In a speech that is critical of the military’s focus on Helmand, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope added that “Afghanistan was not the only game in town”. His first public speech was made as the Ministry of Defence is preparing its first defence review in more than a decade with many believing that it [...]
AP - There’s an intriguing idea floating around the media: Microsoft Corp. wants to undercut Google so badly in Internet search that it might pay newspapers to withhold their content from Google.[Read more...]
Police knew of concerns about dogs in a house where a four-year-old boy was mauled to death.[Read more...]
AP - Despite presenting his side of the car-crash story and asking that it remain “a private matter,” Tiger Woods may still not be in the clear.[Read more...]
AP - The heavily indebted Dubai World is not guaranteed by the emirate’s government, a top financial official from the city state said Monday, offering little direction to anxious investors on a day when the United Arab Emirates registered a record fall on the back of Dubai’s debt mess.[Read more...]
HTC Hero owners, we feel your pain. Just months ago, you had the hottest Android device in existence. While it’s still one damned-slick piece of mobile on the hardware front, the software — now two builds behind — is beginning to show its age. You wouldn’t believe how many requests I get [...]
The Republic players remonstrate with the referee after Gallas’s goal Fifa’s Sepp Blatter has revealed the Republic of Ireland have requested a spot in the 2010 World Cup finals as an extra team after their play-off defeat.The Republic lost to an extra-time goal against France when [...]
John Paul Massey died from his injuries Police have admitted they did not take action after receiving a report of dog breeding at the Liverpool house where a four-year-old boy was mauled to death.John Paul Massey was killed by a dog at the [...]
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - Countries should phase out the use of stavudine, the most common AIDS drug, because of “long-term, irreversible” side-effects in HIV patients including wasting and a nerve disorder, the World Health Organization said on Monday. In sweeping changes to its guidelines, the WHO also recommended that people with HIV, including [...]
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams has been fined $175,000 and put on probation for two years for her foul-mouthed tirade at the U.S. Open, the Grand Slam Committee said on Monday. The committee said a further major offence at a grand slam in the next two years would see [...]
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‘Serious questions’ over NZ spill
Libyans claim gains in Gadhafi hometown offensive
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Fierce street fighting in Sirte
Snipers in last-ditch bid to defend Gaddafi hometown
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FBI searches for missing Mo. baby in Kan. landfill
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Libyans face heavy resistance in Gadhafi hometown
(AP)Snipers slow government attack on Gaddafi hometown
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Libyan government forces launch big assault on Sirte
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Libya troops renew Sirte assault
Doubtful social conservatives giving Romney chance
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Libya troops renew push for Sirte
Split in cultural conservatives could help Romney
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Tank fire hits Gaddafi stronghold
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Libya battle hits heart of Sirte
Nobel honors African, Arab women for peace
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Economy adds 103,000 jobs, but it’s not enough
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