Global flu tally nearly 6,000: European health agencySTOCKHOLM - There are nearly 6,000 confirmed cases of the new influenza A (H1N1) virus worldwide, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said Wednesday, with the US accounting for roughly half those cases. Federer, Murray advance in straight sets in MadridMADRID - Roger Federer and Andy Murray made galloping starts as they hit the clay for the first time at the new Madrid Masters tennis, with the number two Swiss unworried by the chasing Scot, who is keen have a go at the number two ranking. Hugh Jackman planning to adopt againLONDON - Australian actor Hugh Jackman, who already has two adopted kids with wife Deborra-Lee Furness, is planning to adopt another child. World record set for blue diamond at Swiss auctionGENEVA - A rare blue diamond fetched a world record 9.3 million Swiss francs ($8.4 million) at an auction by Sotheby’s in Geneva Tuesday. Zardari to meet Brown in LondonLONDON - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, who arrives here Wednesday from New York on his way back from his first official visit to the US, will hold talks with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown soon after his arrival on a two-day visit. NATO replaces top soldier with sailorMONS - NATO Tuesday appointed a US admiral to take charge of all its military operations, including the ground war in Afghanistan, as the former commander, General Bantz J. Craddock, retired. Tom Hanks terrified critics will halt his careerLONDON - Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is terrified his acting career will come to a screeching halt someday as critics are constantly reviewing his old films. Tarantino considering prequel, sequel to ‘Inglourious Basterds’LONDON - It is yet to hit movie screens but acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino is already considering a prequel as well as a sequel to his forthcoming World War II movie ‘Inglourious Basterds’. London church to pay tribute to John LenonLONDON - Late Beatle legend John Lenon will be honoured in his native Liverpool by bell ringers who will perform his peace anthem ‘Imagine’ in the city’s cathedral. Michael Jackson’s comeback concerts in jeopardyLONDON - Concert promoters are battling to block pop legend Michael Jackson’s series of live concerts in London this summer, accusing the star of breaking an earlier agreement to make his comeback with them. Christopher Reeve’s ‘Superman’ suit to go on autionLONDON - Comic book fans will be able to get their hands on a piece of superhero history when the suit late actor Christopher Reeve wore as ‘Superman’ will go under the hammer in Australia. Megan Fox reveals bisexual tendenciesLONDON - Model-turned-actress Megan Fox has revealed that she is attracted to both women as well as men. Lindsay Lohan dismisses health fearsLONDON - Troubled singer-actress Lindsay Lohan has defended her recently achieved super-skinny figure, insisting she is not ’starving’ herself following her split from lesbain girlfriend Samantha Ronson. Madrid Masters: Sania, Chia-Jung in 2nd round, Serena outMADRID - India’s Sania Mirza and Chinese Taipei’s (Taiwan) Chia-Jung Chuang stormed into the second round of the 3,500,000 euros Madrid Masters tennis with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Argentina’s Ma Emilia Salerni and Spain’s Silvia Soler Espinosa. Nargis survivors still roofless in Myanmar: UNGENEVA - The UN humanitarian coordinator in Myanmar warned Tuesday that providing adequate shelter remained a serious problem in the country following last year’s cyclone Nargis. Ferguson OK with Ronaldo’s show of dissentLONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo will not suffer the fate others faced in the past for showing dissent towards Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. Ferguson OK with Ronaldo’s show of dissentLONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo will not suffer the fate others faced in the past for showing dissent towards Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. Ferguson OK with Ronaldo’s show of dissentLONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo will not suffer the fate others faced in the past for showing dissent towards Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. Ukraine minister resigns over drunken fightKIEV - Ukraine’s Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko has tendered his resignation over his detention in Germay last week following a drunken brawl at Frankfurt airport. Ukraine minister resigns over drunken fightKIEV - Ukraine’s Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko has tendered his resignation over his detention in Germay last week following a drunken brawl at Frankfurt airport. French men charged with planning terror attacksBARI - Two French nationals have been charged by Italian police with leading an Al Qaeda terrorist cell and planning attacks in Paris and in Britain, the Italian news agency Ansa reported Tuesday. French men charged with planning terror attacksBARI - Two French nationals have been charged by Italian police with leading an Al Qaeda terrorist cell and planning attacks in Paris and in Britain, the Italian news agency Ansa reported Tuesday. Botha cleared of suspected bowling action with a riderJOHANNESBURG - South African off-spinner Johan Botha has been cleared to bowl by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Botha cleared of suspected bowling action with a riderJOHANNESBURG - South African off-spinner Johan Botha has been cleared to bowl by the International Cricket Council (ICC). British parliament in disarray over expenses scandalLONDON - The British parliament was looking frayed at the edges after backbenchers Tuesday called for the Speaker to step down after five days of damaging revelations about MPs’ allowances. Lewis in court for smuggling cocaineLONDON - Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis is being tried in a court here for allegedly smuggling 140,000 pound worth of cocaine into Britain inside his cricket bag. Lewis in court for smuggling cocaineLONDON - Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis is being tried in a court here for allegedly smuggling 140,000 pound worth of cocaine into Britain inside his cricket bag. Martins saved NewcastleLONDON - Substitute Obafemi Martins hit the vital goal as Newcastle United came from behind to beat Middlesbrough 3-1 and climb out of the relegation zone. Martins saved NewcastleLONDON - Substitute Obafemi Martins hit the vital goal as Newcastle United came from behind to beat Middlesbrough 3-1 and climb out of the relegation zone. Chelsea seek answer from AncelottiLONDON - Chelsea representatives have met AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti to take a decision on the post of manager of the Premier League club next season, British news reports said Tuesday. |
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