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LSE shareholders approve Deutsche Boerse merger
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» LONDON - London Stock Exchange Group shareholders on Monday voted overwhelmingly for a merger with Deusche Boerse, operator of the Frankfurt exchange, despite concerns it could be scuppered by Britain's EU exit.
Stricken Kei Nishikori withdraws from Wimbledon last-16 match
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» LONDON - Japanese fifth seed Kei Nishikori, who had been suffering from a rib injury in recent weeks, pulled out of Wimbledon mid-way through his last 16 match against Marin Cilic on Monday.
Pepe misses Portugal training at Euro 2016 with muscle problem
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» MARCOUSSIS (FRANCE) - Centre-back Pepe missed Portugal training on Monday for the Euro 2016 semi-final against Wales because of muscle pain, the Portuguese Football Federation said.
Pakistan's Mohammad Amir strikes on return to cricket in England
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» TAUNTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Pakistan's Mohammad Amir marked his return to first-class cricket in England with two wickets in quick succession against Somerset at Taunton on Monday.
PM rejects call for death on rapists
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2016
» The cruel murder of a teacher has sparked a call for all rapists to be put to death, a social-media appeal which was quickly shot down by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, officially the country's sole law enforcement officer.
Gems sales slump at annual emporium in Myanmar
Published on 04/07/2016
» Lack of interest from Chinese buyers and a shortage of quality wares again dogged the latest Gems Emporium at Nay Pyi Taw.
Cornucopia of nuts and spices as Afghans ready their Eid feast
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» KABUL - Mountains of dried fruit and cakes, golden saffron, pistachios and tea. Afghans are making ready for days of feasting, marking the end of Ramadan with traditions that have survived nearly 40 years of tormented conflict.
Djokovic conqueror Querrey reaches Wimbledon quarter-final
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» LONDON - Sam Querrey followed up his shock Wimbledon defeat of Novak Djokovic by beating French veteran Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 on Monday to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final.
Mercedes may have to review F1 line-up, says Red Bull's Horner
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» SPIELBERG (AUSTRIA) - Mercedes may have to review their driving line-up and consider that it is impractical to have Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in the same team, Red Bull boss Christian Horner said.
Iceland supporter stabbed in Paris
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» PARIS - A British supporter of Iceland's team in the Euro 2016 football championship was stabbed in Paris, police said Monday, adding that the injury was not life-threatening.