Archive for October 2nd, 2009

A cheerful crowd celebrates on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The city's bid team led by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva revelled in their stunning and overwhelming victory to host the 2016 Olympic Games after the International Olympic Committee opted to give South America their first ever Games(AFP/Vanderlei Almeida)AFP – Rio de Janeiro’s bid team led by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva revelled in their stunning and overwhelming victory to host the 2016 Olympic Games after the International Olympic Committee opted to give South America their first ever Games.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Lady Gaga says she’ll hit the road without Kanye

Written by on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 in Latest News.

Lady Gaga isn’t letting her ill-fated tour with Kanye West keep her from her fans. The pop singer, who was honored by Billboard as its ‘Rising Star’ during its Women In Music event Friday, says she’ll be hitting the road solo. (Oct. 2)

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Second storm slams into northern Philippines (AP)

Written by on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – Typhoon Parma slammed into the Philippines on Saturday, ripping off roofs, toppling power pylons and swelling rivers in the country’s mountainous north. At least two people were killed, an official said.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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