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12 Pacific nations agree to historic TPP trade accord
AFP, Published on 06/10/2015
» ATLANTA - Twelve Pacific rim countries sealed the deal late Monday (Thailand time) to create the world's largest free trade area, with implications for Thailand and for world trade in the 21st century.
Israeli soldiers shoot dead teen as new clashes erupt
AFP, Published on 06/10/2015
» RAMALLAH (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - New clashes erupted Monday in the West Bank and east Jerusalem while Israel's military shot dead a 13-year-old Palestinian after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged a crackdown following attacks that killed four Israelis.
Rodgers 'incredibly disappointed' by Liverpool exit
AFP, Published on 06/10/2015
» LONDON - Brendan Rodgers said on Monday that he was "incredibly disappointed" to have been sacked as manager of Liverpool, but paid warm tributes to the club's players, staff and fans.
Former Giro winner Basso retires
AFP, Published on 06/10/2015
» MILAN - Former two-time Giro d'Italia champion Ivan Basso, who quit the Tour de France this year after revealing he had testicular cancer, announced his retirement from cycling on Monday.
Williams storms up 10 places after Wuhan win
AFP, Published on 06/10/2015
» PARIS - Venus Williams was the main mover at the top of the new WTA tennis rankings published on Monday, climbing 10 places to 14th.
Moon boot treatment for Ireland star Payne
AFP, Published on 06/10/2015
» LONDON - Ireland should know on Tuesday whether Jared Payne will be fit to in their World Cup Pool D decider against France on Sunday, team manager Mick Kearney said.
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei shows government bugs
AFP, Published on 06/10/2015
» BEIJING - Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has posted photos on his Instagram account that suggest listening devices were planted in his Beijing studio.
60 mn people in sub-Saharan Africa risk famine: Red Cross
AFP, Published on 06/10/2015
» GENEVA - Some 60 million people across sub-Saharan Africa are already going hungry and the situation could deteriorate dramatically as climate phenomena hike the risk of drought, the Red Cross said Monday.
Nibali ready for 'intense' Giro, but not committed yet
AFP, Published on 06/10/2015
» MILAN - Former champion Vincenzo Nibali said he will expect an "intense" Giro d'Italia in 2016 but left doubts over his participation as organisers unveiled details of next year's race in Milan on Monday.
Meyer stands by S. Africa side for USA clash
AFP, Published on 06/10/2015
» LONDON - South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer stuck with the bulk of his side for their final World Cup Pool B match against the United States at London's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.