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    Prince Harry leads Diana tributes  Nov 23, 2009
    " Prince William, who was 15 when Diana died, gave a reading from St Paul's letter to the Ephesians which asked for inner strength. The Royal Family were cheered as they arrived at the chapel Diana's sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, also gave a reading. The service included Diana's favourite classical music by composers Rachmaninov and Mozart and four hymns, concluding with Diana's favourite, I Vow To Thee, My Country. The service also included two prayers written by Archbishop of Canterbury... (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)

    Four charged with terror offences  Nov 23, 2009
    Four men have been charged with terror-related offences after raids last week, Greater Manchester Police have said. Israr Malik, 21, of Fallowfield, Manchester, has been charged with intending to commit acts of terrorism, namely violent jihad ... They are Munir Farooqi, 52, of Longsight, Haris Farooqi, 26, of Levenshulme, both in Manchester, and Matthew Newton, 27, of Stalybridge. (BBC News -- UK)

    Diary reveals Great Escape plot  Nov 23, 2009
    By Richard Turner BBC Manchester ... Coded plans for "The Great Escape" have been found in the diary of a World War II airman from Greater Manchester. (BBC News -- UK)

    T. rex 'would outrun footballer'  Nov 23, 2009
    The University of Manchester study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, shows T. rex had a top running speed of 8m/s (18mph) ... Dr Bill Sellers, University of Manchester. (Yahoo News -- Dinosaur & Fossil Discoveries)

    Things we can be thankful for  Nov 22, 2009
    Winter minor league play includes the Springfield Armor and Portland s Maine Red Claws of Development League basketball () and the ice rink antics of our American Hockey League affiliates (): Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Hartford Wolf Pack, Lowell Devils, Manchester Monarchs, Portland Pirates, Providence Bruins, Springfield Falcons, and Worcester Sharks. Roadside attraction Boston Globe scribe Sam Walter Foss (1858-1911) penned the immortal Victorian lines, Let me live in a house by the side of the... (Boston Globe)

    Croissant Recipes Remain Paris Secret  Nov 21, 2009
    Manchester United hosts Everton Saturday, November 21, 2009 as they look to keep pace with league ... Manchester United hosts Everton Saturday, November 21, 2009 as they look to keep pace with league. (Newsmax)

    Chance for Malaysians to catch legendary EPL stars  Nov 21, 2009
    Last year, the Liverpool Masters clinched the trophy after an epic final victory over Manchester United Masters in the inaugural EPL Masters Tournament in Asia. In town: Ray Parlour will captain the EPL All Stars while Andrew Cole (below) is in the Manchester United team for the Masters tournament ... Debutants Sheffield United will be led by striker Brian Deane, who is best remembered as the man who scored the first-ever EPL goal in 1994 against Manchester United. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Wenger believes Arsenal have sufficient cover in the squad  Nov 21, 2009
    WhileArsenals recent run has attracted plenty of plaudits to counter the criticism that followed successive away defeats to Manchester United and Manchester City earlier in the campaign, they have largely faced teams they would normally expect to beat ... Bruce has struck up a good relationship with Wenger and has benefited in the past from the Arsenal managers willingness to allow his young players to team up with the former Manchester United defender on loan. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    114-year-old woman dies in New York  Nov 19, 2009
    She was born in Canada and now lives in Manchester, N.H.. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (Pensacola News Journal)

    Trials of a sports prodigy  Nov 17, 2009
    Jonathan Spector had to acclimate when Manchester United signed him at age 17 ... The IMG graduate moved to England in 2003 after Manchester United offered him a contract at age 17. (CNN)

    HAWK TALK - 11/16/09  Nov 17, 2009
    Junior (Paris, France) placed 168th overall in 25:47 while senior (Manchester, Jamaica) was 175th in 26:23. Freshman and junior (Scotch Plains, N.J.) came in 183rd and 184th places with respective times of 27:23 and 28:39. (Umeshawks.com)

    Football: Van Persie injury setback  Nov 17, 2009
    Injured Van Persie ruled out for six weeks - CNN.com. Injured Van Persie ruled out for six weeks. (CNN -- International)

