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Mar 21 2010 1:23 pm Europe, International

Suspect Arrested in Cyprus Archbishops’ Tomb Attack

Cyprus police arrested a man suspected of vandalizing the tombs of three Cyprus archbishops who led the island’s Greek Orthodox church in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

1:23 pm Art and Design, Technology, Arts

Design: Why @ Is Held in Such High Design Esteem

The Museum of Modern Art in New York has deemed the symbol to meet its standards on form, function, values, cultural impact and innovation.

1:20 pm Soccer

Rangers Win Scottish League Cup With Nine Men

LONDON (Reuters) - Kenny Miller headed a late winner for Rangers who won the Scottish League Cup on Sunday despite having two men sent off in a 1-0 victory against St Mirren at Hampden Park.

12:56 pm Automobiles

Senna's 50th Birthday

Ayrton Senna, F1 champion, would have been 50 years old today.

12:44 pm International, Washington, Asia Pacific, Home Page

U.S. Turns a Blind Eye to Opium in Afghan Town

To win over Afghans on former Taliban turf, American commanders are arguing against opium eradication.

12:37 pm Middle East, Home Page, International

Iraqi President Calls for Recount

President Jalal Talabani demanded a recount in parliamentary elections amid accusations of fraud.

12:32 pm International, Middle East

Iran's Leaders Respond to Obama

On Iranian television on Saturday night, Iran's ruling cleric, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the country's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, rejected criticism of their conduct from President Barack Obama.

12:31 pm Fashion and Style, Technology

Luxury Goods Makers Complain About Ads for Counterfeit Items

A search for “Louis Vuitton” on Google’s British Web site turns up an advertisement for discounted designer handbags — to the fury of the luxury brand’s owners.

12:20 pm Golf

Welshman Davies Wins Hassan II Trophy

RABAT (Reuters) - Welsh rookie Rhys Davies captured his maiden European Tour title by winning the Hassan 11 Trophy Sunday.

12:19 pm Pro Football

Adjusting OT a Key Issue at Meetings

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- In a sport built on intricate game plans in which inches often decide outcomes, the last thing the NFL wants is to rely on randomness.

12:18 pm Business

Novell Rejects Elliott's Bid as 'Inadequate'

Novell, a maker of business software, said Saturday that it had rejected Elliott Associates' unsolicited $2 billion takeover bid as "inadequate," saying the hedge fund's offer "undervalues the company's franchise and growth prospects."

12:00 pm Other Sports, Sports

Twins Closer Joe Nathan to Miss 2010 Season

Closer Joe Nathan will not throw a pitch for the Minnesota Twins in 2010 because of an elbow injury that will force him to have surgery.


11:19 am Business, Home Page, World Business, International, Europe

British Airways Strike Effect Disputed

A strike by crew members entered its second day, causing fewer travel disruptions than the airline had expected.

11:16 am Soccer

World Cup Winner Peters Doubts England's Chances

LONDON (Reuters) - World Cup winner Martin Peters said he had doubts about whether England's 44-year wait to win the World Cup for a second time would finally end in South Africa in July.

11:04 am Arts, Theater

Theater Review | 'Happy in the Poorhouse': At Theater 80, the Amoralists Look to Palookaville

“Happy in the Poorhouse” is a big, sloppy kiss of a family drama delivered with the warmth and gusto of an overly affectionate aunt.

11:04 am Theater, Arts

Theater Review | 'The Book of Grace': At the Public, Suzan-Lori Parks’s Family Reunion

Suzan-Lori Parks’s “Book of Grace” is an ambitious, intriguing and annoying play that both embraces and explodes an assortment of theatrical clichés.

10:54 am Other Sports, Sports, College Basketball

East: Kentucky 90, Wake Forest 60: As Others Fall, No Letting Up For Kentucky

With another dominant showing, top-seeded Kentucky has established itself as a favorite to win the national championship.


10:54 am College Basketball, Sports, Other Sports, Home Page

Midwest: With Ohio State’s Turner, Surprises Keep Panning Out

Evan Turner has blossomed from a cautious, wiry freshman to the Buckeyes’ most important player.


10:47 am Asia Pacific, International

U.N. Creates Center for Asian Disaster Relief

The World Food Program is setting up a hub for the quick distribution of emergency relief supplies within 48 hours of a crisis in Asia.

10:42 am Other Sports, College Basketball, Sports

West: Spreading the Word About Xavier’s Jordan Crawford

Jordan Crawford gained fame for dunking on LeBron James, but he is also one of Xavier’s stars, scoring 28 points in a first-round victory over Minnesota.