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US economy grew surprise 1% in 4th quarter
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» WASHINGTON - The US economy grew at an annual rate of 1.0 percent in the fourth quarter, far stronger than expected, according to the Commerce Department's upwardly revised data released Friday.
FIFA vote goes to second round after no contender gets majority
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» ZURICH - The FIFA presidential election went into a second round on Friday after Gianni Infantino led the first round but did not get a two-thirds majority.
Man Utd's Carrick hails debut star Rashford
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» LONDON - Manchester United's Michael Carrick said Friday that "you can't put a price" on the goalscoring debut of homegrown rising star Marcus Rashford.
US Air Force unveils picture of new stealth bomber
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» WASHINGTON - The US Air Force on Friday unveiled the first image of its next-generation bomber that will replace antique B-52s first developed during the Cold War.
Wawrinka into Dubai final as injured Kyrgios withdraws
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» DUBAI - Stan Wawrinka reached his second final of the season as Nick Kyrgios retired injured from their semi-final at the ATP Dubai Championships on Friday.
Thousands flee deadly fighting in southern Philippines
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» BUTIG (PHILIPPINES) - At least six people have been killed and more than 20,000 displaced during a week of fighting between Islamic militants and security forces in the southern Philippines, authorities said Friday.
Haimona in for Italy ahead of Scotland Six Nations clash
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» MILAN - Italy coach Jacques Brunel has recalled fly-half Kelly Haimona to his starting XV for their 'wooden spoon' clash against Scotland at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday after Carlo Canna failed to recover in time from injury.
Gatland says defence behind French flair despair
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» CARDIFF (UNITED KINGDOM) - Rugby fans bemoaning the absence of "French flair" have to come to terms with the marked improvement in modern-day defences according to Wales coach Warren Gatland.
Steyn joins Spies at Montpellier
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» MONTPELLIER (FRANCE) - Former South African World Cup winner Francois Steyn joined French Top 14 side Montpellier on Thursday as medical cover for the injured Ilian Perraux, the club announced.
US presents 'tougher, more comprehensive' UN sanctions on NKorea: Power
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The United States is submitting a draft UN resolution that calls for "tougher, more comprehensive" sanctions on North Korea for its nuclear and ballistic tests, the US ambassador said Thursday.