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Al-Jazeera set to tackle US market
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» With a cast of TV news stars, deep pockets and an ambitious agenda, Al-Jazeera launches its US news channel on Tuesday, aiming to shake up the broadcast journalism market stateside.
Moyes 'still adjusting' to Man U role
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» The opening day of the 2013-14 Premier League season dawned on Saturday with David Moyes admitting he is still adjusting to the novelty of being Manchester United's new manager.
Pistorius to go on trial in March
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Star South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius will go on trial in March next year on murder charges for shooting his girlfriend, his lawyer said Saturday.
China detains prominent rights activist: group
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Chinese police have detained a prominent human rights activist, signalling the continuation of a recent crackdown on dissent, an advocacy group said on Saturday.
Japan fireworks festival blast claims first death
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» A 44-year-old woman who suffered severe burns in an explosion at a fireworks festival in western Japan two days ago became the first person to die from the accident on Saturday, police said.
Sturridge scores as Liverpool thrive without Suarez
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Daniel Sturridge showed Liverpool can flourish without Luis Suarez as the striker's superb finish clinched a 1-0 victory over Stoke on the opening day of the new Premier League season.
Smith scores hat-trick as All Blacks crush Wallabies
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» The All Blacks crushed Australia 47-29 in the opening Rugby Championship Test in Sydney on Saturday, condemning new Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie to a losing start.
18 dead as Qaeda attacks Syria Kurd town: watchdog
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Al-Qaeda loyalists attacked a mainly Kurdish town in northeastern Syria sparking fighting in which 18 people were killed, two of them ambulance crew, a watchdog said on Saturday.
Uganda's Kiprotich beats African stars to win marathon
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Ugandan Stephen Kiprotich added the world marathon gold to his Olympic title on Saturday, again shutting out strong Ethiopian and Kenyan squads.
LA prop emporium the go-to spot for Hollywood films
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» A ship's wheel here, a suitcase there -- Pam Elyea walks briskly through the aisles of her cavernous warehouse pointing at antiques she has rented out as props for Hollywood movies.