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Nadal set to return and defend Rogers Cup

Nadal is given green light to resume training and expecting to play in Montreal. " The Spaniard, whose last match was a defeat by Robin Soderling at the French Open, was forced to miss Wimbledon because of...

Liverpool FC Boss considered Owen

In an interview with The People, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said that he had considered signing Michael Owen this summer but came to the conclusion that the 29yrs old striker would not always be part of the regular first team." “We had contact with different people...

Rafael Correa Wins the Presidential Election in Ecuador

Ecuador’s socialist leader Rafael Correa was re-elected for the second consecutive Presidential Term. Correa is said to have achieved an ‘overwhelming victory’ with exit polls registering 50% support for him yesterday. Correa become that country's first President to win...

"Avenger against oligarchy" wins in Ecuador

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa on Sunday declared victory in the country's presidential elections

Murray defeats injury-stricken Nadal in Rotterdam

Scotland’s Andy Murray beat the 2009 Australian Open winner Rafael Nadal at the World Indoor Tournament in Rotterdam on Sunday. Nadal came into the finals suffering from a knee injury that aggravated in the...

Nadal makes history and advances to Final - Australian Open

"Rafael Nadal outlasted fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in a thrilling five-set semifinal on Friday at the Australian Open to set up a dream final with Roger Federer in the first Grand Slam of 2009." ...

Bolivia sets new global high mark for indigenous rights

More indigenous people rightsis certainly good but t lookslike Morales may be trying to become a dictator for life. "something more is happening: This is a victory for Latin American indigenous groups marginalized...

DOD suggests Marine didn't know what he was doing as it denied Medal of Honor...

Did he throw himself on the grenade or unknowingly cover it with his body before it exploded?  That is at the heart of the matter."SAN DIEGO, California (AP) -- A California congressional delegation asked President Bush on Friday to posthumously award the Medal of Honor...

Federer beats Murray at U.S. Open final

Roger Federer became the first man in nearly a century to win five consecutive U.S. Open titles when he beat 21 year-old Brit Andy Murray in today's final match in New York.  Now Federer is poised to beat...

Rafael Nadal wins Prince of Asturias award

There is not doubt that 2008 has been one of the best years in Rafael Nadal's life. The Spanish tennis player has been collecting competitions and awards one after other: ATP number 1 in August 2008, Gold Medal in...

Nadal Wins Wimbledon, Dethrones Federer

Rafael Nadal beat out five-time champion Roger Federer on Sunday, to win the Wimbledon men's tennis final, in an epic match that lasted 4 hours and 48 minutes, making it the longest singles final in the...

Panama says no to U.S. military base

Panama has ruled out hosting a U.S. military base to replace one in Ecuador which is being reclaimed by the Quito government, a senior Panamanian official said on Friday. "  Panama -- along with Peru and...

Hugo Chavez funded FARC said Colombia

"Police Commander Gen. Oscar Naranjo of Colombia said that documents found in a camp in Ecuador where Colombian troops killed FARC rebel commander Raul Reyes showed ties between the FARC rebels and Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa"

Chavez, colleagues, to launch rival bank to IMF, World Bank

"Host President Nestor Kirchner is to be joined by President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, a major actor in forming the bank, and presidents Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil; Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay; Rafael Correa of Ecuador; Nicanor Duarte Frutos of Paraguay; and Evo...

Former Penn. Professor Rafael Robb Pleads Guilty to Killing Wife

Four and a half to seven years for murder? Seems pretty small to me."In a shocking case for the academic community, former University of Penn. Economics professor Rafael Robb has entered a guilty plea in the murder of his wife, Ellen, shortly before Christmas. Ellen Robb, 49,...

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