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    • Quincy Amarikwa (L) of Toronto FC celebrates his goal with Sergio Camargo
      Rodgers opens Liverpool tenure with draw AFP - 8 mins ago

      Brendan Rodgers' first game as manager of Liverpool ended in a 1-1 draw against FC Toronto thanks to Adam Morgan's equaliser for the English giants in a World Football … More »Rodgers opens Liverpool tenure with draw

      Quincy Amarikwa (L) of Toronto FC celebrates his goal with Sergio Camargo

      Brendan Rodgers' first game as manager of Liverpool ended in a 1-1 draw against FC Toronto thanks to Adam Morgan's equaliser for the English giants in a World Football Challenge friendly.

    • The Libor scandal  brought down top executives at  Barclays, notably Bob Diamond and Marcus Agius
      HSBC scandal erupts as British banks face shake-up Roland Jackson - AFP - 1 hr 5 mins ago

      A scandal erupting at Europe's biggest bank HSBC has added to concerns over the state of Britain's financial sector amid the Barclays rate-rigging affair and as the industry … More »HSBC scandal erupts as British banks face shake-up

      The Libor scandal  brought down top executives at  Barclays, notably Bob Diamond and Marcus Agius

      A scandal erupting at Europe's biggest bank HSBC has added to concerns over the state of Britain's financial sector amid the Barclays rate-rigging affair and as the industry faces a major shake-up.

    • Protesters carry banners reading "United, let's stop this now" as they demonstrate against the country's near 25 percent unemployment rate and stinging austerity measures introduced by the government, in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, July 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
      Marchers rally in Spain to protest unemployment AP - 2 hrs 20 mins ago

      Several hundred demonstrators have traveled to Madrid from many parts of Spain to protest the country's near 25 percent unemployment rate as well as the stinging austerity … More »Marchers rally in Spain to protest unemployment

      Protesters carry banners reading "United, let's stop this now" as they demonstrate against the country's near 25 percent unemployment rate and stinging austerity measures introduced by the government, in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, July 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

      Several hundred demonstrators have traveled to Madrid from many parts of Spain to protest the country's near 25 percent unemployment rate as well as the stinging austerity measures introduced by the government in a bid to avoid an international financial bailout.

    • Rupert Murdoch has been under increasing pressure from British shareholders and politicians over claims of phone hacking
      Rupert Murdoch quits boards of British newspapers: NI Ruth Holmes - AFP - 2 hrs 28 mins ago

      Rupert Murdoch has resigned as director of a number of companies behind British newspapers The Sun, The Times and The Sunday Times, a News International spokeswoman  … More »Rupert Murdoch quits boards of British newspapers: NI

      Rupert Murdoch has been under increasing pressure from British shareholders and politicians over claims of phone hacking

      Rupert Murdoch has resigned as director of a number of companies behind British newspapers The Sun, The Times and The Sunday Times, a News International spokeswoman said.

    • Flags are pictured on the balconies of the German Olympic team accommodation
      Village people bed down in London Guy Jackson - AFP - 6 hrs ago

      Super-rich footballers bed down along the corridor from penniless gymnasts, while an Australian husband and wife are banned from sleeping together. More »Village people bed down in London

      Flags are pictured on the balconies of the German Olympic team accommodation

      Super-rich footballers bed down along the corridor from penniless gymnasts, while an Australian husband and wife are banned from sleeping together.

    • CEO of News Corp Murdoch attends Allen & Co Media Conference in Sun Valley
      Rupert Murdoch quits boards of British papers Mark Hosenball and Kate Holton - Reuters - 7 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - News Corp's Rupert Murdoch has stepped down from a string of boards overseeing the Sun, Times and Sunday Times newspapers in Britain, the company said … More »Rupert Murdoch quits boards of British papers

      CEO of News Corp Murdoch attends Allen & Co Media Conference in Sun Valley

      LONDON (Reuters) - News Corp's Rupert Murdoch has stepped down from a string of boards overseeing the Sun, Times and Sunday Times newspapers in Britain, the company said in an internal memo on Saturday. The company described the news as a "corporate housecleaning exercise" linked to the announcement in June that News Corp …

