January 19, 2012
Decision looms on ending Concordia rescue operations
Rescuers resumed work aboard of the wreck of the cruise liner Costa Concordia on Thursday, the Italian navy said, as a decision loomed about when and if to call off the search for survivors. Authorities are considering when to change the operation…
January 19, 2012
China Says US Sanctions on Iran ‘Ineffective’
China expressed concern Thursday over rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, saying the situation could pose problems for resolving Iran's nuclear issues. Speaking at a regular news briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesperson Liu Weimin said…
January 19, 2012
Iran Says US Should Be Willing to Talk Without Conditions
Iran says the United States should make it clear that it is ready to hold talks without conditions, and urged other countries in the Middle East to not put themselves in a “dangerous position.” Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi made the…
January 19, 2012
Maritime Monitor Says Somali Pirates Remain Biggest Threat
International piracy monitors say the number of overall attacks dropped slightly last year, and that Somali pirates remain the greatest threat. The International Maritime Bureau said Thursday it recorded 439 pirate attacks in 2011, down from 445…
January 17, 2012
Golden Globes: Ricky Gervais ‘subdued’, say critics
A "respectful and restrained" Ricky Gervais lacked the bite of last year as the host of a lacklustre Golden Globes ceremony, reviewers have concluded. The Los Angeles Times said he was "surprisingly subdued". The Hollywood Reporter said it was…
January 17, 2012
Fisher’s late 3 pushes Lakers past Mavericks 73-70
Derek Fisher spent the last year wearing more suits than sweats while negotiating the union's labor deal, and he realizes his peak playing days are probably past. But Kobe Bryant borrows a term from former coach Phil Jackson to…
January 17, 2012
Djokovic, Kvitova advance; Stosur out in first round at Australian
U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur crashed out in the first round of the Australian Open in straight sets Tuesday in a crushing blow for local fans desperate to end a long drought at the national championship. Sixth-seeded Stosur lost 7-6 (2), 6-3 to…
January 17, 2012
FIFA “dishonest” over deals and can prove it: Warner
Ousted former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner said on Friday he had documented evidence to back his claim that he was gifted World Cup television rights in return for FIFA votes and accused the organisation of being "disingenuous and dishonest".…
January 17, 2012
Li Na gets ready for Australian Open
The first grand slam of the season is ready to begin in Melbourne. China’s superstar Li Na was among the top players from around the world making an early appearance on the court at the Melbourne Park Saturday, ahead of the start of the…
January 17, 2012
Michael Phelps swims to win at Austin Swimming Grand Prix
The road to London’s begun for one of swimming’s most dominant athletes. Michael Phelps started is journey toward London 2012 at the Austin Swimming Grand Prix Saturday. Phelps took an early lead in the 400-metre individual medley final and never…