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General News Update

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney pauses as he visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Sunday, July 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
    In Israel, Mitt Romney stops at Jewish holy site AP - 22 mins ago

    Mitt Romney has visited one of Judaism's most holy sites. More »In Israel, Mitt Romney stops at Jewish holy site

    Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney pauses as he visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Sunday, July 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

    Mitt Romney has visited one of Judaism's most holy sites.

  • Demonstrators burn a photograph of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad during a protest at Yabroud
    Syria SNC asks allies for heavy arms Reuters - 50 mins ago

    DUBAI (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition appealed on Sunday for its foreign allies to provide with heavy weapons to fight President Bashar al-Assad's "killing machine" and said it would soon start talks on forming a transitional … More »Syria SNC asks allies for heavy arms

    Demonstrators burn a photograph of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad during a protest at Yabroud

    DUBAI (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition appealed on Sunday for its foreign allies to provide with heavy weapons to fight President Bashar al-Assad's "killing machine" and said it would soon start talks on forming a transitional government to replace him. "The rebels are fighting with primitive weapons. We want weapons that …

  • Pictures of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad hang from garbage containers in Aleppo
    Rural fighters pour into Syria's Aleppo for battle Reuters - 1 hr 45 mins ago

    ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) - The route to Aleppo from the Turkish border is a long web of dirt back roads with miles of exposed ground. But undaunted and in total darkness, dozens of young men jump onto white trucks with their … More »Rural fighters pour into Syria's Aleppo for battle

    Pictures of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad hang from garbage containers in Aleppo

    ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) - The route to Aleppo from the Turkish border is a long web of dirt back roads with miles of exposed ground. But undaunted and in total darkness, dozens of young men jump onto white trucks with their AK-47 rifles, keen to join the fight there. Syria's 16-month revolt has finally erupted in the country's …

  • A protester holds a placard during a march in a downtown street in Hong Kong Sunday, July 29, 2012 to protest the upcoming introduction in schools of Chinese patriotism classes that they fear will lead to brainwashing. Teachers, parents, students and pro-democracy activists marched Sunday to the government headquarters of the semiautonomous territory to protest against the new curriculum, which authorities are encouraging schools to begin using when classes resume in September. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
    Thousands in HK protest China patriotism classes AP - 57 mins ago

    Tens of thousands including teachers and parents pushing strollers took to Hong Kong streets Sunday to protest the upcoming introduction of Chinese patriotism classes they fear will lead to brainwashing, the latest sign … More »Thousands in HK protest China patriotism classes

    A protester holds a placard during a march in a downtown street in Hong Kong Sunday, July 29, 2012 to protest the upcoming introduction in schools of Chinese patriotism classes that they fear will lead to brainwashing. Teachers, parents, students and pro-democracy activists marched Sunday to the government headquarters of the semiautonomous territory to protest against the new curriculum, which authorities are encouraging schools to begin using when classes resume in September. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

    Tens of thousands including teachers and parents pushing strollers took to Hong Kong streets Sunday to protest the upcoming introduction of Chinese patriotism classes they fear will lead to brainwashing, the latest sign of growing discomfort over Beijing's influence in the semiautonomous territory.

  • Philippine soldiers search for Abu Sayyaf extremists during a patrol of Basilan island

    Philippine authorities have arrested a founding member of the Al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group blamed for some of the worst terror attacks in the region, security officials said on Sunday.

  • JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A senior Israeli official denied on Sunday a newspaper report that President Barack Obama's national security adviser had briefed Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a U.S. contingency plan to attack Iran should diplomacy fail to curb its nuclear program. The Israeli liberal Haaretz daily …

  • KABUL (Reuters) - A law curbing the spiraling costs of lavish Afghan weddings is proving difficult to enact, with many lawmakers opposed to legislation meant to contain crippling marriage bills in one of the world's poorest countries, a top government adviser said. Since U.S.-backed Afghan forces ousted the austere Islamist …

  • A poster in memory of Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6, is shown at the memorial to victims of the Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting, Friday, July 27, 2012.  It was a week ago Friday that a gunman opened fire during a late-night showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" Batman movie, killing 12 and injuring dozens of others.  Police have identified the suspected shooter as James Holmes, 24. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

    A woman who was critically wounded in the Colorado theater shooting that left dead her 6-year-old daughter has suffered a miscarriage.

