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Bus accident kills 12, injures 24 in Cambodia
Kyodo News, Published on 13/08/2015
» PHNOM PENH — At least 12 people were killed and 24 others injured in a traffic accident in Cambodia that took place on Thursday near the Thai border.
Police announce 26 more warrants for traffickers
Kyodo News, Published on 13/08/2015
» Police on Thursday announced that 26 more arrest warrants have been issued for people accused of involvement in the trafficking of Rohingya migrants from Myanmar, bringing the total to 145.
Greek PM confident of bailout deal backing
AFP, Published on 13/08/2015
» ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Wednesday he was confident that international creditors would back a framework bailout deal now being scrutinised by EU states and set for a parliamentary vote in Athens.
Airbus consortium to develop next generation Ariane 6
AFP, Published on 13/08/2015
» PARIS - The European Space Agency announced Wednesday that it has tapped Airbus Safran Launchers to build a new generation of rocket launcher by 2020 in a deal worth 2.4 billion euros ($2.7 billion).
Pedro future overshadows Barca's Super Cup success
AFP, Published on 13/08/2015
» MADRID - Barcelona can take a big step towards a fifth trophy in 2015 when they face Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup on Friday, just three days after sealing the UEFA Super Cup with a remarkable 5-4 extra time win over Sevilla.
It's showtime for Perseid meteors
AFP, Published on 13/08/2015
» PARIS - Dark skies due to a nearly invisible moon will make this year's Perseid meteor shower - peaking Wednesday and Thursday - an especially star-studded event, astronomers say.
Coe ready for Gatlin fall-out at worlds
AFP, Published on 13/08/2015
» LONDON - British track great Sebastian Coe has said he will be prepared to present Justin Gatlin with a gold medal if the controversial American wins the 100 metres final at this month's World Championships in Beijing.
Toulon, Otago Highlands set for Hong Kong date
AFP, Published on 13/08/2015
» TOULON (FRANCE) - European champions Toulon of France and Super 15 winners Otago Highlanders of New Zealand are hoping to face-off in Hong Kong on February 6, the French Top 14 side announced on Wednesday.
Kaymer older, wiser upon return to Whistling Straits
AFP, Published on 13/08/2015
» KOHLER (UNITED STATES) - The shock that Martin Kaymer felt as he hoisted his first major trophy at the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits five years ago heralded a tough adjustment to a new status as a sports star.
Tinder 'overreacts' on Twitter to 'dating apocalypse' feature
AFP, Published on 13/08/2015
» WASHINGTON - Tinder said Wednesday it "overreacted" when it sent out a volley of tweets lashing out a Vanity Fair for a feature about dating apps and sexual norms.