Quick Visit to Mum Puts Li Na Right
Source: International Herald Tribune
Wuhan :: China | updated 2013-06-18 20:06:13 -0700 | sports-news
Women Wimbledon might not be her most successful tournament but Li says she is feeling "totally relaxed" ahead of next week's grasscourt grand slam, thanks to the flying visit home. "I had one week off, I was feeling in need...
Japan's trade deficit climbs to $10.5B in May
Source: Boston Herald
Tōkyō :: Japan | updated 2013-06-18 19:26:34 -0700 | business-news
Japan's trade deficit rose nearly 10 percent in May to 993.9 billion yen (nearly $10.5 billion) as rising costs for imports due to the cheaper yen matched a rebound in exports, the Ministry of Finance reported Wednesday. Exports rose 10.1...
Red Sox put RHP Buchholz on disabled list
Source: The Boston Globe
Boston :: MA :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 18:35:58 -0700 | sports-news
The Boston Red Sox have put pitcher Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained neck. The Red Sox made the move Tuesday after beating Tampa Bay 5-1 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. Buchholz threw...
Denver-Tokyo United flight lands in Seattle
Source: Associated Press
Seattle :: WA :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 19:39:15 -0700 | travel-news
United Airlines says an oil filter issue prompted the crew of a Boeing 787 bound from Denver to Tokyo to divert late Tuesday afternoon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Seattle Times says ( http://is.gd/PHA5Xv ) Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Allen...
Gomes' HR lifts Red Sox to doubleheader sweep
Source: The Boston Globe
Boston :: MA :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 22:09:59 -0700 | sports-news
Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, completing a doubleheader sweep. Daniel Nava was aboard on a leadoff walk when...
Actor Edward Furlong charged with assaulting girlfriend
Source: Foxnews.com
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 19:01:51 -0700 | entertainment-news
Actor Edward Furlong, who appeared in Terminator 2, Judgment Day and American History X, was charged Tuesday with assaulting his girlfriend and threatening her if she called police, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office reported. Furlong, 35, was arraigned at...
The Voice Crowns a Winner
Source: People.com
New York City :: NY :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 22:08:54 -0700 | entertainment-news
The winner was crowned at Tuesday's star-studded finale, which featured a rare performance by Cher and performances by Bruno Mars, Pitbull and Christina Aguilera , who'll back in her swivel chair next season, along with fellow coach Cee Lo Green...Danielle...
Nigeria militants kill school pupils
Source: BBC
Lagos :: Nigeria | updated 2013-06-18 20:57:11 -0700 | travel-news
Suspected Islamist militants in north-east Nigeria have killed at least nine school children, the second targeted attack on students in recent days. Gunmen believed to be from the Boko Haram group opened fire on the pupils, who were in school...
Josh Duggar snags Family Research Council job in Washington, D.C.
Source: United Press International
Washington :: DC :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 19:37:25 -0700 | entertainment-news
A member of TLC's famously fertile Duggar clan is heading to Washington, D.C. Josh Duggar, the eldest of Michelle and Jim Bob's 19 children , is following in the footsteps of his politically conscious father, who once served in the...
Montreal Mayor Resigns After Bribery Arrest
Source: The New York Times
Montreal :: Canada | updated 2013-06-18 21:31:37 -0700 | political-news
In a brief statement to reporters, he denied that he was guilty of any of the 14 charges he now faces. But he said it would not be possible to act as mayor while defending himself. For much of his...
AP EXCLUSIVE: US war games send signal to Assad
Source: Fox News
Zarqa :: Jordan | updated 2013-06-18 16:22:47 -0700 | travel-news
Jordan Under the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding war games that could eventually form the basis of an assault in Syria. With the recent deployment of...
High Level of Radioactive Strontium Found in Groundwater Near Fukishima Plant
Source: The New York Times
Tōkyō :: Japan | updated 2013-06-18 21:29:48 -0700 | green-news
The operator said it had found strontium-90 at 30 times Japans safety limit in groundwater near its No...The company has struggled to store growing amounts of contaminated runoff at the plant, but had previously denied that the site
Singapore fumes as air pollution hits 16-year high
Source: Associated Press
Singapore :: Singapore | updated 2013-06-18 20:50:15 -0700 | green-news
Singaporeans rolled back military training, kept cough-stricken children indoors and considered wearing protective masks to work after a smoky haze triggered by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia caused air pollution to briefly hit its worst level in nearly 16 years....
Obama to speak at Brandenburg Gate
Source: BBC
Kabul :: Afghanistan | updated 2013-06-18 19:32:02 -0700 | political-news
Obama in Berlin to give Brandenburg Gate speech This is Barack Obama's first visit to Berlin as US president US President Barack Obama has arrived in Berlin at the start of a visit during which he will address crowds at...
1. A fitting tribute to Teresa Teng
Source: The Star
Dama :: India | updated 2013-06-18 17:49:36 -0700 | entertainment-news
Tan Soo Suan delivered an outstanding performance at Dama Orchestras revival show of The Moon Speaks For My Heart. Last weeks Teresa Teng tribute concert was a hit with fans of all backgrounds. Orchestras The Moon Speaks For My Heart...
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