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Mixed feelings in Chicago over Oprah end

DNA 10 hours 47 minutes ago

While some people believe it can affect local tourism and businesses in Chicago, others seem unconcerned about her departure from the city where the show is shot.
Mixed feelings in Chicago over Oprah's 'retirement'
Winfreys decision to end her talk show in 2011 has attracted mixed feelings from the people of Chicago.
Oprah Winfrey brings curtain down on her TV show
Her TV career began back in 1973 and her talk show won 40 Emmys.
Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray & More Continue Singing Oprah's Praises
Before everyone and his mother had a daytime talk show, there was Oprah Winfrey. And the news that in less than two years there won't be an Oprah Winfrey Show as we know it has...
Oprah Winfrey says goodbye to television talk show after 25 years
Tears in her eyes and her voice breaking, the billionaire talk show host Oprah Winfrey yesterday told her legions of viewers: I love this show, this show has been my life and I love it enough to know when its time to say goodbye.
Television queen
Is Oprah's talk show move the end of an era?
Oprah Winfrey to start her own TV network
Oprah Winfrey will crown her position as one of the most powerful US media moguls by starting her own TV channel after leaving her talk show.
25 yrs on, Oprah to end TV show
Oprah Winfrey, one of the most influential and highly paid women on American television, will announce on Friday she is ending her popular daytime talk show in 2011.
I know when it's time to say goodbye: Oprah
Oprah Winfrey: "This show has been my life and I love it enough to know when it's time to say goodbye."
Electrifying show ends childrens fest
Kottu Murasae is a perfect culmination to Art, Arattai, Aarpattam
Oprah Winfrey's career in pictures
Oprah Winfrey has announced her long-running talkshow will come to an end in 2011. We look back at her life and career
Oprah Winfrey says ending TV show "feels right"
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Oprah Winfrey said on Friday that she will end her popular TV show in 2011 because it "feels right in her bones" after 25 years, and urged viewers not to believe rumors of why she's quitting.
'Yellow Brick Road' Ending
Oprah makes teary announcement that she's ending her show, but says best is yet to come | FoxBusiness: Oprah for President? | LIVESHOTS: Local Stations, CBS Will Feel The Pain
Teary Oprah Announces End of Show -- But Is the Time Really Right?
Nobody, not even Oprah herself, knows what kind of a creature the post-network-show Oprah will be
Winfrey Bets on Her Future With Cable
Oprah Winfrey will end her daytime talk show in 2011 as she prepares to start a cable channel of her own.
Winfrey announces end of 'Oprah'
Oprah Winfrey knows how to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Oprah Winfrey brings curtain down on her talk show
The Oprah Winfrey Talk Show will come to an end in 2011 after more than two decades on air, BBC reported Friday.
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Boycott threat to Gillette products over Thierry Henry 'handball' row

