FBI inquiry of Murdoch's empire relies on Brits2011-07-25 Seattle Times WASHINGTON - The FBI is just cranking up a preliminary review of whether alleged phone hacking and bribery by Rupert Murdoch's media empire violated U.S. laws, but any resolution may well have to await the outcome of British investigations. The FBI's early fact-gathering could turn into a long saga that tests or reinforces the long-standing...
Scientists cast doubt on evidence in Knox trial2011-07-25 The Independent Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito return to court in Perugia today for what could be a crucial turning point in their appeal against their convictions for murdering the English exchange student Meredith Kercher in November 2007. There has never been any forensic evidence placing Amanda Knox at the scene of Ms Kercher's murder. But...
Suspect wanted to 'change Norwegian society'2011-07-24 Al Jazeera Anders Breivik, the man who has confessed to a bombing and shooting spree in Norway that left at least 92 people dead, intended to "radically change Norwegiansociety" with his attacks, his defence lawyer has said. Breivik, who carried out his attacks over several hours on Friday, wanted to give a "warning" to the ruling Labour Party...
UN chief urges world states to rescue Somalis from spreading famine2011-07-24 Irna Tehran, July 24, IRNA – United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged international community Saturday to help rescue Somalis from a spreading famine. According to the UN Information Center (UNIC) in Tehran the UN chief has made the call in statement in which he referred to the present situation in the African country as a “terrible...
Norway suspect 'admits attacks'2011-07-24 BBC News The man accused of a massacre at a youth camp in Norway and a bombing in the capital, Oslo, has admitted responsibility, his lawyer says. Anders Behring Breivik, 32, described his actions as "gruesome but...
Heat Deaths Rise as Forecast Calls for Cooler Air From Canada on Sunday2011-07-23 The New York Times A punishing wave of heat and humidity continued its hold over a large part of the country on Saturday, raising the toll of heat-related deaths even as forecasters promised that relief, in the form of a cooler blast of air from Canada, would arrive on Sunday. Lucas Jackson/Reuters In Brooklyn on Saturday, the heat and humidity elicited an...
Jeffs delay denied; jury selection begins in Texas2011-07-25 Newsday Quick ReadJury selection begins in polygamist leader's sex assault trial after delay request denied Photos (AP) -- Jury selection has begun in the child sexual assault trial of a polygamist leader in West Texas after a judge denied his attorney's request for a delay....
Mass rallies across Yemen demand regime change2011-07-25 Newsday Quick ReadTribal leader warns against attacks on protesters; crowds rally across Yemen for regime change Photos (AP) -- A powerful Yemeni tribal leader is warning against attacks on anti-government protesters as hundreds of thousands are rallying in the capital Sanaa and several other cities calling for regime change....
Anne in the Stands: On Losing2011-07-25 MLB Losing As a kid I yearned to beat my big brother Billy in something -- anything: double solitaire, ping pong, swimming, checkers, Monopoly, even Old Maid. Somehow I always ended up with the bad card. My super ping pong shot flew out of control. And my token invariably landed on each of the properties he owned. Of course, those properties were...
DNA experts highlight problems with Knox case2011-07-25 Newsday Quick ReadDNA experts tell Italiancourt of evidence-gathering errors made in Amanda Knox case Photos (AP) -- The investigators who collected the genetic evidence used to convict American student Amanda Knox of murder in Italy made a series of glaring errors, including using a dirty glove and not wearing caps, two independent forensic experts said...
Change of Registered Office2011-07-25 Business Wire LONDON - 25 July 2011 GRESHAM HOUSE PLC ("Gresham House" or the "Company") Change in Registered Office The Company would advise that its registered office has now been changed to: 5th Floor 17 Grosvenor Gardens London SW1W 0BD Enquiries: Gresham House plc...
Stocks sink as debt limit remains unresolved2011-07-25 Newsday Quick ReadStocks slump after lawmakers fail to agree on a plan to raise the US debt limit Photos (AP) -- The debt showdown in Washington is rattling the stockmarket once again. Stocks fell Monday after congressional leaders failed to agree on a deal to raise the nation's debt limit and avoid default. Lawmakers hoped to reach a compromise late...
Family visits Amy Winehouse home, thanks mourners2011-07-25 Newsday Quick ReadAmy Winehouse family visits her home to thank mourners; officials say death not suspicious Photos (AP) -- Amy Winehouse's devastated parents formally identified her body on Monday and visited mourners outside her north London home to thank them for their support, as examiners conducted an autopsy to determine the cause of the troubled...
