• In the Italian case they point to Mario Monti as the stand-in, a former European Commissioner.

    BBC: Berlusconi on the rack

  • "It doesn't make any difference to us really, " believed the stand-in Swans skipper.

    BBC: Tate questions derby importance

  • And just in case "Courage" can't fulfill his responsibilities, Walter brought along another turkey, "Carolina, " as an alternate, the stand-in.

    WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Pardons White House Turkey

  • The stand-in skipper came to the crease after Ganga's dismissal, the opener hitting eight boundaries before falling to a run-out for 51.

    BBC: Ramnaresh Sarwan

  • But for those grimacing at Pitt's German accent, the stand-in "Hee-mah-lah-yahs" provided some relief, as did David Thewlis's wonderfully understated performance as Pitt's long-suffering climbing partner.

    CNN: OT ONLY DID HONG

  • They wanted the stand-in bishops to have more independent authority.

    BBC: UK

  • Fletcher's night of supposed joy ended in misery for the stand-in skipper as his big day ended abruptly in the 37th minute when he has hacked to the ground by Palmason.

    BBC: Iceland 0-1 Wales

  • Danny Guthrie forced Cech into an early save, while the Czech keeper was forced into action again to deny Davies after the stand-in skipper ended a driving run with a low strike.

    BBC: Bolton 0-1 Chelsea

  • His side were unable to formulate an alternative to their usual fluent style until the stand-in coach chose to use defender Gerard Pique in a makeshift attacking role for the final minutes.

    CNN: Milan stun Barcelona in Champions League

  • Two fans, Kerry and Chris, decided to walk to Mordor, or in this case, from Matamata, the stand-in location of the Shire where Frodo and his loyal pal Sam departed to Mount Ngauruhoe, which doubled as Mount Doom.

    FORBES: Two Fans Take 'A Simple Walk Into Mordor'

  • MacDonald had looked nervous as Hibs pumped crosses into the box without much real poise, but the stand-in goalkeeper did superbly to deny Fletcher's attempt curl the ball home from 15 yards, turning it wide after the striker was put clear on goal.

    BBC: Hibernian 1-0 Hearts

  • This may explain why the stand-in Czech prime minister, Jan Fischer, seemed to be trying to square a circle when he said today in Prague that his technocratic government would take his demand for a footnote to the October summit only if they had a promise of no more funny business from the president.

    ECONOMIST: European politics

  • Rebecca Maughan, the real history teacher, offered an encouraging first-night review, saying that the stand-up stand-in teacher had kept the class engaged and interested.

    BBC: Who's the comedian in the classroom?

  • But another rift opened by the stand-off in Ukraine, between Russia and the West, continues to widen.

    ECONOMIST: Peace breaks out in Ukraine, at least for the time being

  • One of its more strident figures, Menduh Thaci, said that, though he hoped the stand-off in Tanusevci would end peacefully, Macedonia's forces had the right to act if it did not.

    ECONOMIST: Macedonia

  • Last season's captain Benkenstein - the most successful skipper in the county's history - offered to stand down from the role in the wake of September's County Championship success.

    BBC: Smith confident as Durham captain

  • Mr Obama had welcomed G8 leaders late on Friday, and they discussed the nuclear stand-off in Iran and North Korea, and the unrest in Syria.

    BBC: G8 Summit: Cameron says 'good progress' on eurozone

  • The German papers portrayed the G20 meeting of world leaders in Mexico as the G19 against one - with no prizes for guessing who the solitary stand-alone was: Germany, in the personage of Chancellor Angela Merkel.

    BBC: Constitutional issues could stop Merkel buckling

  • Those who attacked us sought to deprive our Nation of the very ideals for which we stand -- but in the aftermath of this tragedy, the American people kept alive the virtues and values that make us who we are and who we must always be.

    WHITEHOUSE: The White House

  • As an Egyptian-American comedian, I had the opportunity to be part of the rise of stand-up comedy in the region.

    CNN: SHARE THIS

  • Thousands of supporters are bused in -- totally out of proportion to the size of the state -- to stand for hours in massed ranks in the bitter cold, entreating passing motorists at street corners to honk their horns to show support.

    CNN: Hot politics on cold days

  • If you align yourself with the person--that is, sit or stand facing in the same direction--you'll be surprised how often all protest will cease.

    FORBES: Magazine Article

  • There's not much good to say about the built-in "tilt stand" at the bottom, either -- it only alters the angle of projection slightly and feels too plasticky -- but at least it gives you an extra option.

    ENGADGET: Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and S5100 hands-on Hands-on

  • But members of the temporary cabinet say they are hopeful an end to the stand-off could be in sight if the political parties can compromise.

    BBC: NEWS | South Asia | Bangladesh road blockade lifted

  • While the Flip line has admirers, the widespread availability of video-capable mobile phones undermined demand for the kind of simple stand-alone video cameras offered in the Flip business.

    FORBES: Connect

  • The 10, 000-pound sculpture will stand in front of the arena's main entrance under the so-called oculus, a circular opening in a roof that juts over the plaza.

    WSJ: 'Humanity' in Barclays Center's New Sculpture

  • Kent had 28 overs at the crease and Denly and Chris Piesley recorded the county's maiden century stand for the first-wicket stand this season, but both fell to rash shots in the final half-hour.

    BBC: Pakistan draw tour game with Kent

  • Aidan Watson received his second yellow card after the break while stand-in keeper Surgenor made a fine double save from Rainey.

    BBC: Ballymena Utd 1-2 Crusaders

  • But as Week 13 of the trial began, the apex of courtroom drama symbols took the stand Monday--in his own defense.

    FORBES: Lay Tells Enron Jury Of 'American Nightmare'

  • Eagles, clearly the stand-out player in the contest, had crossed for Jay Rodriguez to head wide before the former Manchester United player opened the scoring.

    BBC: Burnley 3-1 Burton Albion

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