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Hong Kong set to retain global IPO crown
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Hong Kong looks set to retain its crown as the world's biggest IPO market for the third year in a row, pipping New York, but analysts warn of a tough 2012 as market volatility continues.
17 arrested at Malaysia student demo
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Seventeen people were arrested in Malaysia on Sunday after police broke up a student gathering for greater academic freedom, in what the opposition and activists said was a campaign to stifle dissent.
Arab League urged to withdraw monitors over violence
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» An Arab League advisory body called on Sunday for the immediate withdrawal of the bloc's observers from Syria saying their presence was having no effect on the government's deadly crackdown on protests.
Pakistan, India swap lists of nuclear sites
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Pakistan and India on Sunday exchanged lists of their nuclear sites under an accord which prohibits both sides from attacking these locations, the foreign ministry in Islamabad said.
EU leaders warn of tough year on euro anniversary
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» European leaders predicted more economic gloom in 2012 amid muted celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the euro single currency, far from the fanfare which heralded its arrival a decade ago.
Afghan travellers use Taliban disguise to stay safe
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Beards, eyeliner and jihadi ringtones -- these are the latest defensive weapons in the war in Afghanistan, as travellers take novel steps to keep themselves safe from the Taliban.
Iran defiant as US unleashes new sanctions
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Iran defiantly announced on Sunday that it had tested a new missile and made an advance in its nuclear programme after the United States unleashed extra sanctions that sent its currency to a record low.
Anichebe's late show sees Everton beat Baggies
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Victor Anichebe came off the bench to score his first Premier League goal of the season as Everton started 2012 with a 1-0 win away to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday.
BlackBerry's annus horribilis in Indonesia
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Few companies better understand the difficulties of doing business in Indonesia than BlackBerry maker Research In Motion.
Rider death overshadows first day of Dakar Rally
AFP, Published on 02/01/2012
» The death of Argentinian rider Jorge Martinez Boero overshadowed the first day of the Dakar Rally on Sunday during which Russia's Leonid Novitzkiy lead the cars section and Chilean Francisco Lopez the motorbikes.