    Dejected Bahrain turn attention to Asian Cup  Nov 17, 2009
    In Group E Iran and second placed Thailand, coached by former England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson, are closing in on places at the Finals. Victory for Thailand at home to Singapore, who they beat 3-1 away on Saturday, would leave Robson s side on the brink of a place at the Finals in Qatar. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    50m revamp for 'worst stations'  Nov 17, 2009
    Manchester Victoria was judged to be the station most in need of work ... Manchester Victoria, Clapham Junction in south London and Crewe, in Cheshire, were among those with the worst customer satisfaction ratings ... Manchester Victoria was judged to be the worst followed by Clapham Junction and Crewe, with all three suffering from overcrowding. (BBC News -- UK)

    Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids'  Nov 16, 2009
    Five men have been arrested at addresses in Manchester and Bolton under the Terrorism Act. At his first public appearance in China, Mr Obama veers into sensitive area of Communist party policy. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')

    Ronaldo hopes to take on Barca in the clasico  Nov 14, 2009
    Ronaldo, bought from Manchester United last summer for a world record 94mil, is the top scorer in the Primera Liga with five goals and in the Champions League with four. Spanish media have reported that Real coach Manuel Pellegrinis job is in jeopardy after the team were eliminated from the Spanish Cup by Division Three minnows Alcorcon. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    The Georgia High School Football Dailys Weekend Predictions: Whos winning and losing in Playoffs First Round  Nov 13, 2009
    Class AA Appling Co. Vidalia Brooks Co. Putnam Co. Buford Pepperell Calhoun Avondale Callaway Riverside Military Charlton Co. Dublin Cook Northeast-Macon East Jackson Manchester Fitzgerald Greene Co. Jefferson Heard Co. Jefferson Co. Tattnall Co. Lamar Co. North Oconee Lovett Chattooga Swainsboro McIntosh Co. Acad. Thomasville Henry Co. Westminster Armuchee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Ronaldo hopes to play in 'clasico'  Nov 13, 2009
    Ronaldo, bought from Manchester United last summer for a world record 94 million euros, is the top scorer in the Primera Liga with five goals and in the Champions League with four. Spanish media have reported that Real coach Manuel Pellegrini's job is in jeopardy after the team was eliminated from the Spanish Cup by third division minnows Alcorcon. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    * Cristiano Ronaldo ruled out of World Cup play-offs  Nov 12, 2009
    Im sure that the quality of our football will surmount everything and afterwards Ill be in the locker room to celebrate the first of two steps towards the World Cup, the Madeira-born former Manchester United player said. Ronaldo initially injured his right ankle in Reals 3-0 Champions League victory over Marseille at the end of September and aggravated the problem while playing for Portugal against Hungary on Oct. 10. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Injured Ronaldo ruled out of playoffs for Portugal  Nov 11, 2009
    Madrid, which paid a world-record $141 million to Manchester United for the player in the offseason, had initially balked at allowing Ronaldo to travel as he hasn't played in a month. However, FIFA rules say national football federations must be permitted to carry out their own fitness tests, and the Spanish club relented. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Students still await loan money  Nov 11, 2009
    Page last updated at 16:05 GMT, Tuesday, 10 November 2009. There are still students waiting to receive financial support. (BBC News -- Business)

    Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Class AAAAA Playoff Preview  Nov 10, 2009
    Class AA Tattnall County (7-3) at Jefferson County (10-0) Henry County (7-3) at Thomasville (7-3) Riverside Military (5-5) at Callaway (8-2) Westminster (7-3) at Armuchee (7-3) Cook (5-5) at Northeast (7-3) Vidalia (7-3) at Appling County (9-1) Heard County (6-4) at Jefferson (10-0) Pepperell (9-1) at Buford (9-1) Avondale (6-4) at Calhoun (10-0) North Oconee (7-3) at Lamar County (7-3) Greene County (4-6) at Fitzgerald (10-0) McIntosh County Academy (7-3) at Swainsboro (9-1) Chattooga (9-1) at... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Thailand's Thaksin arrives in Cambodia for tense visit  Nov 10, 2009
    " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. We already clarified this case because he is a political victim," Kuoy Kong told AFP Tuesday. Billionaire telecoms mogul Thaksin is living in foreign locations including Dubai to avoid a two-year jail term for abuse of power handed down by a Thai court in absentia in September 2008. He justified his trip to Cambodia whose prime minister Hun Sen is a close friend and political ally in an open letter published on his website late Monday. "As I travel... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Bubbles used to find cancer cells  Nov 10, 2009
    Page last updated at 15:36 GMT, Monday, 9 November 2009. The technique was pioneered at Maidstone Hospital's breast cancer unit. (BBC News -- Health)

