Renewing Rivalry, Nadal Tops Federer in Madrid

Renewing Rivalry, Nadal Tops Federer in Madrid


Renewing Rivalry, Nadal Tops Federer in Madrid

Posted: 16 May 2010 12:08 PM PDT

In his latest display of clay court dominance, Nadal fended off a plucky Nicolas Almagro in the semifinals of the Madrid Open before defeating arch nemesis Roger Federer, 6-4, 7-6 (5), in their much-anticipated first meeting since last year's final.


Nadal defeats Federer in Madrid

Posted: 16 May 2010 12:31 PM PDT

Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer to win the Madrid Masters and make himself red hot favourite for the French Open.


Lottery winner claims £84m prize

Posted: 16 May 2010 12:00 PM PDT

The winner of the UK's biggest lottery jackpot comes forward to claim their £84.4m prize from Friday's EuroMillions draw.


The U.S. Issue | Choice Tables: A Trail of Sweets to Guide You Across Seattle Area

Posted: 15 May 2010 09:03 PM PDT

The Pacific Northwest city has an impressive collection of sweet shops with strong ties to neighborhood residents.


Schumacher hit by Monaco penalty

Posted: 16 May 2010 09:43 AM PDT

Race stewards demote Michael Schumacher from sixth to 12th place in the Monaco Grand Prix for illegally passing Fernando Alonso.


Turkey PM in Iran for nuclear talks

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:56 AM PDT

Erdogan joins Brazilian president in Tehran to discuss possible nuclear swap deal.


Israel stops US academic at border

Posted: 16 May 2010 12:46 PM PDT

Noam Chomsky denied entry to West Bank to give a lecture to university students.


Tube Catches ‘Some’ Oil From Leak

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:22 AM PDT

Engineers inserted a tube into a damaged riser pipe, experiencing some limited success, BP said Sunday.


Generation B: For Boomers, Sunblocks Come Late

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:16 AM PDT

Why a lot of boomers who tanned are developing skin cancer: dermatology was primitive when they were born.


Report Holds Sri Lanka to Account for Deaths

Posted: 16 May 2010 10:48 AM PDT

Tens of thousands of Tamil civilians died in the last months of Sri Lanka's civil war, the International Crisis Group said in an report to be released Monday.


Israel bars academic Chomsky entry to West Bank

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:21 AM PDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Noam Chomsky, a leading American intellectual highly critical of Israel's policies toward the Palestinians, was denied entry to the West Bank on Sunday by Israeli immigration officials.


Recount in Iraq Preserves Victory for Maliki Rival

Posted: 16 May 2010 10:38 AM PDT

The narrow victory of the leading rival to Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki removes a stumbling block in the long-delayed process of forming a new government.


From the Bronx, Clothes to Match Your Kicks

Posted: 16 May 2010 10:20 AM PDT

For a sneaker fanatics, Da Bakery, a Bronx store specializing in graffiti-inspired clothing, cranks out custom-designed clothing.


Report Holds Sri Lanka to Account for Deaths

Posted: 16 May 2010 10:48 AM PDT

Tens of thousands of Tamil civilians died in the last months of Sri Lanka's civil war, the International Crisis Group said in an report to be released Monday.


Al-Qaeda vows to protect US cleric

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:01 AM PDT

Head of Yemen-based group threatens to attack US if Anwar al-Awlaki is harmed.


Video of American drowned saving son shocks Italy

Posted: 16 May 2010 10:49 AM PDT

ROME (Reuters) - An amateur video of an American woman who died saving her son when they were hit by a freak wave shocked Italy on Sunday. The mobile phone footage shows the woman, identified by local police as 49-year-old Anne Sharrie Duncan, standing with her son and a friend on a pier in the southern Italian resort of Positano when they are hit by the wave late on Saturday.


Result unchanged after Iraq recount

Posted: 16 May 2010 10:06 AM PDT

Iraqiya bloc keeps poll lead after check of ballots in Baghdad uncovers no fraud.


Sudan arrests Islamist opposition leader

Posted: 16 May 2010 10:20 AM PDT

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudanese authorities arrested an opposition leader and closed down his party newspaper, accusing him of directing rebel attacks in the strife-torn Darfur region, a government official said on Sunday.


Israeli coalition wobbly on peace terms: minister

Posted: 16 May 2010 10:17 AM PDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's six-party, center-right coalition is divided as Israel heads into indirect peace talks with the Palestinians, a cabinet minister said on Sunday.


Israeli tussle over grave removal

Posted: 16 May 2010 10:17 AM PDT

Israeli riot police confront Ultra-Orthodox Jews angered by an operation to relocate ancient graves in the city of Ashkelon.


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