Telegraph 4 hours 33 minutes ago

A boycott of Gillette products is being organised after the 'face' of the brand France footballer Thierry Henry was blamed for knocking Ireland out of the 2010 World Cup.
France's Henry tops rogue's gallery: Australian paper
Thierry Henry's self-confessed handball to secure France a win over Ireland and a place in next year's World Cup has shot him to the top of the sport's rogue's gallery, Australia's Daily Telegraph said Saturday.
India rise 3 places to No. 135
Berne: India have climbed three places to 135 in the Fifa world rankings released Friday.
Henry says replay the 'fairest solution'
France captain Thierry Henry, the central figure of this week's handball controversy, has agreed a replay against Ireland would be the fairest solution to the controversy surrounding the teams' World Cup play-off.
Henry admits replay would be fair
Under-fire France striker Thierry Henry says a replay of the World Cup play-off with the Republic of Ireland would "be the fairest solution".
Henry admits handball as France qualifies for World Cup
Thierry Henry admitted he had handled the ball in the build-up to a controversial goal that sent France to the World Cup at the expense of Ireland.
Henry says World Cup playoff would be fair
LONDON (Reuters) - France captain Thierry Henry has agreed a replay against Ireland would be the fairest solution to the controversy surrounding the teams' World Cup playoff.
For Thierry Henry its volleyball
Paris: Football players just cant be trusted to be honest and Thierry Henry proved that by choosing to play volleyball against Ireland, blatantly handling the ball for the goal that sent France to the World Cup. Cheating, plain ...
Thierry Henry's Hand Gives France World Cup Spot
French soccer star Thierry Henry illegally handled the ball before passing it on for the goal that secured France's ticket to next year's World Cup in South Africa
Replay 'fairest solution' says Henry
Thierry Henry believes a replay would be the "fairest solution" after his handball set up France's clinching goal in their World Cup playoff with the Republic of Ireland.
French Player Blasted for 'Handball' Victory Wants Rematch
Ireland has 'thrown down the gauntlet' to France Thursday to replay a World Cup qualifier match after Les Bleus striker Thierry Henry handballed before a crucial goal, Sky News reported.
A replay would be fairest solution: Henry
Thierry Henry said a replay between France and Ireland would be the "fairest solution" to the controversy surrounding the World Cup playoff.
Roy Keane blames Irish defence, keeper for Henry goal
The former Irish captain blamed Ireland's defenders and goalkeeper rather than Thierry Henry for the controversial goal which ended their World Cup hopes.
France move up to seventh in Fifa world rankings
France have risen two places in the Fifa world rankings following their controversial World Cup play-off win over the Republic of Ireland.
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Italy Arrests 2 Over Attacks in Mumbai

NY Times 10 minutes ago

The authorities arrested a Pakistani father and son accused of providing logistical support and financing.
Pakistani father-son duo arrested in Italy for Mumbai attacks
Two Pakistani men were arrested in Italy early Saturday in connection with the last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, Italian police said Saturday. Two more people arrested 'for other illegal activities' may have some connection with two Pakistanis.
India had issued Red Corner notices against Pak father, son
The father-son duo from Pakistan, arrested in Italy for allegedly managing money transfer for communication links of the Mumbai terror attackers, had a Red Corner Notice issued against them by Interpol for suspected involvement.
Pak father-son duo held in Italy over Mumbai attacks
Italian police arrested two Pakistani men accused of providing logistical support for 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Mumbai suspects arrested in Italy
Italian police arrest a Pakistani father and son suspected of providing logistical support for last year's Mumbai attacks.
Pak father-son duo held in Italy over Mumbai attacks
Italian police arrested two Pakistani men accused of providing logistical support for 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Italy arrests Pakistanis suspected of Mumbai links
Two other Pakistani citizens were arrested in the investigation, accused of links to illegal people trafficking.
Pak father-son duo linked to 26/11 attacks held in Italy
Mohammad Yaqub Janjua and his son Aamer were arrested in Italy on Saturday for allegedly managing money transfer to finance phone communications of the 26/11 attackers.
Suspected Mumbai bombing supporters arrested in Italy
Police in Italy have arrested two Pakistani men suspected of providing support for the attacks in Mumbai last year, that killed more than 160 people.
Italian Police Arrest 2 in Connection With Mumbai Attacks
Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son accused of helping fund and providing logistical support for last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, authorities said.
Italy arrests Pakistanis suspected of Mumbai links
MILAN (Reuters) - Italian anti-terrorist police have arrested two Pakistanis suspected of helping to finance the Islamic militant group responsible for the attacks on Mumbai in November 2008, that killed 166 people.
Two arrested in Italy over Mumbai terror attacks
Two Pakistani men have been arrested in Brescia, northern Italy, in connection with last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, which left 160 people dead.
Two Pakistanis linked to 26/11arrested in Italy
They reportedly provided logistical support for the terror attacks in Mumbai.
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42 killed in China mine explosion