    * Sport Briefs  Nov 10, 2009
    At leftback, there is no place for Ashley Cole, despite the Chelsea player completing the full match against Manchester United on Sunday. Aston Villas Stephen Warnock will hope to play. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Thaksin arrives in Cambodia, sparking tensions  Nov 10, 2009
    Thaksin, the former owner of Manchester City football club, is due to address 300 Cambodian economics experts in Phnom Penh on Thursday. Phay Siphan said Thaksin and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen -- who are close friends and occasional golf partners -- would likely share a welcoming lunch, and the fugitive Thai leader was expected to stay for "two or three days". (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Galaxy win keeps Beckham in L.A. for MLS semifinals  Nov 9, 2009
    Manchester United center back is also ruled out through injury and his World Cup hopes now rely on playing regularly to prove his fitness. At left back, there is no place for despite the Chelsea player completing the full match against Manchester United on Sunday. (USA Today -- Sports)

    For teens, trouble always two clicks away  Nov 9, 2009
    Fodeman is the director of technology at Brookwood School in Manchester. He also co-owns the consulting company Children Online LLC with partner Marje Monroe. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)

    Beckham to miss England squad, stick with Galaxy  Nov 9, 2009
    Michael Owen, who made his World Cup debut with Beckham in the 1998 tournament, looks increasingly unlikely to make it to South Africa with Capello again omitting the Manchester United striker from his 24-man squad ... Manchester United center back Rio Ferdinand is also ruled out through injury and his World Cup hopes now rely on playing regularly to prove his fitness ... At left back, there is no place for Ashley Cole despite the Chelsea player completing the full match against Manchester... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    All fired up  Nov 7, 2009
    If you sponsor Manchester United, youll get a huge audience but if you were to sponsor Beyonce, the reach is fragmented and merely concert-related ... They cant be sitting around waiting for Astro for the rest of their lives to watch Manchester United play. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Football: Drogba has United in his sights  Nov 7, 2009
    " United have not won at Stamford Bridge since April 2002 and the manner in which Sir Alex Ferguson's side capitulated at Liverpool last month and then conceded three goals to CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford on Tuesday will not have encouraged fans to believe that particular seven-year itch is about to be scratched. Chelsea have won all nine of their domestic and European fixtures at home this season, scoring 25 goals in the process while conceding only one. But Ferguson is counting on the... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    More of this story  Nov 5, 2009
    3:55 p.m. Caller advised an exempt truck from Glacier County was traveling about over 80 mph in Cascade County by Manchester. Trash was coming out of the back of the vehicle. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)

    Team India jersey logo up for grabs  Nov 4, 2009
    In fact, if the deal happens, it could be worth more than Manchester United's T-shirt logo deal which is pegged at around Rs 650 crore for four years. At present, Sahara is paying around Rs 2 crore each for an ODI and a Test match and Rs 1. (India Times)

    Winter vacation homes: Tips for renters and owners  Nov 3, 2009
    com shows a winter vacation rental property in Manchester, Vt ... com shows a winter vacation rental property in Manchester, Vt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Bringing Movies Back to Rutland  Nov 3, 2009
    People were forced to travel to Manchester, Woodstock or Middlebury to see a movie in the theatres. "It's disappointing particularly for downtown Rutland it was one of the entertainment venues in our community, but now that its closed I think people are looking to other options a 00001B3B nd one of them being the Paramount," says Peg Bulgioni who lives in Rutland. (WCAX.com, VT)

