after breast cancer: experts
AFP, Published on 30/05/2015
» CHICAGO - Promising advances in research could mean longer, healthier lives for women with breast cancer, the number one cancer in women worldwide, experts said Saturday at a major US cancer conference.
Climb king Contador assures Giro title
AFP, Published on 30/05/2015
» SESTRIERE (ITALY) - Alberto Contador was virtually assured of winning the Giro d'Italia for a second time after surviving attacks on Saturday's summit finish to keep an unassailable lead on his nearest rival and stage winner Fabio Aru.