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36 countries concerned at Cambodia's political tension
Published on 15/09/2016
» PHNOM PENH - A group of 36 countries, including the United States and Japan, has issued a statement expressing their concern about the current escalation of political tensions in Cambodia.
Diamonds are a millennial's best friend, say De Beers
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» HONG KONG - Slower growth in China and economic turbulence in global markets has dented the diamond industry, but millennials are offering light at the end of tunnel, say De Beers.
Pattani inquest rules army killed 4 unarmed men
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» BANGKOK - An inquest has ruled that security forces gunned down four unarmed Muslim men in a high-profile case in the deep South, a lawyer said Wednesday.
Pentagon push to tap tech talent in 'weird' Texas city
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» WASHINGTON - Pentagon chief Ashton Carter on Wednesday announced the creation of a new defense innovation center in Austin, Texas -- the latest expansion in an ongoing effort to connect with some of America's hippest tech communities.
Borges manuscript goes on view in Argentina
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» BUENOS AIRES - A manuscript of Jorge Luis Borges' celebrated short story "The Library of Babel" has gone on display in Argentina's National Library for the first time, its director said Wednesday.
Argentine judoka disqualified for doping
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Argentine Jorge Lencina has been disqualified by a doping violation from the men's judo -90kg at the Rio Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee announced Wednesday.
France's Monfils out of Davis Cup semi-finals
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» ZADAR (CROATIA) - France received a second blow ahead of their Davis Cup World Group semi-final clash in Croatia with US Open semi-finalist Gael Monfils ruled out Wednesday with a knee injury.
Boks stress discipline in must-win All Blacks clash
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» CHRISTCHURCH (NEW ZEALAND) - South Africa coach Allister Coetzee has warned his side discipline is key as he made two changes to his starting line up for their must-win Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
CONMEBOL urges new era free of corruption
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» LIMA - South America's football chief called for a new era free of corruption Wednesday as the region's scandal-plagued governing body CONMEBOL passed a package of reforms designed to root out graft.
Twitter expands video role with streaming TV apps
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter on Wednesday moved deeper into video, announcing a new application that will offer free content on major streaming TV services.