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Jul 1st 2012, 21:54

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Jul 1st 2012, 21:26

A scandal linking Malaysia's leader, a young woman's murder and alleged kickbacks in a French submarine deal has resurfaced as a potential danger for the government as elections loom. Even by the corruption-prone standards of Malaysia's long-ruling coalition, which since 2009 has been headed by Prime Minister Najib Razak, the Scorpene case is explosive. It centres on allegations that French submarine maker DCNS paid commission of more than 114 million euros ($142 million) to a purported shell company linked to Abdul Razak Baginda, a former close associate of Najib. Malaysia's opposition claims the payments were kickbacks to top officials involved in a $1.1 billion deal for Kuala Lumpur to...

Jul 1st 2012, 22:20

A man in an Afghan police uniform has killed three NATO personnel in the war-torn country's troubled south, the coalition said on Sunday, the latest so-called "green on blue" attack. The deaths take the toll this year in "green-on-blue" incidents -- in which Afghan forces turn their weapons...

Jul 1st 2012, 10:52

Sky Bet's Odds Compare All Prices Petra Kvitova is in to 11/2 to retain her Wimbledon title after impressing during the first week's play at SW19. With Britain's Elena Baltacha among her victims so far, the defending champion has looked flawless in dropping just 13 games and no sets on her way to the last 16. As such, having been a 13/2 chance prior to the tournament she's a best of 11/2 with sportingbet and generally 9/2 elsewhere. She faces Francesca Schiavone in the fourth round and after that a mouth-watering quarter-final...

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Jul 1st 2012, 10:37

Sky Bet's Odds Compare All Prices As those remaining in the tournament take a well-earned break before the resumption of Wimbledon on Monday, Novak Djokovic is odds-on to repeat his 2011 victory. The Serb has dropped just one set so far on his way to the last 16 and with market rival Rafael Nadal sensationally dumped out of the event, he's a strong favourite at 10/11. Nadal helped provide the story of week one as unheralded Czech Lukas Rosol caused one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history, beating the Spaniard in five sets. The big-serving 26-year-old traded at 109/1 to win the match on Betfair, with Nadal matched at the bottom price of 1.01. Betfair's Alex Blake commented: "This is...

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Jul 1st 2012, 21:15

We’ve had some first week here at Wimbledon. The climax — late on a cold, blustery Saturday night, with the members of the Royal Box wrapped in green and purple blankets — was as gripping as a lot of what had preceded it. The last two spots in the round of 16 had yet to be decided, and Andy Murray and Marin Cilic, in concert with their opponents Marcos Baghdatis and Sam Querrey respectively, chose to give the weekend crowd, already inclined towards it, plenty to drink about. Murray had to beat not just Baghdatis, who was playing his brand of quirky, extravagant tennis, but also the clock. Wimbledon has a strict 11 p.m. (3.30 a.m. IST) curfew. This is done, the officials...

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Jul 1st 2012, 11:43

Martin Kaymer is the latest big name to confirm his participation in the upcoming Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Castle Stuart Golf Links. Kaymer reached the summit of the game in 2010, reaching the top spot in the world rankings, picking...

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Jun 30th 2012, 23:10

PARIS - Day Four of Paris menswear shows had one overriding message: We're tastefully playing it safe. Fashion collections at this time of year are often about anticipating summer and celebrating color. But in Saturday's strong line-up of shows there was a clear emphasis on hues that tended towards the muted and soft. Subtle shows from Kenzo and Hermes featured wide-ranging and inventive palettes, but it was tonal balance that was the key. Dazzling color, prominently in previous seasons, appeared only momentarily: like the red splashes in Kris Van Assche's Dior Homme show. Could this spell the return to elegance for menswear? Sunday, the last day of Paris menswear week includes shows by...