Two dead after troops, insurgents clash in southern Thailand
Troops clashed with suspected Muslim insurgents in southern Thailand at dawn yesterday in a gunbattle that killed a soldier and a militant, the army said, the latest violence in the restive region bordering Malaysia.
Darfur rebels say dozens dead in army offensive
A Darfur rebel group said on Friday that Sudanese forces had launched a major offensive using air power on its territory killing 74 people, most of them civilians — a claim denied by the army.
Tigers-Royals Preview
Rick Porcello’s confidence has been evident during two straight dominant outings. The young right-hander may have reason to feel even more self-assured if Miguel Cabrera can return to the lineup Saturday night against the Kansas City Royals. Cabrera, a candidate for the AL MVP award, left in the sixth inning of Thursday’s win over Minnesota with left biceps tendinitis and was held out of…
NATO says 6 Afghan insurgents killed in clash
A Taliban commander was captured and six insurgents killed in a raid on a rebel hide-out in northern Afghanistan, NATO said Saturday.
2 US troops, dozens of Afghan insurgents killed
Two American troops died in fighting in Afghanistan on Thursday, while NATO and local officials said coalition and Afghan forces killed dozens of insurgents in a series of ground and air engagements.
Tigers C Laird scratched from lineup
Detroit catcher Gerald Laird was scratched from the Tigers’ lineup against Kansas City on Friday night with tightness in his lower back. Laird, hitting .306 over his past 17 games, hit the game-winning home run in the 13th inning in the Tigers’ 10-9 victory at Minnesota on Thursday. Alex Avila, who was in the lineup as the designated hitter, replaced Laird behind the plate.
Rebels finish thrilling rally at home
L Observateur RESERVE A late second game rally fell just short for Riverside as it hosted Thibodaux Thursday evening, but it set the tone for the rest of the night. And, the Rebels hope, its season as a whole.
Afghan insurgents’ opium earnings cut – U.S. general
Insurgents in Afghanistan’s Helmand province the Taliban’s opium-producing heartland are operating with less than half the cash they had a year ago the commander of coalition forces in the area said Thursday.
Tigers report: Inside pitch
Sometimes the manager doesn’t have to talk to a player to get his message across.
Tigers-Royals Runs
Royals second. Fields singled to left. Gordon walked on a full count, Fields to second. B.Pena doubled to right, Fields scored, Gordon to third. Getz flied out to center fielder C.Wells. Y.Betancourt singled to center, Gordon scored, B.Pena scored. Y.Betancourt to second. G.Blanco tripled to center, Y.Betancourt scored. Maier grounded into fielder’s choice, first baseman Kelly to catcher Avila …
Troops, insurgents clash in southern Thailand, 2 dead
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Troops clashed with suspected Muslim insurgents in southern Thailand at dawn on Friday in a gunbattle that killed a soldier and a militant, the army said, the latest violence in the restive region bordering Malaysia.
Tigers’ Cabrera misses game against Royals
Miguel Cabrera was not in the Detroit Tigers’ lineup Friday night at Kansas City because of left biceps tendinitis. Cabrera, batting .336 with 33 home runs and 108 RBIs, left in the sixth inning Thursday at Minnesota due to the injury after going 0 for 3 and striking out twice. He is a career .351 hitter with 14 HRs and 43 RBIs in 49 games against the Royals.
