Gunmen Injure Six Police Officers in Greece Oct 28, 2009
ATHENS, Greece Gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on a suburban Athens police station with automatic weapons late Tuesday, wounding six police officers, authorities said. The attack occurred after Greece's new Socialist government promised to crack down on anarchist and far-left militant groups that have stepped up bombings and shootings in the wake of riots in Athens and other cities in December ... Officers from the police's anti-terrorism division gathered evidence at the targeted police... (Fox News)
8 Afghan emigrants die trying to reach Greece Oct 28, 2009
ATHENS - A small boat loaded with Afghan families smashed onto the rocks and sank off an island in the Aegean Sea yesterday, causing three women and five children to drown ... Athens accused neighboring Turkey, from where the vessel set off, of doing little to stop thousands of illegal immigrants from arriving in Greece. (Boston Globe)
Police injured in Athens attack Oct 28, 2009
Five policemen have been injured in a shooting in the Greek capital, Athens, authorities there have said ... It happened one day after the government offered a substantial reward for the capture of three criminal suspects linked to the resurgence of domestic terror, says the BBC's Malcolm Brabant in Athens. (BBC News -- Europe)
Greeks probe Pakistani complaint Oct 28, 2009
The BBC's Malcolm Brabant in Athens says Greek opposition politicians remain deeply dissatisfied with the response of the UK and Greek governments to the allegations. Mr Voulgarakis' deputy, Christos Markoyiannakis, resigned on Tuesday after publicly criticising a senior judge investigating the case. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
Duties of American Citizenship Oct 27, 2009
Jury duty as a democratic responsibility began in Athens in Ancient Greece when it was decided to pay jurors in order to create juries truly reflective of the citizenry. Today, jury duty pays only a few dollars a day and in some cases reimburses parking and lunch expenses. (Suite101.com)
The Olympic Torch Relay Oct 26, 2009
(For the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, the torch got an upgrade, flying from Athens to Paris on the famed Concorde jet. The relay was first televised in 1960, when CBS broadcast part of the route to Rome. (Time.com)
U2 360 Confirms 2010 North American Tour Dates Oct 26, 2009
U2 360 TOUR 2010 Presented by BlackBerry NORTH AMERICAN ITINERARY 6-June Anaheim, CA Angel Stadium On sale soon 12-June Denver, CO Invesco Field On sale Nov. 6 16-June Oakland, CA Oakland-Alameda On sale Nov. 2 County Coliseum 20-June Seattle, WA Qwest Field On sale soon 23-June Edmonton, AB Commonwealth Stadium On sale Nov. 2 30-June East Lansing, MI Spartan Stadium On sale soon 03-July Toronto, ON Rogers Centre On sale Nov. 2 06-July Chicago, IL Solider Field On sale soon 09-July Miami, FL... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Greece: Katsouranis, Panathinaikos down PAOK Oct 26, 2009
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Costas Katsouranis scored one goal in each half on Sunday to lead Panathinaikos to a 2-1 win over PAOK Thessaloniki that took them back to the top of the Greek league, level on points with Olympiakos. It was Panathinaikos' seventh win in eight games and leaves them alongside Olympiakos with 22 points. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Greece: Dudu-led Olympiakos beats Ergotelis 2-1 Oct 25, 2009
ATHENS, Greece (AP)-- Brazilian midfielder Dudu scored one goal and set up another Saturday as Olympiakos beat visiting Ergotelis 2-1 in the Greek league. Costas Mitroglou also scored for Olympiakos, while Georgian defender Giorgi Shashiashvili netted Ergotelis' goal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Vancouver torch starts its journey Oct 23, 2009
The ceremony, watched by hundreds of schoolchildren and tourists as well as dignitaries, kicked off an eight-day torch relay throughout Greece, including the country's ski resorts, before a handover to Vancouver Games organizers in the Panathenian stadium in Athens, site of the first modern Olympics in 1896. On October 30 the flame will arrive in Canada for the biggest-ever domestic relay, covering 45,000 kms and ending in Vancouver on February 12. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sun's rays successfully light Vancouver flame Oct 23, 2009
After an eight-day journey across Greece, the torch will be handed over to Canadian officials at the restored ancient Panathenaean Stadium in Athens on Oct. 29. It will reach Canada on Oct. 30 for what organizers say will be the largest national relay starting in Victoria, British Columbia, and involving 12,000 torchbearers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Calais bound Oct 23, 2009
