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Annan warns Syria conflict could spread, urges UN unity
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Special envoy Kofi Annan warned of an "escalation" of the Syria conflict into the rest of the Middle East unless it is carefully handled as he called on the UN Security Council to unite to put pressure on President Bashar al-Assad.
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US lawmakers back Sachs to lead World Bank
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» A group of Democratic lawmakers in the US Congress Friday pushed President Barack Obama to name renowned American economist Jeffrey Sachs as the next World Bank president.
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Synchronised wins Cheltenham Gold Cup
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Synchronised stormed to victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup here Friday after the expected duel between defending champion Long Run and Kauto Star failed to materialise.
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All the pressure on Wales - Saint-Andre
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» All the pressure will be on Grand Slam-seeking Wales when they meet France in their final Six Nations match on Saturday, French coach Philippe Saint-Andre said.
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Clooney arrested in Sudan protest
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Actor George Clooney and several members of the US Congress were handcuffed and arrested Friday outside Sudan's embassy as they demanded an end to an offensive they fear will cause thousands to starve.
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France bans strain of Monsanto GM maize
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» French Agricultural Minister Bruno Le Maire imposed Friday a temporary ban on a genetically modified strain of maize made by US company Monsanto "to protect the environment".
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Jimenez eyes history as Tour's oldest winner
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Spanish veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez put himself in a great position to become the European Tour's oldest winner on Friday when he moved within one shot of the lead at the Andalucia Open.
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Stormers top S15 table as Blues comeback fizzles out
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Western Stormers climbed to the top of the Super 15 table Friday after a workmanlike 27-17 victory over New Zealand visitors Auckland Blues at Newlands.
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Bolt to open season on May 5
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Olympic champion Usain Bolt will officially open his season at the Jamaica International Invitational Meet on May 5.
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E. Timor votes in test for young nation
AFP, Published on 17/03/2012
» Voting began Saturday in East Timor's presidential election, seen as a crucial test for a young democracy taking charge of its own security as UN forces prepare to leave.
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