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(Repeats to additional clients, no changes to text) * Russia says it foiled plot for attack on Moscow * Faces signs that security threat is widening * Putin wants More »
Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013 07:48 BST
Discovery of alleged Russian plot points to growing jitters
By Timothy Heritage OREKHOVO-ZUYEVO, Russia (Reuters) - As Russia congratulated its forces for foiling an alleged Islamist plot on Moscow, the discovery of the plan More »
Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013 22:57 BSTBoxing - Gloucester prospects set to shine on May 11
Championship boxing returns to the GL1 Leisure Centre on May 11 with some of Gloucester’s finest up-and-coming prospects fighting. More »
Eurosport - Thu, Apr 11, 2013 15:07 BSTMI5 spy chief to step down
By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) - The MI5 spy chief, who oversaw a safe Olympics and helped transform the Security Service's counter-terrorism operations in More »
Reuters - Mon, Mar 25, 2013 20:16 GMTAggreko shares jump on dividend hike, reassuring outlook
LONDON (Reuters) - Temporary power provider Aggreko said it would increase its dividend by 15 percent and reassured investors reeling from two earlier profit More »
Reuters - Thu, Mar 7, 2013 11:44 GMTIce Hockey - Maple Leafs fire Burke as general manager
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired president and general manager Brian Burke in a shock move just days before the NHL returns. More »
Eurosport - Wed, Jan 9, 2013 21:43 GMTQueen To Hail Olympics In 3D Xmas Message
The Queen will highlight the excellence of Britain's Olympians and Paralympians when her Christmas message is broadcast tomorrow. More »
Sky News - Mon, Dec 24, 2012 22:27 GMTPapers hail 'the greatest party in living memory'
A round-up of the front and back pages as Britain's wonderful summer of sport came to an end after the Olympic and Paralympic Games. More »
Eurosport - Mon, Sep 10, 2012 10:50 BSTOlympic gold for Jones makes it 25 for Team GB
Great Britain’s Jade Jones won gold in Olympic women's featherweight taekwondo with a gripping 6-4 victory over China's Yuzhuo Hou. More »
Eurosport - Thu, Aug 9, 2012 22:30 BSTPatience and Bithell in Olympic gold hunt
Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell remain Great Britain’s best shot for a second sailing gold in Weymouth. More »
Eurosport - Mon, Aug 6, 2012 21:24 BST
Latest Afghanistan Medals
| Medal | Sport | Event | Athlete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Taekwondo | Men's Featherweight (58-68 kg) | Rohullah Nikpah |
- Symbol for Event results in medals
- Symbol for Event results in medals
- Medals
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- Rank 79
- Gold 0
- Silver 0
- Bronze 1
- Total 1
- Capital City
- Kabul
- Official Languages
- Afghan Persian or Dari (official), Pashto (official)
- National Languages
- Afghan Persian or Dari (official) 50%, Pashto (official) 35%, Turkic languages (primarily Uzbek and Turkmen) 11%, 30 minor languages (primarily Balochi and Pashai) 4%, much bilingualism
- Total Area
- 250,001 miles² (647,500 km²)
- Population
- 32,738,376 people
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| 2 | China | 38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
| 3 | Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| 4 | Russia | 24 | 26 | 32 | 82 |
| 5 | South Korea | 13 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| 6 | Germany | 11 | 19 | 14 | 44 |
| 7 | France | 11 | 11 | 12 | 34 |
| 8 | Italy | 8 | 9 | 11 | 28 |
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