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Spanish nurse first to contract Ebola outside Africa
AFP, Published on 07/10/2014
» A Spanish nurse has contracted Ebola after treating two patients who died from the disease at a Madrid hospital, the government said Monday, in the first known case of transmission outside of Africa.
Eiffel Tower dazzles with ultra-modern glass floor
AFP, Published on 07/10/2014
» PARIS - Visitors at the Eiffel Tower were left giddy Monday as the mayor unveiled a new glass floor on Paris's best-known landmark, offering millions of tourists another perspective on the world's most-visited city.
Michael Phelps banned six months, no 2015 worlds
AFP, Published on 07/10/2014
» WASHINGTON - Michael Phelps, the 18-time Olympic swim champion arrested last week for drink driving, was banned for six months and dropped from the 2015 world championships roster Monday by USA Swimming.
Michael Phelps banned six months, no 2015 worlds
AFP, Published on 07/10/2014
» WASHINGTON - Michael Phelps, the 18-time Olympic swim champion arrested last week for drink driving, was banned for six months by USA Swimming and dropped from the 2015 World Championships.
Giteau and Wilkinson honoured at Top 14 awards
AFP, Published on 07/10/2014
» PARIS - Former Australian international fly-half Matt Giteau and England legend Jonny Wilkinson were among the winners at Monday's Top 14 awards ceremony for the 2013/14 season.
Australia finalising legal go-ahead for special forces in Iraq
AFP, Published on 07/10/2014
» SYDNEY - Australian special forces are ready for action in Iraq, but they await final legal approval, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Tuesday.
Samsung flags 60% plunge in Q3 operating profit
AFP, Published on 07/10/2014
» Samsung Electronics on Tuesday flagged a near 60 percent on-year plunge in its third quarter operating profit, as its key smartphone sector continued to struggle in the face of increased competition.
'King Kohei', Chinese men set to reign on at Gymnastics Worlds
AFP, Published on 07/10/2014
» NANNING (CHINA) - Japan's Kohei Uchimura is aiming to extend his five-year reign in gymnastics, while hosts China are set for a unprecedented sixth straight men's team gold at the world championships.
Cambodia land grab victims seek ICC 'crimes against humanity' probe
AFP, Published on 07/10/2014
» THE HAGUE - Victims of land grabs by Cambodia's "ruling elite" called on Tuesday for the International Criminal Court to probe their mass evictions as a crime against humanity.
French PM to the City: 'My government is pro-business'
AFP, Published on 07/10/2014
» French Prime Minister Manuel Valls defended his Socialist government against a stream of criticism of its economic and business reforms during a visit to London.