Driver rams bus down busy Indian streets, kills nine
NEW DELHI (AP) — A bus driver mowed down pedestrians and rammed cars, scooters and food stalls in a rampage through crowded Indian streets Wednesday that killed nine people and injured more than two dozen. Police chased the bus for…
Broad and Swann help England take charge
Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann each took three wickets as England took charge of the second Test against Pakistan on day one in Abu Dhabi. Broad (3-47) bowled both Younus Khan and Azhar Ali after lunch to leave the hosts…
Hospital must pay $1M to Garth Brooks
CLAREMORE, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma hospital in Garth Brooks’ hometown must pay $1 million to the country singer because it failed to build a women’s health centre in honour of his late mother, jurors ruled Tuesday evening. Jurors ruled…
British mom found dead in Antigua
A British mother-of-two has been found dead on a beach just hours after she arrived in Antigua for her father’s wedding. Nicola Raybone, 33, vanished when she went to watch the sunset after being left alone at a bar in…
Mario may be forced out of English football
Mario Balotelli’s agent has warned the striker could quit English football if he continues to receive what he sees as unfair treatment. Balotelli, 21, is facing a four-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association. The…
Police shot dead
VALLE DE BRAVO, Mexico (AP) — Five police officers were fatally shot after they stopped a vehicle in a town outside Mexico City, authorities said Tuesday. Mexico State prosecutor Alfredo Castillo Cervantes said the municipal officers from the town of…
Djokovic, Murray, Nadal, Federer in Aussie semis
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Appearing uncomfortable for much of the match, defending champion Novak Djokovic held on to beat David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1 Wednesday night and complete a blockbuster semifinal lineup at the Australian Open. Djokovic leads the…
Seagulls swoop for United star
Brighton are preparing to make an ambitious move to sign Manchester United striker Michael Owen. The Seagulls are are just two points off the Championship play-off places and manager Gus Poyet wants Owen to boost their bid for a top-six…
Renowned Jamaica producer Winston Riley dies at 65
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Winston Riley, an innovative reggae musician and producer, has died of complications from a gunshot wound to the head. He was 65. Riley died Thursday at University Hospital of the West Indies, where he had been…
Mexico authorities unravel child trafficking ring
ZAPOPAN, Mexico (AP) — The Irish couples ensnared in an apparent illegal adoption ring in western Mexico thought they were involved in a legal process and are devastated by allegations organisers were trafficking in children, the families said Monday. “All…
