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Self-driving cars in 2020
Kyodo News, Published on 04/10/2015
» Visitors to the 2020 Olympic Games will be able to see and use self-driving cars running in Tokyo, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Sunday, suggesting a change of rules over the next five years in Japan where even Segway transporters are basically not allowed on the street.
Ukraine warring sides announce start of small arms withdrawal
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» KIEV - Warring sides in Ukraine on Saturday announced the start of smaller weapons withdrawal from a buffer zone as the West admitted that securing long-lasting peace would take longer than expected.
Misfiring Lacazette leads Lyon past Reims
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» PARIS - Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette atoned for another missed penalty by scoring the game's only goal on Saturday in a 1-0 victory at home to Reims in Ligue 1.
Another win and Japan will be team of World Cup: Jones
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» MILTON KEYNES (UNITED KINGDOM) - A Japan win over United States next week will entitle them to be team of the tournament even if they miss out on a historic place in the World Cup quarter-finals, said coach Eddie Jones.
Grief, horror grip surviving MSF staff after Kunduz bombing
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» KABUL - Doctor Shafiq Musadeq choked back tears as he recalled how bombs pounded a hospital in the city of Kunduz Saturday, killing his colleagues who offered life-saving treatment to the war-wounded from all sides of Afghanistan's wrenching conflict.
Investigators piece together motive of Oregon shooter
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» ROSEBURG (UNITED STATES) - Investigators on Saturday tried to piece together evidence on why a 26-year-old gunman went on a shooting rampage at a school in Oregon, killing nine people.
Steelers punt kicker Scobee over Ravens loss
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» LOS ANGELES - Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Josh Scobee has paid the price for missing two fourth quarter field goals in last Thursday's overtime defeat to the Baltimore Ravens, released by the club on Saturday in favour of free agent Chris Boswell.
East German doping victims to get further compensation
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» BERLIN - Former athletes who were victims of East Germany's systematic doping programme will share a €10.5 million ($11.7m) compensation package planned by the government, who also want the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) to contribute.
Parisse ready to put body on line for Italy at World Cup
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» LONDON - Italy captain Sergio Parisse is not at peak fitness but he is ready to push himself to the limit to seize the "small chance" of beating Ireland in a crucial World Cup on Sunday.
Foley destroys England's World Cup dream
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» TWICKENHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Bernard Foley shattered England's World Cup dream on Saturday as Australia triumphed 33-13 to make England the first tournament hosts to drop out in the first round.