Monthly Archives: March 2011

VIDEO: Joy and despair after cricket epic

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

Indians are celebrating after their cricketers beat arch-rivals Pakistan in the World Cup semi-final. Over a billion people are thought to have spent the day watching one of cricket’s most keenly anticipated contests for years. Both countries are said to … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Ivory Coast fighters ‘take capital’

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

Forces loyal to one of Ivory Coast’s rival presidents, Alassane Ouattara, have captured the administrative capital Yamoussoukro, residents have said. Fighting erupted when they later entered the key port of San Pedro on their advance from the north against incumbent … Continue reading →

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Obesity and drink cost NHS £140m

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

31 March 2011 Last updated at 01:48 ET Obesity and excessive drinking are costing the NHS in Wales more than £140m each year, according to research. The Swansea University study warned the true cost of both could be even higher. … Continue reading →

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NFL making player benefits payments (AP)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – NFL owners will pay $177 million on Thursday to complete their contributions to the player benefits program for the 2010 season. That payment will bring the total amount funded by the 32 teams for 2010 to $245 … Continue reading →

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Lucci shares real life ups and downs in new book (omg!)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

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Murray keen to appoint new coach

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

By Jonathan OverendBBC tennis correspondent Murray’s last win was at the Australian Open in January Andy Murray wants to appoint a new coach before the clay-court season with a possible decision in the next couple of days, BBC Sport understands. … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Floods deluge in Thailand

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

At least 15 people have been killed in heavy flooding in southern Thailand. The government says nearly 1m people have been affected by more than a week of unseasonably heavy rain. Tens of thousands of tourists are also stranded on … Continue reading →

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Universities face 5% budget cuts

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

31 March 2011 Last updated at 01:56 ET By Ciaran Jenkins BBC Wales education correspondent The cuts mean universities will have to make difficult decisions about redundancies and course closures Universities in Wales have been dealt budget cuts of more … Continue reading →

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Concern at self-test health kits

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

30 March 2011 Last updated at 21:20 ET By Helen Briggs Health reporter, BBC News Doctors would need to confirm any diagnosis Self-test health kits could do more harm than good, consumer group Which? has warned. Which? asked medical experts … Continue reading →

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Jalen Rose: Blood-alcohol exceeded legal limit (AP)

Written on March 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

DETROIT – Former NBA player and University of Michigan Fab Five standout Jalen Rose has acknowledged his blood-alcohol level was above the legal limit after a single-vehicle crash in a northwest Detroit suburb. Rose said Wednesday in a release that … Continue reading →

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