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A-Rod case highlights baseball's doping battle
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» A 211-game ban didn't keep star player Alex Rodriguez from taking the field but did signal that US baseball may be slowly coming to grips with its doping problem.
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A succession of doping cases prompts call for action
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» A doping scandal involving one of baseball's biggest stars is the latest in a series of cases in sport this year that have led to repeated calls for a tougher line on drug cheats.
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Russia's Capello has selection problems for N. Ireland clash
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» Russia's national manager Fabio Capello has several selection problems ahead of next week's World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland.
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Scare for top seeds at world badminton champs
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» China's world number one mixed doubles pair were given a scare in their opening match at the badminton world championships on Tuesday after dropping the first game in an intense clash.
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China orders Abbott recall on milk scare
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» China has ordered US pharmaceutical company Abbott to recall some products in the country over a botulism scare centred on New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra, authorities said Tuesday.
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Phone calls cost 8 times more in some EU states
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» The cost of making mobile phone calls remains a national lottery -- up to eight times higher in the most expensive EU countries compared to the cheapest, the European Commission said Tuesday.
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Chinese baby 'sold by doctor' reunited with parents
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» A baby boy allegedly sold by the doctor who delivered him in China has been reunited with his parents, state media reported Tuesday, in a case highlighting the problem of child trafficking.
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US soldier admits Fort Hood massacre
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» A US Army psychiatrist admitted Tuesday to opening fire on fellow soldiers at the Fort Hood military base as he took charge of his defense at a high profile trial.
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Dilshan blitz helps Sri Lanka win final T20
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» Tillakaratne Dilshan smashed an unbeaten 74 off 51 balls as Sri Lanka defeated South Africa by six wickets in the final Twenty20 game Tuesday to retain their number one ranking in the short format.
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Taiwan defence minister quits after plagiarism allegation
AFP, Published on 06/08/2013
» Taiwan's scholar-turned defence minister resigned Tuesday after he was accused of plagiarism, less than a week after taking office to replace his predecessor who also stepped down.
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