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US tightens visa-free scrutiny
Kyodo News, Published on 04/11/2014
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday began more careful screening of visa-free travellers, including those from Asia, in a bid to prevent entry of terrorists connected with Islamic State militants.
Jordanian on trial over Australia embassy bomb threat
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» AMMAN - A Jordanian man went on trial Monday accused of threatening to blow up the Australian embassy in Amman, in a message sent through his Facebook account.
'World's best whisky' is Japanese
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» LONDON - A Japanese single malt whisky was named the world's best for the first time by a prestigious guide released Monday, which failed to place a Scotch in its top ranking.
Iraq on 'high alert' amid IS attacks, mass killings
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» Iraq boosted security Monday amid fears of the Islamic State group launching major attacks on Shiite pilgrims flocking to the shrine city of Karbala as further reports emerged of mass killings.
Players shouldn't fear Madrid clash - Rodgers
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» MADRID - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claimed his players should be inspired by their daunting trip to European champions Real Madrid rather than afraid of facing a side that have scored 46 goals in their last 11 games.
Nadal's appendix surgery 'went well': spokesman
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» PARIS - Rafael Nadal underwent appendix surgery on Monday, with the operation passing off smoothly, according to his management company.
US voters more social, mobile: study
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» WASHINGTON - The 2014 US midterm elections are decidedly more social and mobile than the last time around, according to a new report.
Film sparks Paddington Bear revival in London
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» LONDON - The movie "Paddington" has sparked a resurgence of interest in the bear from darkest Peru, with exhibitions, statues and a new book of his adventures coming out before the New Year.
FIFA sticks to demand for winter World Cup in Qatar
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» ZURICH - FIFA on Monday raised objections to holding the 2022 Qatar World Cup in the summer despite calls by top European clubs and leagues.
McKee gives Fiji rugby team long-term, hi-tech mission
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» TOULOUSE (FRANCE) - Fiji coach John McKee believes the Pacific islanders could spring a surprise at next year's World Cup, driven by international exposure and smartphone technology.