July 18 – According to AFP Materazzi said Lilian Thuram should not make excuses for Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt after the French defender described Italy’s Materazzi as "an illness that should not exist."
Iraq Oil Industry Rife with Corruption
Iraq is experiencing widespread corruption through massive embezzlement in the oil industry run by the new authorities in the occupied country, The Washington Post reported Monday.
First Baghdad bank heist nets 1.4 billion
Kuna, July 18 – Unknown militants dressed as Iraqi security forces robbed the Al-Rafidain Bank branch in Al-Amiriya, western Baghdad, Tuesday taking a 1.4 billion Iraqi dinars trophy.
Computer hackers exploit Zidane head-butt
Ihotdesk, July 18 – In another example of classic opportunism, hackers have set up a malicious website based on the now infamous Zinedine Zidane head-butt.
Zidane May Be Stripped Of Golden Ball Award
Jacob Cherian
Rome, Italy, July 11 (AHN) – FIFA may strip French captain Zinedine Zidane of his World Cup best player award, according to the football body’s president Seppp Blatter. Zidane was announced as the winner of the Golden Ball award, a day after the World Cup final.
The final saw the French superstar sent off the pitch in the second period of extra time. He was involved in an infamous foul involving Italian defender Marco Materazzi.
Zidane May Be Stripped Of Golden Ball Award – FIFA
Jacob Cherian
Rome, Italy, July 11 (AHN) – FIFA may strip French captain Zinedine Zidane of his World Cup best player award, according to the football body’s president Seppp Blatter. Zidane was announced as the winner of the Golden Ball award, a day after the World Cup final.
The final saw the French superstar sent off the pitch in the second period of extra time. He was involved in an infamous foul involving Italian defender Marco Materazzi.
“Pirates” Rakes In $258.2 Million, Leads Box Office
Nji Che
Los Angeles, CA, July 17 (AHN) – Record-breaking blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean" has grossed $258.2 million in its second weekend at the box office. Studio figures show the movie, which stars Johnny Depp return as Captain Jack Sparrow, has become the most popular film of the year so far in North America.
Doctor Sentenced In NFL Steroid Case
Julie Farby
Columbia, SC, July 17 (AHN) – Dr. James Shortt, the former South Carolina physician who pleaded guilty to conspiring to illegally prescribe steroids to NFL players was sentenced Monday to one year and one day in prison.
Pujols Goes 4-5 As Cardinals Complete Sweep of Dodgers
Christopher Cornell
St. Louis, MO, July 17 (AHN) – A week before the All-Star break, it looked like the Cardinals were in serious trouble. The team hadn’t won a series in nearly a month, their pitching was falling apart, they weren’t hitting and their lead in the NL Central was dwindling. St. Louis used the All-Star break to recharge their batteries and get back to their winning ways. With Sunday’s 11-3 thumping of the Dodgers, the Cardinals completed a four game sweep of L.A. and won their seventh straight game overall.
Iraq and U.S. sign commercial agreement
Yahoo News, July 17 – Iraq and the United States signed a commercial cooperation agreement Monday that officials hope will help this country move into a free market after decades of wars, sanctions and state control.
