Islamists leave Malian town of Diabaly after days of French airstrikes
BAMAKO, Mali – Video from a Malian town which radical Islamists fled after days of French airstrikes shows the street dotted with burned out vehicles and scattered bullets.
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Islamists flee Malian town after French airstrikes
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) -- Video from a Malian town which radical Islamists fled after days of French airstrikes shows the street dotted with burned out vehicles and scattered bullets.
Bloody hostage siege over, explosives teams scour Algerian gas plant for mines, bodies
ALGIERS, Algeria – Algerian de-mining teams were scouring a gas refinery on Sunday that was the scene of a bloody four-day hostage standoff, searching for explosive traps left by the Islamic militant who took dozens of foreigners prisoner. The siege left at least 23 hostages dead, and the American government warned that there were credible threats of more kidnapping attempts on Westerners.
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) -- Video from a Malian town which radical Islamists fled after days of French airstrikes shows the street dotted with burned out vehicles and scattered bullets. Bloody hostage siege over, explosives teams scour Algerian gas plant for mines, bodies
ALGIERS, Algeria – Algerian de-mining teams were scouring a gas refinery on Sunday that was the scene of a bloody four-day hostage standoff, searching for explosive traps left by the Islamic militant who took dozens of foreigners prisoner. The siege left at least 23 hostages dead, and the American government warned that there were credible threats of more kidnapping attempts on Westerners.
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Forward-looking Berdych eyes first Australian Open semi
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Big-hi tting Czech Tomas Berdych is determined not to let missed opportunities ruin his chances of going further than he has ever gone before at the Australian Open. The fifth seed survived an epic third-set tiebreak against 203 centimeter (6 feet 8 inches) South African Kevin Anderson, winning it 15-13 to clinch a 6-3 6-2 7-6 victory. It is the third straight year in the last eight for Berdych, who had a point to lead Rafa Nadal by two sets to love at the same stage last year only for the Spaniard to storm back for victory. …
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Big-hi tting Czech Tomas Berdych is determined not to let missed opportunities ruin his chances of going further than he has ever gone before at the Australian Open. The fifth seed survived an epic third-set tiebreak against 203 centimeter (6 feet 8 inches) South African Kevin Anderson, winning it 15-13 to clinch a 6-3 6-2 7-6 victory. It is the third straight year in the last eight for Berdych, who had a point to lead Rafa Nadal by two sets to love at the same stage last year only for the Spaniard to storm back for victory. … seenewstoday.com : Top News updates
Tennis-Forward-looking Berdych eyes first Australian Open semi
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Big-hitting Czech Tomas Berdych is determined not to let missed opportunities ruin his chances of going further than he has ever gone before at the Australian Open. The fifth seed survived an epic third-set tiebreak against 203 centimetre (6 feet 8 inches) South African Kevin Anderson, winning it 15-13 to clinch a 6-3 6-2 7-6 victory. It is the third straight year in the last eight for Berdych, who had a point to lead Rafa Nadal by two sets to love at the same stage last year only for the Spaniard to storm back for victory. …
Cricket-De Villiers gets ODI suspension for slow over rate
Jan 20 (Reuters) – South Africa captain AB de Villiers will miss the remaining two one-day internationals against New Zealand after being suspended for the team’s slow over rate in Saturday’s series opening defeat. “(Match reeferee) David Boon… imposed the suspension after the Proteas were ruled to be six overs short of their target at the end of the match when time allowances were taken into consideration,” the ICC said in a statement on Sunday. …
Iran hangs 2 for attack posted on YouTube
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran state radio says two men have been hanged publicly after posting a video on YouTube showing them robbing and assaulting a man with a machete on a Tehran street.
