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United fight back to book final berth

January 20, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London – Manchester United overcame a 1-0 first-leg deficit on Tuesday, beating Derby County 4-2 in the second leg to secure their place in the Carling Cup final by a 4-3 aggregate.

Kris Commons had given Derby a surprise first-leg victory, but they were blown away before half-time at Old Trafford, conceding three goals in a 20-minute spell.

Nani got the first with a spectacular swerving drive, although television replays suggested goalkeeper Roy Carroll might have done rather better.

John O’Shea, played onside by Gary Teale, rolled in his first of the season to make it 2-0, and Carlos Tevez headed a third from a Rafael cross.

Derby steadied in the second half, and pulled one back with an 80th minute Giles Barnes penalty, after Jonny Evans had tripped Paul Green.

Cristiano Ronaldo converted an 88th-minute penalty after a foul by Carroll on Tevez seemingly to make the game secure.

But Derby still weren’t finished, Barnes driving in a low free-kick in injury-time.

Tottenham Hotspur take a 4-1 first-leg lead to Burnley in Wednesday’s second semi-final. dpa

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Mickey Rourke sympathises with George W. Bush

January 9, 2009 By Rajiv Gupta 11 Comments

Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke has come out in support of US President George Bush, insisting he doesn”t understand why so many people blame Bush for a string of world issues.

In an interview to GQ magazine, the 56-year-old star urges the public to consider the tremendous pressure Bush was under following the terror attacks on the World Trade Centre in 2001.

“President Bush was in the wrong place at the wrong time, I don”t know how anyone could have handled this situation,” Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

“I don”t give a f**k who”s in office, Bush or whoever, there is no simple solution to this problem… I”m not one of those who blames Bush for everything. This s**t between Christians and Muslims goes back to the Crusades, doesn”t it.

“It”s too easy to blame everything on one guy. These are unpredictable, dangerous times, and I don”t think that anyone really knows quite what to do,” he added.

The Wrestler star revealed that he is baffled by the U.K.”s approach to fundamentalists and revealed that he was taken aback by the freedom of speech allowed in the U.K.

“I was in London recently and I couldn”t believe all these hate-talking fanatics you have over here who are allowed to carry on doing their thing even when a bus full of women and children gets blown to pieces,” he said.

“I know you”ve deported one or two of them, but it seems crazy. I think there is worse to come, something terrible will happen to either America or the U.K., or France even.

“I don”t think these fundamentalists should be allowed to talk all this crap, and brainwashing these young kids,” he added. (ANI)

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U2”s new album inspired by Jimmy Page and Jack White

January 9, 2009 By Rajiv Gupta Leave a Comment

Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Irish rock band U2”s new album ”No Line on the Horizon” has been inspired by Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page and Jack White, the band have claimed.

The Edge told Rolling Stone that spending time with The White Stripes leader and Jimmy Page for recent documentary ”It Might Get Loud” influenced his style.

And the rocker has admitted that he was blown away by Page and White”s talents – citing them as inspirations for the sound of U2”s twelfth LP.

“I was just fascinated with seeing how Jimmy played those riffs so simply, and with Jack as well,” Contactmusic quoted him, as saying. (ANI)

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`The whole three days have really blown me away,” says emotional McGrath

January 6, 2009 By Rajiv Gupta Leave a Comment

Sydney, Jan.6 (ANI): With the Sydney Cricket Ground bathed in pink on Monday (Jane McGrath Day) and cricket fans sporting pink clothing, former fast bowler Glenn McGrath said that he was completely blown away by the experience.

“It”s been an amazing day. The whole three days have really blown me away. I don”t think it could have gone any better than it has,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted an emotional McGrath, as saying.

The former test fast bowler said he was thankful for the effort made but said it had been hard work and emotional at times.

“I”ve sort of kept it in check pretty well. There”s been a couple of moments, but once I get busy and get on with what I have to do [I''m all right]. Once the test is finished and I kick back and reflect on what we”ve achieved, it will hit me then,” he said.

Pink dresses, shirts and costumes were prominent, while colourful sombreros and even watermelon hats were popular.

The traditional Ladies Day was yesterday permanently renamed in honour of McGrath’s late wife, who died of breast cancer in June last year.

But the day belonged to Glenn McGrath and the memory of his wife. With the help of corporate sponsors and volunteers collecting donations, 300,000 dollars was raised by lunchtime. (ANI)

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SCG match, one of the most emotional for me: McGrath

January 5, 2009 By Rajiv Gupta Leave a Comment

Sydney, Jan.5 (ANI): It was also an emotional match for Australian cricket great Glenn McGrath.

He almost cried as fans turned pink in the fight against breast cancer, which claimed his wife Jane last year.

McGrath admitted he struggled to contain his emotions as he and children James, 9 and Holly, 7 made their way to the ground.

“The support has blown me away. I have had to really keep the emotions in check. Driving in yesterday was really tough. I got a bit emotional. Once I got in here, it wasn”t too bad,” he said.

“To see all the pink and the support we are getting is overwhelming. The pink grips, bat stickers and shoes has just blown me away,” he added. (ANI)

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Locals in Kashmir usher 2009 with prayers for peace and prosperity

January 2, 2009 By Rajiv Gupta Leave a Comment

By Parvez Butt

Srinagar, Jan.2 (ANI): As large number of people around the country cherished being in holidaying mood or spending a good time with friends and families, Kashmiris in Srinagar opted to pray for peace and harmony in the Jammu and Kashmir region on the first day of 2009.

Srinagar witnessed over two month-long agitation and violence over Amarnath land transfer row, which brought the life almost to standstill here. On the first day of the year, people prayed to the almighty for a peaceful year ahead.

“We prayed that the new year brings peace and prosperity for the people here. The situation improves here. Businesses prosper, tourists start coming here again and the people prosper,” said Ghulam Rasool, a local.

The agitation had blown into a communal issue and at one time looked threatening to divide the State.

The agitation cost Congress-led government to fall and the State had to put under the Governor’s rule.

Life in the Jammu and Kashmir region had been badly affected, as people suffered huge losses in business due to the frequent curfews clamped by the authorities in the region to keep the violence in check.

Tourism sector, which is the backbone of the State was also paralysed following violence and agitations. It cost heavy losses to people in Kashmir.
Residents here are still struggling to bring their businesses back on track. They hope that the economy picks up in 2009.

“We hope that the coming year brings prosperity for the people in the region. Last year, the economy and trade in the state suffered a lot due to the strike. We faced a lot of difficulties. We suffered huge losses in business. We hope things would take a turn for the better. Now there is also a new government in the state and hope that the new year brings a lot of good things and prosperity for the people by grace of god,” said Mohammad Shafi Qadri, another local resident.

Besides, a new government which is due to take the charge of Jammu and Kashmir in a few days, has also revived hopes of a good time ahead here. Defying the boycott call given by the separatists, the locals elected a new government amid hopes that it will work for their betterment and development. (ANI)

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