Italy: Decision on taking Guantanamo detainees should be taken unanimously by Europe UnionROME — Italy’s interior minister insisted Saturday that any decision to accept Guantanamo inmates must be unanimously made by members of the European Union and expressed worry the suspected terrorists might move easily through the union’s loose borders. Indian navy says it foiled piracy attempt in Gulf of AdenNEW DELHI — The Indian navy said Friday it thwarted a pirate attack on a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia. Indian warship foils fourth piracy bid in Gulf of Aden (Lead, With Images)NEW DELHI - It was an anti-piracy operation with a twist in the tale: Instead of arresting the eight brigands who were attempting to board a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden, Indian Navy commandos seized their weapons, emptied their skiff of its fuel and set it adrift, leaving the tidying up to another warship. Indian warship thwarts piracy attempt in Gulf of AdenNEW DELHI - Indian Navy’s warship INS Talwar has thwarted a piracy attempt against a merchant vessel carrying Indian crew in the Gulf of Aden and nabbed six pirates, a naval official said here Friday. Orlando Bloom engaged to girlfriend?LONDON - ‘The Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor Orlando Bloom has sparked rumours of engagement after his long-term girlfriend Miranda Kerr was spotted wearing a gold diamond band on her ring finger. Korean, US ships rescue Egyptian ship attacked by piratesSANA’A - A South Korean warship and a US destroyer rescued an Egyptian ship and captured the 17 Somali pirates who attacked it off the coast of Yemen, the US Navy said Thursday. India and US discuss modernisation, increased presence of Chinese NavyNEW DELHI - India and the United States today discussed various issues concerning the South Asian region like the rapid modernization of the Chinese armed forces, peace and stability in the region in wake of rise of the Taliban in Pakistanand Afghanistan. US Navy detains 17 pirates after an attack on Egyptian ship in the Gulf of AdenDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A team of specialized American sailors apprehended 17 suspected pirates who attacked an Egyptian merchant ship in the dangerous waters off Yemen, the U.S. Navy said Thursday. James Loney drives in 4 runs and Randy Wolf dominates former team as Dodgers beat Phillies 9-2PHILADELPHIA — Randy Wolf had the kind of performance that used to get the fans howling in Philadelphia. Wolf dominated his former team, James Loney homered and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Phillies 9-2 on Wednesday night. Pirates 5, Cardinals 2DP_Pittsburgh 1. LOB_St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 7. 2B_Duncan (11), F.Sanchez (14), Ad.LaRoche 2 (10), Moss (3), Ja.Wilson (4). HR_Schumaker (1). US Coast Guard releases new rules to safeguard shipsWASHINGTON - The US Coast Guard has released new rules for US-flagged ships passing through the piracy infested areas, including the Gulf of Aden and Malacca Strait. LaRoche becomes first to lose homer on reversal, but Pirates beat Cardinals 5-2PITTSBURGH — Adam LaRoche became the first player to have a home run taken away by video replay, but it didn’t prevent the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates from beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday night behind Ross Ohlendorf’s two-hit pitching over six innings. Pirates’ Adam LaRoche becomes 1st player to have home run taken away on video reviewPITTSBURGH — Adam LaRoche became the first player to have a home run taken away after a video replay, losing it Wednesday night when umpires reversed their call. Pirates’ LaRoche loses homer on video reviewPITTSBURGH — Adam LaRoche became the first player to have a home run taken away after a video replay, losing it Wednesday night when umpires reversed their call. EU naval commander: Pirate mother ships coordinating attacks off SomaliaBRUSSELS — Searches of captured mother ships operating off the Somali coast have revealed for the first time that pirate gangs are coordinating their attacks against commercial shipping, the commander of the European Union’s naval task force said Wednesday. French Senate approves bill to cut off Internet connections of illegal downloadersPARIS — France’s Senate has given final approval to a law that would punish people who download music and films illegally by cutting off their Internet connections. Pablo Sandoval hits 3-run homer with 2 outs in 9th to lift Giants to 9-7 win over NationalsSAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Zimmerman’s hitting streak is stretching into its second month, but Washington’s third baseman can’t enjoy it much. The Nationals have the majors’ worst record and a bullpen that makes far too many hitters look as good as Zimmerman himself. Duke settles down after Pujols’ homer, ends Pirates slide during 7-1 win over CardinalsPITTSBURGH — Zach Duke limited St. Louis to three singles over eight innings after giving up a homer to Albert Pujols in the first and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended an eight-game losing streak by beating the Cardinals 7-1 on Tuesday night. Pirates 7, Cardinals 1DP_Pittsburgh 1. LOB_St. Louis 8, Pittsburgh 8. 3B_Morgan (3). HR_Pujols (13), Ad.LaRoche (6), Moss (1). London emerges as intelligence hub of Somali pirates’LONDON - British capital London has emerged as the intelligence hub of Somali pirates, a report has claimed. Cardinals overcome 5 homers for 8-7 victory over Reds in 10-inning, 4½-hour marathonCINCINNATI — Paul Janish swung at the game’s 401st pitch and hit it high and foul, leaving plenty of room for St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols to drift over, make the catch and finally end the game. And, what a game! Even the losers had to smile. Mets 8, Pirates 4E_Bixler (2). LOB_Pittsburgh 11, New York 8. 2B_McLouth (4), R.Diaz (2), Jos.Reyes (3), Beltran (6), Delgado (7). HR_McLouth (5). SB_Morgan (9), Jos.Reyes (10), Castillo 2 (4), D.Wright (5). CS_Morgan (5). S_Morgan, An.LaRoche. SF_McLouth, Castillo. Manuel returns to bench as Mets cruise to seventh straight win, 8-4 over stumbling PiratesNEW YORK — Livan Hernandez survived a shaky start to go six innings and the New York Mets welcomed manager Jerry Manuel back from his one-game suspension with their seventh straight victory, 8-4 over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Obama displays biting and self-mocking humor at White House correspondents’ dinnerWASHINGTON — It was the hottest ticket in town, a black-tie dinner gathering of Washington’s political and media elite but Dick Cheney couldn’t make it. President Obama entertains press corps with biting and self-mocking humorWASHINGTON — It was the hottest ticket in town, a black-tie dinner gathering of Washington’s political and media elite but Dick Cheney couldn’t make it. Reyes keys 5-run 4th with 2-run single, Maine sharp as Mets beat Pirates for 6th straight winNEW YORK — Jose Reyes capped a five-run fourth with a two-run single, John Maine allowed three hits in six effective innings and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Saturday for their sixth straight win. President Obama pokes fun at himself and Republicans at White House correspondent’s dinnerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama mocked his own administration and gave playful digs at his critics and Republicans at a black-tie dinner Saturday night attended by a mix of politicians, celebrities and journalists. White House correspondent’s dinner gives Obama chance to jab at Washington establishmentWASHINGTON — It’s a chance for President Barack Obama to jab at the Washington establishment and perhaps chide his critics. Mets 10, Pirates 1DP_Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 7, New York 7. 2B_An.LaRoche 2 (9), Delgado (6), Santos (3). 3B_D.Wright (2). HR_Maholm (1), Beltran (6). SB_F.Sanchez 2 (3), Jos.Reyes (9). Reyes keys 5-run fourth inning with 2-run single, Maine sharp for 6 as Mets win sixth straightNEW YORK — Jose Reyes capped a five-run fourth with a two-run single, John Maine allowed three hits in six effective innings and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Saturday for their sixth straight win. |