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Vatican police found secret papers in butler's flat
AFP, Published on 03/10/2012
» Vatican police testifying Wednesday at the trial of Pope Benedict XVI's former butler said they had found documents in code, research on spying and papers the pope had marked "Destroy" in his apartment.
Pietersen back in England fold after ECB deal
AFP, Published on 03/10/2012
» Axed England batsman Kevin Pietersen is set to play international cricket again after reaching an agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board, the ECB said on Wednesday.
Murray to play Wawrinka in Japan Open quarters
AFP, Published on 03/10/2012
» Defending champion Andy Murray posted a comfortable straight-sets win over Lukas Lacko of Slovakia to earn a place in the quarter-finals at the Japan Open tennis tournament on Wednesday.
Protests at 'dictatorial' Philippine cyber law
AFP, Published on 03/10/2012
» The Philippine government faced a barrage of protests on Wednesday as a cybercrime law went into effect that critics said had imposed dictator-style monitoring and policing of the Internet.
Japan snail sheds tail to escape: scientist
AFP, Published on 03/10/2012
» Snails that can shed their tails to escape much faster-moving predators and then regrow the amputated body section have been discovered living in sub-tropical Japan, a study said Wednesday.
Finance police raid Napoli
AFP, Published on 03/10/2012
» Serie A club Napoli came under scrutiny on Wednesday after the country's Finance Police raided the club in relation to suspicions of financial foul play, media reports said.
Philippines' Arroyo to run for Congress again
AFP, Published on 03/10/2012
» Former Philippine president Gloria Arroyo registered Wednesday to run for another term in Congress, despite facing graft charges and claiming to be suffering a serious illness that needs treatment abroad.
Eurozone economy stuck in doldrums
AFP, Published on 03/10/2012
» Eurozone private sector business activity remained firmly stuck in the doldrums in September, with the key services sector suffering a very sharp fall, a survey showed Wednesday.
T-Mobile strengthens US position with MetroPCS
AFP, Published on 03/10/2012
» T-Mobile USA unveiled plans Wednesday to merge with smaller rival MetroPCS in a deal that boosts the fourth-largest US wireless carrier's effort to compete in the fast-growing American market.
Archduke Joseph gem to fetch at least $15m: Christie's
AFP, Published on 03/10/2012
» One of the world's most historic diamonds, the Archduke Joseph, is up for sale in Geneva with an expected price tag well in excess of $15 million (11.6 million euros), Christie's auction house said Wednesday.