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Deals of the Hour / July 11, 2010, 4:17 pm

Uganda: 2 bomb attacks during World Cup; 20 or more feared dead, Somali militia ...

A man attends a injured women , Sunday, July 11, 2010, after a bomb went off in a restaurant in Kampala's Kabalagala district, named Ethiopian Village. The first verbal police report on the scene speaks of two killed and ... (Source: Republic 2010-07-11T22:40:02Z)

Bosnia recalls mass massacre

SREBRENICA, Bosnia -Herzegovina | Hoisting hundreds of coffins aloft, a line of weeping relatives stretched for at least a mile Sunday as they honored Srebrenica massacre victims on the 15th anniversary of the worst ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-07-11T21:28:27Z)

Activists keep Nevada horses from going to slaughter

RENO, Nev. — With the financial backing of a California winery owner, activists on Saturday purchased almost all 174 horses up for sale at a state-sanctioned auction in Nevada to keep the horses from going to the ... (Source: WRAL 2010-07-11T11:12:50Z)

Argentina Beats Russia in Davis Cup Quarterfinals; Serbia Defeats Croatia

David Nalbandian won the deciding singles match against Russia today to put Argentina in the semifinals of tennis's Davis Cup, while Serbia reached the last four for a first time. Nalbandian beat Mikhail Youzhny 7-6 (7 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-11T20:38:20Z)

Dillon dominates for first truck series win

NEWTON, Iowa—Rookie Austin Dillon scored his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win Sunday, dominating the Lucas Oil 200 at Iowa Speedway. In his 12th truck start, Dillon, 20, led 187 of 205 laps and beat Johnny ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-11T22:11:24Z)

New rules loom for financial world

Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation this week that ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-11T03:13:14Z)

Thousands in Bosnia mourn at anniversary of Srebrenica massacre

Some 40,000 people gathered Sunday in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica, where the massacre widely described as Europe's worst atrocity since World War II occurred 15 years ago. Srebrenica was a UN-protected enclave ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-07-11T19:33:55Z)

World Briefs

PANAMA CITY — Panamanian officials say a second banana plantation worker has been killed in clashes with police. Cabinet chief Jimmy Papadimitriu confirms the man was shot by police. He says officers fired "pellets," but without specifying what kind. Striking banana workers began protesting last ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-11T07:59:34Z)

Brazilian president not to attend World Cup final match

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday that he will not attend the final match of the FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday. President Lula said he was invited to watch Sunday's match, but needs to ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-07-10T00:29:46Z)

775 coffins: Bosnia marks 1995 Srebrenica massacre

Associated Press Writer= SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Hoisting hundreds of coffins aloft, a line of weeping relatives stretched for at least a mile (1.6 kilometers) Sunday as they honored Srebrenica massacre victims on the 15th anniversary of the worst atrocity in Europe since World War ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-11T21:57:05Z)

Shakira delights fans at World Cup close

Workers prepare the pitch for the closing ceremony prior to the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, July 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) Shakira had fans bouncing in their seats as South Africa said farewell to the ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-11T17:03:35Z)

Red Bull's Webber wins British GP after opening lap incident with teammate Vettel

SILVERSTONE, England - Mark Webber cruised to his third Formula One victory of the season Sunday after overtaking Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix. The Australian finished 1 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-11T22:11:24Z)

Mark Webber of Red Bull Wins British Grand Prix; Lewis Hamilton Second

Mark Webber of Red Bull won today's British Grand Prix at Silverstone to overtake his teammate Sebastian Vettel and go third in the Formula One drivers' standings. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren finished second and ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-11T16:27:48Z)

Big changes likely for financial world

WASHINGTON -- Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-07-11T14:54:44Z)

NASCAR Camping World Truck-Lucas Oil 200 Results

1. (1) Austin Dillon , Chevrolet, 205 laps, 150 rating, 195 points. 2. (5) Johnny Sauter , Chevrolet, 205, 117.5, 175. 3. (10) Matt Crafton , Chevrolet, 205, 115.7, 165. 4. (13) Ken Schrader , Chevrolet, 205, 93.6, 160 ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-11T20:38:20Z)

