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Rugby League: Ellis up for chance to snare the Wolves

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:59:49 GMT

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Gomez fights in Colne tonight

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:58:52 GMT

MICHAEL Gomez tops the bill as boxing returns to the Colne Municipal Hall tonight.

The Ashmolean Museum Acquires a Collection of Drawings by Tom Phillips RA

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:58:33 GMT

A comprehensive group of over 200 drawings and sketch books, assembled by the artist Tom Phillips, has been acquired by the Ashmolean with a major grant from independent charity The Art Fund, and additional funding from the MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund, and the Christopher Vaughan Bequest Fund.

'Britain's worst motorist' jailed after 44 years of road offences

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:57:42 GMT

A man dubbed Britain's worst motorist has been jailed after clocking up an amazing 44 years of road bans.

Coal plant 'will hit African poor'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:56:08 GMT

Creating a new coal plant in Kent could lead to 100,000 more people in the developing world losing their water supply during dry seasons, it has been claimed.

Dawnus cements record turnover for seventh year

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:55:52 GMT

CIVIL engineering firm Dawnus Construction has continued its strong growth reporting record turnover for the seventh year in a row.

Federer to face Roddick with history on the line

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:55:49 GMT

Roger Federer will face a familiar foe in his chase for Grand Slam history: Andy Roddick - a player he has beaten in 18 of 20 matches - stands in the way of a record 15th major title.

Federer Can Break Sampras' Mark VS. Roddick

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:55:42 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England -- Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals yesterday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash.

Tata Introduces Limping Luxury Brands to India

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:54:09 GMT

Ratan Tata, the chairman of Tata Motors, stands far left with Jaguar Land Rover executives at the brands' introduction in India.

BTL:Though Suppressed, Iran Election Proteste

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:53:45 GMT

Though Suppressed, Iran Election Protesters Not Defeated Interview with Arang Keshavarzian, associate professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University, conducted by Scott Harris After more than two weeks of turmoil following the disputed results of the June 12, Iranian presidential election, there is an air of uncertainty on ...

Lance Riding for 8TH Tour Title

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:53:39 GMT

The Tour de France is ready for another edition with Lance Armstrong, and today's opening stage may show whether he's ready to challenge for another title.

Many Iranians unconvinced about poll result - cleric

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:45:21 GMT

A senior pro-reform cleric said many Iranians remained unconvinced about President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election because of voting "ambiguities" and the government could face problems, an Internet statement said.

Britain's party fizzles as Murray bounced in semi

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:45:01 GMT

WIMBLEDON, ENGLANDThe ball tore off Andy Roddick's racquet like a bolt of lightning, a first serve travelling at a sizzling 245 kilometres an hour, only stopping when it struck the net cord and fell on his side of the net.

Trains a should be scrappeda says MP

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:44:45 GMT

SOME of the over-crowded trains passing through Bolton are fit for nothing but the scrap yard, according to a local MP.

UK investigates Iran charge claim - BBC Middle East

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:11:00 GMT

Anti-British protests have been held outside the UK embassy in Tehran The British Foreign Office says it is investigating newspaper reports that one of the UK embassy workers detained in Iran has been formally charged. The Guardian says the embassy's ...

Britain reacts to Iran talk of embassy arrest court - Presstv

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:49:00 GMT

Iran says the local British embassy staff were involved in post-vote riots. London has reacted to remarks by a senior Iranian official, demanding Iran to clarify whether local British Embassy staffers will stand trial in the country. Tehran became ...

Seeds of liberty - Baltimore Sun

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:21:00 GMT

I n the summer of 1776, more than a year after the start of the Revolutionary War, Maryland was among the last holdouts among the 13 colonies in authorizing a declaration of independence from Great Britain . The colony's major landholders, who ...

Michelle Obama's blend of power and glamor, rare in Russia's first ladies, to light up Moscow

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:01:03 GMT

Michelle Obama brings her superstar glamor to Moscow this weekend as she accompanies her husband on his summit with the Russian president.

Federer, Roddick final showdown set

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channelled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash.

Syria eyes better ties with U.S., moderate Arabs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Syria's leader sent a July 4 message full of praise to U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday and invited him to visit Syria - the latest signs Damascus is hedging its bets in Mideast politics, warming up to the United States at a time when its longtime ally Iran is in turmoil.

Cavendish poised for jersey bid

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:45:15 GMT

Described as "unbeatable" and "the best" by many of cycling's luminaries ahead of his third Tour de France, Mark Cavendish will begin his bid for the fabled green jersey in Monaco on Saturday.

Britain braced for virus explosion as death toll hits four - Independent

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:39:00 GMT

A south London teenager who died on Wednesday was the fourth person in Britain to succumb after contracting swine flu. The 19-year-old, who had serious, unspecified medical problems, tested positive for the influenza A (H1N1) virus following his ...

Britain seeks clarification on trial threat to embassy staff in Iran - English Eastday

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:41:00 GMT

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Friday that Britain is "urgently seeking" clarification from the Iranian authorities after a top Iranian cleric had said earlier in the day that two detained local staff of the British embassy in ...

