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UN embraces surveillance drones
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» UNITED NATIONS - UN peacekeeping missions should deploy more drones and state-of the art technology to become more effective, limit boots on the ground and keep aid workers safer, their chief said Thursday.
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'US seeks to fine BNP $10 bn for breaking sanctions'
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» The US is seeking more than $10 billion from French bank BNP Paribas to settle criminal charges it violated sanctions on Iran, Sudan and Cuba, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
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Tyson Foods battles Brazil's JBS for US hot dog maker
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» US meat processing giant Tyson Foods launched a battle with Brazil's JBS Thursday over Hillshire Brands with a $6.8 billion bid for the maker of popular sausages and hot dogs.
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Police 'panty gang' dismantled in Brazil
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» Six police officers in Rio de Janeiro have been arrested on charges of stopping trucks carrying women's underwear, stealing their merchandise and extorting money from their drivers.
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Ex-Microsoft chief 'offers $1.8 bn for Clippers'
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has offered $1.8 billion for the Los Angeles Clippers, Forbes magazine reported Thursday, with owner Donald Sterling facing moves by the NBA to strip him of the club.
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Mountain king Arredondo takes Giro 18th stage
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» King of the mountains leader Julian Arredondo won the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday as fellow Colombian Nairo Quintana held onto the overall race lead.
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Keane talked to Celtic about manager's job
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has held talks with Scottish champions Celtic over their vacant manager's job.
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Del Bosque hopeful over Costa and Navas
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said Thursday he was optimistic that injured duo Diego Costa and Jesus Navas would both be fit in time for the World Cup.
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Triple Crown contender 'Chrome' checks out Belmont
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» California Chrome, vying to become the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to capture US racing's Triple Crown, galloped at Belmont Park on Thursday and was schooled in the paddock.
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Beijing flaunts security might ahead of Tiananmen anniversary
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» Police officers and commandos in Beijing showed off their anti-terrorist prowess Thursday, days ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown and following a string of separatist attacks.
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