US officials slammed Nigeria’s “slow” response to the kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls by Islamic militants and renewed criticism Thursday of the military’s poor human rights record. Washington considers the Western African giant a strategic…
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Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has signed a one-year extension with Monaco that will keep him at the club until the end of next season, the Ligue 1 side announced Friday. The former Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Bayer Leverkusen striker…
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…
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…
European equities fell Thursday as investors digested gloomy eurozone data showing anaemic economic growth for the first quarter of the year. London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index gave up 0.55 percent to close at 6,840.089 points as investors considered…
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…
A suspect wanted over the deadliest-ever attack in Nigeria’s capital — a blast claimed by Boko Haram Islamists — has been arrested in Sudan, a source close to the case said Thursday. Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche was detained on Tuesday as he tried to get a…
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…
Rio Ferdinand sidestepped questions about his abrupt departure from Manchester United Thursday and said he was still considering his next move. The former England captain, taking questions in Singapore during a promotional visit, said he had already…
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…