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Spurned at home, teen with a famed pedigree breaks into Portugal's top tier (Brisbane Times) Jason Davidson, son of Alan, is making a name for himself in his own right, writes Michael Cockerill. The awakening of Vulcain (Europa Star) Among the many watches that have left their mark on the great and small histories of watchmaking, there is one that, after World War II, perfectly symbolized the new period that was opening before it: the Cricket watch by Vulcain. The good news? It is back. The world championships of America (AP via Yahoo! Sports) On his way to the practice range Tuesday at Doral, Padraig Harrington stopped to sign autographs for three fans. One was from Puerto Rico, another from Colombia, the third from Peru. So at least it sounds like a World Golf Championship. And there is little doubt that events like the CA Championship look like a World Golf Championship, with 19 countries represented in a field of 68 players. 'JihadJane' recruited in US, Europe, Asia:prosecutors (AFP via Yahoo! News) A US woman operating online under the name "JihadJane" recruited jihadist fighters in the United States, Europe and Asia in a bid to carry out terror plots "or die trying," prosecutors said. Remote Lands: Ultra-Luxe Access to Asia Art World Buzz (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK----Remote Lands, the New York and Bangkok-based ultra-luxury Asia private tour operator, offers art connoisseurs unique insider experiences at the most anticipated art events this year in Asia. Britain to send 42 million condoms to South Africa to fight HIV spread during World Cup (New York Daily News) Britain is shipping 42 million condoms to South Africa to help prevent the spread of HIV during the World Cup. Up to a half a million people are expected to flood the country for the month-long soccer tournament in June. U.K. to Bar Soccer Trouble-Makers From World Cup in S. Africa (Bloomberg) March 9 (Bloomberg) -- The U.K. will stop hooligans from going to the soccer World Cup in South Africa and plans to share intelligence with the host nation, the two countries said. Australia, Indonesia Will Combat People Smuggling (Update1) (Bloomberg) March 10 (Bloomberg) -- Australia and Indonesia agreed to work more closely on combating people smuggling and terrorism and will upgrade annual talks between leaders and officials to a level enjoyed by Australia’s closest ally, the U.S. Australia signs people smuggling deal (Daily Telegraph) PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has confirmed Australia and Indonesia have signed off on a framework for greater co-operation on tackling people smuggling. Malaysia to attract the world on the right footing (The New Sabah Times) KUALA LUMPUR : Besides scenic spots, culture, shopping and food, the Tourism Ministry is embarking on shoes as an attraction to promote Malaysia to the world. Brazil president plans for World Cup final (AP via Yahoo! Sports) President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is he's so confident of Brazil's chances in the World Cup that he is already planning to be at the final on July 11. "I'm so optimistic that when I was in Mexico with President (Felipe) Calderon and he asked me if I was going to the opening game of the World Cup, I said I'm not going to the opener -- I'm going to the final," Silva... FM World Charities Uses Music & Media to Save Lives (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - FM World Charities , a not-for-profit "rock & roll" charity dedicated to global health care, is please to announce that on this Wednesday, March 10th at 7:30PM is staging a major event at New York's music landmark, Webster Hall . " FM Down Under ", hosted by comedian Chuck Nice (VH1's " Best Week Ever "), will feature Australian sounds from rockers The Kin ... Ravi Shankar to perform with daughter at Womadelaide world music fest (Sify News) Sitar legend Ravi Shankar and daughter Anoushka are set to share the stage at the closing day of this year's Womadelaide world music festival. World Arts Festival celebrates diversity (The Journal-Standard) The sights and sounds of a diverse art, drama and music world will come alive at the annual World Arts festival, to be held Wednesday, March 10, at Freeport High School. Sotheby's to Exhibit in Doha Treasures from Its Forthcoming "Arts of the Islamic World" Sale (Art Daily) DOHA.- Sotheby's will stage an exhibition in Qatar of highlights from its bi-annual London sale of Arts of the Islamic World. (RRW) Athletics: Programming Note - Comprehensive World Indoor Coverage On Universal Sports (RunnersWeb.com) You can watch both LIVE and recorded coverage of this weekend's IAAF World Indoor Championships from Doha on UniversalSports.com (LIVE) and Universal Sports television (recorded). Sports Briefs: Miller will not ski at World Cup finals (The World) GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany -- Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller has decided to end his season early to rest a sore right ankle and will not compete at the World Cup finals in Germany this week. World's largest travel fair opens in Berlin (EARTHtimes.org) Berlin - The world's largest travel fair, the ITB in Berlin, opened its doors on Wednesday, with more than 11,000 exhibitors representing 187 countries. Popular tourist destinations such as Italy and Spain are present at the fair, alongside less comm... PHOTOS: World's Most Extreme Travel Adventures (ABC News) Travel Adventures Around the World Travel - Recreation - Travelogues - Around the World - Tourism  Go > News