Nadal Equals Borg’s Record With Sixth French Open Title

Nadal Equals Borg’s Record With Sixth French Open Title


Nadal Equals Borg’s Record With Sixth French Open Title

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 12:48 PM PDT

Rafael Nadal reeled in Bjorn Borg and won his sixth French Open title by holding off his customary foil, Roger Federer.


One killed in Kenya blast, over 30 injured

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 01:15 PM PDT

NAIROBI (Reuters) - One person died and more than 30 others were injured in the Kenyan capital Sunday when an explosion in a hardware shop sparked a blaze at a neighboring petrol station, police said.


Germany Names New E. Coli Suspect: Bean Sprouts

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 01:01 PM PDT

German agricultural authorities on Sunday evening said bean sprouts might have caused the Escherichia coli bacterial outbreak.


Bomb attacks kill 24 in north-west Pakistan

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 12:30 PM PDT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - At least 24 people were killed in two separate bomb attacks in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, police said.


Several dead in Pakistan suicide blast

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 12:13 PM PDT

At least 18 people killed by explosion in the cantonment area of the northwestern town of Nowshera.


Pakistan bakery attack 'kills 18'

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 12:09 PM PDT

At least 18 people are killed in a bomb explosion at a bakery in the north-western Pakistani town of Nowshera, officials say.


Flaws in Euro Zone Don't Have to Be Fatal

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 11:45 AM PDT

The 17 countries of the euro zone are far from perfectly suited to share a currency. Europe's financial crisis might provide an opportunity to change that for the better.


Pope Wraps Up Croatia Visit

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 11:55 AM PDT

Pope Benedict XVI wrapped up his visit to Croatia by denouncing the "disintegration" of family life in Europe and calling for couples to make a commitment to marry and have children, not just live together.


Bomb blast kills 18 in northwest Pakistan

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 12:00 PM PDT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A bomb blast killed at least 18 people in the cantonment area of Pakistan's northwestern city of Nowshera Sunday, police said.


Poll: Egypt optimistic but worried about jobs

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 11:40 AM PDT

Two new surveys find Egyptians optimistic about their political future but worried about the economy and crime.


Nasri unsure over Arsenal future

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:47 AM PDT

Samir Nasri casts more doubt over his Arsenal future by admitting he may not sign a new contract.


Greek austerity plan draws 80,000 to Athens square

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 01:10 PM PDT

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek government plans for yet more austerity to satisfy its international lenders brought at least 80,000 protesters on to a central Athens square on Sunday to vent their fury at the nation's plight.


Gates Wants Afghan Withdrawal to Leave Combat Troops

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 11:28 AM PDT

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said that the administration's decision on withdrawing troops from Afghanistan should preserve as much of the fighting force as possible.


Macedonia vote ends peacefully after bitter campaign

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 11:22 AM PDT

SKOPJE (Reuters) - Macedonians voted peacefully in a parliamentary election Sunday amid accusations of fraud and intimidation that could threaten the country's efforts to join the European Union.


Gates Wants Afghan Withdrawal to Leave Combat Troops

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 11:28 AM PDT

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said that the administration's decision on withdrawing troops from Afghanistan should preserve as much of the fighting force as possible.


In Queens, New Mothers and Old Asian Custom

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 12:29 PM PDT

An Asian tradition of a month in healing seclusion for new mothers and infants has taken root in New York.


Cowell 'in talks on Cole return'

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:58 AM PDT

Simon Cowell is in talks with US X Factor producers to get Cheryl Cole re-instated as a judge on the show, his publicist says.


Japan Party Leaders Discuss Kan's Exit

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:57 AM PDT

With Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan likely to step down this summer, the country's ruling and opposition party leaders are now clashing over how soon Mr. Kan should leave office.


'Deadly clashes' in Syrian town

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:46 AM PDT

At least 35 people are reported to have been killed in the north-western Syrian town of Jisr al-Shughour as troops and tanks try to restore control.


Afghanistan Urges U.N. to Remove Taliban Leaders From Blacklist

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:38 AM PDT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is calling on the United Nations to demonstrate its support next week for regional peace talks by removing more than 20 Taliban leaders from its blacklist and creating new distinctions between the isolated Afghan leaders and al Qaeda terrorists.


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