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New China chemical explosion kills one
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» BEIJING - An explosion at a chemical plant in China killed at least one person, local media reported Tuesday, just weeks after a massive blasts in a northern port killed 159.
Canada officially enters recession
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» OTTAWA - Reeling from low oil prices, Canada fell into a recession in the first half of the year, government data confirmed Tuesday, putting Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the defensive in the run-up to October elections.
Givenchy plans rare sashay down New York runway
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» PARIS - French fashion house Givenchy will make a rare appearance on New York's catwalks later this month when it presents its summer 2016 ready-to-wear collection, a temporary move which will allow it to squeeze in over a thousand fashionistas and wannabes to view its show.
Cummins grateful for Starc support
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» CARDIFF (UNITED KINGDOM) - Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins said he was glad to be able to call on team-mate Mitchell Starc for advice as he re-establishes himself as an international cricketer.
Google changes logo to better suit mobile devices
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Google on Tuesday refreshed its logo to better suit mobile devices that are supplanting desktop computers when it comes to modern Internet lifestyles.
Berahino strike threat after Spurs' bid rebuffed
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» LONDON - West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino has threatened to go on strike after the Premier League club rebuffed two more bids from Tottenham for the England Under-21 international.
All 31 Boks will be fit for Japan: Meyer
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» DURBAN (SOUTH AFRICA) - South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer said Tuesday he was confident all 31 Rugby World Cup squad players would be available for their opening match against Japan this month.
Wyles to skipper US rugby squad
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» CHICAGO - Saracens star Chris Wyles will captain the United States at the Rugby World Cup after coach Mike Tolkin named a 31-man squad for the tournament here Tuesday.
Favaro replaces Esposito in Italy World Cup squad
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» TURIN (ITALY) - Italy have called Glasgow Warriors wing Simone Favaro into their World Cup squad after Angelo Esposito saw his tournament hopes dashed by a shoulder injury.
Most Americans' hearts are older than their actual years
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» MIAMI - Three out of four Americans' hearts are older than their chronological age, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death, officials said Tuesday.