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Blast at Baghdad market kills dozens; ISIS claims responsibility
A bomb tore through a crowded vegetable market in Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 36 people and seemingly showing ISIS’ brutality and reach once again, this time in Iraq’s biggest city and...
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Kyrgios fined and apologises for comments to Wawrinka
Australian Nick Kyrgios has publicly apologised for an incendiary comment he directed at Swiss Stan Wawrinka during a match at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament yesterday. “I would like to take this...
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11-year-old rape victim gives birth in Paraguay
An 11-year-old girl, who according to authorities was raped by her stepfather, gave birth to a healthy baby girl Thursday morning in Asunción, Paraguay. Asunción Red Cross Director Mario Villalba...
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Souths beat Cowboys in NRL
South Sydney thumped North Queensland 31-18 in Townsville, raising questions about the Cowboys National Rugby League minor premiership hopes. North Queensland have been flying high in the top two for...
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Adnan Januzaj strikes as Man United beat Aston Villa
Manchester United made it two wins from as many Premier League matches this season as Adnan Januzaj fired Louis van Gaal’s side to a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa today. Having started with a 1-0 win over...
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QVS wins majority of the finals
Queen Victoria School won the majority of the grade competition at the ANZ Stadium. In the Under 14 category Q-V-S beat RKS 10 points to 6. Q-V-S were also crowned the champions in the Under 15 and...
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Fiji Pearls lose to Samoa
The Fiji Netball side had a disappointing finish in the Netball World Cup in Sydney. The Pearls lost to rivals Samoa in the 9th and 10th place play off by 54 points to 51. Fiji led in the three...
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A new trade council to be established in Fiji
A National trade and Development Council is expected to be set up soon. According to the Minister for Industry and Trade, the Council will include a wide representation from the private , public sector...
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Samoa 7s has a new coach
The Samoa Sevens side finally has a coach – but its not Waisele Serevi or Brian Lima. Instead Damian McGrath has been appointed as Manu Samoa’s new sevens coach for the next two years. The Englishman...
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Forum discusses ease of doing business
Issues relating to doing business in the country got underway in Suva today. The Fiji Business Forum saw private sector representatives, senior government officials and policymakers gather to discuss...
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Nadi and Namosi clashes in the Skipper Cup final
Defending champions of the Skipper Cup – Nadroga remains on track after qualifying to the final today. The Stallions beat Suva 21-17 to book a spot in the final. Nadroga led 16 nil in the first half....
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Wallabies have emotional advantage
Without the fear of failure, Australia have an emotional advantage over the All Blacks in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup decider in Auckland. It’s been 13 years since the Wallabies last lofted rugby’s...
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Board appointments based on merit: Acting PM
The appointment of people on boards should be based on merit. Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum made the comment in the Fiji Business Forum. Sayed Khaiyum was responding to a proposal made by...
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Police investigate death at sea
A man has been taken in for questioning for an alleged case of murder on the high seas. The case was made known to authorities when the Lomaiviti Princess responded to a distress call from an Asian...
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Road accident lands 77 year old in hospital
A 77-year-old man is recovering at the Lautoka Hospital after the car he was driving crashed into a bus carrying 13 tourists yesterday at Navutu near Lautoka. Police said the 35-year-old bus driver...
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Secondary Schools Soccer ready to kick off
The Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools Football championships is ready to kick off at Ratu Cakobau Park from tomorrow. Team and officials of the Fiji Secondary Schools Football Association have started to...
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Fiji Pearls finishes 11th
The Fiji Netball has finished 11th after the World Cup in Sydney. After loosing out to Samoa yesterday, Fiji Pearls managed to beat Scotland by 51-41 in the 11th and 12th place play-offs. Taraima...
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Companies Act to come into effect next year
The Companies Act is expected to come into effect next year. Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed this at the Fiji Business Forum yesterday. The legislation should come into effect by 1st...
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87 year old found dead
An 87 year old man of Sakoca in Tacirua was found dead yesterday. According to Police, the elderly who was staying with his daughter was found dead by her, after she returned from work yesterday...
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Springboks bounce back in style
South Africa finally got their first Test win of the year thanks to a 26-12 victory over Argentina at Vélez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires on Saturday. After last week’s horror show in Durban, the Boks put...
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