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Asia's mega-cities badly exposed to superstorms
AFP, Published on 31/10/2012
» The hammer blow dealt to New York by superstorm Sandy should raise the alarm for coastal mega-cities in Asia which are more exposed but less equipped to deal with such threats, experts said on Tuesday.
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US markets reopen after storm; Dow loses 0.1%
AFP, Published on 31/10/2012
» US financial markets reopened Wednesday after a historic two-day closure forced by superstorm Sandy, with the interruption having little impact on share prices themselves: the markets ended mostly unchanged from Friday's close.
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Mourinho rests stars for Spanish Cup clash
AFP, Published on 31/10/2012
» Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is set to leave star players Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil, Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso out of his squad to face third division Alcoyano for their Spanish Cup Last 32 first-leg match on Wednesday.
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Ireland's O'Driscoll, Best out of autumn internationals
AFP, Published on 31/10/2012
» Ireland's preparations for the autumn Tests were dealt a double blow on Tuesday when captain Brian O'Driscoll and hooker Rory Best were both ruled out of the series.
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Robshaw confirmed as England captain
AFP, Published on 31/10/2012
» Chris Robshaw was on Tuesday confirmed as England captain for the autumn internationals against Fiji, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.
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Lapandry replaces Lauret in French squad
AFP, Published on 31/10/2012
» Backrow forward Alexandre Lapandry was called up by France coach Philippe Saint-Andre on Tuesday for the first of the three autumn tests in place of the injured flanker Wenceslas Lauret.
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Truce frays as Obama, Romney navigate Sandy aftermath
AFP, Published on 31/10/2012
» President Barack Obama planned to tour superstorm Sandy's debris field and Mitt Romney plotted a return to campaigning, as high-stakes politics stirred back to life a week from election day.
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Williams sisters on women's rights tour in Nigeria
AFP, Published on 31/10/2012
» American tennis star Venus Williams arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday on the first stop of two-country African trip with her sister Serena aimed at promoting women's rights.
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Disney buys Lucasfilm
AFP, Published on 31/10/2012
» Disney is to buy George Lucas's renowned film studio including his "Star Wars" franchise, the entertainment giant said Tuesday, announcing plans for more films in the legendary sci-fi series.
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Police probe Stamford Bridge referee
AFP, Published on 31/10/2012
» Scotland Yard said Tuesday they were investigating alleged racist comments made by the referee during last weekend's Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United.
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