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US questions Japan on AIIB stance
Published on 10/04/2015
» TOKYO — The United States has questioned Japan about its possible participation in a Chinese initiative to set up a regional development bank from which both allies have stood aloof, sources familiar with bilateral relations said Friday.
Alonso plans to see out career at McLaren
AFP, Published on 10/04/2015
» SHANGHAI - Former world champion Fernando Alonso said on Thursday that he plans to end his Formula One career with McLaren despite a rocky return to the team.
US says Beijing 'destabilising' region
AFP, Published on 10/04/2015
» WASHINGTON - The United States warned on Thursday that China's effort to expand its territory in the South China Sea by building on disputed islands was a threat to regional stability.
Cambodian MPs charge election commission fraud
AFP, Published on 10/04/2015
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodia's parliament Thursday appointed a new election committee in a bid to clean-up polls routinely tainted by allegations of fraud and as part of an agreement between the ruling and opposition parties.
UN's Ban wants action to prevent Syria camp 'massacre'
AFP, Published on 10/04/2015
» DAMASCUS - UN chief Ban Ki-moon called Thursday for action to prevent a massacre at Syria's Yarmuk refugee camp after Islamic State group jihadists, known for their brutality, overran much of it.
America's Cup to feature six or seven yachts - Coutts
AFP, Published on 10/04/2015
» PARIS - The 2017 America's Cup will feature six or seven yachts despite fallout over a change in boat size, according to race director Russell Coutts.
Athletic Bilbao strike late to hold Valencia
AFP, Published on 10/04/2015
» MADRID - Valencia's push for a return to the Champions League next season suffered a setback as Aritz Aduriz's controversial stoppage time equaliser handed Athletic Bilbao a 1-1 draw on Thursday.
Pietersen backs Vaughan for new England role
AFP, Published on 10/04/2015
» LONDON - Kevin Pietersen believes his former Test captain Michael Vaughan is best-placed to oversee a revival of England's fortunes.
Internet gains new dot-sucks domain
AFP, Published on 10/04/2015
» WASHINGTON - The new Internet domain .sucks has stirred up a firestorm over free online speech and the potential for extortion against companies and individuals.
PC sales resume slide in 2015
AFP, Published on 10/04/2015
» NEW YORK - Global sales of personal computers resumed their downward trajectory in early 2015 after a modest uptick late last year, surveys showed Thursday.