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White smoggy Christmas
Kyodo News, Published on 26/12/2015
» BEIJING - China's capital city was blanketed by some of its worst smog of the year on Friday, forcing major roads to close due to poor visibility and prompting netizens to quip that Santa Claus would have a hard time finding his way around town to deliver Christmas presents.
C. Africa elections postponed till December 30
AFP, Published on 26/12/2015
» BANGUI (CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC) - Long-delayed elections in volatile Central African Republic that were initially due this weekend have been postponed for three days until December 30, the country's National Election Authority (ANE) said Friday.
Ukraine approves 2016 budget to unlock Western aid
AFP, Published on 26/12/2015
» KIEV - The Ukrainian parliament on Friday adopted a budget for next year with a deficit of 3.7 percent of GDP, crucial for unlocking much needed aid from the IMF and Western countries.
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe in low-scoring ODI
AFP, Published on 26/12/2015
» SHARJAH (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) - Afghanistan bowled out Zimbabwe for a paltry 82 to win the first one-day international by 49 runs on Friday.
Figueredo bribes paid 'for decades': prosecutor
AFP, Published on 26/12/2015
» MONTEVIDEO - Former FIFA vice-president Eugenio Figueredo received millions of dollars in bribes throughout his career at the top of South American football, prosecutors claimed Friday.
A Radiohead Christmas surprise -- an unused Bond song
AFP, Published on 26/12/2015
» NEW YORK - Art-house rockers Radiohead offered a Christmas surprise Friday -- a new song, initially intended for the latest James Bond film.
Taiwan presidential frontrunner vows to seek peaceful China ties
AFP, Published on 26/12/2015
» TAIPEI - The frontrunner for Taiwan's 2016 presidential election, opposition leader Tsai Ing-wen, on Friday pledged that if elected she would seek peaceful ties with mainland China while maintaining democracy on the island.
Strong 6.2 magnitude quake rocks northeast Afghanistan: USGS
AFP, Published on 26/12/2015
» KABUL - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocked northeast Afghanistan late Friday close to the country's borders with Pakistan and Tajikistan, leaving at least 17 people injured, according to the US Geological Survey.
Sri Lanka put New Zealand in to bat in ODI
AFP, Published on 26/12/2015
» CHRISTCHURCH (NEW ZEALAND) - Sri Lanka won the toss and put New Zealand in to bat in the opening one-day international in Christchurch on Saturday.
NBA Bulls silence Thunder while Heat defeat Pelicans
AFP, Published on 26/12/2015
» MIAMI - Jimmy Butler scored 23 points to power Chicago to an upset victory Friday at Oklahoma City while Chris Bosh sparked the Miami Heat to a home victory over New Orleans.