Probe: Olympic track didn't cause luger's death
WHISTLER, British Columbia - Fast and frightening, yes. Responsible for the death of a luger, no.
Activities:2012 Summer Olympics
2010-02-13
Olympics host Vancouver ranked world's most liveable city
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - Vancouver has again topped a list of the top 10 most liveable cities in the world, giving the Canadian west coast city an extra boost as it opens the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Nations:Canada Australia South Africa Austria Nigeria Pakistan Source:(Reuters)
2010-02-12
"Guys and Dolls" actress Jean Simmons dies at 80
LOS ANGELES - Jean Simmons, whose ethereal screen presence and starring roles with Hollywood's top actors made her a mid-century film icon, has died at age 80.
People:Jean Simmons Marlon Brando Paul Newman
2010-01-23
Worldwide farewell to Jackson
PARIS (AFP) - Millions of Michael Jackson fans staged their own worldwide farewell to their idol Tuesday, organising ceremonies to mark his funeral and gathering before giant screens to watch the Los Angeles tribute to the King of Pop.
Nations:U.S. Australia France Russia People:Michael Jackson Nelson Mandela Jennifer Hudson Quincy Jones Smokey Robinson Stevie Wonder Activities:Michael Jackson Death
2009-07-07
Tears and tributes for the flawed 'genius' of pop
LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2009 (AFP) - The world's most powerful figures from politics to entertainment joined in mourning Michael Jackson, hailing him as a musical genius but also grieving over a life filled with tragedy.
Nations:U.S. Denmark Ethiopia Japan People:Michael Jackson Elvis Presley Nicolas Sarkozy Paul McCartney Barack Obama Lionel Richie Activities:Michael Jackson Death
2009-06-27
Michael Jackson was much more than the King of Pop
NEW YORK - When Michael Jackson anointed himself "King of Pop" over two decades ago, there was considerable rumbling about his hubris: Yes, he may have become a world sensation with record-setting sales of "Thriller," and yes, he may have had a string of No. 1 hits with smashes like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It," but the KING OF ALL POP MUSIC?
People:Michael Jackson James Brown Quincy Jones Stevie Wonder Elvis Presley Justin Timberlake
2009-06-26
Leaders, superstars, fans mourn King of Pop
LONDON - Michael Jackson was due to make his triumphant return to the stage in London next month -- but instead his sudden death has left millions of fans feeling they've lost a lifelong friend.
Nations:U.K. Colombia South Korea U.S. France Mexico People:Michael Jackson Nelson Mandela Judy Garland Hugo Chavez Paul McCartney Sophia Loren
2009-06-26
Stars in shock at Jackson's death
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Celebrities and stars around the globe were overwhelmed by sorrow and shock as they learned of the sudden death of pop icon Michael Jackson.
Nations:U.S. People:Michael Jackson Farrah Fawcett Quincy Jones Lance Armstrong Jamie Foxx Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:Michael Jackson Death
2009-06-25
Shootout kills 16 gunmen, 2 soldiers in Acapulco
ACAPULCO, Mexico - It was a shootout straight from Hollywood in the former playground of its biggest stars: Outlaws holed up in a hillside mansion fought heavily armed Mexican soldiers with a rain of gunfire and grenades that had tourists cowering in hotels nearby.
Nations:Mexico Canada People:Felipe Calderon Elizabeth Taylor Source:(AP)
2009-06-08
World gov'ts race to contain swine flu outbreak
WASHINGTON - The world's governments raced to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria Sunday as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from Canada to New Zealand and the United States declared a public health emergency. "It's not a time to panic," the White House said.
Nations:Canada New Zealand U.S. Mexico Bolivia U.K. People:Barack Obama Activities:2009 Swine Flu
2009-04-27
Obama tries American-style campaign on Europe
STRASBOURG, France - Courting Europe with an American-style campaign, President Barack Obama on Friday talked up his plans -- popular here -- to eliminate nuclear weapons, close the Guantanamo Bay prison and tackle global warming.
Nations:Afghanistan France Pakistan Portugal Russia Spain People:Carla Bruni Nicolas Sarkozy Angela Merkel Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:2009 London G20 Summit U.S.-Europe
2009-04-03
Obama tries to rally world to cope with downturn
LONDON - President Barack Obama sought Wednesday to rally the world's top and emerging powers to help cope with a global economic downturn, saying, "We can only meet this challenge together."
Nations:Russia U.K. People:Dmitry Medvedev Gordon Brown Barack Obama George W. Bush Hu Jintao Activities:2009 London G20 Summit Global Financial Crisis U.S.-U.K. China-U.S.
2009-04-01
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