These are scruffy, determined, frightened apparitions that seemingly no authority between London and Athens has the power to exorcise. How to listen to: From Our Own Correspondent. (BBC News -- Europe)
Greece 00004000embraces children who did not exist Oct 23, 2009
ATHENS: A generation of migrant children who were born and raised in Greece but never officially recognised will be granted citizenship, the new Socialist Government has announced ... Following the death of a Pakistani immigrant in police custody in Athens last week, the Socialists also plan to integrate immigrants into the police and place psychologists at stations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Olympic Flame Begins Journey to Vancouver Oct 23, 2009
After an eight-day journey across Greece, the torch will be handed over to Canadian officials at the restored ancient Panathenaean Stadium in Athens on Oct. 29. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)(at left, Greek actress Ino Menegaki, who plays the role of priestess, holds the Olympic flame during the lighting ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. (CBS News -- World)
Sun shines for Olympic flame lighting rehearsal Oct 22, 2009
The PETA group held a small peaceful protest under the Acropolis in Athens on Wednesday, holding banners against seal hunting in Canada ... After an eight-day trip through Greece, the flame will be handed over to Canadian officials at the restored ancient Panathenaean Stadium in Athens. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Greek cafe in heart of Turkey signals thaw in relations Oct 21, 2009
The inauguration of the first air link between Athens and Izmir this month has facilitated exchange. I grew up speaking Greek because that was the language I heard at home, said Hasan, a 46-year-old hotel employee. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Submerged ancient Greek city giving up its secrets Oct 18, 2009
THE GUARDIAN, ATHENS Sunday, Oct 18, 2009, Page 6. The secrets of a lost city that may have inspired one of the worlds most enduring myths X the fable of Atlantis X have been brought to light beneath the waters off southern Greece. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
World's Oldest Submerged Town Dates Back 5,000 Years Oct 17, 2009
This year, through a British School of Archaeology in Athens permit, The Pavlopetri Underwater Archaeology Project began its five year study of the site with the aim of defining the history and development of Pavlopetri. Four more fieldwork seasons are planned before their research is published in full in 2014. (Science Daily)
* World News Quick Take Oct 13, 2009
Hundreds of activists marched to a police station in Athens on Sunday to accuse officers of beating an illegal immigrant who died after being released from custody. Muhammad Kamran Atif, a Pakistani in his 20s, was arrested on Sept. 28 after attacking a Pakistani teenager with a knife, police said in a statement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Main Street USA: Political Delusions Oct 13, 2009
Plutarch tells us that, back in the fifth-century B.C., when the citizens of Athens were voting on whether to ostracize -- i.e., throw out -- Aristides the Just, one sourpuss explained his emphatic yes vote: "I am tired of hearing him called 'the Just.'". I hesitate to introduce the comparison. (Townhall.com)
Greece beats Latvia 5-2 in World Cup qualifying Oct 11, 2009
ATHENS, Greece (AP): Theofanis Gekas scored four goals Saturday to lead Greece to a 5-2 win over Latvia and keep the team's hopes of advancing to the World Cup alive. The Bayer Leverkusen striker scored in the fourth minute from a cross by Giorgos Karagounis, added an equalizing penalty in the 47th, headed in another goal 10 minutes later and collected his fourth in injury time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
7-night Greek Isles cruise, from $1,082 Oct 10, 2009
The ultra-sleek, modern yacht sets sail from Athens Marina Zeas on October 30, and visits Kinisia on the island of Kea ... Before returning to Athens, passengers can enjoy the trendy shops, restaurants, and nightspots in Spetses ... And for an added value, Variety Cruises is giving its passengers a complimentary 2-night stay at the deluxe Ledra Marriot Hotel, as well as a free half-day city tour of Athens. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Europe.view: Old rows, new book Oct 9, 2009
