NKorea lambasts SKorea’s new defense chief

NKorea lambasts SKorea’s new defense chief
North Korea lambasted South Korea’s new defense chief Sunday for threatening to launch air strikes against the North and accused the South of causing “uncontrollable, extreme” tension on the peninsula.
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NKorea lambasts SKorea’s new defense chief
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korea lambasted South Korea’s new defense chief Sunday for threatening to launch air strikes against the North and accused the South of causing “uncontrollable, extreme” tension on the peninsula.
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NKorea lambasts SKorea’s new defense chief
North Korea lambasted South Korea’s new defense chief Sunday for threatening to launch air strikes against the North and accused the South of causing “uncontrollable, extreme” tension on the peninsula.
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Daley names Mazany as interim CPS chief

Daley names Mazany as interim CPS chief
Updated 6:30 p.m. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has picked an interim schools chief to serve until the next mayor takes over. Daley on Tuesday named Terry Mazany to the post. Mazany will be on loan to the city from his job as head of the Chicago Community Trust, a grant-making foundation. Mazany has education experience. He replaces outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman, who resigned …
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Wrigley Field ready to host Northwestern-Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Call it a Wrigley Field makeover: The pitcher’s mound and home plate are temporarily gone and the infield and warning track are covered in a thick layer of turf. You can’t miss the goal posts, either.
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Wrigley Field prepared to host Northwestern-Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Call it a Wrigley Field makeover: The pitcher’s mound and home plate are temporarily gone and the infield and warning track are covered in a thick layer of turf. You can’t miss the goal posts, either.
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North Stars finally have full roster
As the Soo North Stars get set to do battle in their only home tournament of the year, they can count on at least one thing that has bee missing for the last several weeks — a full squad.[...]
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Western conspiracy to damage India’s image: Games chief

Western conspiracy to damage India’s image: Games chief
Games organising chief Suresh Kalmadi believes the Commonwealth’s western countries have conspired to unleash the scathing criticism which has marred the build-up to the games.
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Keep your mind on the games, Maltese athletes are told
President George Abela greeting the Commonwealth Games contingent at the Palace in Valletta, yesterday. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi Commonwealth athletes have raised concerns about the conditions awaiting them in Delhi with the contingent’s psychologist, but the Malta Olympic Committee is working on ironing out these distractions.
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Commonwealth Games finally on track, athletes begin arriving
The controversy-marred 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi were finally set to roll, despite some more pullouts by star athletes, and Australia, which hosted it previously, even questioning why the Games are being held in India.
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Games chief Fennell says more work needed

Games chief Fennell says more work needed
Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell said on Saturday there was still a considerable amount of work to be done and there was great concern about the security and safety of athletes and officials.
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Delhi Commonwealth Games faces threat of mass exodus
(NEW DELHI-AFP) – The chaotic Delhi Commonwealth Games faced dire warnings of a mass pullout by teams as organisers worked frantically to save the event from disaster with just 10 days to go. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2010.
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Commonwealth Games chief says all countries will take part

Commonwealth Games chief says all countries will take part
The Commonwealth Games Federation chief said on Saturday there was a lot of work to be done amid security concerns before India’s showcase event opens on Oct. 3, but that all countries were expected to take part.
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SAfrica Olympic committee says Semenya out of Commonwealth Games with back injury
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s Olympic committee says Caster Semenya will miss the Commonwealth Games because of a back injury.
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Delhi Games: Teams arrive
Workers in India raced to finish preparations for the Commonwealth Games as hundreds of athletes and team officials arrived in New Delhi. The city’s chief minister said she was confident they would complete the job ahead of the event’s opening on Sunday.
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Aust Games chief expects more glitches

Aust Games chief expects more glitches
Glitches will probably occur throughout the Commonwealth Games but the threat of nations withdrawing has mostly passed, says Australian chief Perry Crosswhite.
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Aust Games chief expects more glitches
Glitches will probably occur throughout the Commonwealth Games but the threat of nations withdrawing has mostly passed, says Australian chief Perry Crosswhite.
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Games chief says all countries will take part
The Commonwealth Games Federation chief said on Saturday there was still work to be done amid concerns about security before India’s showcase event starts next week, but that it would go ahead with all countries taking part.
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Commonwealth Games chief insists Indian government are to blame for the problems that have plagued build-up to Delhi …
Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper insists his organisation should not shoulder the blame for the problems which have plagued the build-up to the event in Delhi.
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Extensive work still needed: Commonwealth Games chief

Extensive work still needed: Commonwealth Games chief
Extensive work remains to be done on the crisis-hit Delhi Commonwealth Games with barely a week to go, federation chief Mike Fennell said on Saturday, warning of the damage done to India’s image.
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Tennis star Elena Baltacha pulls out of Commonwealth Games
SCOTTISH medal hopeful Elena Baltacha pulled out of the Commonwealth Games last night over fears about her health should she make the trip to Delhi.
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Delhi makes frantic effort to salvage C’wealth Games
Organisers of the Commonwealth Games scrambled to finish facilities and reassure athletes on Sunday amid warnings much work still had to be done in New Delhi just a week before the opening ceremony.
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‘Extensive’ work still needed: C.Games chief

‘Extensive’ work still needed: C.Games chief
Extensive work remains to be done on the crisis-hit Delhi Commonwealth Games with barely a week to go, federation chief Mike Fennell said on Saturday, warning of the damage done to India’s image.
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