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Nomura Names Europe M&A Co-Heads as Mee Said to Leave for Bank of America Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:14PMMee, 47, will become head of international M&A at Bank of America, a person with knowledge of the matter said today, who asked not to be identified because the move hasn’t been made public.
Banking on Hart Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:14PMBEFORE the World Cup, goalkeeping icon Gordon Banks opined that Joe Hart was too inexperienced to be England's No. 1 in South Africa.
From Christianity and Islam to the LRA: five stories on Africa you really shouldn't miss Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:14PMThe antigenocide group Enough Project gathered five stories on human rights trends in Africa, from a book review on religious faultlines in Africa to a barge ride down the Congo River.
CAPELLO HITS BACK Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:13PMFABIO Capello has challenged his critics to look at themselves in the mirror and ask whether they have been right to attack him.
Sponsored Features Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:13PMThe death of Team Sky masseur Txema Gonzalez overshadowed Petacchi's win. Italy's Alessandro Petacchi won the seventh stage of the Tour of Spain on Friday, but the action was overshadowed by the death of a Team Sky masseur.
George Soros gives $100 million to Human Rights Watch Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:13PMBillionaire's biggest single grant to an American organisation will allow HRW to expand its reach into developing nations The billionaire financier George Soros is giving $100 million (£65 million) to America's leading human rights organisation in a move that will enable the group to massively expand its operations around the world. Human Rights Watch (HRW) will increase its staff of 300 by ...
MAKING A STATEMENT Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:12PMSTEVEN Gerrard insists England's World Cup ills have not been cured overnight but claims the 4-0 thumping of Bulgaria was a 'statement' of intent from his side.
Nigeria sets presidential poll date Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:12PMIndependent National Electoral Commission schedules presidential vote for January 22.
Daugherty fifth at the Woodward Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:12PMGrant Daugherty of Alcoa finished in a tie for fifth place this past weekend at the Woodward Video Junior at The Greenbrier, a 54-hole stoke play event put on by the American Junior Golf Association.
2,000 new words just waiting to be used Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:11PMAs a lover of language, grammar and all things lexical, I read with great interest a few weeks ago an article about the Oxford Dictionary of English adding some new words that have been around for awhile and are in common use.
Measat extends buyout offer Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:32AMTYCOON Ananda Krishnan's Measat Global Network Systems Sdn Bhd (MGNS) has extended its takeover offer for all outstanding shares in satellite operator Measat Global Bhd to September 22, two weeks later than its initial deadline. In a filing to Bursa Malaysia yesterday, CIMB Investment Bank Bhd and Maybank Investment Bank Bhd, on behalf of MGNS, said that all other details, terms and conditions ...
County Championship: match previews Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:30AMPreview to County Championship matches, all starting at 10.30am on Tuesday.
Delta launches new flight from Liberia to US Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:30AMDelta becomes 1st US carrier to resume international flights to Liberia after end of civil war
GERRARD EXPECTS THE SAME ROONEY Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:29AMEngland skipper Steven Gerrard believes Wayne Rooney will be in the right frame of mind to shine in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland.
Immigration to Israel rose 18% in 5770 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:29AMThere were 5,130 new immigrants during 5770 from English-speaking countries, up from 5,030 in 5769.
Johnson wants to make up for missing England World Cup chance Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:29AMManchester City World Cup Adam Johnson wants to win a stack of England caps as compensation for missing out on a World Cup berth. The Manchester City winger found out from Fabio Capello 's right-hand man Franco Baldini that he would not be part of the final 23 for South Africa. Johnson said: "I just got a phone call from Franco Baldini saying 'sorry you did really well but you are not in the ...
Delta launches new flight from Liberia to US Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:27AM(AP:MONROVIA, Liberia) Delta Air Lines Inc. has launched a new flight from the U.S. to Liberia, becoming the first American carrier to serve the West African nation that is recovering from more than a decade of civil war.
Delta launches new flight from Liberia to US Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:27AMMONROVIA, Liberia - Delta Air Lines Inc. has launched a new flight from the U.S. to Liberia, becoming the first...
HITZFELD BAFFLED BY CAPELLO CRITICISM Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:25AMOttmar Hitzfeld is at a loss to understand why Fabio Capello has been placed under such intense pressure.
Rugby Guy, Swimmy Girl Engage in Gay Fight [Twitter Meltdown] Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:22AM# twittermeltdown Now, some news from Down Under... More »
For a leaner mai baap state Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:31PMSharad Pawar's defiance of a court order to distribute free foodgrains has turned the spotlight on subsidies. Even if it can't prune them, the government can at least target them better. Abhijit Patnaik writes.
Congo: 70 dead in 2nd weekend boat capsize Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:25PMA Congolese official says 70 people are believed dead after a riverboat capsized in the second reported deadly boat tipping this weekend.
Embattled Springboks coach faces probe Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:25PMSouth Africa's Tri-Nations campaign and controversial comments by coach Peter de Villiers will be reviewed.
Ghana stroll to Nations Cup victory Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:22PMWorld Cup quarter-finalists Ghana cruised to a 3-0 victory over little Swaziland Sunday in an opening-round 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier.
Happy Birthday to you! Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:21PMIn our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names from Planet Football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.
Vuelta a España Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:18PMReaksjoner etter dagens etappe. Stage 9 winner David Lopez-Garcia declared: “In the final kilometres, many attacks occurred. I was scared of riders as strong as Roman Kreuziger and Giampaolo Caruso.
