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Popular Vasco secure promotion back to Brazil's elite

soccer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:29:03 +0100

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 7 - Vasco da Gama, one ofBrazil's most popular and successful clubs, sealed theirpromotion back to the top flight with four matches to spare onSaturday. The recovery of the club from the northern districts of Riode Janeiro fro...

U.S. optimistic about new nuclear weapons treaty with Russia

europe — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:17:09 +0100

After months of negotiations with , Obama administration officials are hopeful about a breakthrough -- possibly this week -- that would enable the two sides to sign a successor to their most extensive nuclear weapons treaty before it expires Dec.5.T...

Obama asks House to vote on health care bill

health — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:57:27 +0100

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama summoned Democrats to answer the call of history Saturday as the House pushed toward a vote on a landmark health care bill holding out the promise of coverage for tens of millions who lack it. After months of st...

Ida hurricane watch for Mexico's Caribbean coast

world — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:37:03 +0100

CANCUN, Mexico - Officials readied storm shelters along Mexico's Caribbean coast Saturday and told fishermen and tour operators to pull in their boats amid warnings that Tropical Storm Ida could become a hurricane as it neared the resort city of Can...

Guardiola Barcelona Can Improve On Mallorca Win

soccer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:29:03 +0100

Pep Guardiola was pleased with Barcelona's 4-2 win over Mallorca, but he believes the performance was not perfect.Guardiola left many of Barca's stars on the bench, but the Blaugrana were good enough to complete a convincing win. Speaking to Marca a...

Mallorca Boss Manzano Regrets Fatal Five Minutes Against Barcelona

soccer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:29:03 +0100

After seeing his side go down 4-2 at Barcelona, Mallorca coach Gregorio Manzano lamented the last five minutes of the first half.Having equalized earlier, the visitors conceded two goals late in the half to trail 3-1 at the break. Speaking to Marca ...

Rugby Injured Springbok pair head home

sport — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:28:05 +0100

Chiliboy Ralepelle and Gurthro Steenkamp will return to South Africa after being injured in the Springboks' opening tour match against Leicester.Ralepelle, who captained the side in Friday's shock 22-17 defeat at Welford Road, has to see a specialis...

Rugby England eye revenge on Australia

sport — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:28:04 +0100

England coach Tony Smith said the team was motivated by getting revenge on Australia as they beat New Zealand 20-12 to reach the Four Nations final.England set up a rematch with Australia a week after being humbled by them in the first half of Engla...

Support for Afghan war fading poll

europe — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:27:14 +0100

LONDON - Public support for the war in Afghanistan is falling, while more than 40 percent do not understand why British troops are fighting there, a poll released on Remembrance Sunday showed. Some 64 percent agreed that the war in Afghanistan is ...

SPECIAL REPORT In eastern Europe people pine for socialism

europe — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:27:11 +0100

BELENE, Bulgaria - In the dense forests of the idyllic Danube island of Persin, home to the endangered sea eagle and the pygmy cormorant, lie the ghastly remains of a communist-era death camp. Hundreds enemies of the regime perished from beatings...

Haye beats Valuev to claim WBA heavyweight title

europe — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:27:10 +0100

NUREMBERG, Germany - British challenger David Haye won the WBA heavyweight title here on Saturday with a shock majority decision over Russian giant Nikolai Valuev....

Haye slays giant Valuev to claim WBA heavyweight title

europe — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:27:10 +0100

NUREMBERG, Germany - British challenger David Haye claimed the WBA heavyweight title on Saturday with a shock majority decision win against Russian giant Nikolai Valuev. The 29-year-old from London is the new world champion after only three heavywe...

G-20 finance officials Too early to end stimulus

world — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:17:03 +0100

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Finance officials from rich and developing countries pledged Saturday to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured, but failed to reach a clear agreement to bear the cost of fighting climate cha...

China's Wen seeks to boost blossoming Africa ties

world — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:17:03 +0100

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets African leaders on Sunday, aiming to boost a relationship which politically goes back decades and is now economically booming -- to the discomfort of some in the West. All eyes will be on ne...

Real Madrid's Garay Delighted With Atletico Madrid Win

soccer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:59:04 +0100

Ezequiel Garay played against Atletico Madrid despite having recently recovered from injury, and he thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.Speaking to AS after the game, Garay said, I know what I was in for after coming back from injury. I felt alrigh...

Real Madrid Boss Pellegrini Hit By Object During Atletico Madrid Game

soccer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:59:03 +0100

Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini had confirmed that he was struck by an object thrown from the crowd during his side's win over Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon.Television cameras picked up Pellegrini clutching his face immediately after S...

Real Madrid's Higuain And Ramos Relieved After Atletico Madrid Win

soccer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:59:03 +0100

Real Madrid survived a late scare to emerge victorious in the Madrid derby, and Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Ramos later offered their thoughts.Speaking to AS after the match, Higuain said, The important thing is that we won three points. We play...

Player Ratings Atletico Madrid 2-3 Real Madrid

soccer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:59:02 +0100

ATLETICO MADRIDAsenjo: 6.5 - Could do little about the first two goals. Although he should have closed down Higuain for the third, he made some good stops to keep Atletico in the game.Ujfalusi: 6.5 - Sent in an excellent cross to set up Forlan's goa...

Barcelona's Ibrahimovic Ruled Out For A Week

soccer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:59:02 +0100

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be out of action for a week, after picking up a minor knock against Mallorca.According to Marca, Ibrahimovic suffered a stretch of his left thigh muscle late in the game. The injury occurred when Josemi brought the Swede down...

Murray downs Verdasco to reach Valencia final

world — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:47:04 +0100

VALENCIA, Spain - Top seeded Andy Murray of Scotland defeated Spain's Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to reach the final of the Valencia Open on Saturday. Murray, bidding for a sixth title of 2009, will face Mikhail Youzhny in Sunday's final after ...