Russian prosecutors have asked a Moscow court to sentence three members of an all-female punk band to three years in prison for performing a political “protest prayer” at the city’s main cathedral. Federal prosecutor Alexei Nikiforov said in closing arguments Tuesday that the performance insulted both the church and its parishioners. The three-year sentence is […]
Russian Prosecutors Seek 3-Year Sentence for Jailed Rockers
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
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Russian Prosecutors Seek 3-Year Sentence for Jailed Rockers
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Russian prosecutors have asked a Moscow court to sentence three members of an all-female punk band to three years in prison for performing a political “protest prayer” at the city’s main cathedral. Federal prosecutor Alexei Nikiforov said in closing arguments Wednesday that the performance insulted both the church and its parishioners. The three-year sentence is […]
Usain Bolt Resumes Quest for Further Olympic Glory
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
The world’s fastest man is marching on. Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt returned to competition at the 2012 London Games 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 100-meter silver medalist. Americans Wallace Spearmon, Maurice Mitchell and Isaiah […]
Usain Bolt Resumes Quest for Olympic Greatness
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt returns to Olympic competition Tuesday at the 2012 London Games in the first round of the 200-meter race. Bolt enters Olympic Stadium one day after receiving his gold medal for winning Sunday’s 100-meter race, winning the unofficial title of “Fastest Man in the World”. He is hoping to once again beat […]
Usain Bolt Resumes Quest for Olympic Greatness
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt returns to Olympic competition Tuesday at the 2012 London Games in the first round of the 200-meters event. Bolt enters Olympic Stadium one day after receiving his gold medal for winning Sunday’s 100-meters race, winning the unofficial title of “Fastest Man in the World”. He is expected to once again beat […]
Russia’s Mustafina Wins Gold on Women’s Uneven Bars
Posted August 7th, 2012 at 1:20 am (UTC-5)
The 2012 London Olympics saw upsets in gymnastics and track and field Monday. On the women’s uneven bars, Russia’s Aliya Mustafina won the gold medal over China’s Kexin He, who won silver, and Britain’s Beth Tweddle, who won bronze. U.S. teenage gymnast Gabby Douglas, who has emerged as a star of the Games, was competing […]
Russia’s Mustafina Wins Gold on Women’s Uneven Bars
Posted August 6th, 2012 at 7:40 pm (UTC-5)
The 2012 London Olympics saw upsets in gymnastics and track and field Monday. On the women’s uneven bars, Russia’s Aliya Mustafina won the gold medal over China’s Kexin He, who won silver, and Britain’s Beth Tweddle, who won bronze. U.S. teenage gymnast Gabby Douglas, who has emerged as a star of the Games, was competing […]
Russia’s Mustafina Wins Gold on Women’s Uneven Bars
Posted August 6th, 2012 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
The 2012 London Olympics featured gymnastics Monday, a day after Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt successfully defended his 100 meter title and set a new Olympic record at 9.63 seconds. On the women’s uneven bars, Russia’s Aliya Mustafina won the gold medal over China’s Kexin He, who won silver, and Britain’s Beth Tweddle, who won bronze. […]
Russia’s Mustafina Wins Gold on Women’s Uneven Bars
Posted August 6th, 2012 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
The 2012 London Olympics kicked off Monday with gymnastics, a day after Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt successfully defended his 100 meter title and set a new Olympic record at 9.63 seconds. On the women’s uneven bars, Russia’s Aliya Mustafina won the gold medal over China’s Kexin He, who won silver, and Britain’s Beth Tweddle, who […]
US Gymnast Douglas Goes for Third Gold Medal Monday
Posted August 6th, 2012 at 3:40 am (UTC-5)
Monday marks the 11th day of the 2012 Olympics in London. U.S. teenage gymnast Gabby Douglas, who has emerged as a star of the Games, will compete for a third gold medal when she faces off again against Russia’s Viktoria Komova in the uneven bars. The U.S. basketball team, which barely won its game against […]
