A war-weary America forces both parties to reconsider their plan of attack May 2, 2012 HAVING evaded Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, it’s unsurprising that Barack Obama is reminding the public that it was his decision that led to the daring raid which killed Osama bin Laden. With elections in November, that’s all very well. But is this a case of kill overkill? The main controversy surrounds a video [...]
Quins marry grace and grit, says Greenwood April 25, 2012 EX-HARLEQUINS and England centre Will Greenwood insists his former club are a different prospect to years past as their bid to reach the Aviva Premiership final edges closer. Quins have been superb this season and top the Premiership with their semi-final position already secured, despite last weekend’s 43-33 defeat to nearest challengers Leicester. Though often [...]
Argentina gets support on Falklands March 18, 2012 SOUTH American nations backed Argentina’s claim to oil near the Falkland Islands at the weekend, arguing that British firms are hunting for fuel in the region “unilaterally”. Argentina said last week it would take civil and criminal action against any companies involved in oil exploration off the islands, known as the Malvinas in South America. [...]
Argentina gets support on Falklands March 18, 2012 SOUTH American nations backed Argentina’s claim to oil near the Falkland Islands at the weekend, arguing that British firms are hunting for fuel in the region “unilaterally”. Argentina said last week it would take civil and criminal action against any companies involved in oil exploration off the islands, known as the Malvinas in South America. [...]
Burton Port is value in Gold Cup March 15, 2012 US bookies are often accused of being a cold-hearted bunch, but I promise you, even though it will cost the betting industry millions, if Kauto Star wins the Gold Cup today we’ll be cheering just as much as the punters. Best Mate was admired for his three Gold Cup wins a few years ago, but [...]
LONDON REPORT April 22, 2012 UK investors are set for a busy week with a slew of earnings both here and on Wall Street, the release of Britain’s quarterly GDP rate and a decision from the Fed on the US Bank rate. Both the Nationwide Housing Prices report and Nationwide Consumer Confidence report are due out this week and today’s [...]
Capoeira isn’t just fun, it also helped to hone Man U’s flipping great Nani April 9, 2012 FITNESS & DIET EXPERT The Man Utd player has something of a martial arts past, hence the gymnastic flips when he’s celebrating on the pitch. HOW HE DOES IT: Nani spends most of his time in football training nowadays but admits that he misses the martial art of Capoeira he grew up with on the [...]
Berkshire’s Warren Buffett has identified his successor February 26, 2012 WARREN Buffett has told investors that he has identified a successor to replace him as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, but he stopped short of revealing the name. In his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders, the 81-year old investor insisted he had no intention of stepping down but said the eventual transfer of power “will [...]
Miners lift FTSE but UK factory figures cast shadow April 5, 2012 The FTSE 100 edged up this morning as miners were boosted by more positive data from China but a shadow was cast over the UK by bleak factory output figures. Investors were also eyeing the Bank of England’s interest rate decision at midday with rates expected to be frozen again with no more quantitative easing [...]
Hart flattered to be candidate for captaincy February 28, 2012 GOALKEEPER Joe Hart admits captaining England would be “amazing” but insists it is still “a long way off” for the Manchester City No1. Hart (inset) has been touted as a possible skipper for tonight’s friendly against Holland, a notion lent credibility by his nomination for media duties on the eve of the match. But he [...]