The new centre-left government in Athens may soften the Greek insistence that its northern neighbour drop Macedonia before joining international organisations. Macedonia could clear up a couple of troubling human-rights cases, such as that of Spaska Mitrova, a young mother who has lost custody of her two-year-old daughter, in a dispute with strong political overtones (she identifies herself as Bulgarian, and says Macedonians have ill-treated her in retaliation). (The Economist)
Angelos' Greek gift: Orioles owner's donation makes heroes exhibition free to public Oct 9, 2009
The piece is on loan from National Archaeological Museum in Athens. Schulz said she couldn t believe The Walters could acquire such a treasure for the traveling exhibit, which will be headed to Nashville, Tenn. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Opening ceremony of Greece's First Confucius Institute held in Athens Oct 9, 2009
Rector of the Athens University of Economics and Business makes remarks at the opening ceremony for the first Confucius Institute in Greece in Athens, capital of Greece, Oct. 8, 2009. The opening of the first Confucius Institute at the Athens University of Economics and Business was held here Thursday ... Greek President Papoulias (2nd L) presents the opening ceremony for the first Confucius Institute in Greece in Athens, capital of Greece, Oct. 8, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hopkinton event challenges town's readers to a marathon Oct 8, 2009
In addition to inspiring the marathon race, the battle also preserved and invigorated Athens' fledging experiment with democracy, historians say. For the debut anniversary event, to be officially announced tonight at a reception, the Hopkinton library will ask residents and any other interested participants to kick off a marathon reading session. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Victor Davis Hanson's Congo Adventure Oct 8, 2009
Bringing Athens to Africa ... Apparently this Italian-American Colin Powell finds distasteful the timeless advice given by Cleon of Athens during the Peloponnesian Wars to kill all the men and sell all the women and children into slavery. (The American Conservative)
Greece's new PM announces priorities of cabinet Oct 8, 2009
ATHENS, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) - The cabinet of Greece's socialist party PASOK which won Sunday's general elections in the country was sworn in on Wednesday morning and the new ministers took over from their conservative predecessors in a series of official ceremonies that lasted until afternoon. During the first cabinet meeting Wednesday, the new prime minister George Papandreou announced the basic principles, core values and priorities of his government. (Xinhuanet, China)
New Greek leader to tap diaspora Oct 8, 2009
ATHENS: Greece's socialist leader, George Papandreou, has been sworn in as Prime Minister amid clear indications his Government will seek to tap talent in the diaspora to address the crises facing the country. The English-speaking Prime Minister, propelled into office by an overwhelming victory in Sunday's elections, put the finishing touches to a cabinet expected to show a change in style, with more women and younger ministers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Five women named to Greek Cabinet Oct 7, 2009
ATHENS - Prime Minister George Papandreou will personally handle foreign affairs in the Cabinet he announced yesterday, which merges portfolios, creates a new Environment Ministry, and places women in key posts ... He handed the key Finance Ministry to party spokesman George Papaconstantinou, 48, while Louka Katseli, 57, an economics professor at Athens University, was appointed to the new post of economy, competitiveness, and shipping minister ... After being sworn in by the leader of the Greek... (Boston Globe)
AP: Greek Socialist Premier Sworn in, Names Cabinet Oct 7, 2009
He handed the key Finance Ministry to party spokesman George Papaconstantinou, 48, while Louka Katseli, a 57-year-old economics professor at Athens University, was appointed to the new post of economy, competitiveness and shipping minister ... He was sworn in by Greece's Orthodox Church leader, Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens, at the presidential mansion. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Greece: Ciss, Panathinaikos return to 1st place Oct 6, 2009
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Djibril Cisse scored two goals to lead Panathinaikos to a 4-0 win over visiting Larissa that took them back to the top of the Greek league on Monday. Loukas Vintra and Costas Katsouranis also scored for the Athens club as it reclaimed the lead from defending champion Olympiakos, which beat Levadiakos 3-0 on Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Papandreou trounces conservatives in Greece Oct 6, 2009
