Russian authorities are investigating members of a reclusive Islamic sect after more than 70 followers, including a dozen children, were discovered living in an underground bunker with no access to the outside world. Self-proclaimed prophet Faizrakhman Satarov led the sect based in Tatarstan, a majority Muslim internal Russian republic. Satarov allegedly ordered his followers to […]
Russian Police Charge Underground Sect Members with Abuse
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Bolt Seeks to Strike Gold Once More at London Olympics
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake race for gold in the men’s 200-meter sprint Thursday, one of the premier events of the 13th day of competition at the London Olympics. Days after winning the 100-meter race in record time, Bolt is seeking to win his second gold medal of the 2012 Games, and become […]
Usain Bolt Seeks More History-Making Gold at 2012 Olympics
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake will compete in the finals of the men’s 200-meters race Thursday at the 2012 London Olympics. Days after winning the 100-meters race, Bolt is seeking to win his second gold medal of the 2012 Games, and become the first man to win both the 100- and 200-meters event […]
US Sprinter Felix Wins Women’s 200-Meter Gold in London Olympics
Posted August 9th, 2012 at 2:40 am (UTC-5)
U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix’s victory in the women’s 200-meter race Wednesday at the 2012 London Olympics was the highlight of a huge night for the American track-and-field team. Felix finally won gold after consecutive second place finishes in the 2004 and 2008 Games. Her time of 21.88 seconds beat Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who was seeking […]
US Sprinter Felix Wins Women’s 200-Meter in London
Posted August 8th, 2012 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix has powered to victory in the women’s 200-meter race, one of the most anticipated events at the London Olympics Wednesday. Felix’s time of 21.88 seconds beat Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who was seeking a 100-meter, 200-meter sprint double win. In men’s competition, the world’s fastest man, Jamaican Usain Bolt, eased into Thursday’s […]
Jamaica Hopes to Continue Olympic Track Dominance
Posted August 8th, 2012 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Jamaica is hoping to continue its dominance on the track at the London Olympics. One of the most anticipated events Wednesday will be the finals of the women’s 200-meters, which features a lineup of the world’s best sprinters. Jamaica’s Veronica Campbell-Brown is seeking to become the first woman to win gold medals in the same […]
Punk Band Trial Ends in Moscow
Posted August 8th, 2012 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Final statements have been delivered in the trial of three members of a Russian all -female punk-rock group facing years in prison for an unsanctioned performance at Moscow’s main cathedral. Prosecutors have called for a three year prison sentence for the group, less than the seven-year maximum they could receive for the charges of ‘hooliganism.’ […]
Jamaica Hoping to Continue 2012 Olympic Dominance in Women’s Track and Field
Posted August 8th, 2012 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
One of the most anticipated events Wednesday at the 2012 London Olympics will be the finals of the women’s 200-meters, which features a sterling lineup of the world’s best sprinters. Jamaica’s Veronica Campbell-Brown is seeking to become the first woman to win gold medals in the same individual track and field event in three consecutive […]
Britain Dominates at London Olympics Tuesday
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 6:20 pm (UTC-5)
The host country of the London Olympics enjoyed a big day Tuesday, earning a stream of medals to add to its fast-growing tally. Britain won gold medals in the men’s triathlon, track cycling and equestrian team dressage, and it captured other medals in sailing, track cycling and triathlon. By day’s end, Britain had surpassed its […]
Sprinter Bolt Advances in Quest More Olympic Glory
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has resumed his quest for more gold at the London Olympics, after successfully defending his title as the world’s fastest man. Bolt returned to competition Tuesday, fresh off his victory in Sunday’s 100-meter finals. Bolt advanced to the semifinals of the men’s 200 meter sprint, along with teammate Yohan Blake, the […]
