Britain’s police watchdog said Thursday it plans to interview the officer who pushed a man to the ground at last week’s G-20 protest shortly before he died.
G-20 officer to be interviewed after man’s death
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Berlusconi praised despite quake gaffe
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s energetic response to Monday’s earthquake has been generally praised despite his comparison of the ordeal of survivors staying in emergency tents to a camping weekend. Berlusconi has visited the town of L’Aquila, the epicenter of the 6.3-magnitude quake, every day this week, talking to survivors and pledging government help to rebuild houses. He scrapped a visit to Russia that was planned for this week.
Michelle Obama wax figure wows adoring fans
First lady Michelle Obama was not in Washington on Tuesday, but one might have thought so from the commotion on F Street.
Luxury hotel launch red carpets over recession
Hours after G-20 leaders agreed to a trillion-dollar bailout of the world economy in chilly London, one of the world’s most flamboyant hoteliers opened his latest luxury hotel in sunny South Africa. Sol Kernzer admits opening an uber-luxury hotel in the current economic climate is not ideal, but he still firmly believes his latest venture — One&Only — in Cape Town’s waterfront will be a success.
Thousands to mourn reality TV star Goody
Thousands of well-wishers are expected to line the streets of east London on Saturday for the funeral of controversial reality TV star Jade Goody. The 27-year-old lost a public battle with cervical cancer last month, prompting sympathy and headlines around the world. Goody had burst into the spotlight in the British version of “Big Brother” in 2002 but attracted global notoriety five years later when she made racist comments — for which she later apologized — to Indian actress Shilpa Shetty
‘I’m no liar’ says contrite Hamilton
An apologetic Lewis Hamilton said he had made a "huge mistake" for misleading race stewards at the Australian Grand Prix but said he had been told to lie by McLaren sporting director Dave Ryan. Hamilton, who was stripped of third place in the season-opener, broke his media silence after Ryan was suspended by McLaren and sent home from the Malaysia where the second round of the championship takes place this weekend.
Commentary: Goody uses her death to teach us a lesson
Jade Goody’s life and death in the limelight has played out as if it is part of another dimension. While the former Big Brother contestant appeared omnipresent, particularly in Britain, in the weeks leading up to her death from cervical cancer, it is the reflection cast by her demise that is most interesting.
Media: Optimism, caution following economic summit
Early international media reaction to the Group of 20 summit in London — and the performance of world leaders there — ranged from wary to upbeat. Here is a sampling of opinions from global media outlets: United Kingdom The Guardian newspaper acknowledged the accomplishments of the summit, but said more work needs to be done to fix the world economy.
What will happen to T.I.’s career?
There is an old saying: Out of sight, out of mind.
Kurtz: Exploring the scene at octuplets’ house
Gloria Allred was at the octuplet mom’s house when the confrontation began. By the time it was over, someone had called 911 to have the high-profile attorney ejected, she was in a war of words over the level of care for Nadya Suleman’s babies, and Dr