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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.
More to come from Lewis Hamilton, says Brawn
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Mercedes team chief Ross Brawn believes that Hungarian Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton still has much more to offer to the team despite his recent surge of excellent form.
Massa says mid-season break vital for Ferrari
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Brazilian Felipe Massa believes the now-established tradition of a mid-season European summer break has given his Ferrari team - and himself - a perfect opportunity to regain their form.
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.
Ancelotti happy with Madrid squad amid Bale talk
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has insisted he is happy with the makeup of his squad as rumours continue to link Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale to the Spanish giants.
Messi included in Barca squad for Levante
AFP, Published on 17/08/2013
» World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has been named in new Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino's squad for the champions' opening La Liga game against Levante on Sunday.