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1 in 29 babies born in Japan had non-Japanese parent
Kyodo News, Published on 06/03/2016
» One in 29 babies born in Japan in 2014 had at least one non-Japanese parent, a Kyodo News analysis of government data found, increasing the need to provide language support to such families at schools and medical facilities.
Westwood declares husband 'world's greatest fashion designer'
AFP, Published on 06/03/2016
» PARIS - Vivienne Westwood declared her husband Andreas Kronthaler "the world's greatest designer" as he emerged from her flamboyant shadow Saturday with his first solo Paris show.
Syria opposition reluctant to join new peace talks
AFP, Published on 06/03/2016
» BEIRUT - Syria peace talks are to resume on March 10, the UN envoy said on Saturday, despite opposition reluctance and its backers Saudi Arabia saying President Bashar al-Assad must step down.
Napoli down Chievo to move joint top of Serie A
AFP, Published on 06/03/2016
» NAPLES, ITALY - Napoli moved joint top of Serie A after goals from Gonzalo Higuain, Vlad Chiriches and Jose Callejon saw them come back from a shock early deficit to beat Chievo 3-1 on Saturday night.
Cruz victorious in first of five Saturday election contests
AFP, Published on 06/03/2016
» WASHINGTON - US Senator Ted Cruz struck first in the series of five presidential nomination contests held Saturday, besting Donald Trump in Kansas and boosting his claim as the most viable alternative to the billionaire frontrunner.
McIlroy grabs WGC Doral lead with bogey-free 68
AFP, Published on 06/03/2016
» MIAMI - Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy fired a four-under par 68 Saturday to seize a three-stroke lead after the third round of the World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship at Doral.
Cavendish struggles as Gaviria wins world omnium
AFP, Published on 06/03/2016
» LONDON - Mark Cavendish's hopes of competing at the Rio Olympics were dealt a blow as he finished sixth in the omnium at the Track Cycling World Championships in London on Saturday.
Theme parks rise in Dubai amid shifting sands of tourism
Published on 06/03/2016
» DUBAI — Sweating and hopeful, the performers lined up once more and received instructions mirroring the aspirations of the soon-to-open massive amusement parks they hoped to join: dance three-eighths Bollywood with a stiff shot of hip hop and a touch of whimsy.
Cooper scores first Sevens try as Aussies sail into Vegas quarter-finals
AFP, Published on 06/03/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Wallabies star Quade Cooper scored his first sevens try for Australia in a 36-7 victory over England that sent the Aussies surging into the Cup quarter-finals of the Las Vegas Sevens.
The big issue: Until we meet again
Alan Dawson, Published on 06/03/2016
» It took years for Sorrayuth Suthassanachinda to become the face and voice of reliable news. And it took a few minutes for a Criminal Court judge to tell the country that maybe all that public trust was a bit misplaced.