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Turkish army releases audio of warnings to downed Russian plane
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» ISTANBUL - The Turkish army on Wednesday released a series of audio recordings of apparent warnings issued to a Russian jet before it was downed near the Syrian border.
Arrests of senator, bank CEO deepen Brazil corruption probe
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» BRASíLIA - Brazilian police on Wednesday arrested a senior ruling party senator and a billionaire investment banker in the ever-intensifying probe of a huge corruption network centered on state oil giant Petrobras.
Putin inaugurates museum honouring ex-leader Yeltsin
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» MOSCOW - Late Russian leader Boris Yeltsin's "nuclear button" briefcase went on display Wednesday as a major new museum devoted to the legacy of Russia's first president opened in the Urals.
Cech expects "play-off" game against Olympiacos
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» PRAGUE - Arsenal keeper Petr Cech said Wednesday he expected a "play-off" Champions League game against Olympiacos on December 9 as the two teams vie for a spot in the knock-out phase.
Trinh-Duc to leave Montpellier at end of season
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» MONTPELLIER (FRANCE) - France fly-half Francois Trinh-Duc confirmed Wednesday he will leave Montpellier at the end of this season when his contract expires.
Retired Greek triple jumper Devetzi faces doping rap
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» ATHENS - The Greek athletics federation (SEGAS) Wednesday said Olympic medal-winning triple jumper Hrysopiyi Devetzi faces punishment for testing positive in 2007 to a doping test.
China star Ding in trouble over foul-mouthed rant
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» YORK (UNITED KINGDOM) - China's Ding Junhui faces punishment for a foul-mouthed rant at the UK Championship where he suffered a shock first round exit against amateur Adam Duffy.
Indonesia increases airport security after threat
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» JAKARTA - Indonesia has increased security at its airports after a threat was directed at an airport serving the capital Jakarta and recent attacks around the world, the transport ministry said Wednesday.
Singapore team booted out of Malaysian league
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - Singapore's Lions XII team has been kicked out of Malaysia's domestic league without explanation after the Malaysian football body decided not to extend its participation.
Schuerrle sparks Wolfsburg to Champions League victory
AFP, Published on 26/11/2015
» PARIS - Andre Schuerrle came off the bench to make one goal and score another as Wolfsburg won 2-0 away to CSKA Moscow in Group B of the Champions League on Wednesday.