Archive for the ‘French’ Tag

Nadal’s quest for seventh French Open title off to fast start

Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 23:29 | Sports | Comments Off
by Remoeng

Rafael Nadal has only been beaten once at the French Open, by Sweden’s Robin Soderling in 2009Spain’s Rafael Nadal off to perfect start in his quest for a seventh French Open titleWorld No. 2 dismisses the challenge of Italian Simone Bolelli 6-2 6-2 6-1Nadal’s all-time record at Roland Garros now stands at 46 victories and [...]

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Sharapova marches into French Open second round

Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 23:07 | Breaking news | Comments Off
by Remoeng

Maria Sharapova is seeking to win her first French Open title and in the process, complete a career slamMaria Sharapova doesn’t drop a game during emphatic first round win at French OpenWorld No. 2 beats Romanian Alexandra Cadantu 6-0 6-0 in just 48 minutesWimbledon champion Petra Kvitova beats Australia’s Ashleigh Barty 6-1 ...

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Cease-fire planned before Colombian rebels free French journalist

Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 9:29 | Breaking news | Comments Off
by Remoeng

French journalist Romeo Langlois was captured last month by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.The cease-fire in the Caqueta area will last until the early morning hours of ThursdayFrench journalist Romeo Langlois was captured last month He’s being held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia He is expected to be released ...

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Colombian rebels release video of captured French journalist

Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 9:06 | Breaking news | Comments Off
by Remoeng

French journalist Romeo Langlois was captured last month by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.French journalist Romeo Langlois appears in a video broadcast by TelesurHe was captured last month and is supposed to be released this weekIn the video, he receives medical treatment, talks about his reporting experienceHe’s being held ...

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Colombia’s FARC rebels to release French journalist, statement says

Monday, 28 May 2012, 13:22 | Breaking news | Comments Off
by Remoeng

FARC commander Ancizar, aka Monazo, looks on before reading a statement May 6 confirming the capture of Romeo Langlois.NEW: France 24 journalist Romeo Langlois was wounded when captured, rebels sayNEW: The war reporter was seized 2 years after he filed a special report on the FARCFour people were killed and six were wounded when he [...]

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Roddick exits early at French Open as Venus survives first round scare

Monday, 28 May 2012, 12:58 | Breaking news | Comments Off
by Remoeng

Andy Roddick was left to contemplate another early exit at the French Open as he lost to Nicolas Mahut.Andy Roddick loses in first round of the French Open to Nicolas MahutRoddick has been plagued by injuries and has slipped to 29th in the worldJo-Wilfred Tsonga and Juan Martin del Potro battle into second round Venus [...]

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Federer and Djokovic drawn for repeat of 2011 French Open classic

Sunday, 27 May 2012, 11:46 | Breaking news | Comments Off
by Remoeng

Novak Djokovic congratulates Roger Federer after the Swiss star beat him in the semifinals of the 2011 French Open. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in same half of French Open drawScene set for repeat of 2011 Roland Garros classic semifinal won by FedererRafael Nadal opens against Simone Bolelli of Italy in title defenseSerena Williams and [...]

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