Rheinmetall joint venture secures euro3.1B order to build 405 armored vehicles for German armyJuly 6th, 2009 Rheinmetall JV lands euro3.1B order for German APCsFRANKFURT — The German government has contracted PSM GmbH to build 405 new Puma armored fighting vehicles for the army. The Federal Agency for Defence Technology and Procurement approved the euro3.1 billion ($4.3 billion) deal with PSM, a joint venture owned by Rheinmetall AG and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co.
No champagne for Barcelona as Villarreal force dramatic drawMay 11th, 2009 MADRID - Barcelona came close to clinching the Spanish football league title, but were finally held to a 3-3 draw by defiant Villarreal. With 13 minutes left during Sunday's Liga encounter, Barca were 3-1 up and the 98,000-strong crowd in the Camp Nou was already celebrating the club's 19th league title.
Dylan may collaborate with McCartneyMay 10th, 2009 LONDON - Folk legend Bob Dylan may collaborate with Sir Paul McCartney for a duet after he gave the nod to the Beatles star's proposal of working together. McCartney had announced in 2008 that working with Dylan was one of his major ambitions.
Boyzone wants to work with Mark RonsonApril 20th, 2009 LONDON - Irish band Boyzone said it wants to collaborate with DJ-producer Mark Ronson and work on a new album. This indicates that the band wants to chart a new territory, thesun.co.uk reports.
Snoop Dogg wants to record gangster pop with Miley CyrusApril 9th, 2009 LONDON - American rapper and actor Snoop Dogg has expressed his desire to record 'gangsta pop' with teen sensation Miley Cyrus. The Grammy Award-nominated singer said he'd also like to collaborate with pop-rock boy band Jonas Brothers in recording the urban street gang rap music, reports the the Sun online.
All 16 aboard British helicopter dead in North Sea crashApril 2nd, 2009 LONDON - British police Thursday said that there was no hope of finding any survivors from the helicopter that crashed into the North Sea off the coast of Scotland the day before. Coastguards and the Royal Air Force launched a major search-and-rescue operation shortly after the oil-platform helicopter crashed with 16 people aboard.
16 feared dead in North Sea 'copter crashApril 2nd, 2009 LONDON - At least 16 people, 14 of them oil workers, have died in a helicopter crash in the North Sea. The Super Puma was just over 16 miles offshore when it is believed to have suffered a catastrophic malfunction.
10 feared killed in British chopper crash in seaApril 1st, 2009 LONDON - At least 10 people were feared dead and six others were missing after a helicopter ditched in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland Wednesday. The Bond Puma helicopter was returning from an oil platform in the North Sea operated by British Petroleum (BP) when it came down some 50 km off the port city of Aberdeen.
Ellen DeGeneres interviews wife on 7-month marriage anniversaryMarch 18th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood comedian Ellen DeGeneres interviewed her wife Portia DeRossi on her talk show to celebrate their 7-month marriage anniversary. Although Portia was basically invited to the 'The Ellen DeGeneres show' to chat about her upcoming show 'Better Off Ted', the duo decided to talk about their married life to rejoice their 7-month anniversary.
Milan held at home by RomaMarch 2nd, 2009 MILAN - Serie A leaders Inter Milan had to thank a Mario Balotelli brace as they rallied to salvage a 3-3 draw against tough visitors Roma in a thrilling game at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium. The brazen Rome guests Sunday could not rely on captain Francesco Totti but took a two-goal lead in the first half hour thanks to fast midfield tactics and good use of both flanks on the pitch.
British helicopter crashes in North Sea, all rescuedFebruary 18th, 2009 LONDON - All 18 people on board a British helicopter that crashed in the North Sea Wednesday evening have been saved in a dramatic rescue operation. The Super Puma helicopter carrying workers to a British Petroleum (BP) oil production platform went down about 200km east of Aberdeen, northeast Britain, in heavy seas and poor visibility, the BBC reported.
Barcelona on a 10-match winning streak in LigaFebruary 8th, 2009 MADRID - Barcelona scored their 10th successive Spanish Liga win beating spirited Sporting Gijon 3-1 at home with two goals from top scorer Samuel Eto'o. The latest exhibition Sunday keeps Josep Guardiola's team 12 points ahead of Real Madrid.
Controversial win leaves Real Madrid second in SpainJanuary 18th, 2009 MADRID - Real Madrid came from behind to beat bottom team 10-man Osasuna 3-1 in a controversial encounter that left them at the second place in the Spanish Liga. Second-half goals from Sergio Ramos, Gonzalo Higuain and Arjen Robben turned the tables on hapless Osasuna, who had taken a shock lead through Javad Nekounam here Sunday.
Alexander McQueen, Puma team up againJanuary 16th, 2009 LONDON - International fashion brand Alexander McQueen has again teamed up with Puma to create a full range of sports-inspired clothing and accessories. Alexander McQueen Puma, which will cater to both men and women, is to be unveiled for the first time Jan 20 in Milan as a part of the menswear show, reports vogue.co.uk.
India, Canada to collaborate in agricultureJanuary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Canada for increased cooperation in the field of agriculture, the Canadian High Commission here said in a statement Monday. The bilateral MoU aims to enhance knowledge sharing, animal development and agricultural marketing know-how between the two nations and to increase the bilateral exports between the two nations.
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