Saturday 4th July, 2009
Kidman bears midriff to squash pregnancy rumours
Europe News.NetTo put an end to non-stop pregnancy rumours, Australian actress Nicole Kidman bared her midriff on the set of 'Rabbit Hole' in Queens, New York.
Victoria Beckham's clothing line criticised
Europe News.NetFormer Spice girl turned designer Victoria Beckham's clothing line has invited criticism from French designer Christian Audigier.
Swiss banks cutting U.S. clients loose
Europe News.NetSwiss banks are shunning business from the U.S. amid concerns over legal issues and prospects for tighter regulation.
Britney's dad to remain her legal guardian till 2010
Europe News.NetPop star Britney Spears will be under her father Jamie Spears' supervision until at least 2010 as he has obtained a $1.5-million bond to continue acting as her legal guardian.
Serena turns tables on Venus for third Wimbledon title
Europe News.NetSerena Williams defeated her sister Venus 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 Saturday to claim her third Wimbledon title and end a trophy dry spell on the grass which stretched back to 2003.
Tom Cruise gifts daughter a toy kangaroo
Europe News.NetHollywood superstar Tom Cruise has gifted his daughter Suri a toy kangaroo after she fell in love with the animal during a trip to the Melbourne zoo.
Woman's body lay for five years in Edinburgh apartment
Europe News.NetA woman's body lay for five years in her Edinburgh apartment before it was discovered after neighbours notified authorities about a water leak, media reports said Saturday.
Los Angeles-based designers to make Jackson's funeral suit
Europe News.NetLondon, A funeral suit is being designed for the late King of Pop Michael Jackson by Los Angeles-based costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush.
Bookies relieved, Murray miserable
Europe News.NetLondon bookmakers were breathing a massive sigh of relief after avoiding a financial bath thanks to the Wimbledon semi-finals loss of Andy Murray.
German Olympic Committee reacts with caution to Pechstein case
Europe News.NetThe German Olympic Committee Saturday reacted with caution to a doping ban on the nation's most successful Winter Olympian, speed skater Claudia Pechstein.
Sexist jokes encourage violence against women
Europe News.NetSexist jokes induce an attitude that equates violence against women with a macho image, according to a recent study.
Chowrasia lone Indian to make cut, Jeev, Kapur miss out
Europe News.NetFinishing blues cost Indian golfers dearly, as Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia, was the only one of the four to make the midway cut at Open de Alstom Friday. Even Chowrasia bogeyed three of his last six holes, and dropped from a likely top-15 placing to tied 44th at the Le Golf National here.
Tony Blair gets to thank Peter Mandelson, courtesy India
Europe News.NetFormer British Prime Minister Tony Blair Friday finally got to publicly thank the man credited with crafting his Labour party's win and putting him into power - courtesy of an Indian medal.
Richards, Isinbayeva among six left in jackpot race
Europe News.NetSanya Richards of the United States lowered her 2009 world best over 400 metres at the Bislett Games as she remained in the hunt for athletics' Golden League $1-million jackpot.
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck gamble for charity
Europe News.NetActors and close friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck played poker at an event in Las Vegas to raise money for charity.
Beckhams spend $81,660 on luxury eco-spa
Europe News.NetCelebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham splashed out $81,660 on a luxury eco-spa break for their 10th wedding anniversary.
Jackson to be buried in a $25,000 coffin
Europe News.NetKing of Pop Michael Jackson is likely to be buried in a $25,000 solid bronze casket, just like soul legend James Brown.
Bacteria-killer proteins may yield new medicines
Europe News.NetScientists are focussing on bacteria-killer proteins known as colicins to potentially open the way to new medicines.
Researchers edge closer to optical computer
Europe News.NetAn optical transistor, successfully crafted from a single molecule, brings researchers a step closer to an optical computer, which would be much faster and more powerful than existing counterparts.
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