  • This undated handout photo provided by the Prince George's, Md. County Police shows weapons found in the possession of a suspect who they say was plotting a shooting in his workplace. Police in Maryland say a man who called himself "a joker" and threatened to shoot up his workplace was in the process of being fired. Police say the 28-year-old man was taken into custody Friday morning. Investigators said he was wearing a T-shirt that said "Guns don't kill people. I do." He was taken into custody for an emergency mental health evaluation and charges are pending.  (AP Photo/Prince George's County Police)

    A Maryland man accused of threatening to shoot up his workplace and who police say called himself "a joker" is a "gentle giant" who collected firearms for target practice and had expressed concerns about someone breaking into his apartment, a friend said Saturday.

  • Dinh Thi Hong Loan grasps her girlfriend's hand, and the two gaze into each other's love-struck eyes. Smiling, they talk about their upcoming wedding — how they'll exchange rings and toast the beginning of their lives together.

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  • India's flag bearer Sushil Kumar holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
    India gatecrasher identified as cast member Reuters - 25 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - A woman who gatecrashed India's parade at the Olympic opening ceremony was a member of the cast from the extravaganza but should not have been with the athletes, London 2012 chief Sebastian … More »India gatecrasher identified as cast member

    India's flag bearer Sushil Kumar holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

    LONDON (Reuters) - A woman who gatecrashed India's parade at the Olympic opening ceremony was a member of the cast from the extravaganza but should not have been with the athletes, London 2012 chief Sebastian Coe said on Sunday. Indian officials were incensed by her unauthorized presence alongside flag-bearing wrestler …

  • Saudi Arabia's Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shaherkani gestures as she walks with the contingent in the atheletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
    Saudi Judo athlete to withdraw if hijab banned: paper Reuters - 33 mins ago

    JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - A female Saudi Arabian judo competitor, one of the first two female athletes sent to the Olympics by the conservative kingdom, will withdraw if she is not allowed to wear … More »Saudi Judo athlete to withdraw if hijab banned: paper

    Saudi Arabia's Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shaherkani gestures as she walks with the contingent in the atheletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

    JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - A female Saudi Arabian judo competitor, one of the first two female athletes sent to the Olympics by the conservative kingdom, will withdraw if she is not allowed to wear her hijab or Islamic headscarf, during bouts, her father was quoted as saying. Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shaherkani …

  • FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2011 file photo, singer Tom Jones performs during a concert in Beirut, Lebanon. Jones has apologized to fans after pulling out of an Olympic celebration concert in London after contracting bronchitis. The 72-year-old Welsh crooner had been due to entertain tens of thousands of people at the outdoor concert in Hyde Park on Saturday, July 28, 2012. He was replaced by British singer Will Young. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)
    Illness forces Tom Jones to cancel Olympic gig AP - 35 mins ago

    Tom Jones has apologized to fans after pulling out of an Olympic celebration concert in London after contracting bronchitis. More »Illness forces Tom Jones to cancel Olympic gig

    FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2011 file photo, singer Tom Jones performs during a concert in Beirut, Lebanon. Jones has apologized to fans after pulling out of an Olympic celebration concert in London after contracting bronchitis. The 72-year-old Welsh crooner had been due to entertain tens of thousands of people at the outdoor concert in Hyde Park on Saturday, July 28, 2012. He was replaced by British singer Will Young. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)

    Tom Jones has apologized to fans after pulling out of an Olympic celebration concert in London after contracting bronchitis.

