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Passengers rescued after boat sinks in British dock

More than 30 people were rescued on Saturday after a tourist vessel sank in the historic Albert dock in the British city of Liverpool, authorities said. All 31 passengers, including children, on board the amphibious "Yellow Duckmarine" were accounted for and none of them suffered serious injuries, said Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. The Royal Liverpool Hospital treated 17 people but they were later discharged. The Yellow Duckmarine vessels ferry tourists around the northwest English city, famed for being the hometown of The Beatles.

Music agenda: Optimus Primavera Sound, The Governors Ball Music Festival

Optimus Primavera Sound kicks off at the end of May, bringing Blur, Dan Deacon and others to the stage in Porto, while the beginning of June sees performances from Kings of Leon, Kanye West and others at The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York. 

Music agenda: Optimus Primavera Sound, The Governors Ball Music Festival

Optimus Primavera Sound kicks off at the end of May, bringing Blur, Dan Deacon and others to the stage in Porto, while the beginning of June sees performances from Kings of Leon, Kanye West and others at The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York. 

Music agenda: Optimus Primavera Sound, The Governors Ball Music Festival

Optimus Primavera Sound kicks off at the end of May, bringing Blur, Dan Deacon and others to the stage in Porto, while the beginning of June sees performances from Kings of Leon, Kanye West and others at The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York. 

Music agenda: Optimus Primavera Sound, The Governors Ball Music Festival

Optimus Primavera Sound kicks off at the end of May, bringing Blur, Dan Deacon and others to the stage in Porto, while the beginning of June sees performances from Kings of Leon, Kanye West and others at The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York. 

UK parliament's deputy speaker 'arrested over gay rape claim'

A deputy speaker of Britain's lower house of parliament was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of raping one man and sexually assaulting another, according to media reports. Media said Nigel Evans, a lawmaker in Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party, was being questioned over alleged attacks on two men in their twenties. Evans, 55, is the Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley in Lancashire, northwest England as well as one of the House of Commons' three deputy speakers.

Football: Lucas extends Liverpool contract

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has signed a new long-term contract, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday, without specifying the length of the deal. The Brazil international arrived at Anfield from Gremio in July 2007 and has since made 208 appearances for the club. His progress over the last two seasons has been hampered by injuries, however, and he recently spent four months on the sidelines with a thigh problem.

San Pablo city dad bats for more SMMEs

San Pablo City Councilor Alejandro Yu proposed recently to the city’s legislative council for more ordinances that encourage small, micro and medium entrepreneurs (SMMEs) here.Councilor Yu initiated the measure to the Sangguniang Panglunsod, the city government’s law-making body to conduct comprehensive studies and formulate programs that establish facilities to assist local entrepreneurs to penetrate the country’s supermarkets.Yu’s proposed local legislation also aims to create more jobs and generate employment for city folks and job seekers from the adjoining municipalities

Football: Liverpool announce Thailand visit

Liverpool announced on Tuesday that they will play a friendly game in Thailand as part of their pre-season tour ahead of the 2013-14 campaign. The five-time European champions will face as yet unnamed opposition in Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium on July 28. "We first went to Thailand in 2001 and this will be our fourth visit to the country, which we feel demonstrates our commitment to our fans in Thailand," said Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre.

Football: Liverpool announce Thailand visit

Liverpool announced on Tuesday that they will play a friendly game in Thailand as part of their pre-season tour ahead of the 2013-14 campaign. The five-time European champions will face as yet unnamed opposition in Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium on July 28. "We first went to Thailand in 2001 and this will be our fourth visit to the country, which we feel demonstrates our commitment to our fans in Thailand," said Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre.
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