Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is expected to miss his side’s Premier League trip to Hull City on Sunday after the club announced on Saturday that he has sprained his ankle. The 24-year-old England international, who has scored nine goals this season…
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The United States has offered to destroy Syria’s chemical stockpile and will do so on a ship at sea, the world’s chemical watchdog said on Saturday. “The Director-General stated that the neutralisation operations will be conducted on a US vessel at…
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Canonical tried to crowd-fund its own Ubuntu-based smartphone, the Edge, earlier this year, with something of a pyrrhic victory: it managed to earn almost $13 million in pledges, while not getting a cent of that money for failing to meet its $32 million…
The world’s largest gospel music concert, The Experience, has announced Friday December 6th as the date for this year’s edition.The announcement was made by the conveners of the concert, House on The Rock.The Experience has been held every year…
Photographer Cristina De Middel’s trip to Nigeria has been profitable. Not only did she exhibit her acclaimed series “The Afronauts” but also was inspired for her next project. Tucked away in her suitcase as she left the country’s commercial capital…
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Nigeria’s government on Thursday stepped in to stop a long-running strike by university lecturers, ordering an immediate end to the dispute and vowing to sack teachers who refused to cooperate. Education minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike said he was dismayed…
The United Nations is to seek more international aid to shelter and give temporary jobs to millions displaced by the Philippines’ deadliest typhoon in history, officials said Friday. “Providing shelter and rebuilding lives is an urgent priority,” said…
Three Lebanese nationals suspected of being Hezbollah members were cleared of terrorism charges in Nigeria on Friday but one of the accused was convicted of a weapons offence and jailed for life. Mustapha Fawaz, Abdallah Thahini and Talal Ahmad Roda…
A militia accused of mass rape and murder in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is ready to lay down its weapons, the head of the UN mission said Friday, urging the army to restore order in the vicinity. A self-defence militia led by “General” Sheka…
The bodies of 18 people kidnapped hours earlier by men in army uniforms were found abandoned north of Baghdad on Friday, the latest troubling sign of worsening violence in Iraq. The killings come amid a surge in violence that has included multiple attacks…
China on Friday scrambled fighter jets to monitor US and Japanese aircraft which entered its new air defence zone, state media said. “Several combat aircraft were scrambled to verify the identities” of US and Japanese aircraft entering the air defence…
Ryan Giggs believes the stability of playing for Manchester United throughout his career has allowed him to extend his playing days until his 40th birthday. Giggs turns 40 on Friday but his performances remain of such a high standard that United manager…
A “gang” of around 60 people attacked the headquarters of a coalition of political parties opposed to Tunisia’s ruling Islamists in Tunis overnight on Thursday-Friday, the opposition group announced. “A paid gang tried to attack the headquarters of…
Manchester United manager David Moyes praised Ryan Giggs’ dedication as the evergreen Old Trafford star celebrated his 40th birthday. Giggs, now a coach as well as a player, marked the milestone on Friday, just days after a starring role in United’s…
South Africa has been hailed as a model for HIV treatment, but some now fear its very success may be breeding complacency and making people less careful about infection. South Africa’s free drugs programme for AIDS has expanded rapidly to 2.4 million…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday he feared match-fixing would never be eradicated completely, as English football was forced to confront the issue head-on. Two men with Singaporean nationality suspected of fixing matches in lower-league…
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said he will resign from his post after claiming his reputation had been “seriously damaged” by recent criticism amid an ongoing crisis at the Serie A giants. Galliani, who has helped oversee the most successful…
Ex-Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham attends a photocall at the Harrods department store in London on May 15, 2008Ex-Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham has guest edited the Christmas edition of Paris Vogue magazine…