At only 33, Jason Njoku is already considered one of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs thanks to an online film distribution service that has tapped high demand for Nigerian movies. But the British-born Nigerian entrepreneur, whose firm iROKO has…
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Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Ukraine on April 22 to stress US support for Kiev and steps to improve its energy security amid a crisis with neighboring Russia. During his meetings with government leaders and civil society groups, Biden will…
Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara on Sunday sought a record-equalling fourth win in the gruelling Paris-Roubaix cycling classic across the cobbles of northern France. Cancellara was among 199 riders who started the “Hell of the North” race under grey skies…
Near-ideal sunny and clear conditions greeted the first runners to start the London Marathon with fans hoping for a fast pace by British favourite Mo Farah in his debut over the distance. Farah, the reigning Olympic and world 5,000 metres and 10,000m…
Iran’s Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence handed to a former US Marine convicted of espionage, with the penalty being cut to 10 years in jail, media reported Sunday. Amir Hekmati, a dual US-Iranian citizen, was arrested in August 2011,…
The Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 Saturday to clinch the Presidents’ Trophy which gives them home-ice advantage throughout the National Hockey League playoffs. David Krejci scored twice and Tuukka Rask made 24 saves for the Bruins who finished…
Hull City manager Steve Bruce insists he won’t let his players be distracted by the prospect of making history as they prepare to face League One minnows Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday. Bruce’s Premier League team head to Wembley…
Carried by a wave of raw emotion, leaders Liverpool will look to land a potentially decisive blow in the Premier League title race when they host Manchester City on Sunday. Tributes to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster will frame…
Roberto Martinez believes his Everton squad have the character and ability to stay in the mix for a Champions League place after achieving a club record points total in the Premier League era. The Merseyside team climbed up to fourth spot with a narrow…
Fulham manager Felix Magath is confident his side can complete the task of avoiding relegation from the Premier League, a feat that appeared to be beyond the London club just a few weeks ago. A goal from Hugo Rodallega, the Colombia forward, was enough…
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took US ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy on a test ride of Japan’s super-fast magnetic train on Saturday, showcasing the “Maglev” technology Tokyo hopes to sell to its ally. “I hope ambassador Kennedy will enjoy the full…
A howler from Rangers stand-in ‘keeper Steve Simonsen sealed Dundee United’s place in the Scottish Cup final following a 3-1 win at Ibrox on Saturday. Rangers had chances through Bilel Mohsni and Dean Shiels before Stuart Armstrong fired United in front…
Much hyped Slovakian rider Peter Sagan insisted his confidence for Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix race had not been knocked despite a poor 16th place finish at last week’s Tour of Flanders. The 24-year-old Cannondale rider went into last week’s cobbled classic…
Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc says he will wait until after next weekend’s League Cup final against Lyon before deciding whether to accept the offer of a new contract. Blanc’s existing deal is due to expire at the end of next season but negotiations…
South African star Bryan Habana scored a try on his return to action after a three-month absence because of a hamstring injury as Toulon beat Bordeaux-Begles 22-20 in a thrilling Top 14 encounter on Saturday. The 30-year-old — a World Cup winner in…
Fights broke out Saturday in the South African township of Soweto between supporters of the ruling ANC party and activists from the opposition Democratic Alliance, less than a month before general elections. Violence broke out after militant ANC supporters…
Italy’s new prime minister on Saturday blasted what he called a European Union of austerity and bankers, as he kicked off his party’s campaign for next month’s European elections. “We want a Europe of ideas, not only of banks,” said Matteo Renzi, Italy…
Brazil’s Petrobras has turned over documents sought by authorities investigating an alleged $4.5 billion money-laundering operation, the latest in a series of problems to plague the state oil giant. Petrobras CEO Graca Foster supplied federal police…
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson hopes the Premier League leaders can make their home advantage count when they face Manchester City in a title showdown on Sunday. The Reds will kick-off at Anfield with a two point lead over second-placed Chelsea…
Jose Mourinho has told Chelsea to be on their guard as they bid to end a three-match losing streak away from Stamford Bridge when they travel to Swansea on Sunday. Mourinho’s men head to south Wales having lost on the road at Aston Villa, Crystal Palace…