Car drivers flip over first no-bike expresswayFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:13AMDrivers on Vietnam’s new highway routinely break the speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour just for the thrill, but they can’t seem to slow down and control their vehicles at a sharp turn in Long An Province.
'Tron' and 'Boogie Bunnies' fail to satisfyTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:39AMThis is the fallow season for video games, when publishers who exhausted themselves getting ready for Christmas take a break, and players have to make do with all the good stuff that came out a month or two ago. It is not a bad time of year, really. You should find a way to enjoy it for what it is: sweet, sweet downtime.
Gamblers make beeline for CambodiaTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:23AMMany Vietnamese, desperate to gamble at least during Lunar New Year but prevented from doing so at home, head for casinos in neighboring Cambodia
A team of one makes a nation of fans proudMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:20AMWEST VANCOUVER - "Today is the day," Errol Kerr posted on his Facebook page Sunday morning. "It's moments in life like this that I was born for." Hours later, after his qualifying runs for the inaugural Olympic men's skiercross at Cypress Mountain, Kerr checked his page and found 2,000 new messages. For a young man with ties to so many places, Kerr, 23, said the outpouring of support let him ...
2010 Olympics: Jamaica's 'team of one' makes nation proudMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:05AMWEST VANCOUVER, B.C. - "Today is the day," Errol Kerr posted on his Facebook page Sunday morning. "It's moments in life like this that I was born for." Hours later, after his qualifying runs for the inaugural Olympic men's skiercross at Cypress Mountain, Kerr checked his page and found 2,000 new messages. For a young man with ties to so many places, Kerr, 23, said the outpouring of support let ...
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 15/2Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 9:41AMA Vietnam Airlines passenger was found dead in his seat when a flight from Hanoi landed in Ho Chi Minh City Friday. The time and cause of death have yet to be determined.
Mazdzer is enjoying ride for USAMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:09AMWith a surprise 13th-place showing in the Olympics, Chris Mazdzer is positioned as the new face of American men's luge.
Tragedy clouds Winter Olympics openingFriday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:16PMThe eyes of the world are on Vancouver, Canada as the opening ceremonies marking the start of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games get under way. This is the 21st Winter Olympic Games, with festivities that include the traditional parade of nations.
Aker and Baz bonding tightThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 7:00AMTwo of Western Bulldogs' elder statesmen - Jason Akermanis and Barry Hall - have clicked off the field and they see no reason why it won't be the same on it.
Complete CalendarThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 7:20AMHow do you tie a big, bright bow around a week filled with bikes, boats, guns, church music, a former U.S. secretary of state and a new burlesque act? You don't — read on.
PTPTN loans only for the needySaturday, January 30, 2010 @ 9:59PMPUTRAJAYA: The government will review the loan conditions set by the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) to ensure money is made available only to those who really need them.
A future shattered by aftershocksWednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 2:57AMLife was looking up for those in Jacmel, but now it's a city in disarray
Action packed weekend has accommodation near capacityThursday, January 21, 2010 @ 11:32AMSPORTSPEOPLE of all shapes, sizes and speeds will descend on Warrnambool for what promises to be one of the city’s biggest weekend’s of the year.
(16/01/2010)(PLAY)The games people playedFriday, January 15, 2010 @ 6:08AMWe’ve had a year of adventures, wars, sports, racing and a few quirky experiences that had gamers pre-occupied last year. FAIZUL AZIM SAIFUL reminisces.
PLAY: The games people playedFriday, January 15, 2010 @ 6:08AMWe’ve had a year of adventures, wars, sports, racing and a few quirky experiences that had gamers pre-occupied last year. FAIZUL AZIM SAIFUL reminisces.
DIGEST: Roddick marks return with Brisbane crownMonday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:13AMTop-seeded Andy Roddick survived a second-set collapse yesterday to win the Brisbane International title in Australia, beating defending champion Radek Stepanek after the Czech player double-faulted on match point.
Sports railMonday, January 11, 2010 @ 1:01AMOne-loss teams challenge Texans
From rowed to roadSaturday, January 9, 2010 @ 7:08AMAustralia’s elite rowers are finding new challenges on the road and track as cycling gives some a new lease on life.
Denny's long drive reaches the endFriday, January 8, 2010 @ 9:28AMA CAITHNESS bus driver has retired after just over 47 years' service. During his long career on the buses, Denny Swanson, from Wick, is estimated to have clocked up around 1.5 million miles.
USC enacts sanctions over Mayo violationsThursday, January 7, 2010 @ 7:50PMSouthern California is imposing sanctions on its basketball program for violating NCAA rules involving former player O.J. Mayo.
Sports BriefsThursday, January 7, 2010 @ 10:36AMCarlos Sainz took over the lead in the Dakar Rally as Volkswagen swept the podium in a taxing fifth stage north through the foothills of the Atacama Desert on Wednesday.
March Brings Awards and More Job LossesThursday, January 7, 2010 @ 10:00AMNews events for the month of March included the Tonkawa Tribe reach a settlement with the National Indian Gaming Commission, the presentation of awards and a major fire in downtown in Blackwell.
SunflashesSaturday, January 2, 2010 @ 3:33AMJays chasing Cuban phenom
Top snowboarder critical with head injurySaturday, January 2, 2010 @ 2:33AMAmerican snowboarder Kevin Pearce is in critical condition at a Utah hospital after sustaining a head injury while training in Park City, his publicist said. Pearce's condition at University of Utah hospital in Salt Lake City didn't change Friday after...