    Mohi-uddin Heading to Asia for UBS Stays Dollar Bull as Growth Accelerates  Nov 2, 2009
    Mohi-uddin, a fluent Urdu speaker and fan of English soccer champion Manchester United, will keep his role as head of UBSs global foreign-exchange strategy when he moves. HSBC Holdings Plc is sending , chief executive officer of its global asset-management arm, to become CEO of its Hong Kong unit in February. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    Holders play Spurs again  Nov 1, 2009
    League Cup holders Manchester United will face last season's beaten finalists Tottenham in the quarterfinals next month ... Arsenal, whose young stars saw off Liverpool in midweek, will travel to Manchester City, while Portsmouth host Aston Villa at Fratton Park ... Blackburn v Chelsea Manchester United v Tottenham Portsmouth v Aston Villa Manchester City v Arsenal. (iAfrica.com)

    Nepotism Has Its Benefits, Spiders Show  Nov 1, 2009
    1, 2006) Scientists at The University of Manchester and the Manchester Metropolitan University have carried out the first comparative scientific study of ancient spiders trapped in amber more than 30 millions. (Mar. (Science Daily)

    Ferguson seeking a quick response from Red Devils  Oct 31, 2009
    LONDON: Manchester United will go in search of a return to winning ways in the Premier League when the champions welcome swine-flu hit Blackburn Rovers to Old Trafford today ... Tomorrows match sees big-spending Manchester City away to Birmingham. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    * Soccer Shorts  Oct 31, 2009
    Manchester United have asked the Football Association to overturn the yellow card shown to Fabio da Silva against Barnsley because his twin brother should have been booked instead. Referee Chris Foy cautioned da Silva for a challenge on Barnsleys Jamal Campbell-Ryce during the course of Uniteds 2-0 League Cup win at Oakwell on Tuesday when the offender was the Brazilians twin brother Rafael. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Documents Say Abuse Suspect Tried To Buy Off Victims  Oct 29, 2009
    - October 25, 2009 - It's hard to believe one could find the wilds of eastern Connecticut just a few minutes from downtown Manchester, but that's what visitors. . (FOX61, CT)

    Southwest announces fares as low as $25  Oct 28, 2009
    The sale's $25 dollar flights out of Philadelphia are to Manchester, N.H.; Pittsburgh; Providence, R.I.; and Raleigh-Durham, N.C.. Dallas Business Journal. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Madonna 'ecstatic' over adoption  Oct 27, 2009
    Craig Ruff, Manchester. Undule Mwakasungula said the judge had "disregarded" international agreements on children's rights and adoptions. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    NRI on the run from UK arrested in Goa  Oct 27, 2009
    Kaushal, who used to live in the Stretford area in Manchester, is accused of kidnapping a British businessman at Burnley some six years ago. According to Lancashire police, the businessman was later beaten up, and then released on payment of a 100,000 pound ransom. (India Times)

    Fergie wants United to bounce back from defeat by Reds at Barnsley  Oct 27, 2009
    BARNSLEY: Manchester United travel to Barnsley today for a League Cup tie with manager Alex Ferguson demanding the club bounce back from their surprise loss to Premier League rivals Liverpool ... Young guns: Alex Ferguson will be fielding youngsters Danny Welbeck and Federico Macheda when Manchester United play Barnsley in the fourth round of the League Cup today. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    NFL Back in Old Blighty  Oct 25, 2009
    Adding to the intrigue of the matchup on foreign soil, at least locally, is the Bucs are operated by the reclusive Glazer family, which also owns Manchester United, one of the richest pro sports franchises in the world. "It's a pretty unique experience for all us - there's no doubt about that. ... But I think the trip will be memorable if we win," New England quarterback Tom Brady said. (CBS News)

    Football: Lampard double puts Chelsea top  Oct 25, 2009
    com - Football Lampard double puts Chelsea top. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Chelsea go top  Oct 25, 2009
    Frank Lampard scored twice as Chelsea leap-frogged champions Manchester United into top spot in the English Premier League with a 5-0 rout of Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday ... Manchester United will end the weekend on top if they win away to arch-rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday ... In Sunday's other top-flight matches, Arsenal travel to West Ham for an all-London clash, Manchester City face Fulham and Everton make the short journey to Bolton. (iAfrica.com)

