If there can't be a new manned mission from Earth by then, administrators will have to decide whether to take extensive steps to extend the vehicle's certification for the return flight, proceed on a return flight without certification, or de-man the space station by flying back the remaining crew members within the certification period, he said.

CNN: Russia postpones new manned space station mission

The man who had once spent 67 hours flying in a seven-foot coffin round the world, sustained by protein milkshakes and a catheter and kept awake by talking to Richard Branson, had reckoned to be back by lunchtime.

ECONOMIST: Steve Fossett

Germany provided a real signal of intent with a thrilling demolition of 10-man Australia to get their 2010 World Cup campaign off to a flying start.

BBC: Germany 4-0 Australia

Bob Gwynne, associate curator of rail vehicles at the National Railway Museum in York - where the engine 'Flying Scotsman' is being restored - said the famous train came about because of one forgotten man.

BBC: Scotland