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String of likely Japan bear attacks claims fourth victim
Kyodo News, Published on 10/06/2016
» AKITA - The corpse of a person who appeared to have been attacked by a bear was found in a forest in Akita Prefecture in northern Japan on Friday, police said, possibly the fourth victim in a string of bear attacks in the area.
Pakistan project gets first ADB, AIIB co-financing scheme
Published on 10/06/2016
» MANILA - The Asian Development Bank and the newly established Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank are embarking on their first co-financing scheme, with the former approving on Friday a $100 million loan for a highway construction project in Pakistan.
Sanders vows to 'work together' with Clinton
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» WASHINGTON - Thwarted presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders refused Thursday to bow out before the final Democratic primary next week, but said he would meet rival Hillary Clinton soon to foster party unity in the battle against Donald Trump.
Hillary gets Obama endorsesment, Sanders' help
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» WASHINGTON - Barack Obama on Thursday endorsed Hillary Clinton to succeed him as US president, declaring in a video message "I'm with her."
Hollande vows 'all necessary measures' to avoid Euro 2016 disruption
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» TULLE (FRANCE) - French President Francois Hollande said he was ready to take "all necessary measures" to ensure rolling transport strikes don't disrupt the smooth running of the month-long Euro 2016 football extravaganza.
Ricciardo keeps faith in Red Bull despite Monaco blunder
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» MONTREAL - Daniel Ricciardo admitted on Thursday that he needed "a few days" to recover from his Monaco disappointment, but said he has retained his faith in the Red Bull team ahead of this weekend’s Canada Grand Prix.
Kosovo, Gibraltar to play 2018 World Cup qualifiers - FIFA
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» ZURICH - Kosovo and Gibraltar are to play 2018 World Cup qualifiers after being admitted as new members of FIFA, world football governing body confirmed on Thursday.
In France, overflowing bins, strikes greet Euro 2016 visitors
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» PARIS - Overflowing rubbish bins, transport strikes, violent political protests, and floods -- the image of France as Euro 2016 kicks off on Friday is worrying tourist chiefs.
Dad-to-be Ogier wins opening Sardinia superstage
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» ALGHERO (ITALY) - Triple world champion Sebastien Ogier seized the early lead at the Rally of Sardinia on Thursday as the Volkswagen driver won the opening super special at Alghero.
Ferrari not expecting F1 miracles from engine upgrades
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» MONTREAL - Ferrari are not expecting miracles in improved performance from their upgraded power units this weekend, Finn Kimi Raikkonen said on Thursday.