  • China's Yi Siling poses with her gold medal at the victory ceremony after the women's 10m air rifle final competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Royal Artillery Barracks at Woolwich in London
    Empty seats overshadow Games, China dominates Reuters - 36 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Organisers fought to quell growing public outrage on Sunday over empty seats across venues at the London Olympics, where China has laid down an early marker with a world record win in … More »Empty seats overshadow Games, China dominates

    China's Yi Siling poses with her gold medal at the victory ceremony after the women's 10m air rifle final competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Royal Artillery Barracks at Woolwich in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Organisers fought to quell growing public outrage on Sunday over empty seats across venues at the London Olympics, where China has laid down an early marker with a world record win in the pool and a commanding early lead in the medals table. Dispiriting images of rows of vacant rows at football stadiums, …

  • Matthew Grevers of the U.S. prepares before competing in heat 6 in the men's 100m backstroke heats during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre
    Grevers tops backstroke qualifiers Reuters - 45 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - American Matt Grevers posted the fastest qualifying time for the men's 100 meters backstroke at the London Olympics on Sunday. Grevers, who was runner-up to his countryman Aaron Peirsol … More »Grevers tops backstroke qualifiers

    Matthew Grevers of the U.S. prepares before competing in heat 6 in the men's 100m backstroke heats during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre

    LONDON (Reuters) - American Matt Grevers posted the fastest qualifying time for the men's 100 meters backstroke at the London Olympics on Sunday. Grevers, who was runner-up to his countryman Aaron Peirsol at the Beijing Games, steamed to victory in 52.92 seconds, conserving plenty of energy for the 4x100 freestyle relay …

  • Scores of empty seats can be seen as Russia's gymnast Igor Parkhomenko competes during the London Olympics on July 28
    'Venues are stuffed': Coe defends Olympic seating AFP - 54 mins ago

    The chairman of the London Olympics, Sebastian Coe, insisted on Sunday that most venues were full of spectators as organisers faced a growing storm over blocks of empty seats at several venues. More »'Venues are stuffed': Coe defends Olympic seating

    Scores of empty seats can be seen as Russia's gymnast Igor Parkhomenko competes during the London Olympics on July 28

    The chairman of the London Olympics, Sebastian Coe, insisted on Sunday that most venues were full of spectators as organisers faced a growing storm over blocks of empty seats at several venues.

  • China's Guo Wenjun celebrates after winning the women's 10m Air Pistol qualification competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games
    China's Guo Wenjun wins women's shooting 10m air pistol Reuters - 54 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - China's Guo Wenjun won the Olympic gold medal in the women's shooting 10m air pistol at the 2012 London Games on Sunday. Guo finished with 488.1 points at the Royal Artillery Barracks … More »China's Guo Wenjun wins women's shooting 10m air pistol

    China's Guo Wenjun celebrates after winning the women's 10m Air Pistol qualification competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - China's Guo Wenjun won the Olympic gold medal in the women's shooting 10m air pistol at the 2012 London Games on Sunday. Guo finished with 488.1 points at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London to claim China's fifth gold medal of the games. France's Celine Goberville won the silver with 486.6 points …

  • China's Guo Wenjun bites her gold medal at the victory ceremony for the women's 10m Air Pistol competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games
    More gold for China as Guo wins pistol Reuters - 55 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - China's Guo Wenjun produced a near perfect last shot to claim gold in the women's 10 meter air pistol, retaining her Olympic title in a topsy-turvy final of nerve-jangling shooting on … More »More gold for China as Guo wins pistol

    China's Guo Wenjun bites her gold medal at the victory ceremony for the women's 10m Air Pistol competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - China's Guo Wenjun produced a near perfect last shot to claim gold in the women's 10 meter air pistol, retaining her Olympic title in a topsy-turvy final of nerve-jangling shooting on Sunday. Guo finished with a score of 488.1 points with France's Celine Goberville claiming silver after a shootoff with …

  • A volunteer shelters from the rain at the Wimbledon tennis club on Sunday
    Hail at the Summer Olympics? Tennis delay at Wimbledon AFP - 1 hr 9 mins ago

    Play was delayed in the Olympic tennis tournament at Wimbledon as the Centre Court roof was closed following a hailstorm which lashed the All England Club on Sunday. More »Hail at the Summer Olympics? Tennis delay at Wimbledon

    A volunteer shelters from the rain at the Wimbledon tennis club on Sunday

    Play was delayed in the Olympic tennis tournament at Wimbledon as the Centre Court roof was closed following a hailstorm which lashed the All England Club on Sunday.

