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SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Tech giant Meta urged Australia on Monday to rethink its world-first social media ban for under-16s, while reporting that it...
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Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
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Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The dollar weakened and gold hit a record high Monday as investors digested news that the United States (US) Justice De...
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leaders Montego Bay United (MBU) and Treasure Beach were the only winners in Sunday’s set of second-round games in the Jamaica Pre...
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Sad final trip
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Sad final trip
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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PHOTOS: Moscow World Champs Day 1
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PHOTOS: Moscow World Champs Day 1
August 9, 2013
JAMAICA Observer photographer Garfield Robinson continues to shadow Jamaica's athletes at the 14th IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia. Here ar...
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We wish our athletes all the best
August 9, 2013
The vibe may be somewhat muted because of failed drug tests involving three of the nation's most loved and admired sprinters. However, Jamaicans will ...
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Warren ‘Weiry’ of impact of missing stars, but…
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Warren ‘Weiry’ of impact of missing stars, but…
August 9, 2013
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — The Jamaican athletics team is focusing on the "positive side of life" in the wake of a doping scandal that has rocked track an...
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Heart of a champion – Williams-Mills aims to inspire cancer survivors
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Heart of a champion – Williams-Mills aims to inspire cancer survivors
Paul Reid 
August 9, 2013
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Newly crowned Jamaican 400 metres champion Novlene Williams-Mills says she hopes by competing at the World Athletics Championsh...
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Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Akheem Gauntlett clears air
August 9, 2013
Akheem Gauntlett, who abruptly withdrew from the 45-member Jamaican team for the World Championships, which begin today, has insisted that he did so b...
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Weighing the medal prospects, even though…
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Weighing the medal prospects, even though…
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
August 9, 2013
MOSCOW, Russia — Despite what many think might be the weakest team in terms of depth to represent Jamaica at a senior global championship, Jamaica cou...
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World Champs Schedule – Day 2 Sunday, August 11
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World Champs Schedule – Day 2 Sunday, August 11
August 9, 2013
LOCAL TIME SEX EVENT ROUND Morning Session 12:05AM M 110 Metres Hurdles Decathlon 12:40 M 110 Metres Hurdles Heats 1:00 M Discus Throw Decathlon Group...
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Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Russia’s sports minister calls for calm
August 9, 2013
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Critics of a controversial Russian law banning "homosexual propoganda" for minors should calm down, Russia's sports minister sa...
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Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
World Champs chase ends prematurely for Russian
August 9, 2013
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russia's medal hopes at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow suffered a serious blow yesterday as Olympic and World wome...
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Western Ja athletes ready to make their mark at IAAF champs
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Western Ja athletes ready to make their mark at IAAF champs
BY PAUL A REID ?reidp@jamicobserver.com ?Observer West writer 
August 9, 2013
RARING TO GO! MOSCOW, Russia — FORMER Anchovy High sprinter Schillonie Calvert will be one of the first Jamaicans in action tomorrow night (Saturday M...
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PHOTO: Ready to go
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
PHOTO: Ready to go
August 9, 2013
Plastic lane marker cones are put out on the eve of the IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow yesterday. (PHOTO: AFP)
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Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
New anti-doping centre opens in Moscow
August 9, 2013
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russia's Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko yesterday opened a new anti-doping centre on the grounds of Moscow's physical culture and...
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Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
French pole vault star plans the big leap
August 9, 2013
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — French pole vault star Renaud Lavillenie has vowed not to rest on his laurels as he aims to add the world title to his Olympic ...
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100m, 400m main events at World Athletics Champs today
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
100m, 400m main events at World Athletics Champs today
August 9, 2013
Focus on Moscow as Jamaica takes on the world MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — The first day of the World Athletics Championships today could not have been bett...
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Athletics, Letters, Sports
Never lose faith in our athletes
August 8, 2013
Dear Editor, Recent happenings have left us all upset and, perhaps, even downcast. But do not ever lose faith in our people. I do not believe that any...
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Jamaicans begin quest for World Champs glory tonight
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Jamaicans begin quest for World Champs glory tonight
Paul Reid 
August 8, 2013
GO! MOSCOW, Russia — After months of anticipation and preparation, the 14th IAAF World Championships are set to get under way at the Luzhniki stadium ...
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I just want to be me, says Bailey-Cole
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
I just want to be me, says Bailey-Cole
Paul Reid 
August 8, 2013
MOSCOW, Russia — Up-and-coming Jamaican sprinter Kemar-Bailey-Cole wants his own identity and does not wish to be the 'next anybody' in sprinting, he ...
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Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Ban countries that sanction doping — Radcliffe
August 8, 2013
LONDON, England (AFP) — World marathon record-holder Paula Radcliffe yesterday said that countries found to have sanctioned doping practices should be...
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Bolt headlines top-six athletes to watch
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Bolt headlines top-six athletes to watch
August 8, 2013
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Penpics of six athletes to watch out for at the World Athletics Championships that get under way in Moscow tomorrow. USAIN BOLT...
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PHOTO: The Grenadian angle
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
PHOTO: The Grenadian angle
August 8, 2013
MOSCOW, RUSSIA — Grenada's 400m Olympic gold medallist Kirani James takes a picture during a photo session in the Red Square in central Moscow ahead o...
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Picture of the day: Bolted down
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Picture of the day: Bolted down
August 8, 2013
MOSCOW, Russia — Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt captured in a light momennt during a training session at the Luzhniki stadium here yesterday ahe...
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Photos: World Champs Media Day
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Photos: World Champs Media Day
August 7, 2013
Photo highlights of team Jamaica during pre-games training routine in MoscowView full gallery here:  [naviga:h3] World Champs Media Day[/naviga:h3]
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