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Man dribbling to Brazil killed in road incident

This photograph was posted on Richard Swanson's 'Breakaway Brazil' Facebook page along with a note about his death. Credit: Facebook / Breakaway Brazil

A US man less than two weeks into a planned journey to dribble a football from his home city of Seattle to Brazil, the host nation for the 2014 World Cup, has died after being struck by a car in Oregon, police and the man's supporters said.

Richard Swanson, 42, was hit as he walked on the shoulder of a road on the outskirts of Lincoln City just east of the Oregon coast, said Lincoln City Police Sergeant Randy Weaver.

Swanson's football was found nearby, Weaver said.

Swanson's death was mourned in a post on the Facebook page titled "Breakaway Brazil," which he had used to document his planned journey.

It was supposed to culminate with his arrival in Brazil in time for the World Cup, which begins in June 2014.

US kidnap victims' 'hearing loss'

Castro 'treated Berry better than two other captives'

Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were in worse condition than Amanda Berry when they emerged from at least nine years in captivity at the home of Ariel Castro, sources told Reuters.

Castro, accused of their kidnap, appeared to treat Berry better than the other two, the sources added.

Ohio kidnap victim Gina DeJesus arrives, hooded, at her home in Cleveland for the first time since her ordeal. Credit: Reuters

"There is a reason why you have only seen a picture of Amanda (Berry)," said one of the sources, referring to the condition of DeJesus and Knight.

"One of the girls has difficulty moving her head around from being chained up," said one of the sources. The second source identified DeJesus as the woman suffering this injury.

"It was like they were POWs (prisoners of war). They had bed sores from being left in positions for extended lengths of time," a source said.

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US kidnap victims' 'hearing loss'

Ohio kidnap victims 'have long-term injuries'

Two of the women held captive in an Ohio house for almost a decade suffered from severe malnutrition and will require long-term therapy for injuries such as hearing loss and joint and muscle damage, Reuters reported, citing two sources with knowledge of the case.

The house in Cleveland, Ohio, where three women were held captive for almost a decade.
The house in Cleveland, Ohio, where three women were held captive for almost a decade. Credit: REUTERS/Matt Sullivan

The basement where the women were held had chains attached to the wall and dog leads attached to the ceiling, they claim.

The women were restrained with them and duct tape in "stress positions" for long periods that left them with bed sores and other injuries, according to the unnamed sources.

Sharif seeks Pakistan majority

Obama congratulates Sharif on Pakistan election win

President Obama has spoken on the phone with Nawaz Sharif after his victory in Pakistan's parliamentary elections, the White House has revealed.

"The two leaders agreed to continue to work together to strengthen US-Pakistan relations and advance our shared interest of a stable, secure, and prosperous Pakistan and region", it added.

Read more: International correspondent John Irvine on why it is third time lucky fior the new Pakistan PM

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Prince Harry thanks America

Prince Harry and PM presented with lookalike dolls

Prince Harry and David Cameron were presented with miniature dolls of themselves during a reception for British business leaders in New York.

Prince Harry and David Cameron pose with their dolls
Prince Harry and David Cameron pose with their dolls Credit: Bruce Adams/Daily Mail/PA Wire
The dolls were presented by 'Makielab' company co-founder Jo Roach
The dolls were presented by 'Makielab' company co-founder Jo Roach Credit: Bruce Adams/Daily Mail/PA Wire
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