Giants make Edgar Renteria their new shortstop

" Edgar Renteria is back in the National League, where he thinks he belongs.Renteria became the second free agent to join the San Francisco Giants in two days, receiving an $18.5 million, two-year contract...

Check this out - "Bad Relationships May Be Genetic" - Good lord!

" Can unhappy couples blame a man's genes? by Jessica ...

Shevchenko returns to AC Milan

Ukraine international Andriy Shevchenko has completed his move to AC Milan from Chelsea after passing a medical. The 31-year-old spent two seasons in west London after signing from Milan for about £30m in 2006, but has failed to make an impact at Stamford Bridge.Read full story

US, Malaysia have vested interests in Bangsamoro homeland

The highlighted material and the rest of the article may be a few days old, but the context provides crucial information to understand the on-going conflict in many parts of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. "U.S. ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney was in...

Bush to visit New Orleans next week

"Friday August 15, 2008, 11:44 AM President Bush will visit New Orleans and the Mississippi Coast on Wednesday to check out the recovery from Hurricane Katrina. The White House said today that Bush is expected to deliver an afternoon speech in New Orleans, then travel to the...

American Beef signs as co-sponsor of Scott squad

Hmm. I wonder if they'll have a burger on their jersey. Better yet re-name the team Chihuahua-Scott-American beef. Then the teams' jerseys could have a chihuahua on a bike eating a burger. Now that's a team I could support! " The former Saunier Duval-Scott team will...

Hull close on international trio

Even signing these players, Hull might struggle to stay in the top flight, hope that's not the case though and they make a good go of it."Hull close on international trio ...

750 set to make trip to Taiwan from China

Direct flights between Taiwan and China is a great start to the new relationship between the two lands. Before when I made my trips from Taiwan to Shanghai it would take me a whole day to get there. We would leave...

Taiwan complains of media controls at China talks

Both Chinese and Taiwanese media struck a hopeful note about the meeting today between China and Taiwan, which it considers a break-away province. Much of the discussion, however, centered on media controls. Many analysts consider it inevitable that Taiwan will have to become...

Real reported over Ronaldo link

Mmmm, pot, kettle and black spring to mind." Real reported over Ronaldo link Real Madrid are in pursuit of United's Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United have lodged an...

Photo of John Travolta Signing Autograph for Drew Peterson Could Be Evidence ...

" A photograph of actor John Travolta signing an autograph for Drew Peterson, the prime suspect in fourth wife Stacy's disappearance, could end up being evidence in the weapons case brought against him by...

Feuding Factions in Lebanon Reach Deal in Crisis Talks

The Lebanese Telecommunications Minister said this morning that an agreement between the country's rival factions has been reached wihich meets two key opposition demands, acabinet of national unity that will give...

Congo conflict claims 5 million lives

I am pretty aware of what's going on in the world, as I know most people are at nowpublic, but to see the numbers sometimes really puts everything in perspective. "(CNN) -- Hopes are high that the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and armed groups can end a...

On the Hunt: Bush backer seeks $1 billion for Peru project

"On the Hunt: Bush backer seeks $1 billion for Peru project DEPARTMENT Washington Babylon BY Ken Silverstein PUBLISHED December 18, 2007 Beginning tomorrow and over the next few weeks, the World Bank and other lenders will be voting, apparently in favor, on a package worth...

Indonesia says ASEAN charter rules benefit all

""The new charter will be of benefit to all members. It is a historic moment because the new charter will address ongoing challenges and opportunities," President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told Reuters on the...

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