Squeeze puts rugby budget on 'knife edge' Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:16PMWellington rugby lives on a financial "knife edge", according to outgoing chief executive Greg Peters, as falling gates and the lingering effects of the global recession continue to hit the provincial game.
South Africa: Minister Denies Mass Deportations of Zimbabweans Imminent Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:09PMHome Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has clarified government's decision to withdraw a special dispensation that exempted undocumented Zimbabweans in South Africa from deportation.
Zimbabwe: South Africa Calls Time On Undocumented Zimbabweans Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:09PMSouth Africa has come under fire from human rights groups for ending the special dispensation for undocumented Zimbabweans living and working on within its borders. Campaigners fear the move will lead to mass deportations and even loss of life.
EVENT Report - Men's 4x400 Metres Relay Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:08PMBy the time of the final event, Team Europe had already bagged the IAAF / VTB Bank Continental Cup team trophy, but there was no lack of competitive spirit on Team Americas’ behalf as an all-star team cruised to a Competition Record.
Greene upsets Jackson in Split - Event by Event reports Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:09PM4 September 2010 - USA’s Bershawn Jackson came into the IAAF / VTB Bank Continental Cup with a winning streak of six races, the world-leading time of 47.32, the Samsung Diamond League title, and the US Championships title with a tally of six sub-48-second clocking. It seemed to be a given that the reigning World Champion would score maximum points for the Americas team in the opening track event.
EVENT Report - Men's 1500 Metres Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:09PMAs expected African runners dominated the men’s 1500m race at the IAAF / VTB Bank Continental Cup here in Split although it wasn’t Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop who came out on top.
EVENT Report - Men's 100 Metres Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:09PMUnleashing what is rapidly becoming his trademark finishing blitz, Christophe Lemaitre of France took the men’s 100m title to secure a big victory for Team Europe over Team Americas in ideal conditions at Split's Poljud Stadium.
Rugby-Beale atones for mishaps with last gasp penalty Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:08PM* Thrilling match swings both ways
EVENT Report - Women's 400 Metres Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:08PMAfrican champion Amantle Montsho scored a maximum 8 points as she sped away from US champion Debbie Dunn in the final stages of the women’s 400m here in Split clocking a new season’s best 49.89.
EVENT Report - Women's Discus Throw Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:08PMAlthough Blanka Vlašić has been the poster girl for the IAAF / VTB Bank Continental Cup, there was almost as much expectation on the young shoulders of Sandra Perković to win the women’s Discus. The 20-year-old won a surprise gold medal at the European Championships and recently improved her National Record to 66.93m.
EVENT Report - Men's 5000 Metres Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:07PMBernard Lagat took a big step towards making World Cup/Continental Cup history with his victory in the 5000m.
Smit: No excuses Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:07PMSouth Africa captain John Smit delivered a brutally honest assessment of the World Champions' current troubles
The Score: Lombardi roars back to life Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:06PMThe 40th anniversary of Vince Lombardi's death from cancer at age 57 passed quietly on Friday , but the iconic football coach from Sheepshead Bay will roar back to life this fall.
Home - OPINION Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:01PMCordoba Institute’s proposed Islamic Cultural Center in Lower Manhattan has created a nationwide buzz and a very divisive controversy from coast to coast in the United States.
UN reports sex attacks on DRC youths Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:39AMA United Nations monitoring team looking into recent attacks in eastern DRC has documented sexual attacks against 28 youths, including one boy.
Suns report: Getting inside Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:37AMWith a managerial style that is part Joe Dumars, part R
Sister Cities International gains momentum Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:35AMSubmitted Graphic: Wes Dunham, a student at the CTE Center, created the winning black and red logo for Frisco’s Sister Cities International. Dianna Bacon's Graphic Design and Illustration class implemented the logo’s design into their curriculum last spring.
TROTT SHOCKED BY ALLEGATIONS Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:33AMEngland batsman Jonathan Trott warns the sport will be on a "slippery slope" if the allegations of spot-fixing against three Pakistan players are not treated with the utmost seriousness.
Blakeley, LeMay join Teach For America program Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:29AMKelby Blakeley and Melanie LeMay of Coppell have joined Teach For America, the national corps of college graduates who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools in low-income communities.
Gentlemen's game haunted by the underworld Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:29AMThe betting scandal involving Pakistan cricketers in England has revived fears about the influence of shadowy underworld dons who have form in subverting the "gentlemen's game".
UN to hold crisis talks on food prices as riots hit Mozambique Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:25AMAfter violence in Africa and protests in Egypt, Serbia and Pakistan, the United Nations are to urge action on the rising cost of food.
Five-star hotel taken off US blacklist Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:59AMThe US Consulate has taken the Westin Grand Hotel off its blacklist following a meeting at the five-star hotel in Cape Town yesterday.
Real estate prices rise in Jeddah and Riyadh: Study Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:58AM01 September 2010 RIYADH - There has been a rise in real estate prices in the northern parts of Riyadh and Jeddah, according to a recent study conducted by the Oxford Business Group (OBG).
Calif. rejects ban on plastic shopping bags Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:58AM(AP:SACRAMENTO, Calif.) California lawmakers have rejected a bill seeking to ban plastic shopping bags, after a contentious debate over whether the state was going too far in trying to regulate personal choice.