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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Tom Jones has been hospitalised in Monaco

source: music-news.com


The legendary 71-year-old singer is in hospital after falling ill while performing in the Mediterranean. Tom suffered severely from the summer heat according to British newspaper The Mirror.

Djokovic shows no mercy to sick qualifier Niland

source: cnn.com


World number one Novak Djokovic had the easiest of passages to the second round of the U.S. Open as his Irish opponent Conor Niland was forced to retire through illness.

Former NBA player Crittenton sought on murder charge

source: gmanews.tv


ATLANTA - Javaris Crittenton, a former National Basketball Association athlete who once played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards, is wanted on a murder charge over the death of a woman in Georgia, the FBI said on Monday.

Donaire credits Pacquiao for mental confidence

source: abs-cbnnews.com


MANILA, Philippines – Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire credits pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao for inspiring him and helping him believe that Filipinos can succeed in the sport of boxing.

Ex-boxing champ De La Hoya admits addictions

source: philstar.com


Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya said he has contemplated suicide and has been going to rehabilitation to treat drug and alcohol dependency.

Sharapova survives teen; Federer advances

source: mb.com.ph


NEW YORK (AP/AFP) — Maria Sharapova came back from a set and a break down against 19-year-old Heather Watson of Britain to win 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the opening round of the US Open on Monday.

Japan elects new PM, may be ruling party's last chance

source: reuters.com


TOKYO - Japan's parliament voted in a new prime minister on Tuesday, perhaps the last, best chance for the ruling Democratic Party to begin pulling the country out of decades of stagnation.

August deadliest month for U.S. troops in Afghanistan

source: cnn.com


August has been the deadliest month for U.S. forces in Afghanistan since the conflict began nearly 10 years ago.

Gaddafi’s daughter gives birth in Algeria

source: gmanews.tv


ALGIERS — Muammar Gaddafi's daughter Aisha gave birth to a girl on Tuesday, a source close to Algeria's health ministry said, a day after Algiers granted her and other Gaddafi family members safe haven.

Crab with Christ’s image draws attention in Legazpi

source: abs-cbnnews.com


MANILA, Philippines – A crab bearing the image of Jesus Christ has drawn the attention of residents and tourists in Legazpi City.

3 Army scout rangers hurt in Albay ambush

source: philstar.com


MANILA, Philippines - Suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels ambushed a group of Army scout rangers escorting a military truck that was supposed to provide transportation assistance to passengers stranded by a transport strike in Albay province, this morning.

Libyan rebels say they're closing in on Gadhafi

source: mb.com.ph


HEISHA, Libya (AP) — Libyan rebels say they're closing in on Moammar Gadhafi and issued an ultimatum Tuesday to regime loyalists in the fugitive dictator's hometown of Sirte, his main remaining bastion: surrender this weekend or face an attack.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Astronomers discover planet made of diamond

source: mb.com.ph


LONDON - Astronomers have spotted an exotic planet that seems to be made of diamond racing around a tiny star in our galactic backyard.

Middle East allies call for Syrian government to reform

source: cnn.com


A growing number of Syria's Middle Eastern neighbors, including its closest allies Iran and Hezbollah, are calling on the embattled and defiant Damascus regime to implement reforms.

Eminem 'requests fish at festival'

source: music-news.com


Eminem requested a pond full of carp on his recent rider.

Mayweather’s on HBO 24/7 – Reality TV?

source: boxingnews24.com


HBO 24/7 broadcast the first part of their series Saturday night for the upcoming fight between boxing Super Star Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0, 25 KO’s) and World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KO’s).

Muslims end Ramadan with morning prayer, celebration

source: gmanews.tv


Filipino Muslims ended the holy Islamic month of Ramadan on a festive note Tuesday, gathering in mosques and parks to spend the Eid’l Fitr with their families.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Bayern edge closer to Champions League group stage

source: cnn.com


Bayern Munich took a step closer towards the UEFA Champions League group stages after a comfortable victory against Swiss champions FC Zurich at the Allianz Arena.

