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Merkel says EU in 'critical situation'
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» BRATISLAVA - German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Friday that the European Union faces a "critical situation", as she arrived in Bratislava for a summit to chart a post-Brexit future.
Myanmar soldiers jailed for killing villagers
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» YANGON, Myanmar - Seven Myanmar soldiers have been sentenced to prison for killing villagers during an interrogation, the military said, a rare ruling in a former junta-run country where the army has long operated with impunity.
Thais, foreigners, shisha pipes held in Nana raid
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2016
» Fourteen people tested positive for drug use and 62 shisha pipes were seized during a raid on an entertainment venue on Soi 3 in Bangkok's Nana area early Friday morning.
iPhone 7 launches, black models sold out in pre-orders
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» Apple's iPhone 7 launch generated trademark queues and brisk sales Friday that defied gloomy expectations, with some enthusiasts left empty-handed after lining up for hours as the company announced certain models had sold out.
Paris police dismantle camp housing 1,500 migrants
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» PARIS - Police in Paris on Friday began evacuating a tent camp where some 1,500 migrants were living in unsanitary conditions, the latest operation to dismantle such camps sprouting up around the French capital.
Confident All Blacks want big start against Springboks
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» CHRISTCHURCH (NEW ZEALAND) - New Zealand captain Kieran Read has hammered home the message he does not want a repeat of last week's start against Argentina when they play South Africa in Christchurch on Saturday.
Pumas target Cooper-Foley in Wallabies ambush
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» PERTH (AUSTRALIA) - Argentina plan to target playmakers Bernard Foley and Quade Cooper as they gear up for an ambush win over the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship Test in Perth on Saturday.
Indian police arrest Kashmiri activist
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» SRINAGAR (INDIA) - Indian police said Friday they have arrested a prominent Kashmiri activist who was this week prevented from travelling to Geneva, where he had been due to brief UN officials on the strife-torn region.
Kyrgios, Tomic wins give Australia 2-0 lead over Slovakia
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» SYDNEY - Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic claimed straight set victories to give Australia a commanding 2-0 lead over Slovakia after the opening day singles in the Davis Cup World Group playoff in Sydney on Friday.
Deutsche Bank shares open 8% lower on news US seeking record fine
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» FRANKFURT - Shares in German lender Deutsche Bank plunged in Frankfurt on Friday morning on news that US authorities were seeking a record $14 billion fine, opening 8 percent lower.