2 children killed, 30 people trapped in Britain's tower block fire - English Eastday

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:41:00 GMT

A major fire broke out in a tower block in southeast London on Friday, killing at least two children and leaving 30 people trapped, Sky news reported. The London ambulance service said 10 people were taken to hospital. Three are in a serious ...

UK to 'freshen up' as heatwave ends

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:53:25 GMT

Britain's hottest spell in years has come to an end as a cool front moved in, lowering the mercury across the country.

Warning over online flu drug panic

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:53:25 GMT

The Government's Chief Medical Officer has warned the public to avoid panic-buying "counterfeit" anti-swine flu drugs online after it was revealed the number of new cases could reach 100,000 per day.

Scots 'using chip fat' to boost tan

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:53:16 GMT

Sun-worshipping Scots are risking skin cancer by using moisturiser, baby oil and even chip fat instead of protective cream, researchers have said.

Millionaire tycoon Nicholas van Hoogstraten cleared of porn charges

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:46:10 GMT

The case in Zimbabwe was dropped after it emerged police had no warrant to search his home.

Tories shouldn't plan their victory party just yet

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:45:00 GMT

Given that polls show federal Liberal support stalling, it's tempting for Conservatives to conclude that their anti-Ignatieff ads are working.

Britain facing swine flu upsurge: govt - ninemsn

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:41:00 GMT

Britain fears it could face more than 100,000 daily cases of swine flu and the US has called a top-level meeting as governments grapple with a resurgent swine flu pandemic. The warning from British Health Secretary Andy Burnham came as the Japanese ...

Britain fails on deadline for withdrawal of ambassadors from Tehran - Daily Telegraph

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:41:00 GMT

Representatives of the EU's foreign ministries offered a pledge of solidarity with the UK but officials said it was unlikely that more discussions today (FRI) would produce an ultimatum. Political directors meeting in Stockholm were divided on the ...

Rain and lower temperatures signal the end of Britain's heatwave - The Guardian

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:33:00 GMT

Britain's hottest spell in years came to an end today as a cool front moved in, lowering the mercury across the country. Yesterday, swaths of the UK remained in the grip of the blistering heat while other parts were deluged with heavy rain and flash ...

Britain more violent than SA and US - report - Independent Online

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:26:00 GMT

Britain's violent crime record is worse than any other country in the European union, it has been revealed. Official crime figures show the UK also has a worse rate for all types of violence than the U.S. and even South Africa - widely considered one ...

Britain fears 10,000 swine flu cases a day by August - Times of India

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:19:00 GMT

LONDON: Britain warned it could face more than 100,000 daily cases of swine flu and the United States called a meeting of top officials as governments grappled Friday with a resurgent swine flu pandemic. The warning from British health secretary Andy ...

In the name of compassion, Britain must reverse this shameful decision - Daily Mail

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:36:00 GMT

Eight years ago, a solitary geek sat at his computer in his flat in North London. A sufferer of Asperger's syndrome (a mild form of autism), he was convinced that the U.S. Government was concealing evidence of aliens visiting Earth. So he tried to ...

Muhammad Ali to make one last trip to Britain - Newstrack India

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:22:00 GMT

London, July 3 (ANI): Boxing legend Muhammad Ali will make his last visit to the UK next month to bid his fans an emotional farewell, reports The Mirror. Ali, 67, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, will make appearances at dinners held in his ...

Troubling signs on swine flu in Britain and Mexico - Philadelphia Inquirer

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:08:00 GMT

LONDON - Britain faces a projected 100,000 new swine flu cases a day by the end of August, the nation's health minister said yesterday, and the virus is showing signs of rebounding in Mexico. Britain has officially reported 7,447 swine flu cases and ...

Britain?s crime wave is nothing to be smug about - The Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:17:00 GMT

EDITORIAL: THE Daily Mail has stunned the world with the revelation that there is more violent crime in the United Kingdom than anywhere else in the world. The article stated: ?Official crime figures show the UK also has a worse rate for all types ...

Marshall's Handy helps Great Britain to 1-1 start - Charleston Daily Mail

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:37:00 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia -- Marshall University senior Chantelle Handy will represent Great Britain at the 2009 World University Games, a 16-team Olympic-style event for college-aged basketball players. The tournament began Wednesday and will end July 12 ...

Terror suspect wins battle to leave Britain - The Independent

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:07:00 GMT

A terror suspect who has spent the past eight years first in jail and then under a control order that prevented him leading a normal life has won his battle to be allowed to leave Britain. Mahmoud Abu Rideh, who says he has never been shown any of ...

Britain's help to the Third World to be rebranded 'UKAid' - The Independent

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:07:00 GMT

Gareth Thomas, the UK's Department for International Development minister, overlooks the harvesting of pineapples at the Annhuntem Farm outside of Nsawam, Ghana, which produces around 3,800 tonnes of pineapples a year, much of which is exported to ...

