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Story from America: Awaiting the word
Published on 03/08/2015
» In 10 minutes, young Kittipak Tantichot would know if he was staying in Thailand or starting a whole new adventure in the US. (Part one of a five-part series)
Laos overlooked in ivory trade blitz
New York Times, Published on 03/08/2015
» When customs officers at Suvarnabhumi airport recently intercepted huge stashes of ivory stuffed inside shipments of beans and tea leaves, the seizures were described as groundbreaking international police work.
France, Britain present united front as anger soars over migrants
AFP, Published on 03/08/2015
» PARIS - France and Britain vowed Sunday that a cross-Channel migrant crisis was their "top priority" in a united front that belied simmering anger over an issue which has become a political hot potato.
Park Inbee wins British Open for seventh major
AFP, Published on 03/08/2015
» TURNBERRY (UNITED KINGDOM) - South Korea's Park Inbee claimed her seventh major Sunday when she carded seven birdies and an eagle in a record-equalling final round of 65 to win the Women's British Open.
France retain men's 4x100m freestyle world title
AFP, Published on 03/08/2015
» KAZAN (RUSSIA) - France retained their men's 4x100m freestyle relay title at the world swimming championships on Sunday after holding off hosts Russia in the final's dying stages.
Seahawks make Wagner top-paid middle linebacker
AFP, Published on 03/08/2015
» SEATTLE - Bobby Wagner, who helped the Seattle Seahawks reach the past two Super Bowls, has signed a four-year deal with the club that makes him the NFL's highest-paid middle linebacker.
Ex-Olympic champion Coventry wants 24/7 testing
AFP, Published on 03/08/2015
» KAZAN (RUSSIA) - Zimbabwe's two-time Olympic 200m backstroke champion Kirsty Coventry says the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) should bring in 24/7 testing and more lifetime bans amidst the latest accusations of mass doping in athletics.
Kiradech wins Paul Lawrie Matchplay
Published on 03/08/2015
» ABERDEEN, Scotland - Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat won his second European Tour title of the year on Sunday when he defeated Robert Karlsson on the final hole to clinch the Paul Lawrie Matchplay.
Arsenal defeat Chelsea 1-0 in Community Shield
dpa, Published on 03/08/2015
» LONDON - FA Cup winners Arsenal beat Premier League champions Chelsea 1-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday to claim the first trophy of the season in England.
Dubai property giant Emaar's profit up 12% in first half
AFP, Published on 03/08/2015
» DUBAI - Dubai-based developer Emaar Properties on Sunday reported a 12 percent rise in net profits for the first six months of 2015 due to high revenues from its shopping malls and hotels.