    • Olympic torch bearers John Amaechi and Nadia Comaneci pose for pictures
      Comaneci raises roof as flame starts London tour Ruth Holmes - AFP - 8 hrs ago

      Olympics legend Nadia Comaneci held the 2012 torch aloft over London on Saturday as the flame began a seven-day tour of London that will culminate at the Games opening … More »Comaneci raises roof as flame starts London tour

      Olympic torch bearers John Amaechi and Nadia Comaneci pose for pictures

      Olympics legend Nadia Comaneci held the 2012 torch aloft over London on Saturday as the flame began a seven-day tour of London that will culminate at the Games opening ceremony.

    • President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge (C-R) speaks with Vice President Ser Miang NG
      IOC to take no action over ticket sales before Games Pirate Irwin - AFP - 8 hrs ago

      The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not punish anyone ahead of the London Games over allegations that some national Olympic officials were breaking strict … More »IOC to take no action over ticket sales before Games

      President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge (C-R) speaks with Vice President Ser Miang NG

      The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not punish anyone ahead of the London Games over allegations that some national Olympic officials were breaking strict rules on selling tickets for the Games, the IOC Executive Board decided on Saturday.

    • British Bradley Wiggins, kisses his jersey as he celebrates on the podium
      Wiggins living the dream ahead of Tour coronation Justin Davis - AFP - 8 hrs ago

      An emotional Bradley Wiggins on Saturday hailed a "dream" Tour de France victory as he prepared to stand on the Champs Elysees podium as Britain's first winner of the … More »Wiggins living the dream ahead of Tour coronation

      British Bradley Wiggins, kisses his jersey as he celebrates on the podium

      An emotional Bradley Wiggins on Saturday hailed a "dream" Tour de France victory as he prepared to stand on the Champs Elysees podium as Britain's first winner of the epic race.

    • Correction: Bulgaria-Israelis Attacked story The Associated Press - AP - 9 hrs ago

      JERUSALEM - In a story July 20 that noted Bulgarian authorities had ruled out former Guantanamo detainee Mehdi Ghezali as the bomber in an attack against Israelis, The … More »Correction: Bulgaria-Israelis Attacked story

      JERUSALEM - In a story July 20 that noted Bulgarian authorities had ruled out former Guantanamo detainee Mehdi Ghezali as the bomber in an attack against Israelis, The Associated Press erroneously reported that authorities had earlier identified him as a suspect. Ghezali had been named in media reports, not by Bulgarian …

    • South Africa captain Graeme Smith (L) hits a shot
      Smith and Amla put South Africa in charge Colin Bryden - AFP - 9 hrs ago

      Graeme Smith built on a remarkable record of success in England as he and Hashim Amla put South Africa in control on the third day of the first Test match against England … More »Smith and Amla put South Africa in charge

      South Africa captain Graeme Smith (L) hits a shot

      Graeme Smith built on a remarkable record of success in England as he and Hashim Amla put South Africa in control on the third day of the first Test match against England at the Oval on Saturday.

    • Adam Scott of Australia watches his shot from the 5th tee
      Scott leads Open by four as Woods fades Allan Kelly - AFP - 9 hrs ago

      Adam Scott shot a two-under par 68 in the third round of the British Open at Royal Lytham on Saturday for a four-stroke lead and a golden opportunity to win a long-overdue … More »Scott leads Open by four as Woods fades

      Adam Scott of Australia watches his shot from the 5th tee

      Adam Scott shot a two-under par 68 in the third round of the British Open at Royal Lytham on Saturday for a four-stroke lead and a golden opportunity to win a long-overdue first major title.

