World News Archive28-Jun-2006
This page covers all rugby and tournament news from around the world. Thorne suprised, elated at recall to All Blacks 27 Jun 2006 Recalled former All Blacks captain Reuben Thorne says a phone call from coach Graham Henry from Argentina over the weekend was a "huge surprise". Superstar Manny Pacquiao is ready to serve former world champion and current No. 1 contender Oscar Larios a most powerful tropical punch when they meet this weekend in their 12-round super featherweight Pay-Per-View championship fight -- "The Filipino KOlada!" ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 27 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sought Tuesday to heal a rift between Pakistan and Afghanistan, two Muslim allies of the United States, but tensions spilled over during a news conference in which Pakistani Foreign Minister Khursheed Kasuri angrily accused the... By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. Associated Press Writer OMAHA, Neb. -- Kevin Gunderson carried the College World Series trophy into Oregon State's postgame news conference, smiling as his teammates followed him up to the podium. By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. ? Kevin Gunderson carried the College World Series trophy into Oregon State?s postgame news conference, smiling as his teammates followed him up to the podium. Warren Buffett's gift of $31 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest gift in history by a multiple of 20, excluding the Gateses' $29 billion gift (see BusinessWeek.com, 6/27/06, "Buffett's Mega-Gift"). It will eventually drive the Gates Foundation's endowment to double its size. Indeed, the endowment of the Gates Foundationalready the richest in the U.S.will be larger National and world business news briefs. This page covers all rugby and tournament news from around the world. Young stars commit to Tykes 27 Jun 2006 Leeds Tykes have been handed a timely boost at the start of pre-season training with the news that young stars Tom Biggs, 21, and Rob Vickerman, 20, have agreed new long term deals with the club. South Korea-based Hyundai Engineering & Construction has won a $202.6m contract from Dubai Ports World as part of its $14bn, 14-phase port expansion plans, according to news agencies.
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