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Angolan state oil company mirrors nation's troubles
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» LUANDA - Angolan state-owned oil company Sonangol rode the commodities boom that drove the country's extraordinary growth after civil war ended in 2002, but today it symbolises a national economic crisis.
In Ethiopia, tin-roofed shacks make way for high-rises
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» ADDIS ABABA - Surrounded by the rubble of her former neighbours' homes, Getnesh Amare hangs her laundry in the shadow of the high-rise offices and hotels taking over the once insalubrious centre of Ethiopia's capital.
Reigning NBA champion Cavs edge Magic to stay unbeaten
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» LOS ANGELES - It wasn't always pretty, but the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 105-99 victory over the Orlando Magic to stay unbeaten in the fledgling NBA season.
New Zealand economy milks clamour for Middle Earth
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» WELLINGTON - Peter Jackson's "Lord Of The Rings" and "Hobbit" series have proved to be as precious to New Zealand's economy as any magical ring as millions flock to the country for a glimpse of Middle Earth, making tourism the main driver of growth.
Major quake hits central Italy, no immediate casualties reported
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» ROME - A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck central Italy early Sunday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate reports of any casualties.
Weak-hitting Cubs on brink of another World Series flop
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» CHICAGO - Woeful hitting has the Chicago Cubs on the brink of an eighth consecutive World Series defeat to extend America's longest sports title drought since their last championship in 1908.
Sloppy England let Bangladesh build in third Test
AFP, Published on 30/10/2016
» DHAKA - England claimed four wickets in the morning session but dropped a series of catches, letting Bangladesh post a challenging score on the third day of the second Test on Sunday.
Vietnam reports first microcephaly case likely linked to Zika
Published on 30/10/2016
» HANOI - Vietnam's Health Ministry on Sunday reported a microcephaly case that it says is likely to be the country's first linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus.
Sanam Luang to be off limits 9pm-4am
Online Reporters, Published on 30/10/2016
» The government's situation monitoring centre has put Sanam Luang off limits from 9pm to 4am along with cancelling queue cards which limit the number of people entering the Dusit Maha Prasart Throne Hall in the Grand Palace to pay homage before the Royal Urn.
RKK suspect killed in Narathiwat
Waedao Harai, Published on 30/10/2016
» NARATHIWAT -- A suspected core member of the RKK separatist group was killed in an exchange of gunfire with a government force in Rueso district late on Saturday night.