My News Roundups
Short summaries of the top global news. Romain Stavropolous has contributed 7, including:
US military plane crash
About 40 miles north-west of Los Angeles a US military tanker aircraft crashed during takeoff from Point Mugu Naval Air Station. Only three people were injured in the crash, said a spokeswoman from the base.
Dallas sweeps more than just the Lakers
For the last nine years the Lakers have dominated the NBA, succeeding time and time again in the playoffs, and winning five titles. On Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks kicked the Lakers out of the playoff, leaving many people wondering if the Lakers� era is
Tension rises as rival clubs meet again
Football club Real Madrid published a video showing Barcelona player Sergio Busquets calling Madrid's full-back a monkey. Barca's coach countered, "my players are an example of professionalism and honesty."
Detain protestors die in Bahrain
Ali Issa Saqer and Zakaraya Rashed Hassan died a Bahrain jail last week due to mistreatment by guards and disease in the cells. Several Shia activists complained of being tortured, creating fear for protestors.
Pirates going big
On Monday, Pirates took control of huge oil tanker off the horn of Africa.
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