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UK's Cameron fights back against radicalisation
News, Published on 23/07/2015
» In recent years, high-level Western officials have argued that terrorism is a product of poverty, a lack of education or mental illness. Other influential voices have urged that terrorist acts expose the truth about Islam, and still others that they are a natural, if excessive, response to legitimate grievances against the West.
Chris Brown rants, breakdances while marooned in Philippines
AFP, Published on 23/07/2015
» MANILA - American hip-hop star Chris Brown took to swearing and break-dancing as he ranted on Thursday about being stranded in the Philippines over a row with an influential sect.
The Isan Cowboy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/07/2015
» Khun Asawachat Suktranom works as an art teacher in Nakhon Sawan and, unlike probably anyone you probably know, he rides his horse to school every day, instead of a motorcycle or car.
WWII female spy's medals sold at auction in London
AFP, Published on 23/07/2015
» LONDON - A British bravery medal awarded to a female spy who parachuted into France during World War II and was executed by the Nazis was sold with her other awards on Wednesday for pound sterling260,000 ($406,000, 373,000 euros).
France law to halve energy use, slash nuclear dependence
AFP, Published on 23/07/2015
» PARIS - French lawmakers were set to adopt a new law on Wednesday that will halve the country's energy consumption by 2050 and slash its reliance on nuclear energy.
Ex-IMF chief Rato refuses to testify on fraud charges
AFP, Published on 23/07/2015
» MADRID - The ex-head of the International Monetary Fund Rodrigo Rato refused to answer a judge's questions Wednesday over the latest in a string of fraud charges against him, a source close to the case said.
Froome says Tour rivals getting desperate
AFP, Published on 23/07/2015
» PRA-LOUP (FRANCE) - Chris Froome says his Tour de France rivals have an "all or nothing" mentality as the finish line in Paris approaches.
New Zealand's Schmidt signs new Ireland deal
AFP, Published on 23/07/2015
» LONDON - Joe Schmidt has signed a contract extension that will see the New Zealander remain as head coach of Ireland until at least June 2017, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced Wednesday.
Scientists create low-methane rice
AFP, Published on 23/07/2015
» PARIS - Scientists said Wednesday they had created a rice variety with starchier grains that emits less methane, a step towards the twin goals of feeding more people and curbing global warming.
What are London's fave tunes? Sydney's? Rio's? Spotify maps the music
AFP, Published on 23/07/2015
» PARIS - London is partial to local hip hop duo Krept and Kronan and art rock band Everything Everything. Sydney lends its ears to electro dance producer Golden Features. Rio loves funk singer MC Nego do Borel.