News archive from Wednesday, 18 April 2012, page 13
BUFFETT IN PROSTATE CANCER BATTLE
American business magnate Warren Buffett has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, he has told shareholders in an open letter. The 81-year-old billionaire investor and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway said his condition is "not...
London 2012: protesters urged to keep away from Olympic torch relay
London 2012 organisers have called on potential protesters to avoid disrupting the torch relay that begins in Land's End next month and they hope will build public enthusiasm for the Olympics. The chairman of the London organising committee (locog),...
Bayern boss pleased with victory over Madrid but Mourinho sure his side can strike back
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes believes his side did exactly what he had asked of them following their 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg.Heynckes wanted to see a reaction from his side after they effectively lost...
Council elections: ‘Alex Salmond is Craig Whyte of politics’ - Labour
LABOUR leader Johann Lamont has admitted the SNP is set to make gains in next month's council elections - but warned it will be a further "step towards separation". Handing Alex Salmond control of town halls around Scotland would be like...
BRYAN REDPATH LEAVES GLOUCESTER
BRYAN REDPATH has resigned as head coach of Gloucester. He has been linked with a move to Sale Sharks, who sacked Tony Hanks last month. Gloucester have won eight of 20 Premiership games this season and Redpath said: It's now someone else's turn.
DMGT warns of fall in print ad revenues
Shares in the Daily Mail's owner fell nearly 5 per cent yesterday after it warned that lower advertising revenues at its national newspapers business had squeezed its profits in the first half. Daily Mail and General Trust saw a 3 per cent decline in...
Brian Wilson: No political satire please, we’re Scottish
ALEX SALMOND'S indignation over the Economist's front page highlights a serious national deficiency Try as I might, I just cannot bring myself to feel insulted by the Outer Hebrides being dubbed “Outer Cash” (a little too close to the truth for...
SIMON COWELL AND THE SEX FACTOR
The music mogul spoke out as details about his romantic life began to surface this week ahead of an unofficial book about him. Despite revelations of a secret romance with Dannii Minogue, and with more stories emerging every day, Cowell appeared to be...
Chelsea v Barcelona: Big Match Dossier - Reasons for the Blues to believe...
Roberto di Matteo admits this is the biggest test of the Chelsea revival he has orchestrated but there is a confidence within the club that they are as well-equipped as any team to push the European champions. There are reasons to believe. For a...
NATHAN CLEVERLY KO'D BY BUG
NATHAN CLEVERLY has pulled out of his WBO light-heavyweight title defence on April 28. The Welshman was due to fight Robin Krasniqi at London's Royal Albert Hall but is suffering with a viral infection. Cleverly said: I've been unable to train...
Vodafone ups tax fight with India
Vodafone ramped up the pressure in its appeal against a $2.9bn (£1.8bn) tax bill in India yesterday, signalling that it will take the country's government to international arbitration. Its Dutch subsidiary has issued a notice of dispute against the...
Britain planned poison gas tests in Botswana, records reveal
Britain planned to test a very virulent type of poison gas in what is now Botswana, the colonial archives reveal. The plan for "practical trials" carried out on a "considerable scale" was first proposed by the Ministry of Aircraft...
SIZZLING KATHERINE JENKINS IS TOO HOT FOR RIVALS
The Welsh mezzo-soprano, 31, received the top score in the latest episode of Dancing With The Stars the US version of Strictly Come Dancing. Her performance in a revealing pink dress was so good, the judges gave her a standing ovation. Head judge...
Newcastle plotting move for Sigurdsson to thwart Swansea's hopes of permanent deal
Newcastle United are attempting to hijack Swansea City's move for Hoffenheim midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson. Sportsmail understands that Newcastle manager Alan Pardew was so impressed with Swansea's loan star during United's 2-0 win in south Wales...
Chris Harvie: The new railway children
WITH oil price rises running against the car, it's time Scotland unlocked its potential to help establish a fresh balance of power that draws on our long history with rail, argues Chris Harvie “The railway is here and it’s going to change everything.”...
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