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Pakistani jailed for 13 years for Facebook post
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - A Pakistani man was sentenced to 13 years in prison Thursday for allegedly posting religiously offensive material on his Facebook page, lawyers...
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Kapoor's blacker than black monopoly angers artists
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» LONDON - Sculptor Anish Kapoor sparked debate in Britain Thursday by buying the exclusive right to use a pigment said to be the blackest ever, to the fury of...
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Beaumont to stand for World Rugby top job
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» LONDON - Former England captain Bill Beaumont said Thursday he intends to run for the post of World Rugby chairman to succeed Bernard Lapasset who is standing...
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Tech rivals join Apple's legal fight against FBI
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» WASHINGTON - A broad array of technology firms joined Apple's legal fight on encryption Thursday, warning of a dangerous precedent if the company is forced to...
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NFL quarterback Cousins inks one-year offer from Redskins
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» WASHINGTON - Quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed a one-year, $19.95 million contract offer from the Washington Redskins.
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Vogel edges Meares for world keirin title
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» LONDON - Kristina Vogel enjoyed the better of her rivalry with Anna Meares at the track world championships on Thursday, beating the Australian into second place...
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Ginobili set for Spurs return
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» LOS ANGELES - San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili said he expects to return from testicular surgery next week.
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Clermont eye top spot as French giants look to bounce back
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» PARIS - Clermont can regain the leadership of the French Top 14 on Friday before defending champions Stade Francais, big-spending Racing 92 and Toulouse attempt...
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Safety 'Halo' meets mixed response
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» BARCELONA - The introduction of a new cockpit safety device intended to prevent more driver fatalities was met with a mixed reception after the "Halo"...
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Australia's Cat Empire dedicates song to Paris victims
AFP, Published on 04/03/2016
» PARIS - Australian ska fusion band The Cat Empire is offering a rallying cry for victims of the Paris attacks on the group's latest album.