Monthly Archives: June 2011

Miliband strike call ‘a disgrace’

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

30 June 2011 Last updated at 17:08 ET Mary Bousted accused Ed Miliband of being “ill-informed” about planned pension changes The head of one of the unions striking over pensions has said Ed Miliband “should be ashamed of himself” for … Continue reading →

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Sabathia strikes out 13, Yankees blank Brewers 5-0 (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – CC Sabathia got caught a little bit by surprise. He was out on the field at Yankee Stadium when it hit him: He was about to face his friends. And that was a big deal. “Rickie and … Continue reading →

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Rahm Emanuel Talks Tough on Jobs

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Job News

Speaking at the CGI jobs summit on Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel offered an optimistic portrait of his new administration’s efforts to bring jobs to Chicago, a city where the unemployment rate—like that of the rest of the country—remains high. … Continue reading →

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Solicitor ‘tried to smear Ford’

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

30 June 2011 Last updated at 17:21 ET David Ford wants the Law Society to investigate Mr Winters’ behaviour The justice minister has written to the Law Society urging them to investigate the behaviour of a leading Belfast solicitor, described … Continue reading →

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Niners tight end Davis impressed by Alex Smith (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis believes the NFL lockout has been good for Alex Smith but said the veteran quarterback is “on his last straw” with the team. Taking a break from an informal … Continue reading →

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Lester, Varitek lead Red Sox over Phillies (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

PHILADELPHIA – Jon Lester helped Boston avoid a sweep by not getting swept up in the hype surrounding his start against Philadelphia. “I was just trying to pitch a normal game,” Lester said. His normal outing would’ve been a season-best … Continue reading →

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Legalize betting for online poker? (The Christian Science Monitor)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

A 2006 law effectively blocks all types of Internet gambling by Americans, largely to prevent a rise in gambling addiction that online betting can easily lead to. Strong attempts to overturn the law have so far failed. Now a bill … Continue reading →

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Monaco palace releases wedding guest list (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

MONACO – France’s richest man, an African prince and a James Bond actor are among the glitterati converging on Monaco this week for the much-anticipated nuptials between Prince Albert II and former South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock. It’s the … Continue reading →

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Obama criticizes tone of early 2012 campaigning (Reuters)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – President Barack Obama struck back on Thursday against his political rivals seeking the Republican presidential nomination, saying they were attacking his economic record without having solid plans of their own. At a fundraiser for his 2012 … Continue reading →

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Family of hikers held in Iran seek UN backing (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

UNITED NATIONS – The young woman hiker released by the Iranian government nine months ago and relatives of two U.S. men, still in custody on spying charges, appealed to the U.N. Thursday for support as the trial date nears. Shane … Continue reading →

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