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US-Saudi ties enduring, differences on Syria: Kerry
AFP, Published on 04/11/2013
» Secretary of State John Kerry insisted Monday that US ties with Saudi Arabia are "strategic and enduring", even as the two countries aired differences on how to end the war in Syria despite a visit aimed at easing tensions.
Defiant Morsi tells Egypt court to try 'coup' leaders
AFP, Published on 04/11/2013
» Egypt's deposed president Mohamed Morsi appeared in court Monday on the first day of his trial for incitement to murder, rejecting its legitimacy and demanding that "coup" leaders be prosecuted.
One-day specialist Bailey ready for Ashes challenge
AFP, Published on 04/11/2013
» One-day specialist George Bailey said Monday he feels ready to step up and play a part in the Test side as Australia attempt to wrest back the Ashes from England.
Australian press savage Wallabies after England loss
AFP, Published on 04/11/2013
» The Australian press savaged the "woeful" Wallabies on Monday after England exposed their inadequacies on the first match of their European tour, with much of the criticism directed at coach Ewen McKenzie.
S. Korea's Park says no point in Japan summit
AFP, Published on 04/11/2013
» President Park Geun-Hye has painted a bleak picture of South Korea's current and future ties with Japan -- a key ally in efforts to rein in North Korea's nuclear programme.
Eminem takes top honor at YouTube music awards
AFP, Published on 04/11/2013
» YouTube's first-ever music awards thrilled and spilled, with Eminem named Artist of the Year though most winners were lesser known acts who featured in an eclectic show filled with stunts.
Filipinos allege abuse in Saudi immigration crackdown
AFP, Published on 04/11/2013
» Thirty Filipino workers expelled from Saudi Arabia returned home Monday and alleged they were abused amid a crackdown on illegal migrants there.
Karzai criticises timing of killing of Pakistan Taliban chief
AFP, Published on 04/11/2013
» The Afghan president has criticised the timing of a US drone strike that killed the Pakistani Taliban leader, after an angry Islamabad expressed fears the death would undermine planned peace talks.
One dose of HPV vaccine may prevent cervical cancer
AFP, Published on 04/11/2013
» A single dose -- rather than the recommended three -- of a vaccine against the sexually transmitted disease HPV may be enough to ward off cervical cancer, researchers say.
Warne blasts Alastair Cook's captaincy as 'boring' in Ashes volley
AFP, Published on 04/11/2013
» Shane Warne has blasted Alastair Cook's captaincy as boring and negative, warning that Australia will regain the Ashes if the England skipper does not show more imagination.