Defector: Syria unleashes ‘monsters’
Syria’s government has been holding jailed dissidents underground and paying pro-government gang members $100 a day to crack down on protesters as it tries to quell demonstrations, a former defense official says.
Month: January 2012
Colosseum renovation plans cause rumblings
It sits in the center of ancient Rome and is an emblem of the city's imperial history as well as an icon of Italy, but plans to renovate the Colosseum have sparked controversy.
Vietnam surgery removes tumor twice man’s weight
A Vietnamese man is recovering Friday, one day after what was being hailed as a successful surgery to remove a 198-pound (90-kilo) tumor from his right leg.
All-round Auckland stay top with easy win
A round-up of the action from the HRV Cup 2011-12 matches
Injured Pattinson out of series
Australia’s young fast bowling spearhead James Pattinson is out of the remainder of the Test series against India after scans revealed the early signs of stress fractures in the metatarsal bone of his left foot
Meal with deadly mushrooms kills 2
A meal containing the world's most deadly mushroom is responsible for killing two people and sickening another in Canberra, Australian health officials said Friday.
Hughes extends Worcestershire stay
Phillip Hughes will spend the entire 2012 season at Worcestershire after extending his contract with the county
Hilfenhaus takes five in Australia’s innings win
This was supposed to be India’s best chance to win a Test series in Australia. It has taken only eight days of cricket for Michael Clarke’s men to deny them that goal
Sri Lanka need mental strength – Duleep Mendis
Duleep Mendis, the chairman of selectors for Sri Lanka, has said the team is going through a period of transition and needs to be given time to start performing consistently
Mumbai cope well with absence of key players
Wasim Jaffer was proud of having made the semi-final with a team missing so many first-choice players but also felt the toss had an important role to play
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