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Arsenal Striker Expects Emirates Exit This Summer

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:22:31 +1000

Marouane Chamakh admits he is likely to leave Arsenal and is prepared to move back to Bordeaux.

Bunga-Bunga Prosecutors: Jail Berlusconi for Six Years over Ruby Vice Ring

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:53:18 +1000

Milan prosecutor Ilda Boccassini says no doubt Ruby Heart Stealer was a prostitute.

EBRD considers lifelines for small business in emerging Europe

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:42:02 +1000

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering ways to help small businesses in emerging Europe, including through direct lending, as the region suffers lacklustre growth, its president said on Saturday.

Stephen Hawking Joins Israel Boycott by Snubbing Peres' Jerusalem Conference

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:52:38 +1000

Science superstar Stephen Hawking pulls out from conference hosted by Israeli president Shimon Peres

Dog meat Sausage Scandal Grips Morocco as Owners Fight Law Banning Aggressive Breeds

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:29:28 +1000

Illegal trading of dog meat sparks police probe in Morocco after a man from Casablanca was arrested with the dog carcasses meant for restaurants.

Spy Software Use Increases to Monitor Dissidents, Activists and Journalists

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:14:00 +1000

Research into spying software sold by Gamma International shows it is now being used in 36 countries.

Is G4S Poised to Quit Israel in Major Victory for BDS Campaign?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:39:24 +1000

Security firm under fire after death of Palestinian inmate reconfirms pull-out from prison and police HQ deals.

Tottenham and Arsenal Must Offer Champions League To Midfield Target

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:13:22 +1000

Abdelaziz Barrada says he wants to move to a club that can offer Champions League football, as Arsenal and Tottenham circle the star.

Luxury Travel - Choosing the Perfect Destination

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 01:09:57 +1100

When it comes to booking a luxury trip finding the perfect location is always top of the list of priorities. With commercial long-distance travel now readily available, reaching distant locations is easier than ever. The world really is your oyster when it comes to picking your holiday destination.

French government blameless in minister scandal - Hollande

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:07:02 +1100

French President Francois Hollande said on Thursday the government was blameless in the case of an ex-minister who lied about a secret foreign bank account, as he and top ministers faced more pressure to explain themselves.

France to Take Part in UN Mission in Mali Says Hollande

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:21:58 +1100

Elections in Mali are expected in July but Islamist militants are ready to return

Kristen Stewart Beau, Robert Pattinson's Upcoming Top Film Projects in 2013 [PHOTOS]

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:03:13 +1100

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart may have yet to enjoy the most perfect romantic moment together - - alone - - since Rob’s return from filming ‘The Rover’ in Australia after the project wrapped on March 16, 2013. The actor, however has barely two weeks to spend with his lady love and the star is hitting the road again and leave Kristen for more work.

Strange Green Meteorite Discovered in Morocco May be from Mercury, Say Scientists

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:43:13 +1100

A strange green rock discovered in Morocco last year could be the first meteorite from Mercury, according to scientists

Top 10 Holy Week Movies to Help Reflect on the Easter Message (VIDEOS)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:49:31 +1100

With the growing trend toward secularism, many Christians now no longer observe the Holy Week like the past generations did. In tropical countries like the Philippines, Lent often coincides with summer and school vacation, which translates into trips to the beach for many Filipino families during the long four-day vacation starting from Holy Thursday until Easter Sunday.

Door Open for Tottenham and Arsenal Midfield Target

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:01:22 +1100

Montpellier has confirmed Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target Younes Belhanda would be allowed to leave the club in the summer.

Gigantic Volcanic Eruptions May have Wiped Out Pre-dinosaur Creatures, Say Scientists

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:09:06 +1100

Latest findings by scientists from Columbia University have suggested that a set of gigantic volcanic eruptions may have been the responsible for the extinction of half of earth's species 200 million years ago.

Michael Owen Announces Retirement From Football

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:36:41 +1100

After a career spanning 16 years Michael Owen has announced his retirement from football

Hacking Team and the Murky World of State-Sponsored Spying

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:17:31 +1100

Hacking Team's Eric Rabe defends the company's right to sell powerful spying software to whoever it chooses.

French lender BNP to boost Africa investment banking business

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:49:02 +1100

BNP Paribas, France's No.1 listed bank, plans to boost its investment banking footprint in Africa as it favours promising growth markets away from the riskier euro zone, its regional head said.

National Express's coach profits hit by UK belt-tightening

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:21:03 +1100

UK-based bus, coach and trains operator National Express Group reported a 9 percent drop in profits on Thursday after the removal of a government subsidy on coach fares left it with a million fewer elderly passengers last year.

Qtel banks on Morocco ties in Maroc Telecom bid: CEO

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:28:01 +1100

Qatar Telecom , seeking to complete its North Africa footprint and grow via mobile broadband, said the Gulf country's good rapport with Morocco could give it an edge over other firms bidding for partly state-owned Maroc Telecom

Pope Resigns 2013: Retiring Papal Shoes Is Not a Prada, but Made by an Italian Cobbler

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:39:15 +1100

All his bags are almost packed and he is ready to go, but retiring Pope Benedict XVI is not leaving on a jet plane but is leaving behind his red shoes.

IMF fails to agree on new formula for vote reforms

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:49:02 +1100

The International Monetary Fund failed to meet a self-imposed Thursday deadline for agreeing on a new formula to determine member countries' voting power that would give emerging economies greater say in the global financial institution.

Thousands Of Immigrants Protest Canada Residency Delays

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:21:49 +1100

Thousands of immigrants Tuesday held demonstrations in front of the Canadian parliament to protest against the delay on the part of the government in granting residency status to them.

‘Race 2’ Box Office Collection: Action-Thriller Earns ₹68 Crore Worldwide in Three Days

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:47:11 +1100

After a good opening weekend in India, "Race 2" is making it big at overseas box offices. The action-thriller, directed by duo Abbas-Mustan, had a fantastic weekend in the international market after earning ₹17.26 crore in the first three days of its release.

Amina Filali Case: Morocco Outlaws Rape Marriage of Children

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:08:55 +1100

Sixteen-year-old rape victim killed herself after she was forced to marry her rapist.

Tottenham Face Fight From CL Adversary For Moroccan Winger - Report

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:39:24 +1100

Tottenham are facing an uphill battle in their pursuit of highly sough-after winger Younes Belhanda, with Everton also believed to be chasing hard for the Ligue 1 star

Montpellier Open to Tottenham Offer for Star Midfielder

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:53:10 +1100

Montpellier chairman Louis Nicollin says there has been no official offer for Younes Belhanda from Tottenham but has suggested he would listen to an offer from the north London club

Dutch Giants Keen on Deal for Out-of-Favour Liverpool Winger – Report

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:27:43 +1100

Ajax are interested in signing Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi just six months after he moved to Anfield.

Liverpool Transfer Rumour: European Giants Want Out-of-Favour Reds Forward

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:10:21 +1100

Ajax and Galatasaray said keen on taking Liverpool forward Oussama Assaidi in transfer window.