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Pyongyang mourns 'a close friend and comrade'
Kyodo News, Published on 28/11/2016
» PYONGYANG - North Korea began three days of official mourning on Monday for late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, remembering him as a "close friend" and heroic ally in a joint struggle against US aggression.
OECD upgrades global economic outlook in 2017
Kyodo News, Published on 28/11/2016
» TOKYO - The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Monday upgraded its global economic outlook for 2017, as growth will be supported by fiscal stimulus despite weak trade and investment.
The Virosphere: Welcome to this new expanding world
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2016
» Scientists have discovered 1,500 new viruses. Though very small & hard to see, viruses are everywhere.
UN Yemen envoy in new bid for peace
AFP, Published on 28/11/2016
» MUSCAT - The UN envoy for Yemen has announced a new bid for peace talks between the government and rebels, after the latest ceasefire failed to end the 20-month conflict.
Brazil to pursue satellite, nuclear sub projects despite downturn: minister
AFP, Published on 28/11/2016
» BRASíLIA - Ambitious projects such as satellites that could bring the internet to the remote Amazon and construction of Brazil's first nuclear submarine will proceed despite a deep economic downturn, the defense minister told AFP.
Frustrated Hamilton plots new path to legends' status
AFP, Published on 28/11/2016
» ABU DHABI - Lewis Hamilton is the first Formula One driver to win 10 races in a season and fail to secure the world title -- and he will not be celebrating.
Iraqis liberate Mosul district from Islamic State
AFP, Published on 28/11/2016
» MOSUL, IRAQ - The women ululated as residents waved white flags Sunday in celebration of Iraqi forces who drove Islamic State group jihadists from their eastern Mosul neighbourhood of Al-Khadraa.
Victorious Atletico bounce back at Osasuna
AFP, Published on 28/11/2016
» MADRID - Atletico Madrid got back to winning ways and moved back into La Liga's top four as goals from Diego Godin, Kevin Gameiro and Yannick Carrasco ensured a comfortable 3-0 win at Osasuna on Sunday.
Nice held as rivals turn up pressure
AFP, Published on 28/11/2016
» PARIS - Nice reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 on Sunday but had their momentum slowed in a 1-1 draw at home to bitter rivals Bastia at the Allianz Riviera.
Choupo-Moting atones as Schalke continue rise
AFP, Published on 28/11/2016
» BERLIN - Schalke 04 continued their rise up the Bundesliga table on Sunday as striker Eric Choupo-Moting atoned for a penalty miss by netting in their 3-1 comeback win against Darmstadt.