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Chimpanzees are‘ruthless killers’

If you think chimpanzees are cuddly, think again, for researchers claim that the mankind’s closest cousins in the animal world are ruthless killers with a taste for gang warfare.

Queen guitarist Brian top star of BBC Proms

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BRITAIN’S TRADITIONAL century-old concert season of Proms, which in 2009 showcased a singing and dancing Bollywood extravaganza for the first time, does not have any Bollywood or Indian classical conc

Kerber knocks Sania out

India’s Sania Mirza slumped out of Wimbledon as Germany’s Angelique Kerber claimed a 6-4, 6-1 win in the first round of the women’s singles on Monday.
Kerber, ranked 54 in the world compared to Mirza’s mark of 111, was never troubled by the Indian, who was left to rue her continued poor form since returning from a wrist injury sustained in Dubai in February.

Nadal, Serena cruise

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Rafael Nadal launched his bid to regain the Wimbledon title by crushing Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the men’s singles on Tuesday.
Earlier, defending women’s champion Serena Williams silenced scream queen Michelle Larcher de Brito with a 6-0, 6-4 win.

‘Oil spill costs reach $2 bn’

BP PLC said on Monday that its partners in the leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well must share responsibility for the costs in dealing with the disaster, on which BP said it has now spent $2 billion.

England, Oz in Ashes build-up

England and Australia meet in a five-match one-day international series starting at Hampshire’s Rose Bowl ground on Tuesday, knowing their every move will be scrutinised for its Ashes relevance.

‘No truth in funding rumour’

Formula One rookie Karun Chandhok has dismissed speculation about his status at cash-strapped HRT and made clear that he is keen to be part of the team’s plans for the future.

Great escape for Fedex

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Roger Federer averted one of the biggest shocks in Wimbledon history when the defending men’s champion recovered from two sets down to beat Colombia’s Alejandro Falla in the first round Monday.

Jolie plans to adopt Haiti kid

Angelina Jolie made a secret visit to the quake-ravaged Haiti and it is rumoured that she is all set to adopt a child.

British prof solves musical harmony puzzle

A British professor is explaining why most of us tend to enjoy music.

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Shekhar Kapur’s Bandit Queen didn’t make the cut. Neither did Shaji Karun’s Piravi, which bagged 31 international awards.