Well, actually, I got it from Ananova.com, a British news headlines site.
And no, they didn't mention the other sporting events, but have mention the
long queues, the thousands of mourners, etc..  I just thought that small
band of football fans spoilt it for the rest of the crowd.

Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "Deri James" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2002 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Appalled at This


> On Saturday 06 Apr 2002 8:03 pm, Betty B wrote:
> > I don't know Kat.  The Queen Mother would have been gracious about
> > it, I am sure.  For me and it sounds like for you too, it's
> > disheartening that they wouldn't let the people pay her that
> > tribute.
> >
>
> This story doesn't mention all the sports events which did show their
> respect for her passing, the black arm bands worn by the players, the
> national anthems sung, the 7 hr queues to file past the laying in
> state.
>
> I suppose this doesn't fall under the definition of "International
> News".
>
> Cheers
>
> Deri