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Athletics chief Seb Coe denies lobbying claims over 2021 World Champs
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» LONDON - World athletics chief Sebastian Coe has denied allegations of a conflict of interest over his ties with Nike and his role in the 2021 championships being awarded to the sportswear company's home state.
Facebook user Phuc Dat Bich says name is a 'prank'
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» SYDNEY - A Facebook user calling himself "Phuc Dat Bich" said Wednesday his viral postings about discrimination by the social network due to his name were a hoax.
Liverpool, Spurs target Europa knockout berths
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» PARIS - AFP Sport picks out five of the best of Thursday's Europa League games, with English Premier League sides Liverpool and Tottenham looking to punch their tickets to the knockout rounds:
China dreams of electric sheep at robot conference
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» BEIJING - In a martial artist's white silk pyjamas, a man practised tai-chi in harmony with a motorised arm at a Beijing exhibition showcasing a vision of robots with Chinese characteristics.
2015 set to be 'hottest year on record' - UN
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» GENEVA - The year 2015 is shaping up to be the hottest on record, with the highest ocean surface temperatures ever measured, the UN's weather agency said Wednesday, ahead of a crucial climate change summit in Paris.
'The Danish Girl' puts spotlight on transgender issues
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» LOS ANGELES - "The Danish Girl," a film about transgender pioneer Lili Elbe, hits US theaters this week, riding on a wave of growing cultural awareness and media attention on LGBT issues.
Second pilot of downed Russian plane rescued: defence minister
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» MOSCOW - Russian and Syrian special forces have freed the second pilot of a Russian warplane shot down by Turkey and he is now at a Russian airbase, the defence minister said Wednesday.
Human, technical errors to blame for Afghan hospital strike: NYT
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» KABUL - US forces who launched an air strike on an Afghan hospital last month intended to attack a nearby Taliban-controlled compound, military officials told American media, citing an investigation set to blame human and technical error for the deadly strike.
World must secure 'binding' climate deal in Paris: Merkel
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» BERLIN - The international community must secure a binding deal against climate change at key UN talks in Paris next week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday.
German cabin staff say cancelling Lufthansa strike
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» BERLIN - Cabin staff at Lufthansa said Wednesday they would cancel a planned strike against the German airline this week to allow for negotiations to resolve a protracted contract dispute.