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Branch into impotency cures, PM tells farmers
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/07/2015
» As the drought makes life difficult for farmers, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday urged them to diversify into more lucrative crops such as growing herbs that could cure impotency in men.
Greek banks 'closed until Monday'
dpa, Published on 09/07/2015
» Athens - Banks in Greece will remain shuttered through Monday as the country seeks to come to terms with its financial crisis, a source in the banking industry tells dpa.
Greek PM vows 'credible' reforms as deadline looms
AFP, Published on 09/07/2015
» BRUSSELS - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vowed to present "credible" reform plans before a Thursday deadline set by exasperated European leaders, as Athens formally asked for a new bailout to avoid crashing out of the euro.
Fed minutes show rate hike caution
AFP, Published on 09/07/2015
» WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve policymakers favored caution last month about raising interest rates as they weighed weak spots in the economy and foreign risks, minutes to the meeting showed Wednesday.
Gasquet stuns Wawrinka to reach Wimbledon semi-finals
AFP, Published on 09/07/2015
» LONDON - Richard Gasquet stunned fourth seeded French Open winner Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 11-9 to set-up a Wimbledon semi-final clash against defending champion Novak Djokovic.
After ban, Mexico's circus animals await new homes
AFP, Published on 09/07/2015
» CHIMALHUACAN (MéXICO) - The big tent's lights are out and the stars of the show, seven Bengal tigers, pace restlessly in cages, waiting for new homes following new legislation banning circus animals in Mexico.
'Blocked' Greipel worried stage win had gone
AFP, Published on 09/07/2015
» AMIENS (FRANCE) - Andre Greipel said he feared he'd been boxed in before powering through to win the 189.5km Tour de France fifth stage on Wednesday.
Canada eyeing Pan-American Games haul
AFP, Published on 09/07/2015
» TORONTO (CANADA) - The 17th Pan American Games gets underway here Friday with host nation Canada dreaming of mounting a strong challenge to the podium pecking order by traditional regional superpowers the United States and Cuba.
Fit De Villiers rewarded with Springbok call-up
AFP, Published on 09/07/2015
» CAPE TOWN - Centre Jean de Villiers continued Wednesday a remarkable recovery from a career-threatening injury when he was picked by South Africa for the first of five pre-Rugby World Cup matches.
World Record wouldn't be on Kipchoge's mind in Berlin
AFP, Published on 09/07/2015
» NAIROBI - Kenyan marathon sensation Eliud Kipchoge says breaking the world record would not be a priority when he competes in the Berlin Marathon in September.