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China plane 'supermarket' flies under restrictions
AFP, Published on 04/04/2013
» Gleaming new helicopters and small planes worth millions of dollars are on show at Beijing's first "aircraft supermarket", but some wealthy private...
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Gay sitcom proves hit in Vietnam
Published on 04/04/2013
» The first gay sitcom in conservative, communist Vietnam has become a nationwide phenomenon, with the opening episode of the 15-part series receiving more than...
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Bomb kills 1 soldier, wounds 19
Online Reporters, Published on 04/04/2013
» A soldier was killed and 19 others injured, with one in critical condition, by a road bomb in Yala’s Krong Pinang district on Wednesday night, police said.
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Desmond Tutu wins $1.7-mn Templeton Prize
AFP, Published on 04/04/2013
» Anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, the former archbishop of Cape Town, was awarded the $1.7-million Templeton Prize for his lifelong work to promote "love...
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Rolling Stones roll out N.America, Hyde Park dates
AFP, Published on 04/04/2013
» The Rolling Stones announced a highly anticipated nine-city North American tour ahead of their first gig in London's Hyde Park in more than four decades.
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Ryder only hit once, N. Zealand court hears
AFP, Published on 04/04/2013
» New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder was only punched once and his injuries were not as serious as reported, a lawyer for one of the two men charged with his assault...
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Celtics beat Pistons to seal playoff berth
AFP, Published on 04/04/2013
» Jeff Green's game-high 34 points included a key three-pointer that helped Boston hold on for a 98-93 victory over Detroit Pistons that secured the Celtics' NBA...
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International pull-out threatens Afghan de-mining
AFP, Published on 04/04/2013
» Since Haji Abdul Samad lost his leg in a minefield more than 20 years ago, he has unearthed at least 1,000 explosives and become one of Afghanistan's most experienced...
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Olympic champ Pearson back in training
AFP, Published on 04/04/2013
» Australia's Olympic sprint hurdles champion Sally Pearson is back in training and chomping at the bit after battling to overcome a hamstring injury.
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Man robs, rapes using fake gun
Online Reporters, Published on 04/04/2013
» A man accused of using a replica gun to threaten a young woman while he robbed and sexually abused her in Samut Prakan was arrested early Thursday, police said.