PARLIAMENTARY VICTORY: The Panhellenic Socialist Movement will return to power after five years in opposition with 160 seats in the 300-seat parliament AP , ATHENS Tuesday, Oct 06, 2009, Page 6. The leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement, George Papandreou, waves to supporters as he arrives at his office in Athens on Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Greek Socialist leader sworn in as prime minister Oct 6, 2009
(10-06) 01:34 PDT ATHENS, Greece (AP) ... He was sworn in Tuesday by Greece's Orthodox Church leader Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens in a ceremony at the presidential mansion. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Debt-ridden Greece takes a sharp turn to the left Oct 6, 2009
ATHENS: Greece's socialist leader, George Papandreou, has pledged to ''turn the page'' on scandals and an economic malaise associated with the outgoing conservative government which suffered a surprise electoral defeat. We have a mandate to turn a new page,'' Mr Papandreou said as his PASOK party celebrated a return to power after Sunday's election victory after five years in opposition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Riots push Greece to edge Oct 5, 2009
By Malcolm Brabant BBC News, Athens. Pulsating punk rock was stoking up the black-clad army of students outside the University of Athens, as, yet again, they prepared to march on parliament ... The unrest across Greece is no longer an outpouring of youthful anger over the "martyrdom" of a schoolboy in the Athens district of Exarchia. (BBC News -- Europe)
Socialists win Greek general elections Oct 5, 2009
ATHENS, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) led by George Papandreou won Sunday's general elections in Greece with a wide margin that allows the formation of a majority government, according to the first official results. The Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) leader George Papandreou (Front) smiles in congratulations from his supporters in central Athens, capital of Greece, on Oct. 4, 2009 ... Supporters of the Greek Panhellenic Socialist Movement Party (PASOK) led... (Xinhuanet, China)
The main opposition PASOK won Sunday's general elections with a wide margin that allows the formation of a majority government, the first official results show.• Greek socialists promise changes in gov't prior to elections Oct 5, 2009
ATHENS, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Greek main opposition PASOK party president George Papandreou renewed his appeal to voters Wednesday to elect a new strong socialist government on this Sunday's general elections "capable of serving the people effectively and change the course of the country.". Speaking at a press conference at Zappeion in the center of Athens that was broadcast on five television channels, he stressed that "on October 4 we don't just choose the next government, but our future" and... (Xinhuanet, China)
Socialists trounce conservatives in Greece Oct 5, 2009
ATHENS, Greece - Greece's opposition Socialists won an early election by a landslide Sunday, initial results indicated, with voters angered by scandals and a faltering economy ousting conservative Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis ... Congratulations to victorThousands of cheering supporters mobbed a smiling Papandreou as he arrived at the central Athens headquarters as the results trickled in, while others drove through the city honking their horns ... Authorities' failure to contain widespread... (MSNBC -- International)
Socialists win Greek vote by landslide Oct 5, 2009
Supporters of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement celebrated in Athens yesterday after the party won in general elections ... ATHENS - Greece s Socialists beat the governing conservatives by a landslide in yesterday s parliamentary election ... We know that we can make it, Papandreou, a former foreign minister, told jubilant supporters lighting flares and waving PASOK flags depicting the party s symbol of a green rising sun outside his party headquarters in central Athens. (Boston Globe)
Greek Socialists defy Europe's shift to right Oct 5, 2009
ATHENS, Greece - Greece's opposition Socialists trounced the governing conservatives in a landslide election Sunday, with voters angered by scandals and a faltering economy ousting Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis halfway through his second term ... "We bear a great responsibility to change the course of the country. . . . We know that we can make it," Papandreou, a former foreign minister, told jubilant supporters lighting flares and waving flags outside the Socialist party headquarters in... (AZCentral -- News)
