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Froome focussed on staying safe ahead of Tour finale
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» BOURG-DE-PéAGE (FRANCE) - Chris Froome hinted that he feels unbeatable at the Tour de France by claiming his biggest danger would be crashing.
Clarke says Australia can improve after trouncing England
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» LONDON - Australia captain Michael Clarke said his side still had room for improvement after their utterly dominant 405-run win in the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's on Sunday.
Japan's Mitsubishi apologizes to US prisoners of war
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» LOS ANGELES - Japan's Mitsubishi Materials made a landmark apology to US prisoners of war forced to work in its mines during World War II, seven decades after the conflict.
AC/DC's Phil Rudd accused of breaking court booze ban
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» WELLINGTON - AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was back in court in New Zealand on Monday, accused of ignoring an alcohol ban imposed when he was convicted earlier this month of threatening to kill an employee.
Spieth set for tilt at "Triple Crown"
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» ST ANDREWS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Only the second Monday finish in Open history sees Jordan Spieth poised to become just the second man to win the year's first three majors, while an Irish amateur seeks to pull off one of the greatest upsets ever.
Giteau to miss Wallabies Test in Argentina
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» SYDNEY - Wallabies back Matt Giteau will miss this week's Rugby Championship Test in Argentina with a sternum injury picked up against South Africa, the Australian Rugby Union said on Monday.
Penedo's save sends Panama to Gold Cup semis
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Panama goalkeeper Jaime Penedo denied Trinidad and Tobago's Lester Peltier in the ninth round of penalty kicks Sunday to send the Central American side into the Gold Cup semi-finals.
Gorillas, scarabs and pistols, the eclectic Tour de France peloton
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» BOURG-DE-PéAGE (FRANCE) - With a shark, a scarab and a gorilla amongst its ranks, the Tour de France peloton boasts an eclectic mix of nicknames rather than species.
UN to pave way for lifting sanctions on Iran
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The UN Security Council is due to adopt a resolution Monday that would clear a path for international sanctions crippling Iran's economy to be lifted.
Senegal puts ex-Chad dictator on trial for atrocities
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» DAKAR - Senegal prepared Monday to begin the trial of former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre, 25 years after he fled there following an eight-year bloodsoaked reign of terror at home.