    Chelseas imperious home form may prove a handful for Sams side  Oct 24, 2009
    It was a great three points bearing in mind it was a local derby and that our next two away games are Chelsea and Manchester United. It was important we got to 10 points as quickly as possible as these fixtures are going to be difficult. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Goodell sees multiple NFL games in Britain soon  Oct 24, 2009
    Aside from London, Manchester and Glasgow, Scotland, are being looked at as potential venues. "I expect that sometime in the next couple of years, we could be playing multiple games here," Goodell said. (ESPN -- Football)

    Low dose radiation 'harms heart'  Oct 23, 2009
    Professor Richard Wakeford, University of Manchester ... Professor Richard Wakeford, of the University of Manchester, said: "More research like this is needed if the results of epidemiological studies are to be properly understood, but there is still some way to go before it may be reliably concluded that low-level radiation can increase the risk of circulatory disease.". (BBC News -- Health)

    Reds need United ally  Oct 23, 2009
    Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez received the dreaded 'vote of confidence' ahead of Sunday's clash against Manchester United but the Spaniard knows kind words alone cannot do much for his side ... " Liverpool were beaten in midweek in the Champions League by Lyon while United won away to CSKA Moscow. But Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand said recent results would be an irrelevance this weekend. "I think form goes out of the window in these games," Ferdinand told MUTV. "We all know that... (iAfrica.com)

    German team develop instant liquid explosive detector  Oct 21, 2009
    Manchester Airport has been forced to rethink trials of its invasive new. 14 Oct. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Blackburn claim bragging rights after winning Lancashire derby  Oct 19, 2009
    While the Merseyside, Manchester and North London derbies are regarded as the Premier League s leading blood feuds, this passionate grudge match also embodies the traditional values of English football. The fixture was given an extra edge this time as it was the old enemies first meeting in the top-flight in 43 years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Holy Cross Women's Rowing Races At The Head Of The Charles  Oct 19, 2009
    junior Katherine Byrns (Manhasset, N.Y.), sophomores Beth Charron (Manchester, N.H.), Meaghan Pedlow (Charlotte, N.C.), Kate Broderick (West Newbury, Mass. and Eliza Gettel (Merrimack, N.H.) and freshmen Aleks Torres (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) and Catherine Roy (Holliston, Mass. (Patriotleague.com)

    Football: Blackburn claim local bragging rights over Burnley  Oct 19, 2009
    "It's a great three points considering it's a local derby and that our next two fixtures are Manchester United and Chelsea away.". Burnley boss Owen Coyle added: "I felt we did enough to deserve a draw. The way we started was terrific but we defended poorly after that. "We'll take the slap in the face and look to bounce back as quickly as we can but we have shown we are a good side. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    India lets Kashmir leader travel  Oct 18, 2009
    In pictures: McKee's Manchester. Tongue stud 'brain fatality risk. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)

    Does this make your head hurt?  Oct 17, 2009
    Page last updated at 13:18 GMT, Friday, 16 October 2009 14:18 UK. Welcome to the world of sci-fi science. (BBC News -- UK)

    Prince Harry leads Diana tributes  Oct 16, 2009
    " Prince William, who was 15 when Diana died, gave a reading from St Paul's letter to the Ephesians which asked for inner strength. The Royal Family were cheered as they arrived at the chapel Diana's sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, also gave a reading. The service included Diana's favourite classical music by composers Rachmaninov and Mozart and four hymns, concluding with Diana's favourite, I Vow To Thee, My Country. The service also included two prayers written by Archbishop of Canterbury... (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)

    Katy Freeman to Represent USA at the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool  Oct 16, 2009
    The meet will take place in Manchester, England in December. (Photo by Walt Middleton)"> Freeman got her feet wet in international competition this past summer when she competed at the World University Games in Serbia. (Photo by Walt Middleton) HEADLINES RELATED LINKS Oct. 15, 2009 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Former UCSB swimmer Katy Freeman was officially named the member of the USA National Team for the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool it was announced on Monday. Freeman will travel to Manchester,... (Ucsbgauchos.com)