  • Britain's Rebecca Adlington reacts after taking first place in her women's 400m freestyle heats during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre
    Adlington scrapes into 400m final Reuters - 1 hr 9 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Rebecca Adlington, the great hope of the Olympic host-nation in the swimming pool, just scraped into the final of the women's 400 meters freestyle on Sunday. The crowd at London's … More »Adlington scrapes into 400m final

    Britain's Rebecca Adlington reacts after taking first place in her women's 400m freestyle heats during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Rebecca Adlington, the great hope of the Olympic host-nation in the swimming pool, just scraped into the final of the women's 400 meters freestyle on Sunday. The crowd at London's Aquatic Centre roared with delight when the defending champion won her heat in a time of four minutes 05.75 seconds. …

  • North Korea's Yun Chol Om reacts after setting a new Olympic record on the clean & jerk 56Kg Group B weightlifting competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games
    North Korean Om sets Games lifting record Reuters - 1 hr 17 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - North Korean weightlifter Om Yun Chol set an Olympic record and matched the world record for the men's 56 kilogram clean and jerk lift on Sunday by lifting 168 kg - exactly three times … More »North Korean Om sets Games lifting record

    North Korea's Yun Chol Om reacts after setting a new Olympic record on the clean & jerk 56Kg Group B weightlifting competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - North Korean weightlifter Om Yun Chol set an Olympic record and matched the world record for the men's 56 kilogram clean and jerk lift on Sunday by lifting 168 kg - exactly three times his own bodyweight. Lifting in the B group, consisting of the seven athletes who chose the lowest starting weights and …

  • OUT OF STEP AP - 1 hr 22 mins ago

    One woman stood out during India's walk through Olympic Stadium at the opening ceremony. That's because she wasn't supposed to be there. More »OUT OF STEP

    One woman stood out during India's walk through Olympic Stadium at the opening ceremony. That's because she wasn't supposed to be there.

  • Brazilian gymnast Daniele Matias Hypolito, wears eye makeup in the colors of the national flag, waits to perform during the artistic gymnastics women's qualifications at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
    EYES FOR HER NATION AP - 1 hr 26 mins ago

    When it comes to showing patriotism, Daniele Hypolito gets bonus points for originality. More »EYES FOR HER NATION

    Brazilian gymnast Daniele Matias Hypolito, wears eye makeup in the colors of the national flag, waits to perform during the artistic gymnastics women's qualifications at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

    When it comes to showing patriotism, Daniele Hypolito gets bonus points for originality.

  • United States swimmer Ryan Lochte dives off of the starting block during the men's 400-meter individual medley event during the 2012 Summer Olympics at the Aquatics Centre in London on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Al Bello, Pool)
    5 Olympic things to know for Sunday AP - 1 hr 31 mins ago

    Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Sunday: More »5 Olympic things to know for Sunday

    United States swimmer Ryan Lochte dives off of the starting block during the men's 400-meter individual medley event during the 2012 Summer Olympics at the Aquatics Centre in London on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Al Bello, Pool)

    Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Sunday:

  • Zara Phillips, shown on High Kingdom on Sunday, said competing in London was "an amazing feeling"
    Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips makes Olympic debut AFP - 1 hr 34 mins ago

    Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, made her long-awaited Olympics equestrian debut Sunday, with grandfather Prince Philip and mother, the Princess Royal, lending support. More »Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips makes Olympic debut

    Zara Phillips, shown on High Kingdom on Sunday, said competing in London was "an amazing feeling"

    Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, made her long-awaited Olympics equestrian debut Sunday, with grandfather Prince Philip and mother, the Princess Royal, lending support.

