Laura Massaro, who has unexpectedly developed into the biggest threat to Nicol David’s long-term supremacy of the women’s game, carried her defence of the British Open title tenaciously into the semi-finals. Massaro, the only English woman ever to be…
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Colombia’s FARC rebel group said Friday it will observe a unilateral truce during the country’s May 25 elections as a gesture of goodwill. The FARC said the truce will run from May 20 through May 28, and will also include the forces of Colombia’s second…
Japan captain Makoto Hasebe Friday backed veteran striker Yoshito Okubo’s surprise selection for the World Cup and said he could help inspire younger players. Okubo has played only once in the last four years under Alberto Zaccheroni and there were…
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday cancelled a visit to the hometown of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamic militants, provoking fresh criticism of his handling of the crisis. A senior government official told AFP that Jonathan…
When Alejandro Sabella was handed the task of reviving Argentina’s fortunes after a poor campaign at the 2011 Copa America, not everyone in his homeland was convinced he was the right man. “I don’t know why they chose him,” said the country’s legendary…
Wednesday marked Jill Abramson’s abrupt dismissal from her post as executive editor of the New York Times. Here is a brief overview of what you should know about her career.
The winning captain in Saturday’s FA Cup final between Arsenal and Hull City at Wembley Stadium will be presented with a brand new trophy, the Football Association revealed on Friday. A new version of the famous trophy, awarded to the winners of the…
In recognition of his development strides in providing critical infrastructure, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, Governor of Delta State, has been honoured as Governor of the Year 2013 by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ). A statement signed by Dupe Olaoye-Osinkolu, Chairman, and Uchechukwu Akinobi, Secretary, NAWOJ, Lagos State Chapter, said the award is for Uduaghan’s outstanding accomplishment in tackling the multi-faceted problems of development in Delta State as well as his commitment to alleviating the plight of the ordinary people. “After a painstaking and critical appraisal of all the state governors and the impact of their programmes on…
Relatives of more than 200 schoolgirls held hostage by Boko Haram on Thursday called for their unconditional release, after Nigeria’s government ruled out a prisoner swap with the extremists. An on-the-run Boko Haram suspect wanted in connection with…
David Moyes will receive a pay-off of “single-digit millions” following his sacking by Manchester United, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward revealed on Thursday. Speaking during a conference call to discuss United’s latest financial results, Woodward…
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will have to wait until next week before being appointed as Manchester United’s new manager, British media outlets claimed on Thursday. Newspaper reports earlier in the day had suggested that the Dutchman’s appointment…
Chelsea’s Cameroonian international striker Samuel Eto’o on Thursday branded manager Jose Mourinho “a fool” after the Portuguese coach called his age into question. Mourinho made headlines two months ago when he suggested in a private conversation that…
Russia coach Fabio Capello has urged the country’s football bosses to toughen rules for foreigners playing in the domestic league as he grapples to find a team to play in the World Cup. The 67-year-old, who took over in 2012, has complained of the very…
The creator of the gaming sensation Flappy Bird now says he is bringing the game back. In an interview with CNBC, Dong Nguyen said the new version would be a multiplayer game that is “less addictive” than its predecessor. You may remember that…
A federal prosecutor urged a New York jury to convict Islamist cleric Abu Hamza on kidnapping and terrorism charges, insisting in closing arguments the evidence against him was “simply overwhelming.” “The real Abu Hamza is not the man you see now in…
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has ruled out the release of Boko Haram fighters in exchange for the freedom of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the militants a month ago. Britain’s Africa minister Mark Simmonds, in Nigeria for talks about…
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s bid to extend an ineffective year-long state of emergency in the northeast has exposed him as an out-of-touch leader with no credible plan to end a brutal Islamist conflict, experts said. Few dispute the severity…
In Rasovo in northwest Bulgaria, the most impoverished area of the EU’s poorest country, the village square is newly paved and the church has been whitewashed, courtesy of development funds from Brussels. But there is no masking the fact that 25 years…
Two British journalists were recovering in Turkey on Thursday after being shot and beaten by rebel kidnappers while covering the Syrian conflict, the Times reported. Times writer Anthony Loyd was shot twice in the leg while being held captive and photographer…
Carey Price stopped 29 shots and Daniel Briere scored the insurance goal as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 in game seven of their second round NHL playoff series. Dale Weise and Max Pacioretty also scored while Briere added an assist…