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Obama cites 'profound differences' with Iran
AFP, Published on 16/07/2015
» WASHINGTON - "Profound differences" between Iran and the United States will remain despite the landmark nuclear accord reached by Tehran and world powers, US President Barack Obama said Wednesday.
Los Lobos return with album of reflection
AFP, Published on 16/07/2015
» NEW YORK - Los Lobos, one of the defining Latin-rock crossover acts, have announced a new album that the band promised will offer reflections on the immigrant experience and aging.
Japan's mulls new summit with China
AFP, Published on 16/07/2015
» TOKYO - Japan said Wednesday its top security diplomat will tour China and Mongolia in a trip seen as a potential precursor to another summit between Tokyo and Beijing.
EU lawmakers agree air passenger data collection
AFP, Published on 16/07/2015
» BRUSSELS - European lawmakers approved Wednesday plans to collect EU passenger data, a measure sought by the United States after years of controversy over how to protect personal information while fighting terrorism and serious crime.
Space crew praises US-Russian 'handshake in space' 40 years on
AFP, Published on 16/07/2015
» MOSCOW - Two Russians and an American in orbit commemorated Wednesday the 40th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz mission, when a "handshake in space" brought the two Cold War rivals closer together.
Sri Lanka fight back to level Pakistan series
AFP, Published on 16/07/2015
» PALLEKELE (SRI LANKA) - Dinesh Chandimal hit an unbeaten 48 to guide Sri Lanka to a series-levelling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second one-day international in Pallekele on Wednesday.
Lawrie leads Palmer team to Champions Golfers' Challenge
AFP, Published on 16/07/2015
» ST ANDREWS (UNITED KINGDOM) - The Champions Golfers' Challenge took place Wednesday at St Andrews as past winners put on a crowd-pleasing display ahead of the 144th Open Championship which begins on Thursday.
Strettle hoping to follow Abendanon's Clermont lead
AFP, Published on 16/07/2015
» CLERMONT-FERRAND (FRANCE) - Dynamic winger David Strettle has no regrets about snubbing England ahead of the World Cup, but is instead hoping to follow Nick Abendanon's lead at new club Clermont in the cut and thrust of the Top 14.
Majka dedicates victory to cancer sufferer Basso
AFP, Published on 16/07/2015
» CAUTERETS (FRANCE) - Rafal Majka dedicated his Tour de France stage 11 victory on Wednesday to teammate Ivan Basso after the Italian was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Pope Francis surpasses 22 million Twitter followers
AFP, Published on 16/07/2015
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis surpassed 22 million Twitter followers Wednesday on his multiple accounts, joining the ranks of tech-savvy entertainers and world leaders who command tens of millions of eyeballs on social media.