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US accuses North Korea of Sony hack
AFP, Published on 20/12/2014
» The United States said Friday that North Korea was behind a cyber attack on Sony Pictures, warning that those responsible would face punishment, as an envoy for Pyongyang again denied involvement.
Cook set to be axed as England's World Cup captain - reports
AFP, Published on 20/12/2014
» Alastair Cook is set to be dismissed as captain of England's one-day team ahead of the World Cup after the opener's miserable run of form, according to reports on Friday.
US-Cuba thaw likely to shake up baseball Major Leagues
AFP, Published on 20/12/2014
» LOS ANGELES - A seismic shift in relations with Cuba had many in US baseball salivating Thursday at the prospect of a flood of talent from the Caribbean country where America's "national pastime" is a passion.
EU launches new trade dispute with US over Boeing subsidies: WTO
AFP, Published on 20/12/2014
» GENEVA - The EU launched Friday a fresh trade dispute at the World Trade Organization, charging that the United States was providing "billions of dollars" in unfair subsidies to help Boeing build its new 777X jet.
Vatican lit up by Christmas hope and love
AFP, Published on 20/12/2014
» The Christmas lights came on at the Vatican Friday, sending out what Pope Francis described as a message of "light, hope and love" at the end of an extraordinary year for the Catholic Church.
Phelps dodges jail in drunk driving case
AFP, Published on 20/12/2014
» Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps looked to the future Friday, including the Rio Olympics in 2016, after he dodged a stint in prison for drunk driving.
Clinical New Zealand beat Pakistan for series win
AFP, Published on 20/12/2014
» Skipper Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor hit half-centuries while paceman Matt Henry recorded career best bowling figures as New Zealand thumped Pakistan by 68 runs in the fifth and final one-dayer in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Obama warns N. Korea over Sony hack: 'We will respond'
AFP, Published on 20/12/2014
» US President Barack Obama warned North Korea it would face retaliation for a crippling cyber attack on Sony Pictures over an irreverent film comedy that infuriated Pyongyang.
David struggles into eighth world final
AFP, Published on 20/12/2014
» CAIRO - World number one Nicol David reached her eighth world final after a rare ordeal on Friday, coming back from two games to one down to defeat Egypt's Omneya Kawy 11-9, 9-11, 8-11, 11-5, 11-5.
Vergne signs up as Ferrari test driver
AFP, Published on 20/12/2014
» PARIS - Jean-Eric Vergne, who was replaced as a Toro Rosso driver by 17-year-old Max Verstappen, will join Ferrari as a test driver for the 2015 season, the Italian team have announced on Friday.