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Indonesia threatens to cut public services for 'God'
Kyodo News, Published on 25/08/2015
» Indonesia's top Islamic authority has called on a man named "Tuhan" -- or God in English -- to change his name or have his access to public services denied, local media reported Tuesday.
Myanmar army chief strengthens military ties
Kyodo News, Published on 25/08/2015
» Myanmar's army chief Soe Win visited Royal Thai Army headquarters on Tuesday in a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries’ militaries.
Oil hits 6-year low as China stocks sink
AFP, Published on 25/08/2015
» NEW YORK - Crude oil prices sank Monday after a plunge in Chinese equities raised fresh fears about China's faltering economy, the largest consumer of energy, and its impact on the global economy.
CEO says Apple growth still 'strong' in China
AFP, Published on 25/08/2015
» NEW YORK - Apple is still seeing "strong growth" in China despite fears about an economic slowdown which have sparked a global market rout, chief executive Tim Cook said Monday.
Sagan wins stage 3, Chaves maintains Vuelta lead
AFP, Published on 25/08/2015
» MáLAGA (SPAIN) - Slovakian Peter Sagan claimed his first Grand Tour stage victory in two years on the third stage of the Spain's Vuelta on Monday.
Newborn pandas 'doing well' after tense night at US zoo
AFP, Published on 25/08/2015
» WASHINGTON - The twin cubs born to the Smithsonian National Zoo's giant panda Mei Xiang were said Monday to be "doing well" after a night that had zookeepers on edge.
Strauss wants Bell to carry on with England
AFP, Published on 25/08/2015
» LONDON - England managing director Andrew Strauss has urged Ian Bell to continue his Test career if he still has the desire to play international cricket.
Switzerland to rule soon on Fifa extraditions
AFP, Published on 25/08/2015
» GENEVA - The Swiss justice ministry will rule next month on the extradition requests filed by the United States against six Fifa officials who have been accused of corruption, a spokesman said Monday.
'Walking garden' Fraser-Pryce reaps golden treble
AFP, Published on 25/08/2015
» BEIJING - Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce roared to an unprecedented third women's 100 metres world title in a flash of green braids to emulate countryman Usain Bolt on Monday.
Transfer rumours the work of "clowns" blasts Benzema
AFP, Published on 25/08/2015
» MADRID - Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has hit back at the persistent rumours in the English press linking him with a move to Premier League side Arsenal.