    • British diver Tom Daley
      Daley targets Chinese 'robot' Qiu AFP - 10 hrs ago

      British Olympic diving hope Tom Daley described Chinese rival Qiu Bo as a "robot" on Saturday and predicted the Asian giants could buckle under pressure to deliver a … More »Daley targets Chinese 'robot' Qiu

      British diver Tom Daley

      British Olympic diving hope Tom Daley described Chinese rival Qiu Bo as a "robot" on Saturday and predicted the Asian giants could buckle under pressure to deliver a gold medal sweep.

    • British John Whitaker atop his horse Utah Van Erpekom, faults an obtacle
      British veteran Whitaker resigned to Games absence AFP - 10 hrs ago

      John Whitaker, one of the stalwarts of British showjumping, has come to terms with the fact he has missed out on the "once in a lifetime" chance of competing at the London … More »British veteran Whitaker resigned to Games absence

      British John Whitaker atop his horse Utah Van Erpekom, faults an obtacle

      John Whitaker, one of the stalwarts of British showjumping, has come to terms with the fact he has missed out on the "once in a lifetime" chance of competing at the London Olympics.

    • Italian court delays hearing in fatal shipwreck AP - 11 hrs ago

      An Italian court on Saturday postponed until Oct. 15 a preliminary hearing seeking to determine charges against those responsible for the Costa Concordia shipwreck that … More »Italian court delays hearing in fatal shipwreck

      An Italian court on Saturday postponed until Oct. 15 a preliminary hearing seeking to determine charges against those responsible for the Costa Concordia shipwreck that killed 32 crew and passengers.

    • Britian's Bradley Wiggins celebrates at the end of the individual time-trial
      Wiggins wins stage 19 to seal Tour de France Justin Davis - AFP - 11 hrs ago

      Bradley Wiggins virtually secured his maiden Tour de France victory after winning the penultimate stage time trial of the race on Saturday. More »Wiggins wins stage 19 to seal Tour de France

      Britian's Bradley Wiggins celebrates at the end of the individual time-trial

      Bradley Wiggins virtually secured his maiden Tour de France victory after winning the penultimate stage time trial of the race on Saturday.

    • Putin signs protocol for Russia to join WTO AP - 12 hrs ago

      Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the protocol for the country to join the World Trade Organization, capping an accession process that took 18 years. More »Putin signs protocol for Russia to join WTO

      Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the protocol for the country to join the World Trade Organization, capping an accession process that took 18 years.

    • Chris Smalling
      United's Smalling set to miss start of new season AFP - 12 hrs ago

      Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a broken foot and is now set to miss the start of the new season. More »United's Smalling set to miss start of new season

      Chris Smalling

      Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a broken foot and is now set to miss the start of the new season.

    • Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks to Spain's King Juan Carlos as he awards him with Russian State Award for humanitarian activism in 2010 in the Kremlin in Moscow,  Russia, Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
      Spain king ousted as WWF branch honorary president HAROLD HECKLE - AP - 12 hrs ago

      The World Wildlife Fund's branch in Spain has ousted King Juan Carlos as its honorary president — a title he'd held since 1968 — after deciding his recent elephant hunting … More »Spain king ousted as WWF branch honorary president

      Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks to Spain's King Juan Carlos as he awards him with Russian State Award for humanitarian activism in 2010 in the Kremlin in Moscow,  Russia, Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

      The World Wildlife Fund's branch in Spain has ousted King Juan Carlos as its honorary president — a title he'd held since 1968 — after deciding his recent elephant hunting safari was incompatible with its goal of conserving endangered species.

    • McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton drives during the qualifying session
      Hamilton confused, Button confident AFP - 12 hrs ago

      Lewis Hamilton said he felt confused about his loss of pace in the final part of qualifying for the German Grand Prix after he wound up eighth-fastest for McLaren on … More »Hamilton confused, Button confident

      McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton drives during the qualifying session

      Lewis Hamilton said he felt confused about his loss of pace in the final part of qualifying for the German Grand Prix after he wound up eighth-fastest for McLaren on Saturday.