Dope-row Cielo gets thumbs-down after swimming win2011-07-25 Yahoo Daily News Brazilian swimmer Cesar Cielo was given a big "thumbs-down" by a fellow athlete on Monday as he claimed a controversial world championships victory just days after escaping a doping ban. Kenya's Jason Dunford made the pointed gesture and whistles were heard from the Sea Crown stadium crowd after Cielo's 50m butterfly win, highlighting serious...
Raw emotion characterizes Shanghai wins2011-07-25 Yahoo Daily News SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Raw emotion overflowed when Norway's Alexander Dale Oen and Brazilian Cesar Cielo triumphed in the face of true adversity at the worldswimming championships Monday. Teen-ager Ye Shiwen, backed by a deafening roar from a passionate home crowd, also won China's first swimming gold at this year's event after producing a storming...
Early Redemption2011-07-25 Business Wire LONDON - Please be advised that the following issue has redeemed early: ISIN: XS0186652557 Issuer: Bank Of Ireland Call Date: 27TH July 2011 Cash Amount: EUR 191.31 Call Price: 0.001%...
A New Strategy to Combat an Evolving Threat2011-07-25 The White House Posted by Eric H. Holder, Jr. on July 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM EDT Today, I am proud to stand with my colleagues from across the Administration as we unveil a comprehensive, cutting-edge strategy – the Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime – that will take our nation’s fight against transnational organized crime to the next...
Golf-PGA Tour money list2011-07-25 Yahoo Daily News July 25 (Reuters) - Leading money winners on the 2011 PGA Tour on Monday (U.S. unless stated): 1. Nick Watney $4,189,233 2. KJ Choi (South Korea) $3,694,242 3. Luke Donald (Britain)...
Golf-World rankings2011-07-25 Yahoo Daily News July 25 (Reuters) - World rankings on Monday (U.S. unless stated, last week's positions in brackets): 1. (1) Luke Donald (Britain) 9.60 average points 2. (2) Lee Westwood...
Alomar, Blyleven lend international touch to Hall of Fame2011-07-25 Yahoo Daily News COOPERSTOWN, New York (Reuters) - Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven provided an international touch to the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday as they were enshrined along with longtime executive Pat Gillick. Alomar, who became the third Puerto Rican player to be inducted after Orlando Cepeda and Roberto Clemente, gave the first part of...
Raina, Dhoni hold fort for India after Tendulkar departs2011-07-25 Yahoo Daily News London, July 25 (IANS) Sachin Tendukar yet again failed to leave his mark at Lord's but Suresh Raina and Mahendra Singh Dhoni held together the Indian innings in the second session with the visitors going to tea at 218 for five on the fifth and final day of the first cricket Test against England, still needing 249 to win. Tendulkar, who is down...
China's most wanted in Beijing after extradition The Independent2011-07-23 China's most wanted fugitive was arrested in the capital Beijing today after being deported from Canada where he lived in exile for 12 years. Lai Changxing, 53, arrived at Beijing's international airport this afternoon, where Chinesepolice "announced his arrest and read him his rights, including hiring lawyers to defend himself, after he was...
More than 2 million Somalis out of aid groups' reach The Star2011-07-23 EL ADOW, Kenya (Reuters) - Aid agencies are unable to reach more than two million Somalis facing starvation in the famine-struck Horn of Africa country where Islamist insurgents control much of the worst-hit areas, the U.N.'s food agency said on Saturday. A malnourished child is seen inside a pediatric ward at the Banadir hospital in Somalia's...
Dalai Lama says his demonization by China 'childish' Breitbart2011-07-23 Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (C) is silhouetted as he prays befo... People are seen gathering on the grounds of the US Capitol to listen to the... Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, seen here performing a ritual at t... The Dalai Lama said that Chinese leaders show through their strident denunciations of him that they are...
Pentagon to officially end ban on gays in military The Daily Telegraph2011-07-22 Seven months after the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the Pentagon is set to announce that it will officially end the ban on gays openly serving in the military. Certain elected officials feared the change would effect the military's performance on the battlefield. On December 18, the Senate voted to repeal the controversial law, which...
Hadzic set to leave to Hague tribunal The Guardian2011-07-22 BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A convoy of jeeps and policecars has left the detention unit of the Serbian warcrimescourt and may be carrying the last Balkan war-crimes suspect to the U.N tribunal. There was no immediate official confirmation that former Croatian Serb leader Goran Hadzic was in the convoy. Hadzic's lawyer Toma Fila told The Associated...
