Archive for September 2nd, 2009

Iran says will not bow to nuclear deadline ‘threat’ (AFP)

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AFP – Iran’s foreign ministry has warned Tehran will not bow to “threat and pressure” in meeting any deadline set by world powers over its controversial nuclear programme, the official IRNA news agency reported on Thursday.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Nadal returns, beats Gasquet, at US Open (AP)

Written by on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 in 313333.

Rafael Nadal of Spain, grimaces during his match against Richard Gasquet of France during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. Nadal won 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)AP – Everyone’s been curious about the condition of Rafael Nadal’s knees, so it made sense that his first Grand Slam opponent in three months would wonder as well. Which might clarify why Richard Gasquet tried a drop shot deep in the third set of his U.S. Open match against Nadal on Wednesday. Nadal made the long run necessary to get to the ball, and flipped it back over the net, winning the point.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Last of L.A. wildfire evacuees return (Reuters)

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A general view of the Hidden Springs Cafe in ruins after a wildfire along Angeles Forest Highway at Angeles National Forest in California September 1, 2009. REUTERS/Gene BlevinsReuters – Firefighters, helped again by favorable weather, made new gains on Wednesday against the wildfire raging through mountains near Los Angeles as evacuation orders were lifted for the last of those forced to flee earlier.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back



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