World Cup art auction extended

JOHANNESBURG - The 2010 Legacy Fine Art auction that began Johannesburg last week is expected to run until the end of the month, an almost three-week extension organizers attributed to public interest. The sale of World Cup-related works of art by African artists including from Zimbabwe began on ... (Source: The Zimbabwean 2010-07-08T23:55:10Z)

Activists buy 172 doomed horses

RENO, Nev. — With the financial backing of the wife of oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens and others, activists on Saturday purchased almost all 174 horses up for sale at a state-sanctioned auction in Nevada to keep the ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-11T17:03:35Z)

TRUCKS: Dillon Wins First In Iowa

Austin Dillon made sure there were no doubts nor any question marks about his first career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory. Dillon, the grandson of team owner Richard Childress, absolutely destroyed the field ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-11T21:21:17Z)

Aboriginal warrior in 'dignified' burial

The remains of Yagan, the 19th-century Aboriginal warrior, have been laid to rest in Western Australia, nearly 180 years after he was killed and his severed head displayed in a British museum. The private ceremony was ... (Source: The Independent 2010-07-11T23:01:30Z)

World Cup final: Spain have talent to beguile the waiting world against Holland

Splashes of colour have enlivened the Fifa canvas, the exuberance of Ghana and the red verve of Spain, the counter-attacking of Holland and the youthful energy of Germany, but the organisers' cold statistics reveal the paucity of goals, particularly when placed in historical context. After the nadir ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-07-09T20:55:02Z)

More than 20 deaths feared after blasts in Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Bombs exploded at two sites in Uganda's capital late Sunday as people watched the World Cup final on TV, and officials at the scene put the death toll at more than 20 and said it could rise ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-11T22:54:21Z)

Aboriginal Warrior Killed In 1800s Reburied

PERTH, Australia -- The remains of 19th-century Aboriginal warrior Yagan have been laid to rest in western Australia, nearly 180 years after he was killed and his severed head was displayed in a British museum. The ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2010-07-11T12:02:56Z)

Uruguay's Diego Forlan named best player at World Cup

(MCT) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was Sunday night picked as the FIFA Golden Ball winner as best player of the 2010 World Cup by journalists accredited to cover the tournament. The 31-year ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-11T23:08:40Z)

Financial world readies for reform bill passage

WASHINGTON — Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-11T18:08:01Z)

Davis Cup Quarterfinal Results

July 09-11 (Best-of-five format)# ----- Czech Republic vs. Chile Coquimbo, Chile (Czech Republic wins 4-1) ===== Sunday's Singles ----- Ivo Minar, Czech Republic def ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-11T21:06:58Z)

Spain beats Netherlands 1-0 to win the World Cup

JOHANNESBURG -- Spain rules the soccer world, winning the World Cup at long, long last. It came after an exhausting 1-0 victory in extra time over the Netherlands on Sunday. Two years after winning the European title ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-11T23:01:30Z)

Uganda Bomb Attacks Kill World Cup Fans: Al Shabab Suspected In Kampala Explosions

KAMPALA, Uganda — Bombs exploded at two sites in Uganda's capital late Sunday as people gathered to watch the World Cup final on TV. Police did not immediately confirm a death toll, but reports from the scene indicated ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-11T22:47:11Z)

Red Bull's Webber wins British GP after 1st-lap clash with teammate Vettel

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Mark Webber has won his third Formula One race of the season, cruising to victory in the British Grand Prix after overtaking Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel on the opening lap. Webber led ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-11T13:57:28Z)

Holders Spain crash as Djokovic leads Serbs into Davis Cup semis

PARIS (AFP) – Defending champions Spain slumped to a 5-0 whitewash by France as world number two Novak Djokovic lead Serbia into the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time after a 4-1 win over Croatia on Sunday ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-11T22:11:24Z)

Horses saved from slaughterhouse

RENO, N.V. (AP) - RENO, Nev. (AP) — With the financial backing of a California winery owner, activists on Saturday purchased almost all 174 horses up for sale at a state-sanctioned auction in Nevada to keep the horses ... (Source: WOOD 2010-07-11T17:46:32Z)

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