Man pleads guilty in Picasso vandalism case
HOUSTON: A man accused of vandalizing a 1929 Pablo Picasso painting in a Texas museum — an act that was caught on cellphone video — agreed Tuesday to a two-year prison term as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. His lawyer called his act “an artistic statement.”
2 more reports of anti-gay attacks in NYC
NEW YORK: New York City police say there have been two more reports of possible anti-gay attacks, following the killing of a gay man taunted with homophobic slurs.
Andy Carroll pulls out of England's friendlies
LONDON - Striker Andy Carroll has pulled out of England's friendly internationals against Ireland and Brazil through injury, the FA said on its website (www.thefa.com) on Tuesday.
Beckham's eldest son trains at QPR's junior academy
LONDON - David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn has trained at the junior academy of London club Queens Park Rangers and bookmakers are already offering short odds that the 14-year-old will emulate his father by playing for England.
In tornado's wake, rain hampers relief efforts
MOORE, Oklahoma — Torrential rains hampered rescue and relief efforts Tuesday in this Oklahoma City suburb reeling from one of the worst tornadoes in the United States in recent years.
Toddler drowns in pail of water
YOUNGEST OF THREE: Boy wandered into bathroom while mum was on the phone
Investments up 44%
ROBUST YEAR AHEAD: 1,200 projects worth RM50b, approved in first quarter, are expected to create 40,000 jobs
Quiet neighbourhood shaken by development
GEORGE TOWN: RESIDENTS living in landed properties at Desiran Tanjung are upset about the over-development in their serene neighbourhood.
Sarawak make quick return to top flight
SARAWAK will be back in the Super League next season following an impressive 3-0 win over Pos Malaysia in a Premier League match at Selayang Stadium yesterday.

