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U.S. decides to suspend military aid to Pakistan

World NewsJul 11, 2011

Washington holds back $800 million citing discontent with its partner’s support in war against terrorismWASHINGTON (AP) ― The Obama administration’s decision to suspend $800 million in aid to the Pakistan’s military signals a tougher U.S. line with a critical but sometimes unreliable partner in the fight against terrorism.President Barack Obama’s chief of staff, William Daley, said in a broadcast
Musical fans get star-studded bonanza

TheaterJul 11, 2011

Musicals mine old favorites, update them with big-name starsWith the summer break season just around the corner, blockbuster musicals are lined up to entice everyone from fun-seeking vacationers to early Christmas holiday planners. This year, the shows are more star-studded than ever. A scene from “Jack the Ripper” featuring Ahn Jae-wook’s Daniel. (Musical company)“Jack the Ripper”With a story bas
Smartphones help world’s winemakers foil fraudsters

Food&BeverageJul 11, 2011

BORDEAUX, France (AFP) ― For Charles Pillitteri, the fight against fraudsters began when he discovered fake bottles of his Canadian ice wine in Taiwan in 1998.He tried everything to safeguard his product from counterfeiting, from 22-carat gold to invisible ink, only to realize that none would protect the consumer at point of purchase.The proprietor of Pillitteri Estates Winery in Niagara-on-the-La
French choreographer Roland Petit dies

TheaterJul 11, 2011

PARIS (AFP) ― French choreographer and dancer Roland Petit, who helped set up Les Ballets des Champs-Elysees and formed several other dance companies, died Sunday in Geneva at the age of 87, the Paris Opera Ballet said.President Nicolas Sarkozy paid tribute to what he called “an immense creator who left his mark on the art of dance in the 20th century.” Sarkozy in a statement expressed his condole
Rihanna cuts Dallas concert short because of onstage fire

MusicJul 11, 2011

DALLAS (AP) ― A small fire above the stage forced pop star Rihanna to cut her Dallas concert short.The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the fire broke out near a lighting truss as Rihanna was finishing the ballad “California King Bed” and descending below the stage for a costume change. The newspaper says the production crew quickly extinguished the fire, but the Friday night show was canceled any
Seo on verge of U.S. Open victory

GolfJul 11, 2011

Korean clings to one-shot lead as darkness halts final roundCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (AP) ― Seo Hee-kyung has a chance to carve her own special place in history. Not simply as a U.S. Open winner ― but as a U.S. Open winner who won it without hitting a single shot on the final day.In a strange, storm-infested tournament that doesn’t want to end, Seo did just about everything she could to win her
Sanchez takes Tour’s 9th stage as Voeckler leads

More sportsJul 11, 2011

SAINT-FLOUR, France (AP) ― Spain’s Luis Leon Sanchez won the ninth stage of the Tour de France on a wild day of crashes, while France’s Thomas Voeckler finished second to take the leader’s yellow jersey from Thor Hushovd.Among those caught in the mayhem was defending champion Alberto Contador, who overcame another crash, banging his troublesome right knee after an early spill.Sanchez moved into se
U.S., Sweden through to semis

SoccerJul 11, 2011

DRESDEN, Germany (AP) ― The match of the tournament turned into one for the ages Sunday when an own goal, retaken penalties, a sending off, an injury-time equalizer and a penalty shootout win swept the United States past Brazil and into the World Cup semifinals after the teams drew 2-2.Sweden had less trouble, advancing in regulation after scoring early and convincingly to destroy the hopes of und
Serengeti’s session power shines with 3rd album

MusicJul 11, 2011

Trio of session musicians wishes to leave band’s musical trace in people’s memory; eyes EuropeWhile idol-centered K-pop has been heavily covered by the media, the Korean indie scene has received relatively little attention. This is the fourth installment of a series of interviews shedding light on the scene. ― Ed.Although trio indie band Serengeti is not a household name, each member’s versatility
K-League chief vows major changes

SoccerJul 11, 2011

South Korea’s top division football league will undergo major shifts, including employing a promotion and relegation system to prevent match-fixing and illegal betting.The K-League governing body announced on Monday it will introduce a promotion-relegation system in the league, and also a new draft system from the 2013 season. “We believe the new systems will help preserve the integrity of our lea
Gangwon look to improve their play

SoccerJul 11, 2011

It has been one of the best weeks in the history of Gangwon Province. The region doesn’t make many headlines even in its own country but it was catapulted into the global spotlight on Wednesday as the city of PyeongChang was awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics. Now, soccer fans in the region will be hoping that local K-League club Gangwon FC can use the news to kick-start its season.PyeongChang had a
Minnesota politician sends himself fake bomb

PoliticsJul 11, 2011

An American politician who allegedly posted himself an imitation grenade has been accused of making false police report.Leroy Schaffer, a city councilman from Minnesota, told authorities that somebody had sent him a bomb. It turned out to be a ploy to buy sympathy from people.On July 1st, the accused had called police concerning a suspicious package he had received from Chicago. He told officers t
Marine hangs himself in new blow to Corps

Social affairsJul 11, 2011

A Korean Marine has hanged himself in his barracks, an official said Monday, in a new blow to the Corps after a corporal who claimed he was bullied went on a deadly shooting spree last week.The 19-year-old Private First Class, identified only as Jung, was found by colleagues Sunday night hanging in a barracks shower room in the southeastern port of Pohang, a Marine Corps spokesman said.Military in
Georgian journalist says he spied for Russia

PoliticsJul 11, 2011

TBILISI (AP) -- The personal photographer to the Georgian president was shown on television Saturday confessing to supplying a colleague with secret information that was then sent to a Russian secret service.Irakli Gedenidze confessed to giving another photographer, Zurab Kurtsikidze of the European Pressphoto Agency, details of the president's itinerary, motorcade route and offices for unspecifie
US tour operator accused of Brazilian sex tourism

Jul 11, 2011

An American fishing tour operator is under a criminal investigation by the U.S. Justice Department, accused of conducting sex tourism in Brazil, according to reports.The defendant, Richard Schair operated Wet-A-Line Tours until 2009, allegedly using sports fishing expeditions in the Amazon as covers for tourists to have sex with underage girls. The lawsuit was filed last month by Atlanta law firm