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B453m stolen from 1,400 convenience store ATMs across Japan
Published on 22/05/2016
» TOKYO -- A total of 1.4 billion yen (453 million baht) in cash has been stolen from some 1,400 automated teller machines in convenience stores across Japan in the space of two hours earlier this month, investigative sources said Sunday.
Abe to call for G-7's help for Asean anti-terror efforts
Published on 22/05/2016
» TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to call on his Group of Seven counterparts to jointly assist members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to crack down on terrorism, a Japanese government source said Sunday.
A woman’s voice
Published on 22/05/2016
» A former member of girl band Sugar Eyes, Nitaa has been away from the music scene for some time. Now she’s back with her latest single “Ya Ploi Hai Kao Lhoud Moue (Don’t Let Him Go).”
Volleyball: "Best in Asia," but not in Olympics (UPDATE)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/05/2016
» Thailand blanked Peru in their last match on Sunday of the volleyball Olympic qualifiers, and though they missed out, the Peruvian coach credited them as the strongest team in Asia.
Violence mars Hibs' first Scottish Cup in 114 years
AFP, Published on 22/05/2016
» GLASGOW - Hibernian ended their 114-year wait for the Scottish Cup with a last-minute 3-2 win over Rangers on Saturday but the final was marred as rival fans fought on the Hampden Park pitch.
Wawrinka ends long wait for home title
AFP, Published on 22/05/2016
» GENEVA - French Open champion Stan Wawrinka clinched his first homeground title on Saturday with a 6-4, 7-6 (13/11) victory over Marin Cilic in the Geneva claycourt final.
Kimura fans flames as Japan volleyball qualify for Rio
AFP, Published on 22/05/2016
» TOKYO - Japan qualified for their fourth successive Olympics in women's volleyball on Saturday after an inspired captain's performance from Saori Kimura.
Finland beat Russia to reach world final
AFP, Published on 22/05/2016
» MOSCOW - Finland battled back from a goal down to claim a place in the world ice hockey championship final after beating hosts Russia 3-1 in Moscow on Saturday.
Lions maul Jaguares in Super Rugby despite poor goal kicking
AFP, Published on 22/05/2016
» JOHANNESBURG - A strong second half showing enabled the Golden Lions to trounce the Jaguares 52-24 in a Super Rugby match in Johannesburg Saturday despite missing seven of 12 goal kicks.
Obama departs on trip to Vietnam, Japan
AFP, Published on 22/05/2016
» ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE (UNITED STATES) - US President Barack Obama departed Saturday on a trip to Vietnam and Japan that will include a visit to Hiroshima, the site of the world's first nuclear attack.