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Pope leads joyous million-strong mass on Sri Lanka seafront
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» A million worshippers packed the Colombo seafront to greet Pope Francis as he canonised Sri Lanka's first saint on Wednesday in the biggest public celebration...
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Oil prices hit fresh lows since 2009
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» NEW YORK - Oil prices slipped toward nearly six-year lows Tuesday after OPEC officials underscored the cartel's resolve to not cut output despite a supply glut...
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Cuba frees 53, few changes likely
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» HAVANA - A couple who were among 53 political prisoners Cuba freed under a US detente deal thanked Washington on Tuesday but voiced doubts of seeing immediate...
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Hansdotter wins to gain boost ahead of world championships
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» FLACHAU (AUSTRIA) - Swedish skier Frida Hansdotter struck a psychological blow against American rival and Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin ahead of next month's...
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Saracens' Kruis gets Six Nations reprieve
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» LONDON - Saracens lock George Kruis will not miss the start of England's Six Nations campaign after the Rugby Football Union on Tuesday banned him for three weeks...
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North Korea offers direct talks with US
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» North Korea on Tuesday offered to hold direct talks with the United States on its proposal to suspend nuclear tests, and suggested dialogue could pave the way...
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Elephants make mischief in Thai national park
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» BANGKOK - Whether stressed out, frisky or just craving a snack, wild bull elephants have been causing havoc in a Thai national park -- shocking visitors by stomping...
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China and Uzbekistan target quarters
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» SYDNEY - Alain Perrin's China will look to edge closer to a first Asian Cup quarter-final appearance in more than a decade with a win over 2011 semi-finalists...
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Ibrahimovic's winner eases pressure on Blanc
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» Zlatan Ibrahimovic's hotly-contested second-half goal gave holders Paris Saint Germain a place in the last four of the League Cup after a 1-0 win over St Etienne...
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Cuba denies previously reported WiFi rollout
AFP, Published on 14/01/2015
» HAVANA - Cuba will not begin offering wireless service despite reports of a planned WiFi rollout in its second-largest city, Santiago de Cuba, state-run telecommunications...