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A run on S. Africa’s biggest bank
September 5th, 2010
Afghan officials sought Saturday to head off a run on the country’s biggest bank, reassuring customers of Kabul Bank that their money was safe following corruption allegations in US newspapers.
Title A run on S. Africa’s biggest bank
From http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/194636/afghans-crowd-scandal-hit-bank-to-withdraw-savings
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India Maoists urged to free police
September 5th, 2010
Human rights group Amnesty International called on Saturday for Maoist rebels to free three abducted policemen held hostage in eastern India after the guerrillas killed one of the captives.
Title India Maoists urged to free police
From http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/194633/amnesty-calls-for-india-maoists-to-free-police
Afridi apologises for ‘fixing’ row
September 5th, 2010
Pakistan one-day captain Shahid Afridi apologised Saturday for the scandal engulfing his side’s tour of England after British police questioned three players over an alleged betting scam.
Title Afridi apologises for ‘fixing’ row
From http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/194635/afridi-apologises-for-fixing-row
Pedrosa takes pole in San Marino
September 5th, 2010
Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa on a Honda took pole position for Sunday’s San Marino MotoGP on Saturday for the 35th pole of his career and 17th in MotoGP.
Title Pedrosa takes pole in San Marino
From http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/194630/pedrosa-takes-pole-in-san-marino
Suicide bomber kills 57 in Pakistan
September 4th, 2010
Anti-terror police were on high alert in Pakistan on Saturday ahead of mass burials for the victims of a suicide bomber who killed at least 57 people at a Shiite Muslim rally.
Title Suicide bomber kills 57 in Pakistan
From http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/194611/suicide-bomber-kills-57-at-shiite-rally-in-pakistan