AP - Appalachian coal executive Don Blankenship has a track record of flexing his financial muscle to shape West Virginia's political landscape.
Hamilton primed for success in Monaco
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was "thrilled" with his finish in Turkey and believes they are closing the gap on Ferrari.
F1: Hamilton cautious on Monaco
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton expects a tight battle with Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix - his favourite race.
Observation of parliamentary elections in Serbia
) PACE delegation to observe parliamentary elections in Serbia Strasbourg, 06.05.2008 - A 29-member delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) headed by Jean-Charles Gardetto (Monaco, EPP/CD) will observe the parliamentary
AFP - Bernie Ecclestone made clear at the Spanish Grand Prix that he backs calls for embattled Max Mosley to quit as president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), the ruling body of world motor sport.
Cisse winner lifts Marseille into third
Djibril Cisse scored with just seven minutes remaining to give Marseille a 3-2 win at Monaco to move them up to third in the French table and revive their hopes of clinching a Champions League place.
AP - Rafael Nadal won his first title of the season, defeating top-ranked Roger Federer yet again on clay to claim his fourth consecutive Monte Carlo Masters. The second-ranked Spaniard won 7-5, 7-5 Sunday, and improved his clay-court record over Federer to 7-1.
Nadal claims fourth Monaco title in a row
Rafael Nadal became the first player since 1914 to win four consecutive Monte Carlo titles with a straight-sets win over great rival Roger Federer.
AFP - Roger Federer believes his game has recovered sufficiently after a year of struggle for him to derail Rafael Nadal's hopes of creating Monte Carlo Masters history here on Sunday.
Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center.
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