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Massive rains cause Beijing flood chaos
Published on 22/07/2012
» BEIJING: The heaviest rain to hit Beijing in 61 years left at least 10 people dead over the weekend, while more downpours were forecast for northeast and southwest...
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London ready for Olympics 'despite nerves'
AFP, Published on 22/07/2012
» London Mayor Boris Johnson insisted Sunday the city was ready to host the 2012 Olympics despite a national outbreak of pre-match nerves before the biggest show...
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Afghan couple flee to Pakistan, fearing persecution
AFP, Published on 22/07/2012
» An Afghan couple who fled the war-torn country to marry in Pakistan are being held in protective custody amid fears the bride's angry relatives will kill them,...
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History-maker Wiggins wins Tour de France
AFP, Published on 22/07/2012
» Bradley Wiggins has been crowned Britain's first Tour de France champion, becoming an instant sporting hero at home just ahead of the London Olympics -- in which...
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Mukherjee elected Indian president
AFP, Published on 22/07/2012
» Former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee won India's presidential election on Sunday, collecting more than half of the electoral college votes, the Press Trust...
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PT denies section 165 change
Online Reporters, Published on 22/07/2012
» Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit on Sunday denied speculation that the party would push forward the amendment of Section 165 of the 2007 Constitution to...
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Open misery for McIlroy
AFP, Published on 22/07/2012
» For the second year in a row, Rory McIlroy limped away from the British Open with his head bent low after he failed to make any impression in Sunday's final round...
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Tevez flops as Open Golf caddy
AFP, Published on 22/07/2012
» Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez made his debut as a pro caddy at the British Open on Sunday but judging by his player's score it may well be his last carry....
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Bolt says ready for Olympics
AFP, Published on 22/07/2012
» Usain Bolt insisted he was ready to defend his Olympic 100m and 200m titles after recovering from a mystery problem which has hampered his preparations for London....
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Alonso wins German Grand Prix
AFP, Published on 22/07/2012
» Fernando Alonso extended his lead in this year's Formula One drivers' world championship on Sunday when he drove to a flawless victory for Ferrari in the German...