Tutu off intensive treatment but remains hospitalized
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Desmond Tutu’s foundation says the retired archbishop has completed treatment for an infection but will remain in the hospital for observation.
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Murray ends Britain's 34-year wait for Davis Cup semis
Andy Murray clinched Great Britain’s first Davis Cup semi-final berth for 34 years as the world number three’s gritty victory against Gilles Simon gave his country an unassailable 3-1 lead on Sunday. Murray defied the aches and pains assailing his body after playing for three successive days at Queen’s Club to grind out a 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-0 success that made the quarter-final singles rubber irrelevant. The Scot’s 23rd
Merkel rules out 'haircut' for Greece, open to other relief
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday suggested that Germany would show flexibility in negotiating how Greece deals with its massive debt, but again ruled out writing off part of the money.
Australia rout England by 405 runs, series level at 1-1
London (AFP) – Australia thrashed England by 405 runs to win the second Ashes Test at Lord’s on Sunday and so level the five-match series at 1-1.
Is It Possible To Drink Too Much Water?
Photo: Pond5By Amanda Woerner for Life by DailyBurn We’ve all heard the “rules” of hydration: Drink until your urine is clear; hydrate before you get thirsty. But what if those guidelines aren’t quite right? A new statement released this week by a panel of 17 experts suggests that some of these myths might actually put people at risk of…
Rescue workers find man's body as Greek wildfires retreat
Rescue workers found the burned body of a 47-year-old man as they brought under control wildfires that had broken out on Friday around Athens and in other parts of southern Greece, the country’s fire brigade said. The wildfires had largely retreated on Sunday but firemen were still on the ground and the risk of more fires remained high due to strong winds, the fire brigade said in a statement. Separately,
South Africa's Zuma discharged from hospital after surgery
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma was discharged from hospital on Sunday after undergoing a scheduled procedure the previous day to remove gallstones, the presidency said. “Doctors are pleased with the outcome of the operation. The President will spend the next few days resting and recuperating at home,” a statement from Zuma’s office said. The presidency said on Saturday the gallstones were discovered about two months ago during
South Africa's Zuma in hospital for gallstone surgery
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma was admitted to hospital on Saturday for a scheduled procedure to remove gallstones and was expected to be discharged Sunday, the presidency said. “The galllstones were discovered about two months ago during a routine medical check-up. The president’s work program did not allow for the procedure to be undertaken earlier,” a statement from Zuma’s office said. (Reporting by Olivia Kumwenda; Editing by
Soccer legend Pelé undergoes back surgery in latest health scare
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé has undergone back surgery, a close aide told Reuters on Saturday, the latest in a series of recent health problems afflicting the 74-year-old former player. Pelé, whose given name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, has been at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in São Paulo for the past “two or three days” and underwent a procedure to decompress a nerve root in his spine, his personal assistant
How This Woman Gave Up Processed Food for a Year—On a $16,780 Salary
The Tucson-based food writer spent an entire year avoiding all processed foods.