Army to search for Bangalore boy who drownedBANGALORE - The Indian Army has joined the search for the body of six-year-old Abhishek Prakash, who drowned here May 31 after falling into into an uncovered drain that was flooded with rainwater. Yachting competition in NainitalNAINITAL - Indian army organised a yachting competition to popularise the sport and give a fillip to tourism in Nainital on Sunday. Gay rights activist calls for October march on Washington, new grass roots push for equalitySALT LAKE CITY — An activist who worked alongside slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk announced plans Sunday for a march on Washington this fall to demand that Congress establish equality and marriage rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Lawyer says Myanmar democracy leader Suu Kyi to be tried over US intruder at her homeYANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was taken by armed escort Thursday to a prison compound where she will be tried in connection with an American man’s stealthy entry into her home last week, her lawyer said. 11-year-old golfer aces 115-yard Hole Number 8 using a nine-iron in MinnesotaDULUTH, Minn. — An 11-year-old golfer can brag about what many golfers never achieve in a lifetime on the links: A hole in one. Ethan Clay was golfing last Saturday on Lester Park’s Lake Nine with his father Tim Clay, golf pro Paul Schintz, and Schintz’s two children. Ethan aced the 115-yard Hole Number 8 using a nine-iron. He said he sprinted toward the hole after he saw his ball bounce before the cup and disappear. N.H. police use innertube to rescue 25-year-old burglary suspect from lakeNORTHWOOD, N.H. — Police in Northwood, N.H., said they used an innertube to pull a 25-year-old burglary suspect of out of lake. WMUR reported investigators believe the man and a friend broke into a home Saturday night. A driver passing by called police after hearing glass break. Police believe one of the suspects smashed a glass door, stuck his hand inside the window and turned the doorknob from the inside to get into the house. |