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AFP - Sunday, February 05, 2012
REUTERS - Sunday, February 05, 2012
Asia's K-Pop clones dance to South Korean beat
AFP - Sunday, February 05, 2012
millions of fans across Asia have transcended ethnic and age barriers to share a common obsession with South Korean pop music.
Filmmakers killed in Australian helicopter crash
AFP - Sunday, February 05, 2012
Andrew Wight, 52, and Mike deGruy, 60, both longtime colleagues of Cameron, were killed when their helicopter crashed.
Myanmar's Karen rebels say ceasefire 'fragile'
AFP - Sunday, February 05, 2012
The Karen National Union (KNU) signed a pact with a delegation of ministers from the new government on January 12.
US striving to prevent WikiLeaks repeat
AFP - Thursday, January 26, 2012
The United States is taking "serious and noticeable" measures to prevent another breach of classified files.
Green light for whiskers at US Disney parks
AFP - Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Captain Hook would certainly approve: the Walt Disney Co. has overturned a rule in place since 1955 banning facial hair for its workers.
On Valentine's Day, say it with... cockroaches
AFP - Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Shakespeare asked if he should compare his lover "to a summer's day." A New York zoo suggests cockroaches instead.
Rare Rome snowstorm closes Colosseum
REUTERS - Friday, February 03, 2012
Heavy snow fell in central Rome, giving tourists a rare sight of whitened landmarks such as Saint Peter's Square and the Trevi Fountain.
Italian cruise ship owner expects removal plans by March
REUTERS - Thursday, February 02, 2012
The owners of the capsized Italian liner Costa Concordia said they expected to announce plans by the end of March to remove the wreck.
Assange in final countdown after UK top court hearing
AFP - Thursday, February 02, 2012
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange made what could be his last appearance in a British court after two days of complex arguments from lawyers.
Mexico nabs reputed cartel assassin wanted in US
AFP - Sunday, February 05, 2012
Torres, 33, was wanted by the Mexican authorities, which offered a $150,000 reward for his capture.
"Iron Lady" film draws sympathy for Thatcher in Argentina
REUTERS - Sunday, February 05, 2012
Margaret Thatcher's portrayal as a vulnerable woman in new film "The Iron Lady" has won her newfound sympathy with Argentine moviegoers.
Venezuela parade marks failed Chavez coup
AFP - Saturday, February 04, 2012
Venezuelan President presided over a military parade marking the 20th anniversary of his failed coup attempt.