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Rescuers scrabble for survivors as Aceh quake kills 97
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» MEUREUDU, INDONESIA - Rescuers pushed aside rubble of shattered homes, shops and mosques into Thursday morning in search of survivors of Wednesday's earthquake that struck Aceh province and killed at least 97 people.
'No survivors' in Pakistan plane crash
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» ISLAMABAD - All 48 people on board a Pakistani plane which crashed in the country's mountainous north and burst into flames have died, officials told AFP Wednesday.
Tata Steel commits to staying in Britain: trade unions
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» LONDON - India's Tata Steel has pledged to stay in Britain with a pound sterling1.0-billion investment plan to support steelmaking at its Port Talbot plant in Wales and elsewhere, unions said Wednesday.
Buenos Aires "superclasico" back on as refs scrap strike
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» BUENOS AIRES - The fierce Buenos Aires derby between River Plate and Boca Juniors is back on Sunday after Argentine referees scrapped a plan to strike over demands for protection from violence.
Russia privatises 19.5 percent of oil giant Rosneft: Kremlin
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» MOSCOW - The Kremlin on Wednesday said that Russia had finalised a deal to privatise 19.5 percent of state-owned oil giant Rosneft.
France name Davis Cup skipper Noah as Fed Cup captain
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» PARIS - Yannick Noah was named captain of France's Fed Cup team for the second time on Wednesday, just five days after having his contract as Davis Cup skipper extended by a year.
Book describes new Pearl Harbor attack, this time by China
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» WASHINGTON - A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor has captivated Pentagon brass in recent months.
UN Security Council to discuss North Korea rights abuses
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The UN Security Council will discuss human rights violations in North Korea on Friday despite opposition from China, Pyongyang's ally, diplomats said.
Obama praises Japan ties on Pearl Harbor anniversary
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised the alliance between Japan and the United States, exactly 75 years after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that led to America's entrance into World War II.
Tokyo 2020 surfing, climbing sites get thumbs up
AFP, Published on 08/12/2016
» LAUSANNE - Sites for the new sports of surfing, climbing, skateboarding, karate and baseball at the Tokyo Games were approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday.