William Shakespeare named UK’s greatest national treasureLONDON - Legendary playwright William Shakespeare-known for his plays like ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘Hamlet’, etc.-has officially been named Britain’s greatest national treasure in a new poll. Britain says a 9-year-old girl with swine flu dies, the country’s third fatalityLONDON — A 9-year-old girl infected with swine flu has died in Britain, the third swine flu fatality in the U.K., a hospital reported Monday. Royal Bank of Scotland defends multimillion pound pay deal for new CEOLONDON — The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC defended its decision to grant its new chief executive a pay deal worth as much as 9.6 million pounds ($15.7 million), saying Tuesday that it is largely performance-related and will benefit shareholders. RBS shareholders angry about prospective pay deal for new CEOLONDON — Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland PLC reacted angrily Monday to a prospective pay deal for the new chief executive, which would give Stephen Hester a total of 9.6 million pounds ($15.7 million) if he succeeds in turning around the ailing bank. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: Farmers protected against price drops with federal expansion of sunflower insurance programBISMARCK, N.D. — The federal government is expanding an insurance program for sunflower farmers — two years after almost killing it — in a move that could help protect growers against fluctuating prices and low crop yields. Today in HistoryToday is Sunday, Oct. 11, the 284th day of 2009. There are 81 days left in the year. AP News in BriefGunmen attack Pakistani army HQ, leaving 6 troops, 4 militants dead; 2 assailants still inside AP News in BriefMilitants attack Pakistan army HQ, take hostages ahead of offensive close to Afghan border Murray keen to overtake Federer in world rankingsLONDON - The world’s third best and Britain’s top tennis player Andy Murray has set himself an ambitious target for this year’s French Open - replacing Roger Federer as the world No 2. Murray does not like to flash his cashLONDON - Andy Murray, the world’s third best tennis player, does not like to flash with his cash. Wimbledon Centre Court’s retractable roof inauguratedLONDON - The new 80 million pound Centre Court retractable roof at Wimbledon worked without a hitch on Sunday as Tim Henman, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf and Kim Clijsters starred in an exhibition event to mark its unveiling. Nadal hopes dodgy knees hold up in final against FedererMADRID - Roger Federer glided to a 6-3, 6-4 victory and a place in Sunday’s Madrid Masters final against physically spent nemesis Refael Nadal. Sports court cuts French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt’s ban for betting on matchesLAUSANNE, Switzerland — French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt’s suspension for betting on matches has been reduced from eight to five weeks. Argentine player David Nalbandian out 4 months after undergoing successful right hip surgeryBARCELONA, Spain — Argentine tennis player David Nalbandian has had surgery on his right hip and will be sidelined for four months. Murrya will become first Brit since Fred Perry to win a Grand Slam: HenmanLONDON - Wimbledon legend Tim Henman insists Andy Murray will become the first Briton since Fred Perry to win a Grand Slam. Andy Murray paying little attention to rankings despite becoming first Briton to make top 3MADRID — Andy Murray is paying little attention to the world rankings despite becoming the first British player to break into the top three. Murray becomes tennis world’s number three, and is close to mastering clayLONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray has just become the world No 3, making him the highest ranked Briton ever, and believes that he is finally mastering clay courts. Serena Williams pulls out of Madrid Open with injury to right legMADRID — Serena Williams pulled out of the Madrid Open on Monday after aggravating an injury to her right knee during a first-round match against Francesca Schiavone. ESPN Classic to air live coverage of Wimbledon roof-test exhibition matches with Agassi, GrafBRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN Classic will air live coverage of the May 17 exhibition matches under Wimbledon’s new Centre Court roof. International Tennis Federation suspends Richard Gasquet after positive test for cocaineLONDON — French tennis player Richard Gasquet was suspended Monday following a positive cocaine test and will miss the French Open. Gasquet tests positive for cocaine, faces two-year banPARIS - French tennis player Richard Gasquet admitted he tested positive for cocaine in a drug test held in a tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida, in March. Richard Gasquet says he’s been told he tested positive for cocaine but says he’s innocentPARIS — French tennis player Richard Gasquet has acknowledged he’s been told he tested positive for cocaine but says he’s innocent. French tennis star Richard Gasquet confirms positive test for cocaine, professes innocencePARIS — French tennis player Richard Gasquet confirmed that he tested positive for cocaine at the Sony Ericsson Open in March, but maintained his innocence. Nadal slams Madrid pretensions as rich new Masters eventMADRID - The new Madrid Masters tennis got the seal of disapproval from World No.1 Rafael Nadal. Hewitt, Safin and Nalbandian to play in Queen’s Club tournament before WimbledonLONDON — Four-time champion Lleyton Hewitt and former top-ranked Marat Safin will play in the Queen’s Club tournament, a major warmup for Wimbledon. Nalbandian likely to have hip surgery, could miss French Open, WimbledonBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — David Nalbandian may need surgery on a hip injury, which would keep him out of the French Open, Wimbledon and Argentina’s Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Czech Republic in July. Yuki is aware of rigours of men’s tennisNEW DELHI - If anyone can win a Junior Grand Slam tennis event he has to believe that he belonged there. India’s new tennis sensation has the skills and the ability to be in the big league and he has shown them in ample measure over the last two weekends by winning successive International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures titles. Jelena Dokic accuses father of abuseSYDNEY - Australian tennis player Jelena Dokic said Monday she left home nine years ago to escape the physical abuse meted out by her father, Damir. Tennis player Jelena Dokic says she was physically abused by her fatherSYDNEY — Tennis player Jelena Dokic says that her father, Damir, physically abused her during their tumultuous relationship earlier in her career. |
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