British PM Cameron to deliver long-awaited EU speech this week
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron will deliver his long-awaited speech about relations with the European Union in the coming week, For eign Secretary William Hague said on Sunday. After months of speculation, Cameron had been scheduled to deliver the speech on Friday in the Netherlands, but it was postponed because of a hostage crisis involving Britons at a gas plant in Algeria. "It will happen in the coming week. We will make an announcement about exactly when and where tomorrow," Hague told the BBC. (Reporting by Estelle Shirbon; Editing by Alison Williams)
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Big-hitting Czech Tomas Berdych is determined not to let missed opportunities ruin his chances of going further than he has ever gone before at the Australian Open. The fifth seed survived an epic third-set tiebreak against 203 centimetre (6 feet 8 inches) South African Kevin Anderson, winning it 15-13 to clinch a 6-3 6-2 7-6 victory. It is the third straight year in the last eight for Berdych, who had a point to lead Rafa Nadal by two sets to love at the same stage last year only for the Spaniard to storm back for victory. …
Cricket-De Villiers gets ODI suspension for slow over rate
Jan 20 (Reuters) – South Africa captain AB de Villiers will miss the remaining two one-day internationals against New Zealand after being suspended for the team’s slow over rate in Saturday’s series opening defeat. “(Match reeferee) David Boon… imposed the suspension after the Proteas were ruled to be six overs short of their target at the end of the match when time allowances were taken into consideration,” the ICC said in a statement on Sunday. …
Iran hangs 2 for attack posted on YouTube
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran state radio says two men have been hanged publicly after posting a video on YouTube showing them robbing and assaulting a man with a machete on a Tehran street.
British PM Cameron to deliver long-awaited EU speech this week
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron will deliver his long-awaited speech about relations with the European Union in the coming week, For eign Secretary William Hague said on Sunday. After months of speculation, Cameron had been scheduled to deliver the speech on Friday in the Netherlands, but it was postponed because of a hostage crisis involving Britons at a gas plant in Algeria. "It will happen in the coming week. We will make an announcement about exactly when and where tomorrow," Hague told the BBC. (Reporting by Estelle Shirbon; Editing by Alison Williams) seenewstoday.com : Top News updates
Cameron to deliver long-awaited EU speech this week
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister David Cameron will deliver his long-awaited speech about relations with the European Union in the coming week, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Sunday. After months of speculation, Cameron had been schedul ed to deliver the speech on Friday in the Netherlands, but it was postponed because of a hostage crisis involving Britons at a gas plant in Algeria. "It will happen in the coming week. We will make an announcement about exactly when and where tomorrow," Hague told the BBC. (Reporting by Estelle Shirbon; Editing by Alison Williams)
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister David Cameron will deliver his long-awaited speech about relations with the European Union in the coming week, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Sunday. After months of speculation, Cameron had been schedul ed to deliver the speech on Friday in the Netherlands, but it was postponed because of a hostage crisis involving Britons at a gas plant in Algeria. "It will happen in the coming week. We will make an announcement about exactly when and where tomorrow," Hague told the BBC. (Reporting by Estelle Shirbon; Editing by Alison Williams) seenewstoday.com : Top News updates
Central banks not the only crisis managers - ECB'S Weidmann
(Reuters) – It is "wrong and dangerous" to see central banks as the only able crisis manager, European Central Bank policymaker Jens Weidmann said in an interv iew with a Finnish newspaper. "Central banks in recent years have been pulled into the role of a crisis manager. Some think that central banks are the only able ones. I consider this thinking wrong and dangerous," Weidmann told Helsingin Sanomat. Weidmann, who also heads Germany's Bundesbank, reiterated his opposition to the sovereign bond purchases by the European Central Bank, saying they pose a considerable risk to monetary policy. …
Rugby-Crusaders winger Guildford steps down amid misconduct probe
