Monthly Archives: May 2011

India economy to hit ‘soft patch’

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

30 May 2011 Last updated at 12:01 ET The rising cost of food is of worry in a country where food makes up a huge chunk of the consumption basket India’s growth rate between January and March is expected to … Continue reading →

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Ohio St. players, alums still stand behind Tressel (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

COLUMBUS, Ohio – He may be getting labeled a cheater and likened to President Nixon, but Ohio State fans are still standing by their man Jim Tressel as news came that the coach had resigned. Ohio State announced the resignation … Continue reading →

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Mladic files extradition appeal

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

30 May 2011 Last updated at 12:06 ET Gen Mladic had evaded capture for 16 years Former Bosnian Serb army chief Ratko Mladic has filed an appeal against his extradition to the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague. His … Continue reading →

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FIFA rocked by even more bribery allegations (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ZURICH – FIFA’s bribery scandal spread Monday beyond allegations about the presidential election to include the selection of Qatar as the 2022 World Cup host, with evidence that FIFA’s second in command suggested the desert nation had “bought” the right … Continue reading →

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Prisons ‘beyond point of crisis’

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

30 May 2011 Last updated at 12:07 ET Aaron Hogg, 21, was found dead in his cell at HMP Maghaberry A member of a new prison reform group set up in Northern Ireland has said the Prison Service has gone … Continue reading →

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Blatter to speak as FIFA crisis deepens (AFP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ZURICH (AFP) – Embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter was set to speak on Monday on the corruption row that has engulfed football’s governing body and threatened his own stranglehold on the top job in the sport. Blatter, who was cleared … Continue reading →

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Americans pay tribute to war dead

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

30 May 2011 Last updated at 12:13 ET Arlington is the resting place for thousands of soldiers President Barack Obama has paid tribute to US forces at a ceremony at the military cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on Memorial Day. He … Continue reading →

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Rafael Nadal advances to French Open quarterfinals (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

PARIS – Rafael Nadal improved his record at Roland Garros to 42-1, beating Ivan Ljubicic 7-5, 6-3, 6-3 on Monday to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open. The five-time champion was not troubled on Court Philippe Chatrier, and the … Continue reading →

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Duran Duran cancel remaining tour

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

30 May 2011 Last updated at 12:26 ET The band played in Cannes earlier this month Duran Duran have cancelled the remaining dates on their UK tour after singer Simon Le Bon was told to rest his voice while he … Continue reading →

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AUDIO: ‘We need a different sort of health service’

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

A former head of the NHS has warned that proposed changes to the system are focussing on the wrong areas – calling for a shift in healthcare towards treating those with long-term conditions. Explaining his concerns to John Humphys, Lord … Continue reading →

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