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Afghanistan cricketers gear up for World Cup test
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» The story of Afghanistan's rise in cricket has been nothing short of a fairytale, but the real work will begin only after their debut in next year's World Cup, according to Rashid Latif, the ex-Pakistan skipper who is a coach with the Afghan team.
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Durant's Thunder strike down Clippers to level NBA series
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» Kevin Durant, who was named league MVP, had 32 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-101 to even their series at 1-1.
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Taliban declare last 'spring offensive' before NATO exit
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan announced the start of their annual "spring offensive" on Thursday, vowing a final summer of bloody attacks on foreign forces before the 13-year NATO combat mission ends.
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Toyota posts record annual profit
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» TOKYO - Toyota on Thursday posted a record annual net profit of US$17.9 billion as the world's biggest automaker saw a recovery in major markets and got a boost from the weaker yen.
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Japan 'deeply worried' by China-Vietnam maritime spat
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» Japan said on Thursday it was "deeply worried" by China's behaviour in a spat with Vietnam over contested waters, and urged Beijing to rein in its "provocative" actions.
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Man arrested with 3-D printer guns
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» TOKYO - A man suspected of possessing guns made with a 3-D printer has been arrested, reports said Thursday, in what was said to be the country's first such detention.
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Cuddly mascots set for the chop in Japan
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» Dozens of state-funded cuddly mascots could be culled in western Japan after a local authority found the public doesn't recognise many of them, as managers look to rein in an obsession with cuteness.
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Syria rebels in final retreat from heart of Homs
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» The last rebels were pulling out from the centre of the battleground city of Homs on Thursday, handing a symbolic victory to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ahead of a controversial election.
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Cuddly mascots set for the chop in Japan
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» Dozens of state-funded cuddly mascots could be culled in western Japan after a local authority found the public doesn't recognise many of them, as managers look to rein in an obsession with cuteness.
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Asian shares higher on Fed signs
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» HONG KONG - Asian stocks rose Thursday, buoyed by the Fed chief's comments that the United States is on track for solid growth in the second quarter and positive trade data from China.
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