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Turkey pro-Kurdish party warns of war after nationalist rampage
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» ANKARA - The leader of Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party warned on Wednesday the country was being dragged into a civil war after a night of nationalist-tinged "lynching" that left several of its offices in flames.
Las Vegas jet fire engine is safe, maker says
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» LOS ANGELES - The manufacturer of the engine that burst into flames on a British Airways jet in Las Vegas said Wednesday that other aircraft powered by the GE90 engines were still safe to fly.
Spain accepts its share of migrants under EU quota plan
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» MADRID - Spain has accepted its share of migrants under a quota system proposed on Wednesday by the European Commission, a government source said.
Apple unveils 13-inch tablet
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Apple on Wednesday unveiled its iPad Pro, saying the large-screen tablet has the power and capabilities to replace a laptop computer.
US indie rock giant Beirut finds rebirth in Turkey
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» NEW YORK - Hailed while still a teenager as a newfound giant of indie rock, Zach Condon, the frontman of the band Beirut, suddenly saw his life crumble two years ago.
Federer-Gasquet clash to start earlier due to rain threat
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» NEW YORK - World number two Roger Federer's US Open quarter-final against French 12th seed Richard Gasquet on Wednesday has been brought forward by an hour due to the threat of rain, organisers said.
WhatsApp bug opened door to hacking
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - WhatsApp recently patched a flaw that left 200 million users vulnerable to being hacked using booby-trapped digital cards for contact details, according to a US computer security firm.
US pastor commits suicide after Ashley Madison hack: report
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» CHICAGO - A US pastor committed suicide six days after his name was exposed by hackers of the Ashley Madison adultery website, his wife told CNN Wednesday.
Hillary reverses, apologises for email scandal
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» WASHINGTON - For Hillary Clinton, "sorry" seems to be the hardest word.
France to reform 'overly complex' labour law by mid-2016: PM
AFP, Published on 10/09/2015
» PARIS - French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Wednesday parliament would vote next year on reforms to simplify France's "overly complex" labour law and get more of the 3.5 million unemployed back into work.