Monthly Archives: April 2011

VIDEO: Royal photographer reveals all

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

Hugo Burnand was chosen as the official photographer for the royal wedding, and took the formal portraits after the ceremony at Buckingham Palace. He describes what it was like to capture for posterity the historic occasion. Read More from the … Continue reading →

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Two El Salvador parties disbanded

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

30 April 2011 Last updated at 18:10 ET Two conservative parties that dominated politics in El Salvador from the 1960s to the late 1980s have been disbanded by the Supreme Court. The court said neither the Christian Democratic Party (CDP) … Continue reading →

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French Football suspends official

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 April 2011 Last updated at 17:26 ET France’s multi-ethnic football teams are a source of pride for many The French Football Federation’s (FFF) national technical director Francois Blaquart has been suspended from his post with the organisation. The move … Continue reading →

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Verdasco, Raonic in Estoril tennis semi-finals (AFP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ESTORIL, Portugal (AFP) – Second seed Fernando Verdasco will face up and coming Canadian Milos Raonic in the semi-finals of the Estoril Open here on Saturday after the pair each finished up rain-interrupted matches which began on Friday. Verdasco, fighting … Continue reading →

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John Paul honored at vigil on eve of beatification (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

ROME – Thousands of young people flooded an ancient Roman field Saturday for an all-night prayer vigil honoring Pope John Paul II on the eve of his beatification, remembering his teachings, travels and his own suffering. Pilgrims waving flags from … Continue reading →

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Bruins pound Flyers 7-3 in Game 1 of East semis (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

PHILADELPHIA – David Krejci and Brad Marchand each scored two goals, and the Boston Bruins took out their frustration from one of the great collapses in postseason history with a 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday in Game … Continue reading →

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Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon parents of twins (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

NEW YORK – Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their third anniversary with another milestone — becoming parents to a baby girl and boy. Carey’s representative, Cindi Berger, confirmed the births to The Associated Press. The singing superstar gave birth … Continue reading →

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Polls on Tea Party: Nearly 50 Percent Have Unfavorable Opinion of Movement (ContributorNetwork)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

A recent poll released by USA Today/Gallup indicates that the Tea Party may be gradually losing traction among Americans. It corroborates a poll conducted by CNN/Opinion Research Corporation conducted in March. Are the polls signs that the Tea Party is … Continue reading →

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Only Huntsman can come from China (Daily Caller)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Jon Huntsman officially ends his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to China Saturday, and will switch gears into what many predict to be a presidential campaign. Although Huntsman himself has been tight-lipped about the prospect of challenging President Obama in 2012, … Continue reading →

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NH forum: Romney wants to ‘hang’ Obama with misery index, Bachmann wants omnibus Obama repeal (Daily Caller)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Five potential Republican presidential candidates gathered at a New Hampshire forum hosted by Americans for Prosperity on Friday night. The likely candidates expressed optimism for America’s future and opposition to the policies of the Obama administration. First to the podium … Continue reading →

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