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January 2007
Sidney Sheldon, an Oscar-winning Hollywood screenwriter who
went on to become one of the world's most prolific writer, died
in California last night at the age of 89.
Sheldon died of complications related to pneumonia at the Eisenhower
Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, near his Palm Springs home,
according to his friend and publicist Warren Cowan.
Iran
arming Iraqi militias: US general
Iran is supplying Iraqi militias with a variety of powerful
weapons including Katyusha rockets, according to the No. 2 U.S.
general in Iraq.
Fidel Castro appears in Video
In the first public images of ailing Fidel Castro in three
months, Cuban television showed a video of a healthier looking
Fidel Castro meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Louis Farrakhan released from hospital
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan has been released from
a hospital after undergoing a major surgery. He is expected
to deliver his last speech next month in Detroit.
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January 2007
President Bush condemned the recent sectarian violence in Lebanon,
accusing Iran, Syria and Lebanese Hezbollah party were behind
last week's bloody clashes.
"I am deeply disappointed by the recent violence and bloodshed
on the streets of Lebanon," he said in a White House statement
out late last night. “It is all the more troubling that
the violence occurred while Lebanon's legitimate leaders and
friends were gathered together in Paris," Bush said, "to
help secure a peaceful and prosperous future for the country."
Michael Should Become Muslim: Jermaine
The U.K "Celebrity Big Brother" runner-up Jermaine
Jackson has recommended to his brother Michael that he convert
to the Muslim faith.
Writer Bob Carroll Jr. Dies At 87
Bob Carroll Jr., a successful writer behind television shows
like "I Love Lucy" and "Here's Lucy," passed
away on Saturday at the age of 87.
Sports news headlines
31/01/07
Kobe Bryant suspended for striking Ginobili
Kobe Bryant was penalized one game without pay by the NBA
for hitting San Antonio's Manu Ginobili in the face.
Cavs crush Warriors 124-97
Sasha Pavlovic scored a career-high 24 points filling in for
the injured LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled
without their superstar, pounding the Golden State Warriors
124-97.
30/01/07
US beat China 2-0 to win Four Nations
tournament
Lori Chalupny and Natasha Kai scored for the United States,
lifting the US to a 2-0 victory over China in the Four Nations
women's soccer tournament in southern China.
Ex-star Sprewell sued for $200 million
The mother of four of former NBA star Latrell Sprewell’s
children sued him for $200 million Sprewell broke their long-term
cohabitation deal and roughed her up last month in their Westchester
County home
Business news headlines
31/01/07
Procter & Gamble Reports 12 Percent
Profit Increase
Procter & Gamble Co reported a second-quarter profit jump
of 12 percent, given the strong sales of Gillette razors and
Tide detergent.
Delta gets $2.5 billion to exit bankruptcy
Delta Air Lines Inc. nailed down commitments from six major
banks for $2.5 billion in exit financing as it aims to emerge
from bankruptcy protection independently.
30/01/07
Motorola, Texas Instruments team up
on 3G Phones
Texas Instruments and Motorola have entered into a strategic
relationship to include 3G, WiMAX and OMAP technologies in the
design and development of new mobile devices.
Juniper, Intelliden partner on DNA Gear
Juniper Networks and Intelliden will deliver a Dynamic Networking
Automation solution for high bandwidth IP services.
Entertainment news headlines
31/01/07
Brandy sued for $50 million over car
crash
Brandy is being sued for $50 million by the parents of the
woman killed in a car crash in December.
Tennis star Williams to voice animated
queen
The Australian Open tennis champion has lent her voice to
an episode of the animated children's show "Loonatics Unleashed,"
airing Feb. 17 on The CW network.
30/01/07
Jean-Claude Van Damme romanced Kylie
Jean-Claude Van Damme admits he had had an affair with Kylie
Minogue a long, long time ago.
Hilton Sues Site With Her Personal Items
Paris Hilton filed a federal lawsuit, seeking to shut down
a Web site that displays personal photos, videos, diaries, and
other belongings once kept at a storage facility.
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