UFC looking at one women's division, with Ronda Rousey leading the charge
MONTREAL – The UFC is currently looking at just one weight class for women, according to president Dana White.
Israeli strike kills 11 in Gaza, including children; increases pressure to halt fighting
An Israeli missile ripped through a two-story home in a residential area of Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least 11 civilians, including four young children and an 81-year-old woman, in the single deadliest attack of Israel’s offensive against Islamic militants.
Australia's Billabong says director weighs LBO, shares jump
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian surfwear company Billabong International Ltd , which had potential buyers withdraw takeover offers last month, said on Monday one of its directors wanted to investigate a possible levera ged buyout of the firm. Billabong shares jumped as much as 17 percent on the news to value the firm at A$412 million ($425 million). The company said board member Paul Naude would stand aside from his role as president of the Americas while he looked at putting together a buyout proposal. …
UK retailer Comet to close 41 stores
LONDON (Reuters) – British electrical retailer Comet will close 41 of its 236 stores by the end of November unless a buyer for the struggling chain can be found, the administrator running the firm said on Saturday. The move would lead to an unspecified number of job losses, administrator Deloitte said. The chain entered administra tion, a form of protection from creditors, earlier this month and has already laid off 330 head office workers from its 6,500 staff. …
Chad Owens continues assault on record book as Argos book ticket to Grey Cup
MONTREAL – After a record regular season, Chad Owens continues to break new ground.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
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