IndiaENews 1 hour 20 minutes ago

At least 42 miners were killed in a gas explosion in a coal mine in northeast China Saturday, an official said.
Chinese Mine Explosion Kills 42 and Traps 66
A gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped.
China mine explosion kills 31, traps 78
BEIJING (Reuters) - At least 31 miners were killed and 78 remain trapped 500 meters (yards) underground following a gas blast at a mine in China, state media said on Saturday.
China says 31 dead, 82 trapped in mine explosion!
A gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 31 people and trapping 82 others nearly a third of a mile under ground, government authorities said.
Dozens dead in China mine blast
An explosion at a coal mine in northeastern China killed at least 42 workers early Saturday, state media reported.
China gas blast kills dozens and leaves 70 trapped in mine
A gas explosion at a staterun coal mine in northern China has killed at least 37 people.
China mine explosion kills 42, traps 66
The blast ripped through the mine at about 2.30 am when there were 528 people at work, but more than 400 have now got out safely.
31 dead, 82 trapped in China mine blast
An explosion at a coal mine in northeast China early on Saturday killed 31 workers and left 82 trapped, state-run China Central Television said.
31 Dead, 82 Trapped in China Mine Explosion
A gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 31 people and trapping 82 others nearly a third of a mile under ground, government authorities said.
Fatal China mine blast traps many
An explosion at a coal mine in north-eastern China kills at least 15 people and leaves more than 100 trapped, report state media.
11 killed, 118 trapped by mine explosion
A gas explosion in a coal mine in China's north east has killed 11 miners and trapped 118 underground in the latest accident to hit the world's deadliest mining industry, state media said. There were 528 people working in the mine at the time of the blast which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, but 399 have been rescued, the Xinhua news agency said.
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US still hopes Iran will change mind on nuclear deal!

ZeeNews 4 hours 45 minutes ago

Washington: The US has said it hopes Iran will still accept a confidence-building nuclear deal even as it plans to meet again with five other world powers to discuss steps to end Tehran`s defiance.
6 nations press Iran to accept nuke plan
BRUSSELS | Representatives of six world powers urged Iran on Friday to accept a U.N. plan aimed at delaying its ability to build a nuclear weapon, as the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency warned Tehran not to miss the opportunity to resolve the dispute. A European Union official said there was no mention of imposing sanctions against Iran for its refusal to halt nuclear enrichment activities at the meeting of senior diplomats from the U.N. Security Council's five permanent members plus Germany. "These things are a matter of timing, and this was not the right time for it," ... Email
US positive on Irans change of stance on N issue
The United States has expressed constructive hopes on Irans acceptance of a confidence-building constructive international nuclear deal brokered by the UN, even as it plans to meet again the five other world powers to discuss steps to end Tehran's defiance of nuclear ambitions.
US still hopes Iran will change mind on nuclear deal
Meeting in Brussels, six world powers expressed disappointment that Iran has "not responded positively" to a deal to ship low-grade nuclear fuel abroad or agreed to new talks.
Can Iran nuclear deal be reached?
Six major powers say they are disappointed with Irans response to the offer of a nuclear power deal.
New Sanctions Considered as Iran Stalls on Nuclear Deal
Officials from six countries and the European Union expressed disappointment that Iran had not accepted a deal to export most of its enriched uranium.
World powers meet over Iran nuke plan
Representatives of six world powers and the European Union met in Brussels on Friday to discuss Iran's apparent rejection of a key part of a nuclear deal.
Powers urge Iran to reconsider nuclear offer
BRUSSELS/BERLIN (Reuters) - Senior officials from six world powers said on Friday they were disappointed Iran had not accepted proposals intended to delay its potential to make nuclear bombs, and urged Tehran to reconsider.
World powers urge Iran to reconsider nuclear deal
Top diplomats from the so-called '5+1' group of world powers expressed disappointment Friday at Iran's rejection of a compromise deal on the country's controversial nuclear programme and urged its leaders to reconsider.
6 World Powers Press Iran on Nuclear Issue
Representatives of six world powers urged Iran on Friday to accept a U.N. plan aimed at delaying its ability to build a nuclear weapon, as the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency warned Tehran not to miss the opportunity to resolve the dispute.
Pressuring Tehran
World powers urge Iran to accept U.N. nuclear plan in Brussels Friday.
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Three suspected militants blow themselves up in PoK