London teenager becomes Britain's fourth swine flu death - Times Online

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:09:00 GMT

A 19-year-old man has become the fourth person in Britain to die after contracting swine flu and the first fatal case in London, officials announced yesterday. The unnamed man, from South London, had serious underlying health problems and it is not ...

Mexico's gets praise, Argentina and Britain criticism for swine flu ... - Morning Call

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:02:00 GMT

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) ? As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health. Only Friday did Argentina's ...

Andy Murray vs. Andy Roddick: A battle for Britain at Wimbledon - New York Daily News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:27:00 GMT

Andy Roddick will have to keep his eye on the ball when he faces Wimbledon crowd favorite Andy Murray. WIMBLEDON - Our Andy whacks the ball hard and then whacks it harder. His wrist is a powerful, spring-action slingshot. Their Andy is a touch player ...

Hottest Day Of The Year In Britain Predicted - Ananova

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:27:00 GMT

Weather forecasters are predicting the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures in London hitting up to 33C. And this week's sizzling sunshine is lifting expectations among UK tourism chiefs that more people will be staying at home this year ...

Tom Jones returns to Britain after three decades in Los Angeles - Daily Telegraph

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:59:00 GMT

The crooner, who is touring the UK this autumn, is planning a move back from California where he has been based for more than three decades. Sir Tom, 69, has been living since 1974 in a house once owned by screen idol Dean Martin but is longing for ...

Halal profits with Islamic Bank of Britain - Asian News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:16:00 GMT

Islamic Bank of Britain?has announced it has enhanced its popular Sharia?a compliant fixed term deposit account by allowing savers to take 18 or 24 month terms and earn halal profit as a quarterly income. Expected target profit rates are ...

Biggs family attacks decision to keep 'Great Train Robber' in jail - Earthtimes

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:02:00 GMT

London - The family of Britain's "Great Train Robber", Ronnie Biggs, Thursday reacted angrily to the government's decision to keep the frail 79-year-old in jail. British Justice Secretary Jack Straw Wednesday ruled that Biggs, who was convicted in ...

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Rugby League: Ellis up for chance to snare the Wolves

RSS Management

Gomez fights in Colne tonight

The Ashmolean Museum Acquires a Collection of Drawings by Tom Phillips RA

'Britain's worst motorist' jailed after 44 years of road offences

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Coal plant 'will hit African poor'

Dawnus cements record turnover for seventh year

Federer to face Roddick with history on the line

Federer Can Break Sampras' Mark VS. Roddick

Tata Introduces Limping Luxury Brands to India

BTL:Though Suppressed, Iran Election Proteste

Lance Riding for 8TH Tour Title

Many Iranians unconvinced about poll result - cleric

Britain's party fizzles as Murray bounced in semi

Trains a should be scrappeda says MP

UK investigates Iran charge claim - BBC Middle East

Britain reacts to Iran talk of embassy arrest court - Presstv

Seeds of liberty - Baltimore Sun

Michelle Obama's blend of power and glamor, rare in Russia's first ladies, to light up Moscow

Federer, Roddick final showdown set

Syria eyes better ties with U.S., moderate Arabs

Cavendish poised for jersey bid

Britain braced for virus explosion as death toll hits four - Independent

Britain seeks clarification on trial threat to embassy staff in Iran - English Eastday

2 children killed, 30 people trapped in Britain's tower block fire - English Eastday

UK to 'freshen up' as heatwave ends

Warning over online flu drug panic

Scots 'using chip fat' to boost tan

Millionaire tycoon Nicholas van Hoogstraten cleared of porn charges

Tories shouldn't plan their victory party just yet

Britain facing swine flu upsurge: govt - ninemsn

Britain fails on deadline for withdrawal of ambassadors from Tehran - Daily Telegraph

Rain and lower temperatures signal the end of Britain's heatwave - The Guardian

Britain more violent than SA and US - report - Independent Online

Britain fears 10,000 swine flu cases a day by August - Times of India

In the name of compassion, Britain must reverse this shameful decision - Daily Mail

Muhammad Ali to make one last trip to Britain - Newstrack India

Troubling signs on swine flu in Britain and Mexico - Philadelphia Inquirer

Britain?s crime wave is nothing to be smug about - The Times

Marshall's Handy helps Great Britain to 1-1 start - Charleston Daily Mail

Terror suspect wins battle to leave Britain - The Independent

Britain's help to the Third World to be rebranded 'UKAid' - The Independent

London teenager becomes Britain's fourth swine flu death - Times Online

Mexico's gets praise, Argentina and Britain criticism for swine flu ... - Morning Call

Andy Murray vs. Andy Roddick: A battle for Britain at Wimbledon - New York Daily News

Hottest Day Of The Year In Britain Predicted - Ananova

Tom Jones returns to Britain after three decades in Los Angeles - Daily Telegraph

Halal profits with Islamic Bank of Britain - Asian News

Biggs family attacks decision to keep 'Great Train Robber' in jail - Earthtimes