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Tennis world number one Nadal has knee tendinitis - doctor (AFP via Yahoo! News)
world number one Rafael Nadal has tendinitis in his right knee, the Spanish tennis federation's doctor said Tuesday, one day after the Spaniard announced he would not take part in the season-ending Shanghai Masters Cup.
Around the world, US vote sparks buzz for change (AP via Yahoo! News)
Throngs packed plazas and pubs around the world to await U.S. elections results Tuesday, many inspired by Barack Obama's promise of change amid a sense of relief that ? no matter who wins ? the White House is changing hands.
Dispute over hotels for 2010 World Cup in S Africa (AP via Yahoo! News)
The government is trying to defuse a row between South African Tourism and FIFA's booking agent over the price of hotel rooms at the 2010 World Cup football competition.
Despite World Series loss, Rays prove they rate with best (USA Today)
Amid the disappointment of losing their first World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays said they are eager to shed their doormat reputation and start a new era.
World Bank officials in Gaza for sewage project (USA Today)
A World Bank delegation launched a sewage project, long delayed by the standoff between Israel and Hamas, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday to prevent raw sewage from spilling into residential areas.
World markets surge as America votes (AP via Yahoo! News)
World markets surged Tuesday as the uncertainty about who will be the next U.S. president neared an end and a leading U.S. investment bank told its clients in Europe to buy stocks after the savaging they have taken in the last few weeks.
World hopes for a 'less arrogant America' (AP via Yahoo! News)
Around the world, throngs packed plazas and pubs to await U.S. elections results Tuesday, many inspired by Barack Obama's promise of change amid a sense of relief that ? no matter who wins ? the White House is changing hands.
Jankovic more dangerous as tennis world number one (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Jelena Jankovic gave a warning with both words and deeds that she feels a better player for coming into the the WTA year-end championships as world number one.
Canada ties Denmark 0-0 in group play at U-17 women's World Cup (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
HAMILTON, New Zealand - Canada locked up second place in Group A at the FIFA U-17 women's World Cup with a scoreless draw against Denmark on Tuesday.
Virtual world keeps tabs on presidential election (AP via Yahoo! News)
A group has gathered beside a gazebo in an outdoor park to discuss the presidential election. But the park isn't real, it's in the online virtual world of Second Life, where pixelated avatars fly around and interact with each other.
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