Paris Hilton all praises for Pacquiao, Philippines

source: gmanews.tv


Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton is all praises for the Philippines, and said she loved being in the country.

Singers Apl.de.ap, Charice want to perform with Aeta YouTube star

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines – Popular singers Apl.de.ap and Charice have expressed desire to perform with Arjohn Gilbert, the young Aeta YouTube singing sensation.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

China's first aircraft carrier makes maiden sea trial


source: gmanews.tv


BEIJING - China's first aircraft carrier held its first sea trial on Wednesday morning, in a step likely to stoke patriotic pride at home and jitters abroad about Beijing's naval ambitions.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Pacquiao starts grind next month

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines — Freddie Roach said everything is in place for the start of Manny Pacquiao’s eight-week training camp for the rubber match with Juan Manuel Marquez on Nov. 12 in Las Vegas: Three weeks in the Philippines and five weeks in Los Angeles.

Gaddafi forces, rebels fight over Zawiyah

source: gmanews.tv


NEAR ZAWIYAH/TRIPOLI, Libya — Libyan government forces and rebels clashed around the western town of Zawiyah on Saturday as the insurgents tried to push closer to the capital Tripoli.

Gay man, transsexual woman marry in Cuba

source: cnn.com


Havana (CNN) -- The bride pulls up in a vintage American convertible and steps out in her frilly, rented gown. The crowds cheer as they throw rice in her direction.
"It's the happiest day of my life," she gushes.

Suicide bombers, gunmen kill 19 in central Afghanistan

source: reuters.com


Afghanistan - Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen killed at least 19 people during an attack on a governor's compound in central Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said, with gunbattles and several blasts heard before the assault was put down.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Smart-Gilas routs Malaysia

source: mb.com.ph


NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan – Unable to find its rhythm early, Smart-Gilas Pilipinas used a big third quarter onslaught to score an 86-68 victory over Malaysia in a game marred by a fistfight in the William R. Jones Cup Tuesday at the Hsinjhuang Stadium here.

Monday, August 8, 2011

Riot-shocked London hit with new violence

source: cbc.ca


New unrest erupted on north London's streets on Sunday night, a day after rioting and looting amid community anger over a fatal police shooting.

US woman Diana Nyad begins swim from Cuba to Florida

source: bbc.co.uk


A 61-year-old American woman is attempting to become the first person to swim from Cuba to the United States without the protection of a shark cage.

Yemen President Saleh leaves Saudi hospital: sources

source: reuters.com


Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh left hospital in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, government and medical sources said, two months after suffering severe injuries in an assassination attempt at his palace compound in Sanaa.

U.S. official: Killed forces were reinforcing troops in Afghanistan

source: cnn.com


Kabul, Afghanistan -- In the single deadliest loss for U.S. troops since the Afghan war began in late 2001, 30 service members died early Saturday when a helicopter carrying them went down while they were reinforcing other troops, officials said.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Iraq church bombing wounds at least 20

source: cnn.com


Baghdad (CNN) -- A car bomb exploded outside a Catholic church in central Kirkuk, Iraq, early Tuesday, wounding at least 20 people, authorities said.

Guatemala sentences four in landmark civil war trial

source: reuters.com


Guatemala on Tuesday sentenced four soldiers to 6,060 years of prison each, in the first conviction for a massacre during the country's brutal 36-year civil war.

Pavlik pulls out of Saturday’s fight against Cunningham – Breaking News!

source: boxingnews24.com


Former WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (37-2, 32 KO’s) has reportedly pulled out of Saturday’s fight against Darryl Cunningham, according to boxing news from Dan Rafael.

Drunk US dad lets 8-yr-old son drive truck

source: gmanews.tv


NEW ORLEANS — A drunk US father allowed his 8 year-old son to drive his pick-up truck on a highway during the weekend while he slept, until patrol officers pulled over the boy, police said.

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