U.S. Open Field Begins Pursuit of McIlroy

U.S. Open Field Begins Pursuit of McIlroy


U.S. Open Field Begins Pursuit of McIlroy

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 12:54 PM PDT

As the final groups began to tee off in the third round of the U.S. Open, the question was whether leader Rory McIlroy would come back to the field.


Iran dissidents call for protection after attack

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 12:37 PM PDT

VILLEPINTE, France (Reuters) - An Iranian dissident leader called on the United Nations on Saturday to protect her group's Iraqi base after an attack by Iraqi security forces.


India's oldest inmate freed at the age of 108

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 12:05 PM PDT

India's oldest inmate, jailed for a multiple murder when he was 84, is released from prison at the age of 108.


Friendship of Justice and Magnate Puts Focus on Ethics

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 12:47 PM PDT

A Georgia project throws a spotlight on an unusual, and ethically sensitive, friendship between Justice Clarence Thomas and Harlan Crow, a Dallas real estate magnate and a major contributor to conservative causes.


In Arizona, Sponsor of Immigration Law Now Faces a Recall

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 11:21 AM PDT

Russell Pearce, the president of the Arizona Senate, has sought to solidify his state's reputation for hard-edged conservative policies, but now he must defend himself in a special election.


Political Memo: A New Twist to Wives’ Playbook for Sex Scandals

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 12:57 PM PDT

In the past two years, wronged political wives have been rebelling against being typecast as "the good wife."


VIDEO: Army storms key border town in Syria

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 12:01 PM PDT

Syrian troops have stormed into a town near the border with Turkey, reports say, as the government presses on with its campaign to crush a popular revolt.


Pietersen moves England into lead

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 11:36 AM PDT

Kevin Pietersen hits 85 to put England in firm control of Sri Lanka on a heavily rain-affected third day of the third Test at the Rose Bowl.


Unwelcome return for Chilean ash

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 11:51 AM PDT

After travelling right round the world, ash from a Chilean volcano returns home, disrupting domestic flights for the first time.


Taliban Strike Kabul Police Station

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 08:08 AM PDT

A small team of Taliban suicide bombers dressed in Afghan military uniforms hit a police station in central Kabul on Saturday, killing nine people, in an attack that came shortly after President Hamid Karzai said the insurgents are taking part in peace talks with the U.S.


South Korean Marines Fire at Civilian Jet

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 01:54 AM PDT

South Korean marines fired rifles at a civilian Asiana Airlines jetliner carrying 119 passengers from China as it was descending to land, mistaking it for a North Korean military aircraft and highlighting the tensions on the peninsula.


Bahrain to lift ban on major opposition party

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 10:53 AM PDT

Government "taking steps" to reinstate Waad party, but opposition officials remain sceptical of talks with Manama.


Vatican sets up abuse help centre

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 11:19 AM PDT

The Vatican is to set up a new e-learning centre to help safeguard children and victims of sexual abuse by clergy, ahead of a major conference next year.


Economic situation worries Greeks

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 10:52 AM PDT

Protests against austerity measures continue as government tries to deal with debt.


Amid Texas Drought, High-Stakes Battle Over Water

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 11:20 AM PDT

The current drought in Texas is forcing tough decisions on how to use water from the Colorado River, which nourishes lakes in the Austin area and rice fields near the Gulf of Mexico coast.


On Golf Courses, the Fairway as a Runway

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 11:40 AM PDT

The on-course wardrobes of players like Davis Love III and Webb Simpson are often scripted by clothing companies at major tournaments like the Open.


Almost half of Greek voters oppose austerity deal: poll

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 10:44 AM PDT

ATHENS (Reuters) - Almost half of Greek voters want parliament to reject a package of harsh economic reforms that the government has agreed in return for a second international bailout to avoid default, according to an opinion poll.


Pension change 'still negotiable'

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 12:59 PM PDT

Changes to public sector pensions are still open to negotiations, Business Secretary Vince Cable says, amid union threats of the biggest strikes since 1926.


JLS fans angry at missing concert

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 06:21 AM PDT

Organisers of a JLS and Olly Murs concert are being blamed after hundreds of people missed most of the show after getting stuck in traffic.


Battle for Libyan town intensifies

Posted: 18 Jun 2011 09:43 AM PDT

As fighting continues in Nalut, rebel oil minister says lack of funds could grind their operations to a halt.


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