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NSA breached privacy rules, despite Obama's promises
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» President Barack Obama's promises to protect Americans from domestic spying came under fresh scrutiny Friday after an internal audit showed the National Security Agency had repeatedly violated privacy rules in its electronic surveillance.
S.Africa remembers Marikana bloodbath
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Comrades and families of 34 miners shot dead by South African police marked the first anniversary of the bloodbath at Marikana Friday in a rally boycotted by the ruling ANC.
Farah, Fraser-Pryce seal world track doubles
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Mo Farah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce secured dramatic doubles at the World Athletics Championships on Friday as Usain Bolt safely advanced to the final of the 200m in his bid for a third successive title.
Bolt says AFP lightning photo 'amazing'
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Jamaican track star Usain Bolt said an AFP photograph of the sprinter clinching world 100m gold as a lightning bolt illuminated the stormy skies above was "amazing".
Chavanel wins Eneco time trial, Boom keeps lead
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Frenchman Sylvain Chavanel blitzed to victory in the fifth stage 13.2km time trial around Sittard during the Eneco Tour of the Low Countries on Friday as Dutchman Lars Boom maintained his overall lead.
Top seeds Djokovic, Murray ousted on same day
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» The two top ranked players in the world, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, suffered upset losses Friday, exiting the Cincinnati Masters at the quarter-final stage.
Myanmar government 'pivotal' in constitutional change
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Myanmar's parliamentary speaker Friday said the government will be instrumental in any amendment to the nation's military-drafted constitution, which currently bars opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from the presidency.
Sharapova splits with Connors after one match
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Four-time Grand Slam title winner and former world number one Maria Sharapova has split with coach Jimmy Connors after just one match, the Russian star's agent said on Friday.
China's Xi vows stepped up health cooperation with Africa: Xinhua
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday promised further medical cooperation with Africa, state media reported, as dozens of health ministers from the continent met in Beijing.
China ships enter disputed waters: Japan coastguard
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Chinese coastguard ships on Friday sailed into disputed waters at the centre of a bitter row with Tokyo, officials said, a day after China blasted Japanese lawmakers for visiting a controversial war shrine.