Fossil of stocky new predatory dinosaur unearthed in Romania
The fossil of a stocky new dinosaur with two sets of claws on its feet unearthed in Romania has given researchers a window into what European predators looked like in the final years of the Age of Dinosaurs.
Police: Slovak shooter angry over neighbors’ noise
Anger over loud neighbors may have caused a heavily armed man to kill seven people before committing suicide in a rampage that has shocked Slovakia, authorities suggested Tuesday.
Jankovic survives U.S. Open scare from unseeded Romanian
Fourth seed Jelena Jankovic narrowly averted a first-round upset by rallying to beat unseeded Romanian teenager Simona Halep 6-4 4-6 7-5 at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
Spain slip up again as Turkey beat Greece in basketball
Holders Spain have no more room for error after suffering their second defeat in three games at the World Championship on Tuesday while hosts Turkey and dark horses France reached the last 16 with two games to spare.
Serbian goalkeeper gets death threats
A former goalkeeper for Red Star Belgrade has been receiving death threats after signing with bitter rival Partizan. Red Star fans have published an obituary on a sports forum website following Vladimir Stojkovic’s move days ago from Sporting Lisbon. Stojkovic said Tuesday he understands how Red Star fans feel, “but publishing my obituary is a bit too much.” He says he will not hire…
Greek Recipes Added to Essex Street Market
Rona Economou opens a shop at Essex Street Market, with Greek recipes.
Lebanese army rescues two kidnapped Polish tourists
The Lebanese army on Tuesday rescued a pair of Polish tourists who were kidnapped by two members of an influential clan, killing one of the abductors in the process, the military said.
Jankovic grinds out win over unseeded Romanian
Fourth seed Jelena Jankovic of Serbia narrowly averted a first-round upset by rallying to beat unseeded Romanian teenager Simona Halep 6-4 4-6 7-5 at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
London urge Serbia to amend Kosovo resolution
London on Tuesday urged Serbia to reach an agreement with the European Union over a new text of a draft resolution on Kosovo it has submitted to the UN General Assembly.
Turkey beats Greece 76-65 at basketball worlds
Ersan Ilyasova scored 26 points to help Turkey clinch a 76-65 win over Greece on Tuesday at the basketball world championship, essentially securing to place in the second round. Turkey improved to 3-0 and can secure top spot in the six-team Group C when it plays Puerto Rico on Wednesday. Greece won its first two games and is also likely to finish in the top four in the group and advance to the…
