Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan say that they welcome a debate about the federal budget and their plans to reform Medicare. But Republican strategists believe that there is really only one way to win the Medicare message wars: mount a bruising offense and … Rugby-New Zealand take Bledisloe win over Australia
(.) SYDNEY, Aug 18 (Reuters) – New Zealand beat Australia 27-19in Sydney on Saturday to maintain their iron grip on theBledisloe Cup and land an early blow in the battle for the RugbyChampionship. The World Cup holders raced into an 18-3 lead in the openinggame of the newly expanded tournament, which now includesArgentina, through tries by Israel Dagg and Cory Jane beforeveteran lock Nathan Sharpe crossed just before halftime for theWallabies’ only try. …
Rugby-New Zealand opens Rugby Championship with Bledisloe win over Australia
SYDNEY, Aug 18 (Reuters) – New Zealand beat Australia 27-19in Sydney on Saturday to maintain their iron grip on theBledisloe Cup and land an early blow in the battle for the RugbyChampionship. The World Cup holders raced into an 18-3 lead in the openinggame of the newly expanded tournament, which now includesArgentina, through tries by Israel Dagg and Cory Jane beforeveteran lock Nathan Sharpe crossed just before halftime for theWallabies’ only try. …
US drone kills 5 militants in northern Pakistan
A missile launched from a U.S. drone struck a suspected militant hideout in a tribal region in northern Pakistan where allies of a powerful warlord were gathered Saturday, killing five of his supporters, Pakistani officials said.
Rugby-Australia 19 New Zealand 27 - Rugby Championship result
Aug 18 (Reuters) – New Zealand beat Australia 27-19(halftime 18-10) in the opening match of the Rugby Championshipat Sydney’s Olympic Stadium on Saturday. Scorers: New Zealand: Tries: Israel Dagg, Cory Jane; Conversion: DanCarter; Penalties: Carter (5). Australia: Try: Nathan Sharpe; Conversion: Berrick Barnes.Penalties: Barnes (4). (Compiled by Stuart Condie, editing by Justin Palmer)
S.Africa seeks answers in mine killings as probes begin
South African investigators Saturday probed the police killing of 34 striking platinum miners, as the nation sought answers following the deadliest protest since apartheid. Gordimer distressed at S.Africa mine 'massacre'
Nobel literature prize winner Nadine Gordimer, a powerful critic of apartheid, told AFP she never imagined the police violence that killed 34 miners could ever happen in the new South Africa. Suspected al-Qaida militants attack intelligence building in southern Yemen, killing 14
SANAA, Yemen – Yemeni security officials say suspected al-Qaida militants have attacked an intelligence headquarters in the country’s south, killing fourteen people.
India's Laxman retires from international cricket
(Reuters) – India’s VVS Laxman announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, despite his selection for the two-test series against New Zealand starting on Thursday. The 37-year old announced his decision to retire with “immediate effect” at a news conference at his home city of Hyderabad, where India will play the first test against New Zealand. Laxman scored 8781 runs in 134 tests, including 17 hundreds. He also scored six hundreds in the 86 one-day internationals.
Militants attack Yemen intelligence HQ, killing 14
Yemeni security officials say suspected al-Qaida militants have attacked an intelligence headquarters in the country’s south, killing fourteen people.
Cricket-India's Laxman retires from international cricket
Aug 18 (Reuters) – India’s VVS Laxman announced hisretirement from international cricket on Saturday, despite hisselection for the two-test series against New Zealand startingon Thursday. The 37-year old announced his decision to retire with”immediate effect” at a news conference at his home city ofHyderabad, where India will play the first test against NewZealand. Laxman scored 8781 runs in 134 tests, including 17 hundreds.He also scored six hundreds in the 86 one-day internationals. (Reporting by Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; editing by JustinPalmer)
Serb chess grandmaster Svetozar Gligoric dies
Svetozar Gligoric, a legendary Serbian and Yugoslav chess grandmaster who was the national champion 12 times and one of the world's top players in the 20th century has died in Belgrade. He was 89. Sudanese club giants move rivalry to African stage
Sudanese club football powerhouses Al Hilal and Al Merreikh switch their rivalry to the African stage this weekend with a CAF Confederation Cup matchday 2 clash. Analysis: Lululemon patent claim highlights cutthroat yoga world
(Reuters) – Lululemon, the hip Canadian chain that made yoga apparel fashionable, has taken its fight for market share to the courts with a patent lawsuit, as new brands of active wear seek to undercut its premium prices. The lawsuit filed by Lululemon Athletica Inc , which cultivates a mellow yoga vibe in its stores, comes as investors indicate growing unease over the company's future. Whether the lawsuit, filed in a U.S. court, will shore up the company's position remains to be seen. Patent lawsuits are uncommon in apparel and can be difficult to win. … Spain says there must be no limit set on ECB bond buying
MADRID (Reuters) – The European Central Bank must make forceful moves to buy sovereign debt to help Spain reduce its refinancing costs and eliminate doubts over the euro zone’s future, Spain’s economy minister said in comments published on Saturday. “There can be no limit set or at least (the ECB) can’t say how much they will use or for how long,” when it buys bonds in the secondary markets, Luis de Guindos told Spanish news agency EFE. …
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