US actress Angelina Jolie on Tuesday condemned as “unthinkable cruelty and evil” the kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria by Boko Haram Islamists. The star was speaking in Paris about the themes of her latest film “Maleficent” for Disney, in…
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Tottenham Hotspur apologised to Liverpool for posts mocking the collapse of the Merseysiders’ Premier League title challenge that appeared on the hacked social media accounts of the London club. Shortly after Liverpool squandered a 3-0 lead by letting…
Niger Delta gunmen have released two Nigerians they kidnapped two days ago, but kept three Dutch nationals who were abducted at the same time, one of those freed tweeted on Tuesday. Environmental activist Sunny Ofehe tweeted that he and another kidnap…
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said his side would reflect on their season with pride despite seeing their title bid seriously compromised in a remarkable 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace. Liverpool led 3-0 with 11 minutes remaining in Monday’s Premier…
Liverpool’s Premier League title bid was left in ruins after Crystal Palace mounted a sensational comeback from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at Selhurst Park on Monday. Liverpool were on course to move three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the…
Yaya Toure has declared himself fit for the final two matches of Manchester City’s Premier League title push. The Ivory Coast midfielder, a key figure in City’s bid for the English championship trophy, was substituted during the second half of the 3…
A federal court jury in California has concluded that Samsung has violated multiple smartphone patents held by Apple. This weekend’s news arrives after several months of ongoing patent wars between Apple and Samsung, in which both smartphone manufacturers…
US Secretary of State John Kerry warned South Sudan’s warring factions Monday against walking away from ceasefire agreements and recently agreed peace talks, saying the implications of such a move would be “serious”. “Let me make clear: if there is…
First reported by NJ.com this weekend, it is now official — Sixers point guard Michael Carter-Williams is the NBA Rookie of the Year. The award will be given to Carter-Williams during a press conference on Monday, making him the first Sixers rookie…
Oscar Pistorius’s murder trial resumed Monday with a neighbour and friend giving a heart-wrenching account of finding the “broken” athlete coming down the stairs, holding his dead girlfriend in his arms. After a two-week break in the trial, the defence…
Having seen Manchester City seize the initiative in the Premier League title race, Liverpool have no option but to win when they visit Crystal Palace on Monday. Liverpool’s title challenge was compromised by their 2-0 loss at home to Chelsea last weekend…
Italy and Fiorentina striker Giuseppe Rossi boosted his World Cup selection hopes after returning to action in the Italian Cup final on Saturday. Rossi, who previously missed two years of his career due to injury, ended a four-month injury lay-off when…
Juventus underlined their status as Italy’s top side by claiming a 30th Serie A title on Sunday, but after another rollercoaster season a feeling of unfinished business and doubts over the club’s future direction lingers. Juventus’s third successive…
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said that his government is seeking help from US President Barack Obama to overcome the west African nation’s current security challenges. Africa’s most populous nation has also approached other world powers…
World number one Rafael Nadal admitted shock defeats to David Ferrer and Nicolas Almagro in recent weeks have shaken his confidence as he looks to defend his Madrid Masters title this week. The 13-time Grand Slam champion has appeared almost unbeatable…
Norwich City all but ended Chelsea’s Premier League title challenge and gave themselves a fighting chance of avoiding relegation by recording a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Chelsea would have provisionally gone top of the table if they had…
Thousands of pro-Russian protesters assaulted Odessa’s police headquarters Sunday, days after deadly clashes and a fire there killed dozens of their comrades in what Kiev charged was a Russian plot to “destroy Ukraine”. The unrest in the southern port…
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are rising significantly among young people in the United States, according to new research that warns of a growing epidemic in American youth. Type 1 diabetes rose 21 percent among children and teenagers from between…
Arsenal celebrated their Champions League qualification as Olivier Giroud secured a 1-0 win against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. Arsene Wenger’s side booked their place in Europe’s elite club competition without kicking a ball when fifth placed Everton…
More than 2,000 pro-Russian militants on Sunday stormed the police headquarters in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, where 42 people died in clashes two days ago. An AFP reporter on the scene said the crowd shouted “fascists, fascists” as they attacked…