Jan 20 (Reuters) – Canterbury Crusaders winger Zac Guildford has voluntarily stood down from the franchise following his involvement in a late-night incident in Christchurch last weekend, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said on Sunday. The 23-year-old with well-documented alcohol problems has admitted his involvement in the incident after a private house party which is now being investigated by his team and the NZRU. “We and the Crusaders were very disappointed to learn of this incident. …
Explosive device at shopping mall near Athens injures two
ATHENS (Reuters) – An explosive device went off on Sunday at a shopping centre near Athens causing damage and lightly injuring two security employees, police said. “The device was placed in a garbage bin near a branch of National Bank. There were two warning calls to a newspaper about half an hour before the explosion but police thought it was a hoax,” a police official who declined to be named told Reuters. (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos; Editing by Alison Williams)
(Reuters) – It is "wrong and dangerous" to see central banks as the only able crisis manager, European Central Bank policymaker Jens Weidmann said in an interv iew with a Finnish newspaper. "Central banks in recent years have been pulled into the role of a crisis manager. Some think that central banks are the only able ones. I consider this thinking wrong and dangerous," Weidmann told Helsingin Sanomat. Weidmann, who also heads Germany's Bundesbank, reiterated his opposition to the sovereign bond purchases by the European Central Bank, saying they pose a considerable risk to monetary policy. … Rugby-Crusaders winger Guildford steps down amid misconduct probe
Jan 20 (Reuters) – Canterbury Crusaders winger Zac Guildford has voluntarily stood down from the franchise following his involvement in a late-night incident in Christchurch last weekend, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said on Sunday. The 23-year-old with well-documented alcohol problems has admitted his involvement in the incident after a private house party which is now being investigated by his team and the NZRU. “We and the Crusaders were very disappointed to learn of this incident. …
Explosive device at shopping mall near Athens injures two
ATHENS (Reuters) – An explosive device went off on Sunday at a shopping centre near Athens causing damage and lightly injuring two security employees, police said. “The device was placed in a garbage bin near a branch of National Bank. There were two warning calls to a newspaper about half an hour before the explosion but police thought it was a hoax,” a police official who declined to be named told Reuters. (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos; Editing by Alison Williams)
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Woman asks B.C. to alter heritage law; family to punish member over masks' sale
VANCOUVER – The recent sale of two cedar masks considered culturally sacred to a Vancouver Island First Nations family has prompted a university instructor to ask the provincial government to change the law affecting cultural property.
VANCOUVER – The recent sale of two cedar masks considered culturally sacred to a Vancouver Island First Nations family has prompted a university instructor to ask the provincial government to change the law affecting cultural property.
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Little opportunity to shine in first Liberal leadership debate today
VANCOUVER – Federal Liberals get their first chance today to directly compare and contrast the nine candidates promising to lead their once-mighty party out of the political wilderness.
Al Qaeda-linked militants killed by drone strike in Yemen
SANAA (Reuters) – At least three suspected al Qaeda militants have been killed by a drone strike in central Yemen, tribal sources and the Defense Ministry said on Sunday. Yemeni officials will not comment on who exactly carries out such drone attacks or on whose orders, but President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi spoken openly in favor of the strikes during a trip to the United States in September. However, discontent with the strikes among some Yemenis is growing. …
Franklin steers New Zealand to unexpected win
PAARL (Reuters) – A superb rear-guard knock of 47 not out from James Franklin helped New Zealand pull off an improbable one-wicket victory against South Africa in the first one-day international on Saturday. New Zealand, who elected to field first, bowled out South Africa for 208 on a slow pitch after debutant Mitchell McClenaghan and off-spinner Kane Williamson stifled the hosts by taking four wickets apiece. Faf Du Plessis (57) was the only South African to reach the half-century mark. …
VANCOUVER – Federal Liberals get their first chance today to directly compare and contrast the nine candidates promising to lead their once-mighty party out of the political wilderness.
