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Nuclear watchdog chief in Iran for talks after deal
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» TEHRAN - International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano was due to hold talks in Tehran Monday on ensuring Iran's continued compliance with a nuclear deal the US and Iranian presidents hailed as a historic breakthrough.
Asian markets extend rout as oil sinks below $28
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» HONG KONG - Oil prices plunged below US$28 a barrel early Monday, hitting energy firms and extending a rout across Asian markets after sanctions were lifted against Iran, allowing the key producer to resume crude exports.
Tennis match-fixing evidence not 'suppressed', say officials
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» MELBOURNE - Tennis authorities denied suppressing evidence of match-fixing on Monday after a bombshell report on the eve of the Australian Open alleged widespread corruption on the professional circuit.
New coach Guy Noves unexcited by France's Six Nations debut
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» PARIS - New France coach Guy Noves claims he is not looking forward to his debut on the international bench at home to Italy in the Six Nations.
Briton missing after 'fun' jump off Brisbane bridge
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» SYDNEY - A British man was missing on Monday after drinking and jumping off a bridge in Brisbane for "a bit of fun", Australian police said.
Bowie in Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/01/2016
» David Bowie waived his usual US$1 million fee for his 1983 Bangkok concert and, according to videos and local participants, appeared to be having "the time of his life" exploring the city
Central Group eyes Casino's units in Thailand, Vietnam
Reuters, Published on 18/01/2016
» Thailand's largest retail conglomerate Central Group is keen to bid for Casino Group's Thai and Vietnam operations, a company executive said.
FA Cup replays pose problems all round
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» LONDON - There are only a handful of clubs who start the season with the realistic goal of winning the Premier League, yet there are many more who can entertain the thought of lifting the FA Cup.
Seoul says N. Korea scattered million propaganda leaflets
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» SEOUL - North Korea has scattered nearly one million propaganda leaflets in South Korea over the past week, Seoul said Monday, in an escalating propaganda battle triggered by Pyongyang's latest nuclear test.
'Like' me, 'like' me: Cambodian PM woos youth vote online
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» PHNOM PENH - Looking more avuncular than authoritarian, Cambodian premier Hun Sen crouches for a selfie for his Facebook page with young scouts -- part of a social media blitz selling the strongman's cuddlier side as he seeks to extend a 30-year grip on power.