Thursday 11th March, 2010
Sarkozy tells Carla to end holiday with lover
Britain News.NetFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has asked his wife Carla Bruni to end a holiday with her lover in Thailand and return home, a news report said. Sarkozy is also travelling to Britain on Friday without his spouse.
Germany beat England to enter Hockey World Cup final
Britain News.NetTwo-time defending champion Germany on Thursday defeated England 4-1 in the men's Hockey World Cup semi-finals to stay in the hunt for a third straight title.
Fire breaks out in London building
Britain News.NetMore than 100 firefighters were tackling a blaze in a four-storey building in east London Thursday.
US unconvinced over Pak Army's U-turn against Taliban commanders: Expert
Britain News.NetPakistan has been claiming huge success against the Taliban by capturing several key militant leaders, including Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Afghan Taliban's second-in command, however the United States is far from convinced that the arrests mark a change in the Pakistan Army's policies.
Meteorites could have kick-started life on earth 4 billion years ago
Britain News.NetA new study has shown that Meteorites that bombarded Earth four billion years ago could have kick-started life rather than wiping it out.
Archaeologists to embark on investigation into Shakespeare's later life
Britain News.NetArchaeologists are all set to start a ground-breaking investigation into Shakespeare's later life in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK.
Walmart under fire for cutting price of black Barbies to nearly half of white ones
Britain News.NetAmerican supermarket chain Walmart has received flak for selling black Barbie dolls at a lesser price than white Barbies.
Cambridge to train police chiefs in India
Britain News.NetFormer Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair is to co-direct a new training programme for senior police executives in India, led by the University of Cambridge.
Henman prefers golf instead of captaining Britain's Davis Cup team
Britain News.NetFormer British No.1 Tim Henman loves to play golf instead of accepting the offer to be new Davis Cup captain of Britain.
'The Wizard of Oz' to get 3D treatment?
Britain News.NetPopular Frank Baum's story, 'The Wizard of Oz', may soon be made into a 3D film.
McDonald's offers qualification in work experience!
Britain News.NetFast food chain McDonald's is offering a qualification in work experience, becoming the first UK employer to do so.
Car that uses 10,000 cups of espresso as fuel!
Britain News.NetJem Stansfield, a BBC presenter, will drive from London to Manchester to test an experimental car, which runs on coffee grounds.
Cheryl Cole may take back Ashley, says body language expert
Britain News.NetAccording to a body language expert, singer Cheryl Cole wants to reunite with love rat husband/soccer star Ashley.
'24 beers a day' Brit losing teeth at 22
Britain News.NetA 22-year-old man in Britain is fast losing all his teeth - because of heavy drinking.
'Mad Men' characters to be honoured with Barbie doll versions
Britain News.NetIt has emerged that the characters of dramatic television series 'Mad Men' are set to be honoured with Barbie and Ken doll versions by Mattel.
Jay-Z scraps plan to invest in NY racetrack casino project
Britain News.NetRapper Jay-Z is said to have scrapped plans to invest in a racetrack casino project in New York after state officials allegedly ordered all backers to hand over detailed records of their finances.
Madonna signs Vera Farmiga for her movie over "cup of tea"
Britain News.NetQueen of Pop Madonna is said to have wooed actress Vera Farmiga into signing up for her next movie with an intimate chat over a "cup of tea".
Button insists on working as a team with Hamilton
Britain News.NetReigning Formula One champion Jenson Button insists that there will be no bust-ups with fellow McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton even if he retains his title.
Laila Rouass to make film on life of 'poster girl of Palestinian terrorism'
Britain News.NetFootballers' Wives star Laila Rouass is set to make a film on the life of terrorist Leila Khaled, often dubbed the "poster girl of Palestinian terrorism".
Latest extreme sport: Alligator wrestling!
Britain News.NetWrestling in the US is no more confined to the ring - fighters are now trying their might against the strength of alligators in a pool.
Christie Brinkley selling off wedding dress
Britain News.NetFormer supermodel Christie Brinkley has made up her mind to sell the dress she donned when she walked down the aisle with ex-hubby Peter Cook.
Charlie Sheen to return to small screen
Britain News.NetCharlie Sheen is planning to make a small screen comeback.
Rooney is one of the world's best football players: Beckham
Britain News.NetEngland and A. C. Milan star David Beckham has hailed Wayne Rooney as the best player in the world after the Manchester United striker upstaged him on his Old Trafford return.
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