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'Party over' in C. Africa as troops return to barracks
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» The new interim president of the violence-wracked Central African Republic told marauding fighters Monday that "the party is over" after weeks of deadly sectarian violence, as deserting troops and police returned to duty.
Pele given honorary Ballon d'Or
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Brazilian great Pele was finally awarded a Ballon d'Or in Zurich on Monday, despite retiring in 1977, co-organisers France Football announced.
Milan look to Seedorf after Allegri sacking
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Struggling Serie A giants AC Milan are attempting to lure Dutchman Clarence Seedorf to the club as a replacement for Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked as coach on Monday following a 4-3 defeat to Sassuolo, say reports.
Japan, Ethiopia urge peace in South Sudan
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» The leaders of Japan and Ethiopia on Monday urged South Sudan's warring parties to sign a ceasefire to end weeks of fighting that has left thousands dead.
HK reports second H7N9 death
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» A Hong Kong man infected with the deadly H7N9 bird flu died late Monday, less than a week after he was confirmed to be infected with the deadly virus, authorities said.
Ronaldo ends Messi run with second Ballon d'Or
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo ended the four-year dominance of Lionel Messi when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or in Zurich on Monday.
Facebook grabs social network Branch
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Facebook on Monday confirmed that it has grabbed a hold of Branch, a social network that focuses providing online forums for insightful conversations.
S. Korea president eying nuclear business on India trip
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» South Korea's president arrives this Wednesday in India on an official visit during which she is expected to push for some of the South Asian nation's nuclear business, officials said.
France, China fete 50 years of ties with fast-track visas
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Chinese visitors to France -- the world's top tourist destination -- are to get fast-track visas as part of celebrations marking the 50-year anniversary of Paris establishing full diplomatic ties with Communist Beijing.
Indonesian maid hospitalised after Hong Kong torture
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» An Indonesian maid has been hospitalised in her home country after allegedly being tortured by her Hong Kong employer, a report said late Monday.