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Japan to kill mascots for economy
AFP, Published on 07/04/2015
» TOKYO - Japan's swollen ranks of cuddly mascots, once de rigueur for every local government and commercial brand, are coming under increasing threat, with some...
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Ukraine far-right leader made army advisor in move to control militias
AFP, Published on 07/04/2015
» KIEV - The controversial leader of Ukraine's ultra-nationalist Pravy Sektor paramilitary group, which is fighting pro-Russian rebels alongside government troops,...
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AC Milan slam alleged racist abuse of 10 year olds
AFP, Published on 07/04/2015
» MILAN - AC Milan have hit out after several black players in the Serie A side's under-10 squad allegedly suffered racist abuse at the hands of parents attending...
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Two new hearts later, Compton lives Masters dream
AFP, Published on 07/04/2015
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - Erik Compton had all but given up on his dream of playing in the Masters after two heart transplants, but the 35-year-old American will...
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US 'concerned' by China but not adversary: Pentagon chief
AFP, Published on 07/04/2015
» PHOENIX - The United States is "deeply concerned" by some of China's behavior but the top world powers do not need to be adversaries, US Defense Secretary...
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Fraternity plans to sue over Rolling Stone 'rape' story
AFP, Published on 07/04/2015
» WASHINGTON - The fraternity named in a discredited Rolling Stone feature about an alleged gang rape on a US college campus said Monday it will take legal action...
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Kaymer listens to Langer legacy
AFP, Published on 07/04/2015
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - Martin Kaymer is hoping that some timely advice from veteran German countryman Bernhard Langer can finally set him on course for a top...
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Palace beat City 2-1 in shocker
AFP, Published on 07/04/2015
» LONDON - Manchester City's Premier League title defence is in tatters after a surprise 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace left the champions nine points adrift of leaders...
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Lahiri eager for Masters debut
AFP, Published on 07/04/2015
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - Anirban Lahiri knows that being the new face of Indian golf means the pressure he will feel on Thursday when he makes his Masters debut...
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Viacom to cut jobs in major reorganisation
AFP, Published on 07/04/2015
» NEW YORK - Media-entertainment giant Viacom said Monday it plans unspecified "workforce reductions" as part of a wide-ranging reorganisation to help...