News Archive

NEW YORK (Reuters) - No one knows better than Yoko Ono how far celebrity activism has come in the last 40 years.November 7, 2009, 10:11 am

The bodies of those killed in a shooting spree at a US Army base will be taken to the same mortuary that handles fallen soldiers from wars, the Pentagon says.November 7, 2009, 10:09 am

LONDON, Nov. 6 (Reuters) - Premiership champions Leicester pulled off a stunning upset on Friday when they beat a South Africa XV 22-17 on a memorable night at Welford Road.November 7, 2009, 9:59 am

A Russian military plane has crashed in the country's far east, killing all nine people aboard, news agencies reported.November 7, 2009, 9:58 am

LEICESTER, England (AFP) - Leicester clinched a famous 22-17 win over world champions South Africa at Welford Road on Friday as the mighty Springboks suffered a dismal start to their northern hemisphere tour.November 7, 2009, 9:51 am

A Japanese gangster has walked into a real estate agency in Yokohama and shot three people before turning the gun on himself.November 7, 2009, 9:48 am

ARTIST: RASCAL FLATTSNovember 7, 2009, 9:40 am

ARTIST: RASCAL FLATTSNovember 7, 2009, 9:40 am

Polish PM Donald Tusk said that his government won't buy vaccines for swine flu from producers who won't take responsibility for possible side effects.November 7, 2009, 9:40 am

Police have arrested seven people and seized $100,000 worth of speed and ecstasy during a covert operation to smash a NSW drug syndicate.November 7, 2009, 9:38 am

BASEL, Nov 6 (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer breezed into the Swiss Indoors semi-finals on Friday but the home crowd's hopes of an all-Swiss final were dashed when Novak Djokovic rallied to beat Stanislas Wawrinka.November 7, 2009, 9:37 am

PHOENIX, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The Arizona Diamondbacks exercised their $8.5 million option on pitcher Brandon Webb on Friday, gambling that the right-hander can return to his Cy Young form following shoulder surgery.November 7, 2009, 9:36 am

SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Forget the buzz over the next "Twilight" film or James Cameron's "Avatar." The biggest entertainment hit of the holiday season may come on Tuesday, when "Call of Duty.November 7, 2009, 9:34 am

LEICESTER, England (AFP) - Leicester clinched a famous 22-17 win over world champions South Africa at Welford Road on Friday as the mighty Springboks suffered a dismal start to their northern hemisphere tour.November 7, 2009, 9:34 am

* Irish-based Man of Iron wins MarathonNovember 7, 2009, 9:30 am

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) - Glen Mills has resigned after 22 years as head of the Jamaican national track and field team but he will remain coach of the Usain Bolt's Racers Track Club.November 7, 2009, 9:30 am

* Leverkusen crush Frankfurt to go four points clearNovember 7, 2009, 9:30 am

Tips for those who are trying to watch what they eat ...November 7, 2009, 9:30 am

A slow-speed police drama in Waikato ended after two hours today when a stolen tow truck ground to a halt after two of its tyres were shredded by police spikes.November 7, 2009, 9:27 am

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has played the role of diplomat at the team's final media conference before tomorrow morning's rugby test against the All Blacks in Cardiff.November 7, 2009, 9:22 am

Tiger Woods has completed a second round five under par 67 to move him into a share of the lead with Nick Watney at the halfway stage of the WGC-HSBC Championship in China.November 7, 2009, 9:17 am