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Syria army readies Aleppo offensive as civilian toll rises
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» ALEPPO (SYRIA) - The Syrian army was preparing an offensive on Thursday to retake the whole of Aleppo, as escalating fighting in the divided second city killed dozens of civilians in another blow to a tattered truce.
Roger Federer signs up for Madrid Masters
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» MADRID - Seventeen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer will continue his preparation for the French Open next month by taking part in the Madrid Masters next week, tournament officials confirmed on Thursday.
In slumping tablet market, Apple still rules
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» WASHINGTON - Global sales of tablet computers extended their slide in early 2016, with some bright spots at the low end of the market and more expensive "detachables," a survey showed Thursday.
The tattooed giant sounding the drumbeat of Leicester victory
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» LEICESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - A large, topless, heavily tattooed figure pounding a drum has become iconic at Leicester football matches as the underdog club closes in on the Premier League title.
Lego admits 'mistake' in Ai Weiwei bricks row
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» COPENHAGEN - Lego billionaire Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen has admitted that the Danish toymaker's refusal to sell bricks to dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was a "mistake".
Quintana grabs Romandie lead after stage two win
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» MORGINS (SWITZERLAND) - Colombia's Nairo Quintana seized control of the Tour de Romandie by winning Thursday's second stage in Morgins after Katusha rider Ilnur Zakarin was stripped of his victory.
UN Security Council holds urgent talks on N.Korea
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The UN Security Council hastily met for closed-door talks Thursday on North Korea's failed test-firing of ballistic missiles, the latest defiance from Pyongyang of UN resolutions.
Indian PM invited to address joint meeting of US Congress
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» WASHINGTON - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a joint meeting of the US Congress on June 8 during the leader's visit to Washington, House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Thursday.