America's Cup Challengers of Record Australia withdraw
(Reuters) - The next America's Cup in 2017 has been thrown into turmoil with the official Challengers of Record withdrawing from the regatta. Reported by Reuters 6 hours ago.
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Fringe benefits as Anna's off to Oz
A bar manager is jetting off to Australia to pursue her dream of becoming an events organiser after winning a competition.Anna Webb, who manages The Exchange Bar, in Leicester's Cultural Quarter, has...
View ArticleMH17: Tony Abbott increases pressure on Russia as Bishop heads for UN
· PM wants justice for 'dead and the living' · Julie Bishop will lead bid for 'full investigation' · Australian officials on their way to Kiev · China's president calls for a 'fair and objective'...
View ArticleMH17: British investigators arrive in Ukraine as pressure grows on Russia
Downing Street says six experts will join international team as China and Australia call for 'objective' investigation Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 4 hours ago.
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Irish woman on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 told family 'I'll see you again'
The Irish woman who died in the Malaysian air disaster told her mother "I'll see you again" before she left on her journey back to her adopted home of Australia. Reported by Belfast Telegraph 2 hours...
View ArticleTeam Australia withdraw from America's Cup
· Concern over mounting costs behind decision · New Zealand and Britain will still mount challenges The next America's Cup in 2017 has been thrown into turmoil with the official Challengers of Record,...
View ArticleAustralia threatens Putin with G20 summit ban
Russia’s membership of the G8 was suspended this year, but wider membership of G20 could make consensus on a summit ban very difficult to reach Reported by FT.com 1 day ago.
View ArticleEngland v India: Trent Bridge pitch rated poor by ICC referee David Boon
Nottinghamshire face fine after first Test stalemate Most damning verdict ever for Test pitch in England Follow second Test at Lords with our over-by-over report Nottinghamshire are set to pay a heavy...
View ArticleAinslie unfazed by Aussie withdrawal
Sir Ben Ainslie says Team Australia's withdrawal from the 2017 America's Cup will not affect a planned British challenge. Reported by BBC Sport 22 hours ago.
View ArticleAmerica's Cup: Team Australia pull out of the running for the 35th America's...
Another major wobble in the progress towards the next America’s Cup came overnight with the announcement in Australia that the lead challenger, Hamilton Island Yacht Club’s Team Australia, has decided...
View ArticleCook captaining for pundits - Waugh
Alastair Cook must trust his instincts and stop "captaining for the commentators", says ex-Australia captain Steve Waugh. Reported by BBC News 20 hours ago.
View ArticleCook 'captaining for pundits' claim
Alastair Cook must trust his instincts and stop "captaining for the commentators", says ex-Australia captain Steve Waugh. Reported by BBC Sport 21 hours ago.
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Cheltenham HIV campaigner pays tribute to friend who died in...
One of the longest survivors of HIV in Britain has paid tribute to his friend who was one of the 298 people who died when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed in Ukraine. World Health Organization...
View ArticleMH17 passenger list names 298 killed in Malaysia Airlines plane crash
Malaysia Airlines has named the 283 passengers and 15 flight crew who were travelling on the flight which was downed in the Ukraine, in an attempt to contact family members or friends of those killed....
View ArticleAustralia star Pitman joins Thunder
BBC Local News: Manchester -- Superleague champions Manchester Thunder sign Australia international Chelsea Pitman as their overseas player for 2015. Reported by BBC Local News 18 hours ago.
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Team Australia pull out of 2017 Americas Cup GBs Jack Laugher wins diving bronze in Shanghai Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 12 hours ago.
View ArticleIrish Oaks 2014: Bracelet provides further decoration for Aiden O’Brien’s...
It was pretty much Group One business as usual at the Curragh, with an Irish Classic dominated by Aiden O’Brien. After Australia headed a clean sweep for Ballydoyle in last month’s Irish Derby, the Co...
View ArticleShould I move nearer my grandchild but away from my grownup children?
A grandfather with four children wonders whether to move 150 miles to be near his grandchild. Mariella Frostrup suggests flexible thinking - and new goals *The Dilemma* Our 39-year-old daughter and her...
View ArticleFox, Time Warner, and Rupert Murdoch's last game of thrones
The old mogul's bid is a bold one. But with such a prize in play, might the new media giants the tech companies step in? After a two-week hiatus that had some wondering if he'd gone for good, Rupert...
View ArticleMH17: UN considers resolution on Ukraine crash site access
Draft resolution demands all states co-operate with investigation and those responsible for shooting down' jet be held to account The UN security council is considering a draft resolution to condemn...
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