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Quakes in southwest Japan unlikely to cease soon
Published on 20/04/2016
» KUMAMOTO, JAPAN — The weather agency said Wednesday it sees no signs of seismic activity abating in Kumamoto and surrounding prefectures in southwestern Japan following powerful earthquakes last week, urging people to remain alert.
Van Gaal says Manchester United can afford no slip-ups
AFP, Published on 20/04/2016
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester United have no margin for error if they are to secure a top-four Premier League finish and qualify for the Champions League, manager Louis van Gaal said on Tuesday.
Sport cannot 'hide' from human rights, Qatar conference hears
AFP, Published on 20/04/2016
» DOHA - No country or body hosting global sports events can "hide" from the challenge of human rights, a conference in Qatar was told Tuesday by the expert drafted in by FIFA to advise on workers' conditions.
Chile's Aylwin, first elected leader after Pinochet regime, dead at 97
AFP, Published on 20/04/2016
» SANTIAGO - Patricio Aylwin, who guided Chile back to democracy after General Augusto Pinochet's iron-fisted rule ended, died Tuesday at the age of 97.
Rousseff says 2016 Olympic Games ahead of schedule
AFP, Published on 20/04/2016
» BRASíLIA - Preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro are ahead of schedule despite the economic slump in Brazil, the country's president Dilma Rousseff insisted on Tuesday.
Scandals won't taint London 2017 - organisers
AFP, Published on 20/04/2016
» LONDON - Recent scandals that have tarnished athletics will not overshadow the 2017 World Championships in London, the head of the event's organising committee vowed on Tuesday.
Roma coach Spalletti insists he has no problems with Totti
AFP, Published on 20/04/2016
» ROME - Roma coach Luciano Spalletti insisted Tuesday he and iconic playmaker Francesco Totti had made peace after a slanging match following the weekend 3-3 draw with Atalanta.
Kenyan deputies pass anti-doping bill
AFP, Published on 20/04/2016
» NAIROBI - Kenyan legislators passed a new law on Tuesday in accordance with a demand from the World Anti-Doping Agency that will allow the athletics powerhouse to take part at August's Olympic Games.
Mayor frontrunner says Rome not capable of hosting Olympic Games
AFP, Published on 20/04/2016
» ROME - One of the frontrunners to be Rome's next mayor said Tuesday the city is far from being able to host the Olympics, two months after the Eternal City was short-listed for the 2024 Games.
21 Rohingya drown as boat capsizes off Myanmar
AFP, Published on 20/04/2016
» YANGON - At least 21 people including nine children died after a boat capsized in rough waters off the coast of Myanmar's restive Rakhine state on Tuesday, a UN spokesman said.