Dokic wins Athens ITF title Oct 5, 2009
Dokic outclassed local hope Eleni Daniilidou 6-2 6-1 in the final of the $US100,000 ($A115,000) Athens ITF tournament, the triumph lifting the 26-year-old from 80th to No.68 in the world, her highest ranking since 2004. The victory is a huge boost for Dokic, whose season turned pear-shaped in the months after she made a surprising and captivating wildcard run to the Australian Open quarter-finals in January. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Greek Socialist leader oversees party's return to power Oct 5, 2009
By Demetris Nellas, Associated Press ATHENS Two years ago, when George Papandreou led Greece's Socialist party to its worst election result in three decades, he was widely derided as an ineffective politician ... Greek Socialist Party leader George Papandreou, bottom right, is greeted by supporters as he enters his party headquarters in central Athens, on Sunday. (Florida Today)
Greece: Olympiakos tops Levadiakos, takes 1st Oct 4, 2009
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Oscar Gonzalez scored one goal and set up another Saturday as Olympiakos beat host Levadiakos 3-0 to take the overnight lead in the Greek league. Brazilian duo Diogo and Dudu added goals in the first half to give Olympiakos 16 points from six games, one point ahead of Panathinaikos, which hosts Larissa Monday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Earthquake shakes southern Greece Oct 4, 2009
A strong earthquake has struck southern Greece, including the capital, Athens, but there are no reports of injuries ... The quake's epicentre was located about 200km (125 miles) south of Athens, near the island of Kythira, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said ... This is the most seismic part of the Mediterranean basin and Greeks are used to buildings swaying, but this this quake was so powerful, it sent thousands of people running into the streets, reports the BBC's Malcolm Brabant in Athens. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
Greeks probe Pakistani complaint Oct 4, 2009
The BBC's Malcolm Brabant in Athens says Greek opposition politicians remain deeply dissatisfied with the response of the UK and Greek governments to the allegations. Mr Voulgarakis' deputy, Christos Markoyiannakis, resigned on Tuesday after publicly criticising a senior judge investigating the case. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
Torture complaint filed against British agent Oct 4, 2009
Associated Press in Athens. Thursday 29 December 2005. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
Voting starts in Greek general elections Oct 4, 2009
ATHENS, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- The general elections in Greece opened at 7 a.m. (0400 GMT) Sunday, and some 9 ... Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis attends a pre-election rally of his New Democracy party in Athens, capital of Greece, on Oct. 2, 2009 ... ATHENS, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis urged voters here Friday night to trust his conservative New Democracy party (ND) again in order to guide Greece out of the international financial crisis. (Xinhuanet, China)
Greeks begin voting in snap poll Oct 4, 2009
The BBC's Malcolm Brabant in Athens says the election campaign has, by Greek standards, been decidedly lacklustre. George Papandreou is promising to build a green economy. (BBC News -- Europe)
Greek dilemma Oct 3, 2009
By Malcolm Brabant BBC News, Athens ... Athens is expected to ask for extra time to meet the target ... Mr Karamanlis' likely demise does not bring any satisfaction to Fivos Gouzios, a 24-year-old left wing political activist who was among thousands of young demonstrators on the streets of Athens last December in Greece's worst civil unrest for decades. (BBC News -- Europe)
Checking In with Bec Oct 1, 2009
When we finally reached Athens all we could do was wait in the airport. Neither one of us had the slightest clue as to who it was we were looking for, but we knew that whoever it was that came to get us would have no problem finding us because we stuck out like sore thumbs in that airport. (Fightingillini.com)
Woodland bowler grabs gold medal in Taiwan Oct 1, 2009
I m writing to my congressmen and senators to see if we can get some help next time when the Deaflympics is held in Athens in 2013. Sight-seeing and souvenirs. (Longview Daily News, WA)