DIGEST: Police investigating Arenas gun incidentSaturday, January 2, 2010 @ 2:06AMWashington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton reportedly drew guns on each other during a locker-room argument last week over a gambling debt.
Sports BrieflySaturday, January 2, 2010 @ 12:25AMCHICAGO
December 28 - January 3 agenda: 32nd Dakar RallyThursday, December 24, 2009 @ 1:47AMWeekly selection: comics in Tokyo, Mariah Carey launches her North American tour, various concerts are organized to celebrate New Year's Eve, the Dakar Rally kicks off in Argentina, among other events.
Cash, motorbikes seized from Koda nomineeTuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 4:31AMPolice in Jharkhand raided two places in West Singbhum district and recovered cash and motorbikes from a candidate of disgraced former chief minister Madhu Koda's party, police said Tuesday.
News: Capcom making Resident Evil motorbikeMonday, December 7, 2009 @ 3:58AMIt's got guns and health spray on it. What does Capcom make? Games? No, motorbikes actually. The games publisher has partnered with movie production company Hollywood Inc. to commission a Resident Evil Chopper. The bike will have armour-plated front and rear tires, plus dual .50 Magnums, health spray, herb vials, grenade launcher, knife sheath, zombie spikes, STARS logo and Ithica M37 shotgun ...
200 University Students Wanted by Universities TraderWednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 5:18AMLONDON, November 25 /PRNewswire/ -- - Community Trading Online is Booming - Schools Trader Page Hits up Over 95% Universitiestrader - the community trading site for students - is looking for 200 students to join as agents.
200 University Students Wanted by Universities TraderWednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 1:11AMLONDON, November 25 /PRNewswire/ -- - Community Trading Online is Booming - Schools Trader Page Hits up Over 95% Universitiestrader - the community trading site for students - is looking for 200 students to join as agents. Each agent will cover one university community in the UK and Ireland.
Getting close to online casinosSunday, November 22, 2009 @ 8:26PMVietNamNet Bridge – Previously, to gamble online, players had to contact agencies in Vietnam and pay fees to “bosses” – but now it is much simpler.
Guns, drugs, bikes found in raid: policeWednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 4:38PMFirearms, motorcycles, mountain bikes and a quantity of drugs were allegedly found during a police raid on a Koonawarra home early this morning.
Indoor Games diaryFriday, November 6, 2009 @ 1:38AMChiu Chin Hung, head of the Hong Kong delegation, highly appreciated quality of the facilities constructed for the AIG. He singled out the My Dinh Aquatic Sports Palace in particular.
Fresh protests in TehranThursday, November 5, 2009 @ 1:16AMRiot police waded in with batons and teargas to break up opposition protests in Tehran.
Violent clashes in TeheranWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 10:32PMTEHERAN - RIOT police waded in with batons and teargas to break up opposition protests in Teheran on Wednesday, as huge crowds staged a noisy anti-US rally nearby to mark the storming of the American embassy by students 30 years ago. Witnesses said the clashes occurred at Haft-e-Tir Square in the heart of the capital, where several hundred opposition supporters had gathered mid-morning to stage ...
Protesters and police engage in violent Tehran clashesWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 3:50PMRiot police waded in with batons and teargas to break up opposition protests in Tehran on Wednesday, as huge crowds staged a noisy anti-US rally nearby to mark the storming of the American Embassy by students 30 years ago.Witnesses said the clashes occurred at Haft-e-Tir Square in the heart of the capital, where several hundred opposition supporters.
Police and protesters clash violently in TehranWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 2:48PMTEHRAN – Riot police waded in with batons and teargas to break up opposition protests in Tehran on Wednesday, as huge crowds staged a noisy anti-US rally nearby to mark the storming of the American embassy by students 30 years ago.
Police and protesters clash in TehranWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 1:55PMRiot police waded in with batons and teargas to break up opposition protests in Tehran on Wednesday, as huge crowds staged a noisy anti-US rally.
POLICE AND PROTESTERS CLASH VIOLENTLY IN TEHRANWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 12:31PM=3D(PICTURE+VIDEO)=3D ATTENTION - ADDS US, French reax, AFP reporter detained /// TEHRAN, Nov 4, 2009 (AFP) - Riot police waded in with batons and teargas to break up opposition protests in Tehran on Wednesday, as huge crowds staged a noisy anti-US rally nearby to mark the storming of the American embassy bystudents 30 years ago.
Police, protesters clash in TehranWednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 11:53AMRIOT police waded in with batons and teargas to break up opposition protests in Tehran overnight, as huge crowds staged a noisy anti-US rally nearby to mark the storming of the American embassy by students 30 years ago.
Local SportWednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 4:51AMTHE Namibian Cycling Federation has announced strong squads that will represent Namibia at the upcoming African Continental Road Cycling Championships in Windhoek next month.
Mozambique : Guebuza - 'Victory is Assured With Votes, Not By Words'Tuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 9:32AMPresident Armando Guebuza, who is seeking re-election in Mozambique, says his greatest achievement in the first term of office is "the fact that I was able to begin to persuade Mozambicans that it is possible to eradicate poverty."