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Obama releases death tolls from non-war zone air strikes
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Friday lifted the lid on President Barack Obama's secretive counter-terrorism campaign, detailing for the first time the number of fighters and civilians killed in air strikes in countries like Pakistan and Libya.
Djokovic saved by rain as Querrey takes two-set lead at Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» LONDON - Novak Djokovic was teetering on the brink of a stunning Wimbledon exit when rain and bad light forced play to be abandoned for the day with the defending champion trailing by two sets against Sam Querrey.
NFL commissioner Goodell made $32 mn to boss richest sports league
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» NEW YORK - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was paid nearly $32 million in fiscal year 2015, according to the latest tax returns filed by the league and made public on Friday.
Too close to call as Australians vote in national elections
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» SYDNEY - Australians vote in national elections Saturday with the outcome too close to call, culminating an eight-week race where economic management has risen to the forefront in the wake of the Brexit vote.
IS claims attack in Bangladesh capital: jihadist news agency
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» BEIRUT - The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a gun attack Friday on a restaurant in Bangladesh's capital popular with foreigners that sparked a deadly firefight with police, an IS-linked news agency reported.
Euro 2016 quarter-final - Belgium 1 Wales 1 at half-time
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» LILLE (FRANCE) - Wales captain Ashley Williams cancelled out Radja Nainggolan's stunning opener for Belgium to send the teams into half-time level at 1-1 in Friday's Euro 2016 quarter-final in Lille.
Federer romps into Wimbledon fourth round
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» LONDON - Roger Federer racked up his 150th tour-level win on grass as the world number three crushed Britain's Daniel Evans 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in the Wimbledon third round on Friday.
Italy ready for 'ultimate test' of Germany in Euro 2016, says Conte
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» BORDEAUX - Italy coach Antonio Conte was full of praise for German counterpart Joachim Loew, but believes the Azzurri are ready to avenge a recent friendly thrashing to book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
Open host Royal Troon votes to allow women members
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» LONDON - This year's Open host Royal Troon voted overwhelmingly on Friday to permit women members -- the last club which hosts European golf's most historic event to do so.
Tesla fatal crash is setback to autonomous cars
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» WASHINGTON - It could be a wakeup call for the self-driving car movement.