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Myanmar aims to bring mobile and Internet to masses
AFP, Published on 10/07/2012
» Myanmar fired the starting gun in the process of liberalising its communications networks in a move that could finally bring mobile and Internet access to the masses and drive international investment.
Japan Lamborghini driver nabbed after online video
AFP, Published on 10/07/2012
» A Japanese executive driving his Lamborghini at more than twice the speed limit was nabbed after he posted a video online chronicling his racing exploits, police said Tuesday.
Five injured in quick Pamplona bull run
AFP, Published on 10/07/2012
» Half-tonne fighting bulls trampled and knocked over runners on a break-neck bull run in Spain's San Fermin festival on Tuesday, injuring five men, officials said.
OECD says jobless rate to stay high until end-2013
AFP, Published on 10/07/2012
» The unemployment rate in advanced world economies will remain high at nearly 8.0 percent until the end of next year with about 48 million people jobless, the OECD said on Tuesday.
Bopara stars as England rout Australia 4-0
AFP, Published on 10/07/2012
» Ravi Bopara starred with bat and ball as England routed Australia by seven wickets in the fifth and final one-day international at Old Trafford here on Tuesday to complete a 4-0 series win.
Londoners lose fight to prevent rooftop missiles
AFP, Published on 10/07/2012
» London residents on Tuesday lost their court battle to prevent the government placing surface-to-air missiles on the roof of their apartment block during the Olympics.
Malaysia ups badminton gold stake at London Olympics
AFP, Published on 10/07/2012
» Malaysia's gold mining magnate Andrew Kam Tuesday offered a two million ringgit ($627,844) gold bar to any member of his country's badminton team who brings home an Olympic gold.
China warns Asean on South China Sea row
AFP, Published on 10/07/2012
» China warned Southeast Asian nations on Tuesday against "hyping" a dispute over the South China Sea, as it voiced opposition to the row being discussed at a regional security forum.
Key aide quits Pakistan parliament over nationality
AFP, Published on 10/07/2012
» Pakistan's de facto interior minister Rehman Malik, a close aide to President Asif Ali Zardari, resigned from parliament on Tuesday amid a controversy about his dual nationality.
Pakistan MPs pass bill exempting PM from contempt
AFP, Published on 10/07/2012
» Pakistani lawmakers have passed a bill that would exempt senior government ministers from contempt of court proceedings, a move seen as a bid to save the new prime minister from disqualification.