Al Qaeda-linked militants killed by drone strike in Yemen
SANAA (Reuters) – At least three suspected al Qaeda militants have been killed by a drone strike in central Yemen, tribal sources and the Defense Ministry said on Sunday. Yemeni officials will not comment on who exactly carries out such drone attacks or on whose orders, but President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi spoken openly in favor of the strikes during a trip to the United States in September. However, discontent with the strikes among some Yemenis is growing. …
Franklin steers New Zealand to unexpected win
PAARL (Reuters) – A superb rear-guard knock of 47 not out from James Franklin helped New Zealand pull off an improbable one-wicket victory against South Africa in the first one-day international on Saturday. New Zealand, who elected to field first, bowled out South Africa for 208 on a slow pitch after debutant Mitchell McClenaghan and off-spinner Kane Williamson stifled the hosts by taking four wickets apiece. Faf Du Plessis (57) was the only South African to reach the half-century mark. …
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Bloody siege over, de-miners scour plant for traps
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) -- Algeria's state news service says de-mining teams are going through the gas refinery that was the scene of a bloody four-day hostage standoff, searching for explosive traps left by the Islamic militants who took dozens of foreigner prisoner.
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) -- Algeria's state news service says de-mining teams are going through the gas refinery that was the scene of a bloody four-day hostage standoff, searching for explosive traps left by the Islamic militants who took dozens of foreigner prisoner. seenewstoday.com : Top News updates
Fiery Hall of Fame Orioles manager Earl Weaver dead at age 82
BALTIMORE – Earl Weaver always was up for an argument, especially with an umpire.
Merkel's CDU hoping for comeback win in key state vote
HANOVER (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats are hoping for victory in a state contest on Sunday that could end a long losing streak and set the tone for September's federal election. Citizens in the northern state of Lower Saxony began voting at 8 a.m. on Sunday (2:00 a.m. EST) in what is expected to be a close battle between Merkel's centre-right coalition and the centre-left Social Democrat-Greens opposition. …
BALTIMORE – Earl Weaver always was up for an argument, especially with an umpire. Merkel's CDU hoping for comeback win in key state vote
HANOVER (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats are hoping for victory in a state contest on Sunday that could end a long losing streak and set the tone for September's federal election. Citizens in the northern state of Lower Saxony began voting at 8 a.m. on Sunday (2:00 a.m. EST) in what is expected to be a close battle between Merkel's centre-right coalition and the centre-left Social Democrat-Greens opposition. … seenewstoday.com : Top News updates
Cricket-Starc leads Australia recovery in 4th ODI
SYDNEY, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Mitchell Starc helped Australia avoid a second batting collapse in three days by smashing an unbeaten 52 off 37 balls to help the hosts reach 222-9 off 50 overs in the fourth one-day international against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Australia, reduced to 130-6 at one point, gave the players who mustered just 74 runs in Friday’s defeat in Brisbane a chance to redeem themselves, but only David Warner (60) fully grabbed the opportunity before No. 9 Starc’s late stand. …
Myanmar rebels say army ignoring president's ceasefire
YANGON (Reuters) ̵ 1; Myanmar troops attacked rebel positions in northeast Kachin on Sunday despite a ceasefire order from the president and an invitation to the rebels to take part in peace talks, a rebel spokesman and a local source said. President Thein Sein issued the ceasefire order to troops in the La Ja Yang area of Kachin near the border with China, where fighting has been fiercest. …
SYDNEY, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Mitchell Starc helped Australia avoid a second batting collapse in three days by smashing an unbeaten 52 off 37 balls to help the hosts reach 222-9 off 50 overs in the fourth one-day international against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Australia, reduced to 130-6 at one point, gave the players who mustered just 74 runs in Friday’s defeat in Brisbane a chance to redeem themselves, but only David Warner (60) fully grabbed the opportunity before No. 9 Starc’s late stand. …
Myanmar rebels say army ignoring president's ceasefire
YANGON (Reuters) ̵ 1; Myanmar troops attacked rebel positions in northeast Kachin on Sunday despite a ceasefire order from the president and an invitation to the rebels to take part in peace talks, a rebel spokesman and a local source said. President Thein Sein issued the ceasefire order to troops in the La Ja Yang area of Kachin near the border with China, where fighting has been fiercest. … seenewstoday.com : Top News updates
Saudi's Mohammad Al Mojil to sue for over $100 million
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Mohammad Al Mojil Group plans to start legal action to collect dues and claims worth more than 400 million riyals ($107 million), it said on Sunday. The company said it would take legal action against the Saudi unit of Britain’s Petrofac , Saudi Binladin Group, and South Korea’s SK Engineering and Construction , an affiliate of SK Holdings . (Reporting by Reem Shamseddine; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
Rahul Gandhi named No. 2 in India's governing Congress party, promises to transform India
JAIPUR, India – Rahul Gandhi, the scion of India’s Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, said he would work to transform the country after he was elevated Saturday to the governing Congress party’s No. 2 post.
