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Syrian Kurd leader arrested in Prague at Turkey's behest
AFP, Published on 25/02/2018
» ISTANBUL - Authorities in the Czech Republic detained one of the most prominent leaders of the Syrian Kurds at the request of Turkey, officials said Sunday, as Ankara pushes a military operation against Kurdish militia in northern Syria.
Two Koreas march apart as Winter Olympics end
AFP, Published on 25/02/2018
» PYEONGCHANG. South Korea: - The two Koreas marched behind their own flags and Russia looked forward to a quick end to its ban over mass doping as the curtain fell on the engrossing Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Sunday.
UN Geneva staff plan work stoppage over pay cuts
AFP, Published on 25/02/2018
» GENEVA - Angered by "unfair" pay cuts, UN staff in Geneva are planning a half-day strike next week, as dozens of ministers and other dignitaries attend high-level events at the organisation's European headquarters.
Rohingya exodus still growing, six months into crisis
AFP, Published on 25/02/2018
» TEKNAF, Bangladesh - Hundreds of desperate Rohingya Muslims are still pouring over the Myanmar border into Bangladesh every week, bringing harrowing accounts of torture and murder, six months after a military crackdown sparked the massive refugee crisis.
Church at Jesus's traditional burial site closed in tax dispute
AFP, Published on 25/02/2018
» JERUSALEM - Christian leaders took the rare step on Sunday of closing Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built where tradition holds Jesus was buried, in protest at Israeli tax measures and a proposed property law.
Moriya 2nd as Korda wins LPGA Thailand title
Published on 25/02/2018
» American Jessica Korda fired a five-under par 67 in the final round to collect her first title since 2015 at the Honda LPGA Thailand at the Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course on Sunday.
Olympics not 'tainted' by Russian doping, says Bach
AFP, Published on 25/02/2018
» PYEONGCHANG, South Korea: Olympics chief Thomas Bach denied the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics had been "tainted" by the Russian doping scandal as officials voted to keep Russia's suspension in place for the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Toon hands over B1.3bn raised on charity run to 11 hospitals
Online Reporters, Published on 25/02/2018
» Rocker Artiwara "Toon" Kongmalai on Sunday handed over the 1.3 billion baht he raised on his cross-country run to 11 public hospitals - before setting off on a new run to help another hospital.
'Notting Hill' actress Emma Chambers dies at 53
Published on 25/02/2018
» LONDON: British actress Emma Chambers, known for her roles in the romantic comedy "Notting Hill'' and "The Vicar of Dibley'' television series has died at 53.
Xi may extend power as China poised to lift term limits
AFP, Published on 25/02/2018
» BEIJING - The Chinese Communist Party's leadership has called for the removal of presidential term limits, opening the door for China's most powerful leader in decades, Xi Jinping, to remain in office beyond 2023.