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Japan plans to double revenue from foreign tourists
Published on 05/06/2015
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday that the government has plans to double revenue from foreign tourism to 4 trillion yen (1.08 trillion baht) a year and create 400,000 jobs as the country seeks to turn tourism into the major driver of the nation's economy.
Williams to face Safarova in French Open final
AFP, Published on 05/06/2015
» PARIS - Two-time champion and world number one Serena Williams battled illness and fierce heat to reach a third French Open final Thursday, defeating Swiss outsider Timea Bacsinszky 4-6, 6-3, 6-0.
Prominent Soviet dissident Leonid Plyushch dies
AFP, Published on 05/06/2015
» MOSCOW - Communist-era Ukrainian dissident Leonid Plyushch, who was detained for almost three years in a psychiatric ward by the Soviet authorities, died Thursday aged 76 close to Paris, a friend told AFP.
Bishoo burst gives West Indies hope
AFP, Published on 05/06/2015
» ROSEAU (DOMINICA) - Leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo claimed three vital wickets to restrict Australia to 153 for six in reply to the West Indies first-innings total of 148 at lunch on day two of the first Test on Thursday.
Hamilton brushes aside Monaco fiasco
AFP, Published on 05/06/2015
» MONTREAL - Lewis Hamilton on Thursday brushed aside a series of questions about last month's Monaco Grand Prix fiasco and insisted he has complete faith in Mercedes ahead of Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.
Vettel hopes for more power, speed with Ferrari
AFP, Published on 05/06/2015
» MONTREAL - Unruffled by a verbal assault from Bernie Ecclestone, Sebastian Vettel on Thursday made it clear that he is expecting an improved performance from Ferrari in Montreal.
Success at last for nice girl Safarova
AFP, Published on 05/06/2015
» PARIS - Lucie Safarova is hoping that a diet of porridge and a cheery outlook on life can propel her to a first Grand Slam title at the relatively-advanced age of 28.
Emirati boat stands on verge of landmark win
AFP, Published on 05/06/2015
» LISBON - Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing stand on the verge of a notable first for the Gulf region in offshore sailing with victory in the epic Ocean Race tantalisingly within their grasp.
Australia, China, Qatar, want world championships
AFP, Published on 05/06/2015
» LAUSANNE - Cities in seven countries, including Australia, China and Qatar, want to stage the world swimming championships in 2021 and 2023, the FINA world governing body said Thursday.
Brunel announces 40-man Italy World Cup squad
AFP, Published on 05/06/2015
» ROME - Italy coach Jacques Brunel on Thursday unveiled a provisional 40-man squad for the 2015 World Cup, with an additional 10 players on stand-by, the Italian federation announced.