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Mohammad Al Mojil Group plans to start legal action to collect dues and claims worth more than 400 million riyals ($107 million), it said on Sunday. The company said it would take legal action against the Saudi unit of Britain’s Petrofac , Saudi Binladin Group, and South Korea’s SK Engineering and Construction , an affiliate of SK Holdings . (Reporting by Reem Shamseddine; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
Rahul Gandhi named No. 2 in India's governing Congress party, promises to transform India
JAIPUR, India – Rahul Gandhi, the scion of India’s Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, said he would work to transform the country after he was elevated Saturday to the governing Congress party’s No. 2 post.
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Cory Schneider pulled in favour of Roberto Luongo as Ducks hammer Canucks 7-3
VANCOUVER – Teemu Selanne had two goals and two assists Saturday to help make Cory Schneider’s first NHL season-opening start a short one as the Anaheim Ducks thumped the Vancouver Canucks 7-3.
Merkel risks election-year setback in state vote
BERLIN (AP) -- A major state election on Sunday could shake up the campaign for Germany's national election later this year, with the center-left opposition hoping for a morale-boosting victory over Chancellor Angela Merkel's governing coalition.
Sharapova, Makarova into Australian Open quarterfinals in a rematch of 2012
MELBOURNE, Australia – Maria Sharapova beat Kirsten Flipkens 6-1, 6-0 on Sunday to continue a dominant and unparalleled run to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
Sharapova, Makarova into Aussie Open quarterfinals
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Maria Sharapova beat Kirsten Flipkens 6-1, 6-0 win Sunday to continue a dominant and unparalleled run to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
VANCOUVER – Teemu Selanne had two goals and two assists Saturday to help make Cory Schneider’s first NHL season-opening start a short one as the Anaheim Ducks thumped the Vancouver Canucks 7-3.
Merkel risks election-year setback in state vote
BERLIN (AP) -- A major state election on Sunday could shake up the campaign for Germany's national election later this year, with the center-left opposition hoping for a morale-boosting victory over Chancellor Angela Merkel's governing coalition. Sharapova, Makarova into Australian Open quarterfinals in a rematch of 2012
MELBOURNE, Australia – Maria Sharapova beat Kirsten Flipkens 6-1, 6-0 on Sunday to continue a dominant and unparalleled run to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
Sharapova, Makarova into Aussie Open quarterfinals
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Maria Sharapova beat Kirsten Flipkens 6-1, 6-0 win Sunday to continue a dominant and unparalleled run to the Australian Open quarterfinals. seenewstoday.com : Top News updates
Sharapova continues march through Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova took a little bit o f time to warm up, but continued her progress through the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-0 victory over Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens on Sunday. Sharapova had been the most dominant player in the women's draw so far, recording successive 6-0 6-0 victories in the first two rounds before she dispatched seven times grand slam winner Venus Williams with contemptuous ease in the third round. …
Tennis-Sharapova continues march through Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova took a little bit of time to warm up, but continued her progress through the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-0 victory over Belgium’s Kirsten Flipkens on Sunday. Sharapova had been the most dominant player in the women’s draw so far, recording successive 6-0 6-0 victories in the first two rounds before she dispatched seven times grand slam winner Venus Williams with contemptuous ease in the third round. …
India's old leaders get hip to the young and the restless ahead of elections
JAIPUR, India (Reuters) – Scalded by spontaneous anti-rape and corruption protests near the seat of government in New Delhi, India's ageing leaders are s crambling to win over an angry and influential young urban population ahead of elections due to be held by early next year. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 80, and Sonia Gandhi, the 66-year-old leader of the ruling Congress party, grappled with terms like "flash mob" and "Twitter" at a brainstorming meeting this weekend that focused on the new generation and growing social media. About two thirds of India's 1. …
Japan talk of warning shots heats up China dispute
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan says it may fire warning shots and take other measures to keep foreign aircraft from violating its airspace in the latest verbal blast between Tokyo and Beijing that raises concerns that a dispute over hotly contested islands could spin out of control.