    Exclusive New England fall deals  Oct 15, 2009
    Nestled at the base of Mount Equinox, the quaint town of Manchester offers fabulous outlet shopping, challenging golf courses, and an abundance of nearby nature trails in Vermonts picturesque Green Mountains. At the intimate Reluctant Panther Inn, guests can choose from 20 sumptuous suites furnished with luxurious linens, hydrotherapy spa tubs, and cozy fireplaces. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    King of the Socceroos  Oct 15, 2009
    His star began to rise later that year as he helped Millwall to an unlikely FA Cup final berth against Manchester United with the winning goal in the semi-final. Two months later he sealed a move to the English Premier League. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Arts: the week ahead  Oct 15, 2009
    Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, N.H. 603-669-6144. THE BRILLIANT LINE: FOLLOWING THE EARLY MODERN ENGRAVER, 1480-1650 Technically astonishing and beautiful engravings from the Renaissance, including work by a wide range of artists, among them Albrecht D. (Boston Globe)

    The X-ray-ted scanner  Oct 14, 2009
    Staff at Manchester airport in northwest England, where it is on trial, say the machine takes a black and white picture of each passenger which is examined by one security officer before being deleted. Travellers who do not like the idea can instead opt for the traditional frisking procedure, but the new machine speeds up the security process as it does not require passengers to remove coats, shoes or belts. (iAfrica.com)

    NewsnightUnder the skin of an "anti-muslim extremism" group  Oct 13, 2009
    On Saturday members of EDL were on the streets of Manchester. The flag proved stubbornly, and embarrassingly, incombustible. (BBC News -- UK)

    Behind the old-time veneer, see an essential country store  Oct 11, 2009
    One of the most rustic, and successful, is H.N. Williams Store in Dorset, a mere five miles north of the designer outlets in bustling Manchester Center. The store has been in the same family for six generations and in its barn-like facade are features of the harness shop that was there in the 1840s. (Boston Globe)

    Worldwide Writers of the Future Contest Announces Second Quarter '09-'10 Annual Winners  Oct 9, 2009
    The quarterly winners are: Jason Fischer, first place, a South Australia Health Department records manager; Simon Cooper, second place, a professional gardener from Glenarm, Ireland; and Jeff Young, third place, a bookseller from Manchester, Pennsylvania. "The Writers of the Future Contest is like 'American Idol' for writers long before there ever was an American Idol," said New York Times best-selling author and Contest judge Kevin J. Anderson (Dune prequels, Star Wars, X-Files). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Eye on the Eagles: Donovan helps hobbled Prep soccer team  Oct 9, 2009
    The Eagles cross country team has also been dealing with injuries throughout the season, but their already sizeable injury list grew when it claimed senior captain A.J. Rossi (Manchester). Rossi has been the top runner for St. John s in their quest for another Catholic Conference title in 2009. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)

    Peru prepared for spoiler's role against Argentina  Oct 9, 2009
    "I want to make this clear. It's not true that I said I'm leaving.'' Maradona is promising more changes on Saturday, and an attacking team. He's likely to hand two players their first caps - Liverpool fullback Emiliano Insua and Estudiantes midfielder Enzo Perez. Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, who has played only one game for the national team, is expected to play up front with Barcelona's Lionel Messi. The midfield playmaker will be Benfica's Pablo Aimar, who last played for Argentina two... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    * SEF dismisses allegations about Chiang's trip to UK  Oct 9, 2009
    Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Vice Chairman Chiang Pin-kung, center rear, and KMT Legislator Lin Yu-fang, center front, meet David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester yesterday. PHOTO: CNA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Celtics lose despite going to great lengths  Oct 8, 2009
    The game was the return part of a deal set up last year, when the teams performed in Manchester, N.H. Rivers jokingly referred to this as a payback. They went to Manchester, so they tried to figure out the furthest place they could take us, in the country, Rivers said. (Boston Globe)

    Logan, Manchester airports near bottom for on-time arrivals  Oct 8, 2009
    Domestic flights arriving at Boston and Manchester are late 25 percent of the time, one of the worst records in the country, according to a report released today. The combined on-time performance of Logan International Airport and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport from July 2008 to June 2009 ranked 78th out of 89 metropolitan areas in the nation, according to the report by the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program, a division of the Washington, D.C., nonprofit public policy... (Boston Globe)

