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Philippines' president-to-be endorses killing journalists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/06/2016
» Journalists are legitimate targets for extra-judicial killing, Philippine president-elect Duterte said Tuesday as he amped up his controversial anti-crime crusade....
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Serena survives, next up Bertens in Paris
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» PARIS - Serena Williams moved to within two matches of winning a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 win over Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva...
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Prince died of opioid painkiller overdose: report
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» NEW YORK - Pop legend Prince died from an overdose of painkillers, a report said Thursday quoting the ongoing investigation.
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Doping accused takes over Russian bobsleigh federation
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» MOSCOW - Weeks after his name emerged in damaging doping allegations two-time Olympic champion Alexander Zubkov has been elected president of Russia's troubled...
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Shot put queen Adams wins again on road to Rio Olympics
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» ROME - New Zealand's shot put queen Valerie Adams continued to put last year's injury woes behind her with a dominant victory in Thursday's Diamond League meet...
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Eyeing China, Obama demands Senate ratify UN sea law
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama asked Congress to ratify contentious UN maritime rules Thursday, hoping to strengthen his hand in a dangerous stand-off...
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6 children among 19 dead in Syria regime bombing: civil defence
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» BEIRUT - Six children were among 19 civilians killed Thursday in regime bombing of opposition-held neighbourhoods in Syria's second city of Aleppo, the civil...
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Djokovic, Murray have history on minds in French Open
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic faces young gun Dominic Thiem in the French Open semi-finals Friday while Andy Murray tackles defending champion Stan Wawrinka looking...
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Curry, LeBron showdown set in Cavaliers-Warriors repeat NBA final
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» OAKLAND (UNITED STATES) - Anticipation was building Thursday for the start of an NBA Finals rematch between the defending champion Golden State Warriors, sparked...
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Tokyo 'corruption' payment not on IOC agenda
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» LAUSANNE - Corruption suspicions did not come up when the Tokyo Olympic organising committee president met International Olympic Committee chiefs in Lausanne...