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova took a little bit o f time to warm up, but continued her progress through the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-0 victory over Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens on Sunday. Sharapova had been the most dominant player in the women's draw so far, recording successive 6-0 6-0 victories in the first two rounds before she dispatched seven times grand slam winner Venus Williams with contemptuous ease in the third round. … Tennis-Sharapova continues march through Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova took a little bit of time to warm up, but continued her progress through the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-0 victory over Belgium’s Kirsten Flipkens on Sunday. Sharapova had been the most dominant player in the women’s draw so far, recording successive 6-0 6-0 victories in the first two rounds before she dispatched seven times grand slam winner Venus Williams with contemptuous ease in the third round. …
India's old leaders get hip to the young and the restless ahead of elections
JAIPUR, India (Reuters) – Scalded by spontaneous anti-rape and corruption protests near the seat of government in New Delhi, India's ageing leaders are s crambling to win over an angry and influential young urban population ahead of elections due to be held by early next year. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 80, and Sonia Gandhi, the 66-year-old leader of the ruling Congress party, grappled with terms like "flash mob" and "Twitter" at a brainstorming meeting this weekend that focused on the new generation and growing social media. About two thirds of India's 1. … Japan talk of warning shots heats up China dispute
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan says it may fire warning shots and take other measures to keep foreign aircraft from violating its airspace in the latest verbal blast between Tokyo and Beijing that raises concerns that a dispute over hotly contested islands could spin out of control.
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St. Louis, nation mourn death of Cardinals Hall of Famer Stan Musial
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Cardinals reliever Mitchell Boggs was at a party back home in Georgia for his sister's wedding when the gathering suddenly turned sombre.
In wake of terrorist attacks, Obama says US is ready to assist Algerian officials
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Saturday the U.S. stands ready to provide whatever assistance Algerian officials need in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack at a natural gas complex in the Sahara.
Hockey fans in frenzy as NHL action returns after lengthy lockout
MONTREAL – Hockey fans from coast-to-coast were celebrating the return of NHL action on Saturday, with many saying they were ready to forget the lengthy lockout that nearly cost the season.
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Cardinals reliever Mitchell Boggs was at a party back home in Georgia for his sister's wedding when the gathering suddenly turned sombre. In wake of terrorist attacks, Obama says US is ready to assist Algerian officials
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Saturday the U.S. stands ready to provide whatever assistance Algerian officials need in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack at a natural gas complex in the Sahara.
Hockey fans in frenzy as NHL action returns after lengthy lockout
MONTREAL – Hockey fans from coast-to-coast were celebrating the return of NHL action on Saturday, with many saying they were ready to forget the lengthy lockout that nearly cost the season.
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Luongo comes off bench for Canucks after Schneider allows 3 goals in 3 minutes
VANCOUVER – Hold off on the Roberto Luongo trade rumours for now.
VANCOUVER – Hold off on the Roberto Luongo trade rumours for now.
