Brazil authorizes Irish Olympic chief’s release on bail
Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL (AFP) A Brazilian judge on Wednesday ruled that Irish Olympic Committee (IOC) president Patrick Hickey, awaiting trial…
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Clinton says election exposed deep divisions in US
by Gregory FEIFER WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- In her first public appearance since conceding to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton…
9 years ago
NBA: LeBron absence felt as Pacers down Cavs
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Paul George scored 21 points as the Indiana Pacers took full advantage of the absence…
9 years ago
Trump win casts pall of uncertainty over Asia
by Ben Dooley Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) -- President-elect Donald Trump's vague and ambiguous foreign policy positions…
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Obama to pass torch to Merkel on farewell visit
by Deborah COLE and Jerome CARTILLIER BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- US President Barack Obama pays a farewell visit Thursday to…
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Coloured diamonds fetch strong prices at Sotheby’s
GENEVE, Switzerland (Reuters) -- Coloured diamonds fetched high prices on Wednesday (November 16) at Sotheby's semi-annual jewel…
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UN Special Rapporteur sets conditions for Philippine visit
(Eagle News) -- The special rapporteur of the United Nations who had earlier made comments on the rise of…
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NBA: Spurs to retire Tim Duncan’s jersey
SAN ANTONIO, United States (AFP) -- Tim Duncan, who played almost two decades with the same team and captured five…
9 years ago
New York will ‘protect’ immigrants, mayor tells Trump
by Catherine TRIOMPHE NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York's liberal mayor, Bill de Blasio, told Donald Trump on…
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CEO of US cybersecurity firm resigns after Trump threat
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The CEO of a cybersecurity firm in San Diego has resigned after posting on…
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