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FIFA’s Asian partners speak out on graft allegations

FIFA’s Asian commercial partners said Monday they expected a “thorough investigation” into corruption allegations over Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid, …

Kosovo leader Thaci’s party claims victory in early polls
Kosovo leader Thaci’s party claims victory in early polls

PRISTINA (AFP) ― The Democratic Party of Kosovo of Prime Minister Hashim Thaci claimed victory in Sunday’s snap legislative elections, with electoral …

Ukrainian leader vows end to fighting
Ukrainian leader vows end to fighting

KIEV (AFP) ― Ukraine’s new Western-backed President Petro Poroshenko vowed Sunday to halt by the end of the week nearly two months of bloodshed in the …

Subway staff extend strike, snarling World Cup city

SAO PAULO (AFP) ― Sao Paulo subway workers ignored a court ruling Sunday and extended a strike threatening to cause traffic mayhem at the World Cup’s …

Iran, U.S. hold direct talks in Geneva for nuclear deal

GENEVA (AFP) ― Representatives from Iran and the United States meet in Geneva on Monday for their first full-scale official talks in decades aimed at …

Silicon Valley’s interns enjoy perk-filled summer
Silicon Valley’s interns enjoy perk-filled summer

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (AP) ― Sitting in a kitchen stocked with free food, a handful of 20-something Google summer interns weigh their favorite perks, but …

Japan’s economy grows 1.6% in Q1
Japan’s economy grows 1.6% in Q1

TOKYO (AFP) ― Japan’s economy saw its strongest expansion in more than two years during the first quarter of 2013, revised data showed Monday, but a sales …

World needs record Saudi crude supply as OPEC convenes
World needs record Saudi crude supply as OPEC convenes

OPEC ministers say they will almost certainly leave their oil-production ceiling unchanged when the group meets this week. What really matters for global …

India’s Modi targets $2tr hidden assets

India’s new Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn’t waste much time: Among his first acts on his first day in office was to make it a priority to recover …

100-year-old beggar celebrated as living saint in Bulgaria
100-year-old beggar celebrated as living saint in Bulgaria

SOFIA (AFP) ― A 100-year-old beggar in a threadbare coat, “Grandpa” Dobri, is already celebrated as a saint in Bulgaria ― a symbol of goodness in a …

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