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Ecuador says WikiLeaks’ Assange suffering lung problems

November 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

(Reuters) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is suffering from a chronic lung ailment that could worsen at any time and is being checked regularly by doctors, the Andean country’s ambassador to Britain said on Wednesday. Assange, 41, whose website angered … read more »

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Ecuador grants political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

August 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ecuador granted political asylum to Julian Assange on Thursday, ratcheting up tension in a standoff with Britain which has warned it could revoke the diplomatic status of Quito’s embassy in London to allow the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder. The … read more »

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Messi keeps Barcelona title race alive: LevanteUD 1 vs 2 Barcelona

April 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

UD levante 1 vs 2 Barcelona 90′ There will be three minutes of added time in this one. 89′ Substitution Xavi Torres Rubén Suárez 89′ Substitution Xavi Torres Rubén Suárez 88′ Substitution Barkero Juan Gómez López 88′ Barca are playing … read more »

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2012 La Liga: UD levante vs Barcelona live

April 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Follow Indepth Africa’s live coverage of the match between UD levante and Barcelona UD levante 1 vs 2 Barcelona 90′ There will be three minutes of added time in this one. 89′ Substitution Xavi Torres Rubén Suárez 89′ Substitution Xavi Torres Rubén … read more »

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La liga: Barcelona v Getafe live

April 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Barcelona 4 v 0 Getafe 90′ Substitution Pedro Ríos Arroyo 87′ Tello shows his electric pace inside the Getafe box by beating the right-back before swinging a cross towards Messi at the back-post. Moya is alert to the danger however, … read more »

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Barcelona v Getafe Preview: Barcelona with a single point to prove against Getafe

April 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola yesterday tried to dampen a sensation that his team are now favourites to claim the La Liga crown. A victory over Getafe at the Camp Nou tonight would see his side close to within one point … read more »

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Messi sends barcelona through

April 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Barcelona became the first team to make it to five consecutive European Cup semi-finals, potentially setting up another meeting with Chelsea. A 52nd-minute goal from Andrés Iniesta and the two previous penalties that gave Leo Messi 14 Champions League goals … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2012: Barcelona 3 v 1 AC Milan

April 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

BARCELONA 3 AC MILAN 1 Agg: 3-1 FULL TIME 90+3 min Messi closeish with a bending free kick from 20-odd yards. Specificity is irrelevant at this stage. 90+1 min Three minutes of added time. Richard Whitall tweets what 88 min … read more »

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Champions League: key statistics ahead of the second legs

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Below is  key statistics ahead of the second legs with José Mourinho defending his quarter-final pedigree and Lionel Messi and Mario Gomez going for a new record. With Real Madrid CF, FC Bayern München and Chelsea FC all well placed … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2012: Barcelona v AC Milan Preview

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Victory is the only option for Barcelona as the reigning champions welcome AC Milan to the Camp Nou in the most finely balanced of the Champions League quarterfinals this week. With Real Madrid and Bayern Munich all but through to … read more »

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Barcelona wary of wily Milan as records beckon

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

MADRID: Barcelona and Lionel Messi can write new chapters in the record books on Tuesday if they are able to break out of the straightjacket imposed on them by AC Milan and reach the Champions League semifinals. The seven-time European … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2012: AC Milan keep Barcelona at bay at the San Siro

March 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Barcelona and AC Milan drew 0-0 in a nailbiting Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza last night. There were no goals but the action was fast and furious almost throughout. Barca had more possession before half-time, … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2012: AC Milan 0 v 0 Barcelona

March 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

AC Milan pulled off what is seemingly becoming the most difficult trick in international football these days when a performance dripping with maturity and experience at a throbbing San Siro saw them prevent Lionel Messi and Barcelona from troubling the … read more »

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