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Victoria Beckham Welcomes a Baby Girl

Pair want to ‘get to know’ their new daughter before deciding on a name Sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz ‘excited’ to meet their new sister The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send message of congratulations For years their house has … read more »

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E. coli contamination: Egypt denies responsibility

Cairo denied responsibility on Wednesday for E. coli outbreaks that killed 49 people in France and Germany and were blamed by the European Union on fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt. The Egyptian agriculture ministry said the incriminated lot was imported … read more »

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Kenyan prime minister pays $37K in back taxes

NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya’s prime minister on Monday paid more than $37,000 in back taxes to abide by a new constitution that requires lawmakers to pay taxes on their hefty allowances. Prime Minister Raila Odinga urged legislators to follow suit, … read more »

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White House hails ICC warrants on Kadhafi

The White House on Monday hailed International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants issued against Moamer Kadhafi as a new sign that the Libyan leader had lost legitimacy. The Obama administration, under increasing domestic political pressure over Kadhafi’s defiance in Libya, … read more »

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Somali pirate reports fire aboard hijacked ship

A Somali pirate says a fire is tearing through a hijacked ship that pirates are holding off the country’s coast. The pirate, who gave his name as Hassan Abdi, said an undisclosed number of pirates and hostages were forced to … read more »

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Barca: Kings of Europe

Beneath the soaring Wembley arch, Barcelona ascended to new heights.   Inspired by an exhilarating Lionel Messi Pep Guardiola’s team swept past Manchester United in a thrilling performance and, with their third title in the last six seasons, they earned … read more »

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Nigeria win superb Africa Youth Championship final

Nigeria survived a late fightback to beat Cameroon 3-2 after extra-time to win the Africa Youth Championship title in Johannesburg on Sunday. Terry Envoh scored the winner in the 92nd minute to give the Flying Eagles their sixth continental title. … read more »

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Enyeama wins Nigerian player of the year award

LAGOS — Israel-based goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama was on Tuesday named Nigerian footballer of the year. The 28-year-old – one of the few Nigerians to emerge with credit from their first round exit at the World Cup finals last year – … read more »

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Champions League: Barca 3 – 1 Arsenal

Arsenal were far closer to Barcelona this year and elimination is all the more painful since they stood at 1-1 in this match, with a 3-2 lead in the Champions League tie, before Robin van Persie was shown a second … read more »

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Jose Mourinho escaped knifeman attack

A knifeman launched an attack on former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as he signed autographs surrounded by hundreds of fans at an airport. The man stabbed a security guard as he lunged at the football manager in Spain. Mourinho, 48, … read more »

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Toure Kolo drug test scandal

Kolo Toure has confessed he has no-one to blame but himself over the failed drugs test that could see him thrown out of football for two years. The Manchester City defender claimed he had taken his wife Awo’s diet pills … read more »

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Champions League: Gunners down Barcelona 2 – 1

Arsenal would not tolerate a remake of the past. They had taken just a draw with Barcelona at home last year before being knocked out of the Champions League. Here, they rallied from 1-0 down to win. Robin van Persie … read more »

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Rooney’s Bicycle Kick Goal Is Greatest Of His Career (VIDEO)

Wayne Rooney said it was the best goal he’s scored and Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson called it the greatest strike he’s seen in 25 years at Old Trafford. Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart didn’t even move. Rooney used a … read more »

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Latest Dallas Super Bowl Fiasco: Not Enough Seats!

ARLINGTON, Texas — North Texas has had as rough a week as any Super Bowl host city in recent memory, from constant malfunctions at its overwhelmed headquarters hotel to its incompetent handling of the snowy, icy weather. But the latest … read more »

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Aaron Rodgers Carries Packers to 31-25 Super Bowl Win Over Steelers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Green Bay’s receivers couldn’t hold on to the ball. But Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are bringing Vince Lombardi’s Trophy back to Lombardi Avenue because Pittsburgh was the team that gave away the ball. In a Super … read more »

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Tiger Woods suffers new billion-dollar blow

Tiger Woods has lost his form, his No1 world ranking and now his golf and property development has been suspended. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters The Tiger Woods “brand”, reeling after several sponsors abandoned the former world No1 in the wake of … read more »

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Chelsea finally signed Torres from Liverpool

It is understood Chelsea’s offer is £45 million and the striker will now hold talks with the Blues as he seeks to finalise a deal before the transfer window closes. A statement read: “Liverpool Football Club tonight confirmed they have … read more »

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