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Pak batsman Mohd Yousuf rubbishes media reports of retirement from intl cricket
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has rejected media reports which said that he has retired from international cricket. The 38-year-old cricketer said that he is already out of the Pakistan team and haven't played top class cricket for a while now, so there is no need for him to announce any retirement, reports the Daily Times. Yousuf last played for Pakistan in an ODI against South Africa in ...
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Globovision owners hint at toned-down news stance
CARACAS, Venezuela -; The new owners of Venezuela's only television channel to take critical stands against the government say they will, in their words, "contribute to a climate of peace and not of ...
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Building materials blamed in Bangladesh disaster
DHAKA, Bangladesh -; A government investigation found poor quality construction materials and building code violations were among the "series of irregularities" that caused the collapse of a building housing garment factories last month in Bangladesh, the committee head said ...
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Baku hosts 45th General Meeting of Intercable International Association
The 45th General Meeting of the Intercable International Association has kicked off in Baku. The four-day meeting includes a symposium on "Telecommunication cables – prospects of future ...
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Azerbaijani karate fighters claim 14 medals including 9 golds at world champion
AzerTAc reports. The Azerbaijani karate fighters also won two world belts out from three possible in a competition marking the 90th anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev. Azerbaijan ranked 3rd in the overall medal table of the ...
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Foreign Ministers to attend 2nd Baku World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue
Saudi Arabian, Syrian, Mozambican and Tunisian ministers to attend 2nd Baku World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue. Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Syria, Mozambique and Tunisia have confirmed their participation at the 2nd World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue that will be held in Baku from May 29-June 1. Initiated by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the forum will be held under the motto ...
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Amnesty International urges governments to do more for refugees
LONDON: Human rights group Amnesty International has launched its 2013 annual report into global welfare.The organisation, which focuses mainly on dangers faced by refugees, displaced people and migrants, is now calling on global governments to do ...
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Socceroos Lucas Neill Josh Kennedy and Sasa Ogenovski return for FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Australia Veteran Socceroos Lucas Neill, Josh Kennedy and Sasa Ognenovski have all returned to the national fold in Holger Osieck's 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup Asian qualifiers.Australian skipper Neill was suspended for his side's famous 2-2 draw with Oman at Sydney's Olympic stadium in March, while Kennedy has been out with a back injury and Ognenovski has been on ...
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Worlds oldest university poised for revival in India after 800 years
Nalanda University, an ancient seat of learning destroyed in 1193, is poised for revival. According to The Independent, an ambitious plan to establish an international university with the same overarching vision as Nalanda - and located alongside its physical ruins - has been spearheaded by a team of international experts and leaders, among them the Nobel-winning economist Amartya Sen. This ...
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Costa Concordia skipper faces trial
Costa Concordia cruise ship which capsized off Italy last year, killing 32 people, will face trial for manslaughter, an Italian judge has ruled. More than 4,000 passengers had to be evacuated from the Francesco Schettino captained cruise ship last ...
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Bid to tighten Americas Cup safety
23 May 2013 Sailing experts have made 37 recommendations they say will increase safety in the America's Cup, following the death of British Olympic sailing champion Andrew ...
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Hairy moment for 400lb tiger Ty
23 May 2013 It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400lb tiger needed help from vets when he could not cough up a football-sized fur lump by ...
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Crack film mayor loses coach job
Eagles Football programme was in connection with comments the mayor made to the Sun TV Network in March that parents found offensive."The mayor in the interview characterised the parent community here as not caring about their kids, that the students were involved in gangs and guns and that if it weren't for him they would be in jail," Mr Yan said. "I don't know of any ...
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World Briefing | The Americas Argentina Increases of Cash Handouts to Poor
Argentina 's president has announced increases of as much as 35 percent in cash handouts to the poor, students, pregnant women and retirees. ...
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Riots and attacks on mosques
TWO men have been arrested after separate attacks on mosques after the sickening Woolwich attack in which a man was decapitated on a London ...
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Around the World in Hand Gestures A Video Guide
. "Yet when it comes to gesturing, certain outdated motions endure." Some hand gestures are ancient -- the thumbs up dates back to the Romancoliseum -- and pretty much universal. Others mean different things in different cultures, as we discover in this video ...
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Japans wartime brothels were wrong says 91-year-old veteran
1 of 2. 91-year-old former Japanese army medic Masayoshi Matsumoto points at a photograph of himself taken in the 1940s, during an interview with Reuters at his daughter's house in Sagamihara, south of Tokyo May 22, ...
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Amnesty International protests U.S. drone killings
Samir Khan, a U.S. citizen of Pakistani heritage and formerly a resident of Charlotte, N.C., was reported killed in the CIA-directed drone strike in Yemen that also killed U.S.-born cleric and al Qaeda leader Anwar ...
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Real World Economics Government responses to disasters raise economic questions
The tragic tornado in Oklahoma this week has economic considerations -- at least judging by questions from readers. The central issues seem to be whether some government policies, such as buildings codes, might reduce loss of life and property damages and or whether others, like disaster relief, might actually increase them. Let's start with the second point. Does government disaster ...
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Japanese climber 80 becomes oldest atop Everest
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- A Nepalese official says 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura has become the oldest man to reach the top of Mount ...
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Afghan protest over womens rights
Taliban regime known for its harsh treatment of women.The protest came days after conservative politicians' vehement opposition blocked an attempt to cement the decree's provisions in law.Most of international force that ousted the Taliban is now preparing to withdraw by the end of next year and activists fear an erosion of women's rights will follow if hardliners pressure the ...
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Cruise firms promise bill of rights
The bill of rights promises, among other things, full refunds for trips that are cancelled due to mechanical failure, and a back-up power source on every ship to keep emergency systems running in the event of a main generator failure.The announcement by the Cruise Lines International Association (Clia), which represents 25 major companies including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Holland ...
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Cheruiyot misses world championships for pregnancy
Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot will not be able to defend her 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters titles at this year's Moscow world championships as she is expecting her first child. The runner said in a statement on Wednesday that she felt it was "the right time to start a family" at the age of 29. Cheruiyot planned to return for the 2014 season and compete in the 2015 World ...
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China Solar Talks With Europe Go Dark
Solar panel arrays. Most of these are made in China. Not if Europe can help it. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Chinese solar panel industry isn't having any luck with the European Union, which has slapped high tariffs on Chinese made photovoltaics. China and the E.U. agreed to discuss alleged dumping by China into Europe, undercutting local solar panel producers. The talks were held ...
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British soldier butchered in suspected Islamist attack
Two men wielding knives butchered and beheadeda man believed to be a British soldier in a busy London street on Wednesday,before delivering an Islamist tirade to ...
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Austin among the leading US cities emerging from recession
The financial crisis, now refered to by some as the Great Recession, has battered cities across the country, but Austin has become a pocket of hope where jobs are available and the population is growing, suggesting that the city may be among a few in the US leading the country out of the recession.
Austin has been ranked in the top 20 US cities with strong population growth, the study was done by the Census Bureau, this is a reflection of the sound economic performance of Texas as whole (the state had several of its cities in the top 20), and subsequently may be given four additional House seats following the 2010 census. Read more
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