* Soccer Shorts Oct 1, 2009
Former AEK Athens owner Makis Psomiadis was sentenced to four years in jail by an Athens court on Tuesday for fraud. Psomiadis, a current shareholder in rival Greek Super League club Nea Kavala, and two of his cousins were given four-year jail sentences for defrauding 11 million euros (US$16. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Japan's Sekiya takes Spartathlon ultramarathon Sep 30, 2009
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Ryoichi Sekiya of Japan has won the 27th Spartathlon ultramarathon, a 152 ... The 52-year-old Sekiya completed the trek from Athens to Sparta on Saturday in 23 hours, 48 minutes, 24 seconds. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Jodie Henry to retire from swimming Sep 30, 2009
The star of the 2004 Athens Games is set to hand in her retirement form to Swimming Australia on Wednesday ... Henry won the prized 100m freestyle title and anchored Australia to victory in the 4x100m freestyle and 4x100m medley relay in Athens. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
There was never any doubt on UGA-FLA in JAX Sep 25, 2009
Keep it in Jacksonville every other year to save tradition but move it Atlanta, or a home and home every other year to add an extra home game that Athens needs ... and Athens for a game ... I have been to games in the Dome, Athens, and UGA/FL in both Athens and Jax. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Athens on a budget Sep 25, 2009
Bargain-hunting in new-look Athens - News- msnbc ... Bargain-hunting in new-look Athens ... Thanassis Stavrakis / APThe Temple of Festus is just one of numerous archaeological sites in Athens that are must-sees for visitors. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ancient Greek Lessons About Gay Marriage Sep 23, 2009
The very idea of "Greek love" or "Greek homosexuality" as a single social institution comes to seem somewhat misguided as Davidson shows how very differently people behaved in, say, Sparta, Elis, and Athens. The Athenianswho have bequeathed us the most evidencewere very unusual; citizens of other Greek cities were puzzled by the Athenian practices of "paederasty," or "boy-love," which involved the courtship of young men but which were also associated with the boys' education. (Slate)
• French police bulldoze immigrant camp near Calais Sep 23, 2009
Associated Press writers Martin Mazurkiewicz in Calais; Elena Becatoros in Athens and Karolina Tagaris in London contributed to this report. Copyright. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Athens no longer cheap, but bargains exist Sep 22, 2009
ATHENS, Greece Athens is no longer a discount destination. This photo taken Sept. 18, 2009 shows tourists in front of the Parthenon temple on the top of Acropolis hill in Athens ... (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) This photo taken Sept. 18, 2009 shows tourists looking at the temple of Festus in Athens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Greece: Panathinaikos 4-0 after win over Aris Sep 21, 2009
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Midfielder Costas Katsouranis scored a late goal to lead Panathinaikos Athens to a 2-1 victory over visiting Aris. Aris had taken the lead late in the first half through Brazilian defender Ronaldo Guiaro only to let Panathinaikos back into the game soon after through an own goal by Sebastian Abreu. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Greek police find pot plants in high-way median Sep 19, 2009
Police say the 35-year-old was caught Thursday in the middle of a six-lane highway linking Athens with Thessaloniki, harvesting 42 marijuana plants up to 5. 9 feet (1. (AZCentral -- News)
Call for Artists: Art Exchanges Events Sep 17, 2009
Quick Arts Access: Athens (74). - Galerie Magda Danysz - Art Gallery at the Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library - Emily Harvey Foundation Gallery - NAUTE - EE Fine Art - Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Arteria Gallerie - Galerie Gabriel Rolt - Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Iraq shoe-thrower flies out after release Sep 16, 2009
The reporter went into hiding after making his remarks, "because we fear for his life," brother Uday said, before later telling AFP the reporter had flown out to Syria before heading to Athens for medical treatment. "My brother has left the country 10 minutes ago on a private jet that will take him to Damascus," Uday said of the flight that left at 1820 GMT.. (Yahoo! Asia News)
South Africa fights for 'humiliated' Semenya Sep 15, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