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Ferrer cruises into Australian Open quarter-finals
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Fourth seed David Ferrer used all of his cunning and expl oited Kei Nishikori's nagging knee injury to advance to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-2 6-1 6-4 victory on Sunday. Japan's Nishikori, who had entered the tournament with a knee injury, needed to have his left leg re-strapped in the second set of the two hour, 10-minute match, and his normally fluid movement appeared to be slightly hampered. …
Tennis-Ferrer cruises into Australian Open quarter-finals
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Fourth seed David Ferrer used all of his cunning and exploited Kei Nishikori’s nagging knee injury to advance to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-2 6-1 6-4 victory on Sunday. Japan’s Nishikori, who had entered the tournament with a knee injury, needed to have his left leg re-strapped in the second set of the two hour, 10-minute match, and his normally fluid movement appeared to be slightly hampered. …
Japan government, Bank of Japan "getting closer" on monetary policy statement
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanes e Economics Minister Akira Amari said on Sunday that the government and the Bank of Japan were getting closer to an agreement on a joint statement on monetary policy expected to be issued next week. The government has been pressuring the BOJ to adopt a 2 percent inflation target and make job creation part of its monetary policy mandate. "(A difference between )the government and the BOJ is narrowing about the contents of the joint statement, but I can not disclose details," Amari told public broadcaster NHK. …
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Fourth seed David Ferrer used all of his cunning and expl oited Kei Nishikori's nagging knee injury to advance to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-2 6-1 6-4 victory on Sunday. Japan's Nishikori, who had entered the tournament with a knee injury, needed to have his left leg re-strapped in the second set of the two hour, 10-minute match, and his normally fluid movement appeared to be slightly hampered. … Tennis-Ferrer cruises into Australian Open quarter-finals
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Fourth seed David Ferrer used all of his cunning and exploited Kei Nishikori’s nagging knee injury to advance to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-2 6-1 6-4 victory on Sunday. Japan’s Nishikori, who had entered the tournament with a knee injury, needed to have his left leg re-strapped in the second set of the two hour, 10-minute match, and his normally fluid movement appeared to be slightly hampered. …
Japan government, Bank of Japan "getting closer" on monetary policy statement
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanes e Economics Minister Akira Amari said on Sunday that the government and the Bank of Japan were getting closer to an agreement on a joint statement on monetary policy expected to be issued next week. The government has been pressuring the BOJ to adopt a 2 percent inflation target and make job creation part of its monetary policy mandate. "(A difference between )the government and the BOJ is narrowing about the contents of the joint statement, but I can not disclose details," Amari told public broadcaster NHK. … seenewstoday.com : Top News updates
Tennis-Australian Open men's singles round 4 results
Jan 20 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the Australian Open Men’s Singles Round 4 matches on Sunday 4-David Ferrer (Spain) beat 16-Kei Nishikori (Japan) 6-2 6-1 6-4
Jan 20 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the Australian Open Men’s Singles Round 4 matches on Sunday 4-David Ferrer (Spain) beat 16-Kei Nishikori (Japan) 6-2 6-1 6-4
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St. Louis, nation mourns death of Cardinals Hall of Famer Stan Musial
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Cardinals reliever Mitchell Boggs was at a party ba ck home in Georgia for his sister's wedding when the gathering suddenly turned sombre.
Baseball reflects on a pair of very different Hall of Famers after deaths of Weaver, Musial
Earl Weaver was a 5-foot-6 rabble rouser whose penchant for quarreling with umpires belied a cerebral approach to managing that has stood the test of time.
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Cardinals reliever Mitchell Boggs was at a party ba ck home in Georgia for his sister's wedding when the gathering suddenly turned sombre. Baseball reflects on a pair of very different Hall of Famers after deaths of Weaver, Musial
Earl Weaver was a 5-foot-6 rabble rouser whose penchant for quarreling with umpires belied a cerebral approach to managing that has stood the test of time.
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