  • China's Guo Wenjun listens to her coach during the women's 10m Air Pistol qualification competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games
    China's Guo Wenjun wins 10m air pistol gold Reuters - 1 hr 34 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - China's Guo Wenjun won the women's 10 meter air pistol Olympic shooting gold medal on Sunday. France's Celine Goberville was second and Olena Kostevych of Ukraine third. (Reporting by … More »China's Guo Wenjun wins 10m air pistol gold

    China's Guo Wenjun listens to her coach during the women's 10m Air Pistol qualification competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - China's Guo Wenjun won the women's 10 meter air pistol Olympic shooting gold medal on Sunday. France's Celine Goberville was second and Olena Kostevych of Ukraine third. (Reporting by Patrick Johnston. Editing by Ed Osmond; patrick.johnston@thomsonreuters.com; For all the latest Olympic news go to ht …

  • Ariel Hsing of the U.S. serves to Luxembourg's Ni Xia Lian in their women's singles second round table tennis match in the ExCel venue during the London 2012 Olympic Games
    Women's table tennis singles second round results Reuters - 1 hr 39 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The United States' Ariel Hsing beat Luxembourg's Xia Lian Ni 4-2 in the Olympic women's table tennis singles second round at ExCeL in London at the 2012 London Games on Sunday. Results … More »Women's table tennis singles second round results

    Ariel Hsing of the U.S. serves to Luxembourg's Ni Xia Lian in their women's singles second round table tennis match in the ExCel venue during the London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - The United States' Ariel Hsing beat Luxembourg's Xia Lian Ni 4-2 in the Olympic women's table tennis singles second round at ExCeL in London at the 2012 London Games on Sunday. Results Table Yi Fang Xian (France) beat Ri Myong Sun (North Korea) 11-9 11-6 6-11 11-9 8-11 11-6 Georgina Pota (Hungary) beat …

  • Nigerian forward Anthony Skinn (left) lines up a shot during the game
    Nigeria edgeTunisia in Olympic basketball opener AFP - 1 hr 40 mins ago

    Alade Aminu scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds while Ike Diogu added 13 points and 10 rebounds as Nigeria just beat Tunisia 60-56 in the opening game of the Olympic men's basketball tournament … More »Nigeria edgeTunisia in Olympic basketball opener

    Nigerian forward Anthony Skinn (left) lines up a shot during the game

    Alade Aminu scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds while Ike Diogu added 13 points and 10 rebounds as Nigeria just beat Tunisia 60-56 in the opening game of the Olympic men's basketball tournament.

  • Ye Shiwen swan faster in the final 50m lap that Ryan Lochte did during his own 400m medley
    Lochte salutes Ye's stunning Olympic 400m medley AFP - 1 hr 50 mins ago

    Chinese teenage wonder Ye Shiwen's amazing world record finish to her 400m medley win was the talk of the Olympics Sunday with American superstar Ryan Lochte saluting her performance. More »Lochte salutes Ye's stunning Olympic 400m medley

    Ye Shiwen swan faster in the final 50m lap that Ryan Lochte did during his own 400m medley

    Chinese teenage wonder Ye Shiwen's amazing world record finish to her 400m medley win was the talk of the Olympics Sunday with American superstar Ryan Lochte saluting her performance.