Rediff 1 hour 7 minutes ago

Three suspected Taliban militants blew themselves up after being cornered by police in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir though there were no casualties.
Suspected militants blow themselves up in Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - Three suspected Taliban militants blew themselves up on Saturday as police chased them in Pakistani Kashmir, police said.
3 Suspected Militants Blow Themselves Up in Pakistan
Police say three suspected militants blew themselves up as they were being pursued by authorities in the Pakistan-controlled portion of disputed Kashmir.
Four Pakistani soldiers killed in Taliban rocket attack
Four Pakistani soldiers were killed in a Taliban rocket attack on their camp in the troubled northwestern borderlands, while the forces killed six militants in retaliatory fire, officials said Saturday.
As CIA chief lands in Pak, US drone kills eight militants
The US must address Pakistans concerns about a possible troop surge in Afghanistan and ensure that its new Afghan policy....
US missile strike kills 8 in Pak
Eight Islamist militants were killed in a US missile strike in northwest Pakistan on Friday, officials said, after three policemen were killed in a bomb blast.
Eight militants killed in US drone attack in Pak tribal belt
The drone attack occurred in Macchikhel area near Mirali, a key town in North Waziristan tribal agency.
Suspected drone kills 8 militants in Pakistan
A suspected drone fired two missiles at a house in northwestern Pakistan on Friday morning, killing eight militants and wounding several others, officials said.
Officials: U.S. missiles strike suspected militants
MIR ALI, Pakistan | Missiles fired from a reported U.S. drone killed at least eight suspected militants Friday in Pakistan's lawless tribal area along the Afghan border, intelligence officials said. It was the fourth such attack since the Pakistani military began an offensive in a nearby area in mid-October. A drone fired two missiles at a compound being used by suspected Taliban militants in a village near Mir Ali in North Waziristan, according to two intelligence officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to release the information. The compound was destroyed and eight bodies were pulled ... Email
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German FA lend full support to match fixing scandal

Telegraph 5 hours 25 minutes ago

The German Football Association have called for a "thorough" investigation into the latest betting scandal to hit the nation.
17 held in football match-fixing probe
German prosecutors said Friday they are investigating a huge match-fixing scandal with more than 200 games under scrutiny and 17 people arrested.
Biggest match fixing scandal rocks European soccer
A match-fixing ring with more than 200 suspected members fixed or tried to fix around 200 matches across Europe, including three in the Champions League.
Europe's biggest soccer match-fixing ring exposed, say cops
A match-fixing ring with more than 200 suspected members fixed or tried to fix around 200 matches across Europe, including three in Champions League.
Biggest match fixing scandal rocks European soccer
A match-fixing ring with more than 200 suspected members fixed or tried to fix around 200 matches across Europe, including three in the Champions League.
Europe's biggest match-fixing ring exposed
A match-fixing ring with more than 200 suspected members fixed or tried to fix around 200 matches across Europe, including three in the Champions League, in what UEFA called the biggest betting scandal in Europe.
Arrests in Europe Over Soccer Fixing Investigation
German law enforcement officials arrested 17 on Friday in connection with what was described as the biggest match-fixing scandal yet uncovered in European soccer.
Match-fixing scam rocks Europe
FRANKFURT: German prosecutors investigating match-fixing in football say 15 people in Germany and two in Switzerland have been arrested and that about 200 games in Europe are affected in what an UEFA representative called the biggest ...
Biggest fixing scandal hits European football
The investigation, which unearthed what UEFA representative Peter Limacher called Europe's biggest ever football betting scandal, included only matches played in 2009.
Match-fixing claims 'stun' football body
About 200 football ties are under investigation in what one Uefa official calls Europe's biggest match-fixing scandal.
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Belgian PM takes over as new president of EU

