Monthly Archives: May 2011

Indianapolis 500 champ starts search for next job (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

INDIANAPOLIS – Dan Wheldon embarked on his new mission Monday — finding a job. Less than 24 hours after JR Hildebrand’s crash gave the Englishman an improbable second Indianapolis 500 title, Wheldon was contemplating his racing future. With no ride … Continue reading →

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World CO2 emissions at record high

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

30 May 2011 Last updated at 16:33 ET World leaders agreed last year to curb emissions and limit the rise in global temperature to 2C Energy-related carbon emissions reached a record level last year, according to the International Energy Agency … Continue reading →

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Wigan 40-6 Hull KR

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

Wigan (16) 40Tries: S Tomkins 3, Richards 3, Carmont Goals: Richards 6 Hull KR (6) 6Tries: Welham Goals: Dobson Wigan’s Sam Tomkins and Pat Richards each scored a hat-trick of tries as the Warriors stormed to a comprehensive victory over … Continue reading →

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Halladay gets help to beat Nationals again, 5-4 (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

WASHINGTON – In most cases, when a pitcher gives up two hits to open the seventh inning after a long outing, a manager would think about making a move to the bullpen. With Roy Halladay on the mound, Philadelphia Phillies … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Bangladeshi workers stranded in Libya

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

Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi workers are currently stranded in Libya, many in conflict-zones, leaving family members thousand of miles away concerned for their safety. The BBC’s Anbarasan Ethirajan went to one village near the Bangladeshi town of Rajbari where … Continue reading →

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Khodorkovsky applies for parole

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

30 May 2011 Last updated at 17:11 ET Mikhail Khodorkovsky has been convicted twice of stealing oil from his former company Former Russian oil tycoon and outspoken Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky has filed for early release from prison. He lodged … Continue reading →

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Blatter rejects crisis talk as FIFA scandal widens (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ZURICH – With FIFA facing its worst scandal in its 107-year history, a seething Sepp Blatter denied his organization is in crisis Monday as he moved closer to a fourth term as president of soccer’s ruling body and the crisis … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Yemeni protesters mourn Taiz dead

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

Security forces in Yemen have shot dead at least 20 anti-government protesters in the southern city of Taiz, medics and organisers say. Soldiers reportedly moved in to end a four-month-old sit-in in the city. The BBC’s Lina Sinjab reports from … Continue reading →

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ICC rejects Kenya probe challenge

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

30 May 2011 Last updated at 17:21 ET The violence brought Kenya to the brink of civil war Judges from the International Criminal Court have ruled against a Kenyan government request to halt a probe into violence following the 2007 … Continue reading →

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Crisis what crisis? Blatter rejects FIFA graft claims (AFP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ZURICH (AFP) – FIFA President Sepp Blatter shrugged off the corruption allegations engulfing football’s governing body here Monday, denying the sport was in crisis and ruling out a new vote for the 2022 World Cup. After days of widespread claims … Continue reading →

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