Najib Razak, Malaysia’s prime minister, will face a fight for his political life on Wednesday as the nation of 31 million decides at the polls between his scandal-tainted government and an opposition alliance led by Mahathir Mohamad, his one-time mentor and former authoritarian leader. Mr Najib is widely expected to retain power, thanks to a first-past-the-post…
Read moreOn this date in pro wrestling history (10/20): AWA & NWA champions form tag team, Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit win tag team gold
1949 Kansas City, Kansas:– World Heavyweight Champion Lou Thesz beat Lord Albert Mills in 2 out of 3 falls– Bobby Bruns beat Jimmy Coffield 2 falls to 0– Enrique Torres defeated Big Ben Morgan 1952 Des Moines, Iowa:– Verne Gagne beat Bob Orton in 2 out of 3 falls– Mike DiBiase and Joe Dusek wrestled…
Read moreCatalans elect new separatist president, bringing end to direct rule
Catalan separatists have inaugurated Quim Torra as president of the autonomous community, opening the way for the Spanish government to lift direct rule after six months of political deadlock. Mr Torra promised to push forward with the independence project and “defend the Republic” as his investiture was approved by a margin of just one vote in…
Read moreDramatic rise in deer numbers puts livelihood of Italian mountain farmers at risk
As one of Italy’s most fashionable ski resorts, Cortina d’Ampezzo is accustomed to being swamped with Maseratis, Porsches and the fur-clad uber-rich. But in the alpine meadows and forests that surround the picturesque town in the Dolomites, there is now an invasion of a rather different sort. The number of red deer has exploded in…
Read moreLawyers for former Malaysian prime minister quit during corruption probe
Lawyers acting for Najib Razak, Malaysia’s besieged ex-premier, said on Tuesday that they had quit, even as he and his family continue to face questions from agents investigating a multi-billion dollar corruption scandal involving a state-owned investment fund. News of their resignation broke while Mr Najib’s wife, Rosmah Mansor, was being grilled for five hours by…
Read moreUSA Wrestling Cadet Freestyle National Championships Photos 2014
July 23-25 at the FargoDome in Fargo, North Dakota. Photos by Jeff Beshey. Click Here: NRL Telstra Premiership
Read moreLindland and Martinez will go “On the Mat” this Wednesday, September 24
Matt Lindland is the current Greco-Roman National Team coach at USA Wrestling. He was an Olympic silver medalist in 2000. Minnesota native Jim Martinez is being inducted in the Alan & Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions on Oct. 18. He was a two-time World and Olympic medalist. “On the Mat” is a presentation of…
Read moreJason Jordan Update, Edge & Christian Show Wraps, XFL Now Hiring
Ever since WWE started a storyline wherein it was revealed that Jason Jordan was the illegitimate son of Raw General Manager Kurt Angle, the company had been pushing the young wrestler as a top star on the Raw brand. Jordan has been out of action for several months now due to a severe neck injury…
Read moreIo Shirai Confirms Final Date With Stardom Before Heading To WWE
Top Japanese Female Star Io Shirai recently confirmed in a blog post that she will be finishing up with Stardom on June 17th. Below is what Io Shirai said on her blog post: “I’m going to leave Stardom for the next step in my pro wrestling career.” “My last match with Stardom will be on…
Read moreJury Rules In Favor Of CM Punk/Colt Cabana Against WWE Doctor
WWE Senior Ringside Physician Chris Amaan’s libel and slander trial against CM Punk and Colt Cabana wrapped in Cook County, Illinois today with the jury ruling in favor of Punk & Cabana on all counts filed by Amann. The former WWE Superstars will not have to pay anything to Amann. It was noted that Punk &…
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