DD News 11 hours 17 minutes ago

In a surprisingly quick compromise, European Union leaders have named Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy and Britain's Catherine Ashton as EU President and foreign policy chief.
Belgian PM takes over as first 'president of Europe'
Herman Van Rompuy will become the face of European Union.
EU names Belgian PM Van Rompuy as first president
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders named Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy, who is little known outside his own country, as the bloc's first president on Thursday to lead efforts to make it more influential on the world stage.
EU gets President, foreign affairs chief
PARIS: Belgian Prime Minister, the modest and self-effacing Herman Von Rompuy (pronounced Rumpoy) has been elected to be Europe's first President, while Britain's Catherine Ashton has been named the 27-member body's High Representative for ...
2-Min. Bio: Herman Van Rompuy, the E.U.'s New President
The low-profile Belgian Prime Minister will be the first permanent head of the 27-nation alliance
Herman Van Rompuy is David Cameron's kind of guy
Herman Van Rompuy is just another stooge for the unelected and unaccountable EU bureaucrats who will go on running the show says Simon Heffer.
Profile: Herman van Rompuy
A profile of Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy, the European Union's first permanent president.
EU names Belgian PM as first President
Belgian PM Herman Van Rompuy named as EUs first President and Baroness Catherine Ashton, a little known Briton, as foreign affairs chief, under a deal that kept out more established figures such as Tony Blair
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World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Man Who Killed in His Sleep Is Not Guilty

NY Times 14 hours 57 minutes ago

A British man who said he strangled his wife during a nightmare about fighting off an intruder has been found not guilty in her death.
Man who killed wife in sleep walks free
A British man who strangled his wife in his sleep because he dreamt she was an intruder was freed, after prosecutors withdrew the case against him.
U.K. Man Cleared of Wife's Murder During Nightmare
A British man who said he strangled his wife during a nightmare about fighting off an intruder has been found not guilty in her death.
He killed his wife in sleep, walks free
LONDON: A decent and devoted husband who strangled his wife while he dreamt she was a intruder has been cleared of murder after the Crown Prosecution Service for England and Wales accepted he had not been in control of his ...
Man who killed wife while dreaming is freed
A British man who strangled his wife in his sleep while dreaming that she was an intruder walked free from court Friday after the case against him was withdrawn, prosecutors said.
'Dream killer' released by judge
A "devoted husband" who said he killed his wife while dreaming she was an intruder in their camper van is freed by a judge.
Man who killed wife in sleep, Brian Thomas, walks free after charges withdrawn
A man who strangled his wife in his sleep has walked from court a free man after the prosecution withdrew all charges against him.
Man who strangled wife during nightmare walks free from court
Man killed his wife during a nightmare in belief he was attacking an intruder.
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Dalai hopes PM will raise Tibet with Obama

Rediff 1 hour 7 minutes ago

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, said he understood India had "limitations" on the issue of Tibet and hoped that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would take it up in whatever way possible...
Manmohan`s US visit: Small ticket items on high value agenda!
Moving beyond the transformational nuclear deal, India and the US are set to unveil a new template for deepening strategic partnership on key global challenges.
Dalai Lama hopes PM will raise Tibet issue in US
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Saturday described Manmohan Singh as a 'clean politician' and said he was hopeful the prime minister would do whatever possible on the Tibetan issue when he meets US President Barack Obama next week.
India attaches high priority to its ties with US: Manmohan
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that a 'sustained and dynamic' Indo-US partnership is essential to meet major global challenges.
India attaches high priority to its ties with US: Manmohan
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that a 'sustained and dynamic' Indo-US partnership is essential to meet major global challenges.
Indo-US ties essential for meeting global challenges: PM
Manmohan Singh is on a four-day visit to US as the first state guest of Obama.
India gets wary of Obama
With US President according a monitor's role to China in South Asia, New Delhi is left with a bad feeling about this US administration. It won't exactly help as Manmohan Singh leaves for Washington this weekend ...
Guard of Honour for Manmohan in U.S.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be accorded a Guard of Honour on the South Lawn in the White House when he reaches Washington for the first state visit by any head of state or government under the Obama presidency. This, ...
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