Monthly Archives: June 2011

NBA lockout looms as sides fail to reach deal (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – Union chief Billy Hunter said Thursday “it’s obvious the lockout will happen tonight” after players and owners failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, potentially putting the 2011-12 season in jeopardy. Despite a three-hour meeting Thursday … Continue reading →

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Greek MPs approve austerity plan

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

30 June 2011 Last updated at 12:19 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. The BBC’s Jon Sopel says tour buses have returned to Syntagma Square

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Roger Clemens to hit back against perjury charges (Reuters)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, Roger Clemens had expected to be on the verge of induction into the Hall of Fame now but instead he is focused on staying out of prison, accused … Continue reading →

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Corrie shifting back to Wednesday

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

30 June 2011 Last updated at 12:25 ET Coronation Street was shifted from its regular Wednesday slot three years ago Coronation Street’s Thursday episode is moving back to Wednesdays to make way for new shows, ITV has announced. The changes … Continue reading →

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Appeals Court Upholds Health-Care Law’s Individual Mandate

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

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Jeter lined up to rejoin Yankees on Monday (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

TAMPA, Fla. – Derek Jeter is set to rejoin the Yankees on Monday in his return from a calf injury. The shortstop said Thursday he will play minor league rehab games Saturday and Sunday at Double-A Trenton and be with … Continue reading →

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Sex crime player faces new probe

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

30 June 2011 Last updated at 06:09 ET Thomson was placed on the register over internet contact with two girls Police have confirmed they are making inquiries into fresh allegations against Hearts footballer Craig Thomson. He was placed on the … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Sarkozy stays cool in security scare

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

Nicolas Sarkozy kept a cool head when he was grabbed by a man and nearly knocked to the ground during a visit to Brax on Thursday. The French president was greeting members of the public when the incident happened. He … Continue reading →

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Round 1 in Appeals of Health Care Overhaul Goes to Obama

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

The ruling by the Cincinnati court is the first of three opinions to be delivered by separate courts of appeal that heard arguments in the health care litigation in May and June. Opinions are expected soon from panels in the … Continue reading →

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Birmingham City owner charged with money-laundering (AFP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

HONG KONG (AFP) – Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung, a one-time hairdresser turned football tycoon, appeared in court in Hong Kong Thursday charged with money-laundering, a day after being arrested by police. A sombre-looking Yeung, 51, declined to comment as … Continue reading →

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