18. november 2005

US more cautious than wary as China's reach grows. China's military, though growing, would have to increase its budget significantly to become the dominant force in Asia. [Christian Science Monitor | Top Stories] 2:36:41 PM    comment []

Foreign Network at Front of CIA's Terror Fight . The CIA has established joint operation centers in more than two dozen countries where U.S. and foreign intelligence officers work side by side to track and capture suspected terrorists and to destroy or penetrate their networks, according to current and former American and foreign intelligence... By Dana Priest. [washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - elections, campaigns, government and politics news and headlines.] 2:35:40 PM    comment []

Top magistrate fined for speeding. A leading Belfast magistrate caught speeding while on his way to court is fined £60 and given penalty points. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 2:33:55 PM    comment []

Google Reaches Another 'Milestone' . Google's stock price closed above $400 a share for the first time yesterday, a move that analysts called a "milestone" in the torrid growth and extraordinary success of the Internet's most profitable public company. By David A. Vise. [washingtonpost.com - Technology - Industry News, Policy, and Reviews] 2:32:31 PM    comment []

Police fears over sex trafficking. Officers who investigated how a gang forced a woman to work as a prostitute say there could be further cases. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 2:29:44 PM    comment []

Dozens Killed in Attacks in Baghdad and Eastern Iraq. At least fifty-two people died in the Iraqi town of Khanaqin today after suicide bombers detonated themselves inside Shiite mosques during Friday prayers. By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS. [NYT > Home Page] 2:27:19 PM    comment []

Bed & Breakfast(editor's choice) Quaint and Cozy! Experience personal service and a cozy atmosphere when you stay at one of our top bed & breakfast picks. From quaint country inns to guest houses in historic cities, you'll discover the meaning of rest and relaxation at each of these lovely properties. 2:25:22 PM    comment []

Geilo Set in the heart of Norway's 'Winterland' region, Geilo offers beautiful scenery with a friendly and charming village that has been welcoming international visitors since 1890. An unspoilt and traditional resort awaits those who choose this popular destination. Geilo enjoys a typically long Norwegian winter season that stretches from early November until Early May. An excellent activities programme throughout the year will keep the entire family occupied on and off the slopes. Uncrowded pistes and snow sure conditions coupled with warm and friendly locals have guests returning year after year. More Details 2:23:32 PM    comment []

Refugee children smuggled into Norway 2:21:31 PM    comment []

Golfnytt fra Danmark: Ingen Europatour Det lykkedes ikke for Anders Schmidt Hansen og Brian Akstrup at løse billet til Europatouren. De to danskere sluttede begge udenfor de magiske top 30 på Tourskolen | Læs mere... 2:19:55 PM    comment []

Golfnytt fra Norge: Bjørnstad nærmer seg teten Henrik Bjørnstad gikk på ett slag under par under nattens runde i PGA-kvalifiseringen. Dermed ligger han fortsatt på 12. plass, men nærmer seg nå teten. Han er nå tre slag bak en lederduo og det er to slag ned til grensen for de som går videre til finalekvalifiseringen. Resultater Les mer 2:16:03 PM    comment []

Future Tour: FUTURES Tour Alum Karrie Webb Gains Hall Of Fame Entry 2:12:40 PM    comment []

Women's Senior Golf Tour: 2006 WSGT National Qualifier November 14-18, 2005 Lake City, Florida Southern Oaks Golf Club, Par 72 >>  RESULTS & TEE TIMES << 2:09:42 PM    comment []

Golfnytt fra Sverige: Neumann nobbar kaptenserbjudande Lotta Neumann tackade för en månad sedan nej till kaptensjobbet i Solheim Cup 2007. Vem som leder laget blir offentligt den 24 november och enligt vad Svensk Golf erfar står valet mellan Helen Alfredsson och Catrin Nilsmark. Läs mer Ordkrig mellan Annika och Creamer Hee-Won Han leder och Annika Sörenstam är delad trea tillsammans med Lotta Neumann efter en högdramatisk första rond i ADT Championship, där Annika och Paula Creamer (tvåa) hade en hetsig debatt på 18:e fairway. Läs mer Svensk smakstart i World Cup En 61-rond placerar svenskarna Henrik Stenson och Niclas Fasth på delad fjärde plats efter den inledande fyrbollen i World Cup. - En kalasstart. Nu är vi med i racet, hälsar en nöjd Henrik Stenson från Vilamoura. Les mer her 1:54:07 PM    comment []

Canadian Tour: Three-time Canadian Tour champion Mike Grob has some work to do if he hopes to move on to the final stage of PGA Tour Qualifying. Several others are in a better position to advance after Thursday's second round, including Steve Schneiter, who shares the lead in Seaside, California. FULL STORY   CALIMESA, Calif.--Ray Stewart of Abbotsford, BC is in a tie for fifth after Thursday’s second round of Champions Tour final-stage qualifying. FULL STORY 1:48:17 PM    comment []

Australasia Tour: Aussies share Portugal second Australians Mark Hensby and Peter Lonard have posted a combined 12 birdies to claim a share of second place after the opening round of the World Cup in Portugal. 1:45:52 PM    comment []

South Africa Tour: Vaughan dominates at Limpopo Classic 18 November 2005 - Defending champion Bradford Vaughan produced vintage golf to grab the early midway lead in the second round of the R1-million Limpopo Classic, despite a loss of four shots over the last two holes on Friday. ---> read more Sensational performance from South African Seniors 18 November 2005 - Mike Williams has carded a solid two-under-par 70 to sit at sole second in the first round of Stage One of the European Seniors Tour Qualifying School at the Pinheiros Altos Golf Course in Spain. ---> read more Hard day for South Africa at Algarve World Cup 18 November 2005 - South Africa has had a tough start to the Algarve World Cup in Portgugal. Trevor Immelman and Tim Clark sit tied for 19th after firing a four-under-par 68 during Thursday’s four-ball competition. ---> read more Pappas continues charge at PGA TOUR Second Stage Qualifying 18 November 2005 - Deane Pappas has charged ahead at the PGA TOUR Second Stage Qualifying, firing a fantastic six-under-par 66 to take a share of third at the conclusion of the second round of play at Lake Jovita. ---> read more 1:41:39 PM    comment []

Asian Tour: THAWORN AND MINOZA SHARE HALFWAY LEAD AT CARLSBERG MASTERS 2005 VIETNAM VAN DE VELDE AND FERRIE TO CHALLENGE FOR VOLVO CHINA OPEN 1:38:49 PM    comment []

European Seniors Tour: European Seniors Tour Qualifying School Gets Underway 1:35:44 PM    comment []

Ladies European Tour: Julie Berton wins LET Pre-Qualifying Tournament 51 players advance to Final Stage 1:31:20 PM    comment []

PGA Tour: Purtzer leads by two after the first round of the Callaway Pebble Beach Invitational With a 13-under 59, England roars out to the lead in the WGC-World Cup 1:28:40 PM    comment []

LPGA Tour: Sorenstam and Creamer battle over a drop at the ADT Championship As she officially turns pro, Pressel again questions the LPGA Tour's age restriction 1:26:25 PM    comment []

Champions Tour: Ozaki of Japan takes a one-shot lead after two days of Champions Q-School 1:25:01 PM    comment []

European Tour: England Make Flying Start to World Cup Defence Furyk rides a 64 to the lead over Woods and Duval at the Dunlop Phoenix 1:23:43 PM    comment []

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