Topic: Manchester (England)

North Korea flag mix-up to go down in Olympic history as major insult

A video before the North Korea-Colombia Olympic women's soccer game Wednesday showed the South Korean flag. In the history of Olympic host nation embarrassments, it's a whopper.

Davy Jones remembered as 'The Monkees' teenage heartthrob

Davy Jones, the lead singer on the 1960s television band 'The Monkees,' passed away on Wednesday at his home in Florida.

Change Agent Lisa Trainer films the remarkable return of the 'Lady of the Loch'

For more than two decades an osprey known simply as 'Lady' has returned to Scotland, drawing attention to the country's role as a wildlife haven.

In Pictures Royal wedding memorabilia

Rare view from Libya's western mountains shows rebel gains against Qaddafi

The picture emerging from this rugged terrain along Libya's southern border with Tunisia is that of a heavily outgunned rebel militia winning unlikely victories over Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi.
04/26/2011 04:50 pm

Qaddafi's assets include luxury homes around world

Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi and his family own expensive real estate in London, New Jersey, and around the globe
03/30/2011 04:29 pm

Opinion Why the Web may unleash the largest construction boom in history

The rise of ships, trains, and cars transformed cities and the way we live. Now it’s the Web’s turn.
02/25/2011 08:05 am

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 12/02

Looking for Eric: movie review

An imaginary friend comes to the rescue in 'Looking for Eric,' a comedy about a Manchester United fan searching for meaning in the face of a midlife crisis.
05/21/2010 07:16 pm

Ethiopian airlines crash: Experts look at possible causes

An Ethiopian Airlines plane carrying 90 people caught fire and crashed into the sea just after taking off from Beirut early Monday. Experts speculate that an engine malfunctioned – possibly caused by a bird strike – shortly after take off.
01/25/2010 08:48 am

In Pictures This Week in Weather 01/04-01/08

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 01/05

Thai Internet wunderkind captivates audiences from behind bars

Panrit Daoruang, popularly known as ‘Gor,’ once blogged about his life as a teen drug addict. Now he crusades about prison overcrowding and helps fellow inmates.
10/07/2008 01:00 am

TV dramas' foreign accent

This fall a quarter of the new dramas will be adaptations of shows from overseas.
08/15/2008 01:00 am