Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, Convicted in 1988 Lockerbie Bombing, Dies at 60 | Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, the only person convicted in the 1988 bombing of an American jetliner over Lockerbie, Scotland, has died in Libya, family members told news agencies on Sunday, three years after Scotland released him on humanitarian grounds, citing evidence that he was near death with ... The New York Times Related News: Bombing Libya Lockerbie Photos Wikipedia: Abdelbaset al-Megrahi
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Sharapova beats Li Na to retain Italian Open title | ROME — Maria Sharapova retained the Italian Open title on Sunday with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) victory over Li Na. | Li appeared to be on course for the victory as she stormed out to a 6-4, 4-0 lead, but 24 unforced errors allowed Sharapova to take the next six games and the set. | Sharapova then... Austin American Statesman Related News: Photos Sports Star Tennis Wikipedia: Maria Sharapova
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Is this the beginning of the end for gold? Drama in the gold market this week. The metal was at one point trading around 20pc below its summer peak, sparking warnings that the traditional “safe haven” is now in a bear market. | Rec... The Daily Telegraph Related News: Business Economy Market Photos Wikipedia: Gold
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Lung cancer CT scans: Just for older heavy smokers | CHICAGO — New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers. | The advice applies only to tho... Austin American Statesman Related News: Health Photos Science Technology Wikipedia: Lung cancer
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Julie Walters: BBC is practically run by women The BBC has so many female staff that it is "practically run by women", Julie Walters has claimed. | Julie Walters says women are being given more interesting roles Photo: Richard Saker/Rex Featu... The Daily Telegraph Related News: Actress Celebrity Photos Wikipedia: Julie Walters Women
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Lorenzo on top after French win (Adds details, quotes) By Gregory Blachier PARIS, May 20 (Reuters) - Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo climbed back to top spot in the world championship after claiming his second victory of the season at the Fr... The Guardian Related News: Photos Racing Sports Star Wikipedia: Jorge Lorenzo
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Anand suffers shock setback in chess title fight | AFP - Indian master Viswanathan Anand's world chess crown shook on Sunday when his Israeli challenger won the first game of their 12-match Moscow series after six successive and mostly uneventful dr... France24 Related News: Chess Gaming Photos Sports Wikipedia: Viswanathan Anand
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Coldplay confirmed for Paralympics closing ceremony Coldplay have been confirmed as the star act for the London 2012 Paralympics closing ceremony. | The International Paralympic Committee announced the news via Twitter today (May 20). | The band's fron... Digital Spy Related News: Arts Celebrity Photos Sports Wikipedia: Chris Martin
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