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UN warns of displacement crisis in Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» KABUL - The UN on Thursday warned anew of a deteriorating crisis of displacement in Afghanistan as the conflict escalates, imploring the government and international donors to step up support especially for a "lost generation" of children.
Outcry as Facebook removes Swedish breast cancer video
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» STOCKHOLM - Facebook has removed a video on breast cancer awareness posted in Sweden because it deemed the images "offensive", the Swedish Cancer Society said Thursday.
Suarez picks up Golden Shoe after prolific last season
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» BARCELONA - Barcelona's Uruguayan star Luis Suarez on Thursday collected the Golden Shoe award for the leading scorer in Europe last season and admitted he never imagined being the most prolific member of such a star-studded attack.
Barcelona's Picasso Museum fetes WWI Cubism survival
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» BARCELONA - Barcelona's Picasso Museum unveiled an exhibition on "Cubism and War" on Thursday, depicting how one of the most influential artistic styles of the 20th century survived World War I.
Kerber seals year-ending world number one ranking
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» ST. PETERSBURG (UNITED STATES) - Germany's Angelique Kerber, who won two of the season's four Grand Slam titles, secured the year-ending world number one ranking on Thursday, the WTA announced.
Pentagon chief vows 'overwhelming' response to any N.Korea nuke use
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» WASHINGTON - Pentagon chief Ashton Carter on Thursday decried North Korea's latest missile test and again vowed an "overwhelming" response if Pyongyang were ever to launch a nuclear weapon.