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'Indiana Jones' cinematographer Slocombe dies at 103
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» LONDON - British cinematographer Douglas Slocombe, who filmed the Nazi invasion of Poland and went on to work with Steven Spielberg on the "Indiana Jones" films, has died at the age of 103, his daughter told AFP.
Ex-Maldives leader asks for more prison leave
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» COLOMBO - Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed has requested two more months' leave from prison after travelling to London for urgent medical treatment, the honeymoon island nation's government said Tuesday.
Bill Gates backs FBI in iPhone spat: report
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» PARIS - Microsoft founder Bill Gates is backing the FBI in its standoff with Apple over unlocking an iPhone in the probe of last year's deadly San Bernardino attacks, the Financial Times reported Tuesday.
Obama to make statement on Guantanamo at 1530 GMT: White House
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama will make a statement Tuesday about Guantanamo prison, the White House announced.
Mars, Snickers bars recalled in Germany
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» BERLIN - Chocolate giant Mars Tuesday ordered a massive recall of Mars and Snickers bars as well as Milky Way Minis in Germany after plastic was found in a product.
Vettel shows speed, Mercedes miles in testing
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» BARCELONA - Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel took advantage of a new ultrasoft tyre to propel himself back to the top of the timesheets on a morning of fast times on the second day of pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Beckham pleads for Van Gaal patience
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» LONDON - David Beckham has come to the defence of under-pressure Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, saying the Dutchman needs time to turn the club's fortunes around.
India, Pakistan to renew cricket rivalry in Asia Cup
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» DHAKA - India and Pakistan will renew cricket's most bitter rivalry this week when they face off in the Asia Cup, a contest for regional supremacy that is also a final rehearsal for the World Twenty20.
India's Kohli welcomes return of Pakistan bowler Amir
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» DHAKA - India's star batsman Virat Kohli welcomed the return of tainted Pakistani player Mohammad Amir to international cricket on Tuesday, heaping praise on his bowling and wishing him all the best ahead of their Asia Cup contest in Dhaka.
Myanmar anti-drug group targets opium crop as standoff ends
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» YANGON - The leaders of thousands of anti-drug vigilantes vowed to destroy opium poppy fields in northern Myanmar after they said they reached a deal Tuesday to end a standoff with authorities blocking their path.