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US tightens visa-free scrutiny
Kyodo News, Published on 04/11/2014
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday began more careful screening of visa-free travellers, including those from Asia, in a bid to prevent entry of terrorists...
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Jordanian on trial over Australia embassy bomb threat
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» AMMAN - A Jordanian man went on trial Monday accused of threatening to blow up the Australian embassy in Amman, in a message sent through his Facebook account.
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'World's best whisky' is Japanese
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» LONDON - A Japanese single malt whisky was named the world's best for the first time by a prestigious guide released Monday, which failed to place a Scotch in...
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Iraq on 'high alert' amid IS attacks, mass killings
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» Iraq boosted security Monday amid fears of the Islamic State group launching major attacks on Shiite pilgrims flocking to the shrine city of Karbala as further...
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Players shouldn't fear Madrid clash - Rodgers
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» MADRID - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claimed his players should be inspired by their daunting trip to European champions Real Madrid rather than afraid...
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Nadal's appendix surgery 'went well': spokesman
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» PARIS - Rafael Nadal underwent appendix surgery on Monday, with the operation passing off smoothly, according to his management company.
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US voters more social, mobile: study
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» WASHINGTON - The 2014 US midterm elections are decidedly more social and mobile than the last time around, according to a new report.
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Film sparks Paddington Bear revival in London
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» LONDON - The movie "Paddington" has sparked a resurgence of interest in the bear from darkest Peru, with exhibitions, statues and a new book of his...
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FIFA sticks to demand for winter World Cup in Qatar
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» ZURICH - FIFA on Monday raised objections to holding the 2022 Qatar World Cup in the summer despite calls by top European clubs and leagues.
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McKee gives Fiji rugby team long-term, hi-tech mission
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» TOULOUSE (FRANCE) - Fiji coach John McKee believes the Pacific islanders could spring a surprise at next year's World Cup, driven by international exposure and...