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QE2 runs aground on final voyage
The Queen Elizabeth II oceanliner from the UK is about to be put into retirement. But on its last voyage it ran into some trouble off the coast of Southhampton, becoming trapped on a sandbank. The boat is set to become a floating hotel in Dubai."It was hardly the most regal... Source: Saudi hosts Afghan peace talks with Taliban reps
Oh that will really do a lot of good. It's like catching Bin Laden and Bush planning further attacks on America."LONDON, England (CNN) -- In a groundbreaking meeting, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia recently hosted talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban militant... Owen still ‘feeling’ KK exit
"Newcastle United striker Michael Owen has admitted that he and his team-mates are still feeling the effects of Kevin Keegan’s departure. The Tyneside outfit remain without a manager after Keegan parted company with the club at the beginning of September. The Magpies have... UK Transport Secretary Resigns
It looks like UK transport secretary Ruth Kelly has decided to jump from what she sees as a sinking ship. Despite UK prime minister Gordon Brown's defiant speech at the Labour Party Conference yesterday, Kelly had...Togo PM resigns after less than 1 year in office
" 2008-09-06 20:02:02 - LOME, Togo (AP) - Togo's prime minister has resigned after less than one year in office.A statement from the president's office read on national TV gives no reason for Prime Minister...Edinburgh Festival: Fringe Director's Shock Departure
Jon Morgan, the recently appointed director of the Edinburgh Festival, which is the world's largest fringe fest, has made a sudden departure from his position."The crisis-beset Fringe festival in Edinburgh...
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Liverpool target Spain star Villa
"Liverpool target Spain star Villa Villa missed out on the Euro 2008 final through injury ...Israeli Guard Kills Himself During Sarkozy Farewell
A paramilitary police officer security patrol at the airport where French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert were saying their good-byes shot himself in the head today, causing a scurry from the area by the respective leaders.Sarkozy was rushed...Anil Ambani to invest in Spielberg's DreamWorks
"Los Angeles/Mumbai- According to media reports Hollywood film producers DreamWorks SKG are close to a deal with Anil Ambani's Reliance Big Entertainment, one of India's biggest entertainment conglomerate, to form... Is Europe ready for life after Bush?
"...the problems we face are so great that we no longer have the luxury of sitting on the sidelines in the hope that someone else will take care of our problems.""His departure will open the door for new transatlantic relations, but clearing away the damage he has done will... Obama Aide Quits Under Fire for His Business Ties
Democratic presidential candidate Barak Obama had a big set back after one of his key aide had to resign in the wake of his business ties. Mr Obama should be ready to face such onslaught in the...Bassett: Leeds United certs for promotion
I hope he's right. Not to sound biased, not too bothered about Leicester though."Bassett: Leeds United certs for...Boris Johnson steps down as Henley MP
Now that he has been elected as London mayor, Boris Johnson has given up his parliamentary seat as the MP for Henley. This move wasn't required but was probably practical, given that he will now need to devote his...Chinese diplomat honored for saving thousands in Holocaust
Stories like this abound nowadays but they remain equally enthralling. It has made me wonder, what could have their parents, guardians, and/or mentors told them as they were growing up so that they put others ahead of themselves? Then I thought, maybe they were...Manchester City Fans May Protest this evening
"There are reports filtering around of a protest planned for this evening in Manchester to protest the potential departure of Sven. MCFCfans is keen to hear any reports from readers about the protest if it...
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