    Ancelottis men go two clear, Arsenal blast six past Blackburn  Oct 7, 2009
    Chelsea, who suffered their first defeat of the season at Wigan last weekend before scrambling an unconvincing Champions League victory over Cypriots APOEL Nicosia, moved to 21 points, two ahead of champions Manchester United who were held to a draw by Sunderland on Saturday ... Arsenal, who have 15 points, one behind third-placed Tottenham Hotspur, could slip out of the top four today when Manchester City travel to Aston Villa targeting the victory would take the big spenders into third spot. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Boris Johnson on Blair as Europe president  Oct 6, 2009
    NAMELY: bouncing Boris' four no doubt charming kids; the Red Rose Lancastrians you will meet this week on the streets of Manchester; and all similar folks across just under 30 states of Europe right now ... "logdon - the French and Dutch were not browbeaten into voting a second time - no such vote has been given. There are millions of people throughout Europe who have no desire for this Con/Treaty who have not been allowed to vote and the results of the European Elections were mainly cast... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Obituaries for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 (17)  Oct 4, 2009
    two daughters, Leslie Korb of Manchester, N.J., and Jane Korb of East Greenwich, R.I.; one sister, Jane Vieck of Vincennes; seven grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by one brother, Kenneth Korb. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)

    MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS VICTORIOUS AT DSU INVITATIONAL  Oct 4, 2009
    Teammates (senior; Manchester, Jamaica), (junior; Lanham, Md. and (sophomore; Paris, France) finished immediately behind Thomas for second through fourth places with respective times of 19:27. (Umeshawks.com)

    Toffees' fighting spirit is the best I've seen, says Cahill  Oct 4, 2009
    Everton are likely to need every ounce of that competitiveness against a Stoke team wounded by their meek effort against Manchester United last week. Many criticisms have been made of Stoke's style of play but there is no doubting their commitment and willingness to fight all the way for three points - until last week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Rise in poverty worse than stated  Oct 2, 2009
    manchester city council. 1 universal sq, devonshire st north, manchester, m. (Yahoo News -- Poverty)

    Correction in global realty markets drawing Indian buyers  Sep 30, 2009
    Kumar also finds suburban London and Manchester hotspots for Indians in the downturn. Banks such as Citibank and Standard Chartered have been facilitating the deals. (India Times)

    Samantha says no to more sex in the city  Sep 30, 2009
    Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off. Tuesday 25 May 2004 11. (Yahoo News -- Sex and the City)

    Like Europe but much closer  Sep 30, 2009
    By the end of the night, you may have the Manchester United football song memorized. Cash only. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Money hungry: the changing face of malware  Sep 30, 2009
    A British report says Conficker knocked out parts of Manchester City Council's IT system, costing the council about $3 million. The worm had earlier invaded the French Navy's computers and damaged a number of systems. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    The age of New Labour is over  Sep 30, 2009
    It's likely that next year's conference in Manchester will have the mood of a memorial service, a depleted reunion for the survivors of the blast ... Cartoonist Steve Bell at the Labour party conference in Manchester talks about drawing Gordon Brown and his cabinet ministers ... Martin Argles photographs the Labour conference in Manchester. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    EPL: Fergie warns more to come from Man Utd  Sep 26, 2009
    MANCHESTER: Sir Alex Ferguson has warned the rest of the Premier League that Manchester United have yet to hit their best form this season. United travel to Stoke on Saturday sitting in second place in the table behind Chelsea and in a position most managers would be more than happy with at this stage of the campaign. (India Times, India)

    Drogba boost for Blues  Sep 25, 2009
    Chelsea travel north with a three-point lead over champions Manchester United - who travel to Stoke - and a six-point cushion over a chasing pack made up of Liverpool, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Tottenham. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's team selection at Stoke will be the subject of much attention with Michael Owen, after his last-gasp winner against Manchester City at the weekend and a lively display in the League Cup win over Wolves in midweek, pushing for a starting slot alongside... (iAfrica.com)

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