| Solomon Burke dies at Amsterdam airport at 70 By TOBY STERLING and NEKESA MUMBI MOODY 2010-10-10T16:11:45ZAMSTERDAM (AP) -- Solomon Burke, the larger-than-life "King of Rock and Soul" who was revered as one of music's greatest vocalists but never reached the level of fame of those he influenced, died early Sunday at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. He was 70.... hosted.ap.org |
U.S. Backs Taliban Talks U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan have facilitated the passage of senior Taliban leaders to Kabul for talks with President Karzai's government, signaling a shift by the U.S. to more active support of Afghan reconciliation efforts. online.wsj.com |
Details of pilot's murders heard The horrific details of murders committed by a senior Canadian air force officer, Col Russell Williams, are revealed at a sentencing hearing. bbc.co.uk |
Spain holds first siesta contest Unemployed security guard Pedro Lopez has won Spain's first siesta championship, having managed to sleep for 17 minutes in a busy Madrid shopping centre. bbc.co.uk |
Canadian Pair Win Ice-Dancing Gold Canada renewed its romance with skates as Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won a gold medal for ice dancing by performing a love story of their own. online.wsj.com |