  • A spectator sits amid empty seats at the All England Lawn Tennis Club during the women's singles match between Denmark's Wozniacki and Great Britain's Keothavong at the London 2012 Olympics Games
    Ticket scandal overshadows Games opening Reuters - 1 hr 50 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic organisers scrambled on Sunday to quell a scandal over depressing TV images of half-empty stands at the London Olympics as a government minister said an urgent inquiry had been … More »Ticket scandal overshadows Games opening

    A spectator sits amid empty seats at the All England Lawn Tennis Club during the women's singles match between Denmark's Wozniacki and Great Britain's Keothavong at the London 2012 Olympics Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic organisers scrambled on Sunday to quell a scandal over depressing TV images of half-empty stands at the London Olympics as a government minister said an urgent inquiry had been launched to identify just who had failed to show up, and why. Fans from all over Britain who had been charmed by the …

  • Germany's Lena Mueller and Anja Noske row in the women's lightweight double sculls heat at Eton Dorney during the London 2012 Olympic Games
    Women's rowing lightweight double sculls heats results Reuters - 1 hr 51 mins ago

    (Reuters) - LONDON, Jul 29 (Reuters) Women's rowing lightweight double sculls heats results. Heat 3 1. China Xu Dongxiang/Huang Wenyi 7 minutes 15.57 seconds Q 2. Germany Lena Mueller/Anja Noske 7:19.24 … More »Women's rowing lightweight double sculls heats results

    Germany's Lena Mueller and Anja Noske row in the women's lightweight double sculls heat at Eton Dorney during the London 2012 Olympic Games

    (Reuters) - LONDON, Jul 29 (Reuters) Women's rowing lightweight double sculls heats results. Heat 3 1. China Xu Dongxiang/Huang Wenyi 7 minutes 15.57 seconds Q 2. Germany Lena Mueller/Anja Noske 7:19.24 Q 3. Japan Atsumi Fukumoto/Akiko Iwamoto 7:30.29 4. Korea Kim Myung-Shin/Kim Sol-Ji 7:31.98 5. Vietnam Thi Hai Pham/Thi …

  • Italy's Marta Menegatti dives for the ball during a beach volleyball match against Russia at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
    DARK CLOUDS AP - 1 hr 56 mins ago

    Nothing like a beach to bring out the party atmosphere at the Olympics. More »DARK CLOUDS

    Italy's Marta Menegatti dives for the ball during a beach volleyball match against Russia at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

    Nothing like a beach to bring out the party atmosphere at the Olympics.

  • Britain's hopes are riding on Nicole Cooke (left)
    British women out to deliver first Olympic cycling gold AFP - 2 hrs 0 mins ago

    Defending Olympic champion Nicole Cooke will be among the British women looking to grab the hosts' first cycling medal of the Games in the road race Sunday. More »British women out to deliver first Olympic cycling gold

    Britain's hopes are riding on Nicole Cooke (left)

    Defending Olympic champion Nicole Cooke will be among the British women looking to grab the hosts' first cycling medal of the Games in the road race Sunday.

  • Lithuania's Ruta Meilutyte reacts after taking first place in heat 4 at the women's 100m breaststroke heats during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre
    Lithuanian teenager sets pace in 100m breaststroke Reuters - 2 hrs 3 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Lithuanian teenager Ruta Meilutyte provided her older and more experienced Olympic rivals with an ominous warning of her intentions when she topped the qualifiers of the women's 100 … More »Lithuanian teenager sets pace in 100m breaststroke

    Lithuania's Ruta Meilutyte reacts after taking first place in heat 4 at the women's 100m breaststroke heats during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre

    LONDON (Reuters) - Lithuanian teenager Ruta Meilutyte provided her older and more experienced Olympic rivals with an ominous warning of her intentions when she topped the qualifiers of the women's 100 meters breaststroke heats. The 15-year-old, who was competing at European Youth events just a year ago, showed no signs …

  • Radcliffe has been struggling for fitness since the foot injury flared up three weeks ago
    Olympics 'not looking good', admits injured Radcliffe AFP - 2 hrs 4 mins ago

    British veteran Paula Radcliffe admitted on Sunday her participation in the Olympics marathon "was not looking good" as she struggles to overcome a foot injury. More »Olympics 'not looking good', admits injured Radcliffe

    Radcliffe has been struggling for fitness since the foot injury flared up three weeks ago

    British veteran Paula Radcliffe admitted on Sunday her participation in the Olympics marathon "was not looking good" as she struggles to overcome a foot injury.

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