London, Oct 27: Republican presidential nominee John McCain has declared defiantly that he would emerge victorious from next weeks presidential election even as campaign tensions including with his running-mate Sarah Palin descended into a semi-public brawl over who to blame for defeat.
“I guarantee you that two weeks from now, you will see this has been a very close race and I believe that I am going to win it,” said the Republican nominee.
“I see intensity out there, and I see passion. So were very competitive,” The Times quoted McCain, as saying.
Melbourne, October 27: Aussie leg spinner Shane Warne is unsure whether he will attend the premiere of a musical chronicling his cricket career because its creator did not ask him for his approval.
He insisted that the makers of Shane Warne: The Musical should have consulted him about the title or subject.
"I''m disappointed that they can do a musical,'''' news. com. au quoted him as saying during an appearance at the MCG.
Petaling Jaya (Malaysia), Oct 27: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has reportedly sent Diwali greetings to the Indians living in his country, saying they were an integral part of society and his Government recognised the past and present contributions of the community in nation-building.
In his written message, Ahmad Badawi said that the Indians had always tirelessly worked with and constructively engaged the Government to improve the well-being of the community.
London, October 27 : The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has been caught in the middle of a race row following claims that talented Black celebrities are being booted off the show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, while white stars stay in.
Official website of the BBC has been swamped with hundreds of complaints since last weekend’s “unfair” dance-off between the 2008 show’s only two black contestants.
The uproar came after Rising Damp star Don Warrington and M People singer Heather Small were announced to be bottom in the public vote last Sunday, despite performing better than three white celebrities.
Angry stars have even demanded a probe into the alleged racist voting patterns on the series dubbed Middle England’s favourite.
London, Oct 27: Sean Connery rules the roost when it comes to playing James Bond, with new polls naming him the best 007 spy ever.
Melbourne, October 27: Aussie leg spinner Shane Warne is unsure whether he will attend the premiere of a musical chronicling his cricket career because its creator did not ask him for his approval. 
Petaling Jaya (Malaysia), Oct 27: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has reportedly sent Diwali greetings to the Indians living in his country, saying they were an integral part of society and his Government recognised the past and present contributions of the community in nation-building.
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