    • In this photo dated Friday July 20, 2012, showing washing hanging on lines and a tented home, at an encampment set up by Roma gypsies at Lake Sognsvann, near Oslo, Norway.  Norway's commitment to face xenophobia with tolerance is being put to the test by hostile reactions by local people to Roma who are entering the country from Eastern Europe and setting up make-shift encampments on the fringes of some Norwegian cities. (AP Photo David Mac Dougall)
      Norway's tolerance tested on massacre anniversary DAVID MAC DOUGALL and JULIA GRONNEVET - AP - 13 hrs ago

      Norway's commitment to face xenophobia with tolerance on the first anniversary of bomb and gun attacks by a confessed right-wing killer is being put to the test by hostile … More »Norway's tolerance tested on massacre anniversary

      In this photo dated Friday July 20, 2012, showing washing hanging on lines and a tented home, at an encampment set up by Roma gypsies at Lake Sognsvann, near Oslo, Norway.  Norway's commitment to face xenophobia with tolerance is being put to the test by hostile reactions by local people to Roma who are entering the country from Eastern Europe and setting up make-shift encampments on the fringes of some Norwegian cities. (AP Photo David Mac Dougall)

      Norway's commitment to face xenophobia with tolerance on the first anniversary of bomb and gun attacks by a confessed right-wing killer is being put to the test by hostile reactions to an influx of Gypsies from Eastern Europe.

    • Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a reception in honor of members of the Russian national Olympic team departing for the 2012 London Olympic Games in the Kremlin in Moscow, Saturday, July 21, 2012. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Mikhail Klimentyev, Presidential Press Service)
      Putin signs law regulating Russian NGOs JIM HEINTZ - AP - 14 hrs ago

      Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed into law a new measure that requires non-governmental groups receiving funding from abroad and engaging in political … More »Putin signs law regulating Russian NGOs

      Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a reception in honor of members of the Russian national Olympic team departing for the 2012 London Olympic Games in the Kremlin in Moscow, Saturday, July 21, 2012. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Mikhail Klimentyev, Presidential Press Service)

      Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed into law a new measure that requires non-governmental groups receiving funding from abroad and engaging in political activity to register as foreign agents.

    • Women look at the Olympic Rings on the River Thames at Battersea in central London
      Games cauldron lighting will be "Wow" moment Alan Baldwin - Reuters - 14 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - The lighting of the Olympic cauldron at next week's opening ceremony will be a 'wow moment' and a decision on who does it is all but made, British … More »Games cauldron lighting will be "Wow" moment

      Women look at the Olympic Rings on the River Thames at Battersea in central London

      LONDON (Reuters) - The lighting of the Olympic cauldron at next week's opening ceremony will be a 'wow moment' and a decision on who does it is all but made, British Olympic Association (BOA) chief executive Andy Hunt said on Saturday. The identity of the lighter, and even where the cauldron will be, is a closely-guarded …

    • Watson started the day 10 strokes behind leader Brandt Snedeker
      Bubba on the boil in Open golf third round Allan Kelly - AFP - 14 hrs ago

      Masters champion Bubba Watson made a dramatic charge up the leaderboard in Saturday's third round of the British Open at Royal Lytham. More »Bubba on the boil in Open golf third round

      Watson started the day 10 strokes behind leader Brandt Snedeker

      Masters champion Bubba Watson made a dramatic charge up the leaderboard in Saturday's third round of the British Open at Royal Lytham.

    • Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks to Spain's King Juan Carlos as he awards him with Russian State Award for humanitarian activism in 2010 in the Kremlin in Moscow,  Russia, Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
      Spain's king ousted as WWF honorary president AP - 14 hrs ago

      The World Wildlife Fund's branch in Spain says it has ousted King Juan Carlos as its honorary president — a title he'd held since 1968 — because the monarch's recent … More »Spain's king ousted as WWF honorary president

      Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks to Spain's King Juan Carlos as he awards him with Russian State Award for humanitarian activism in 2010 in the Kremlin in Moscow,  Russia, Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

      The World Wildlife Fund's branch in Spain says it has ousted King Juan Carlos as its honorary president — a title he'd held since 1968 — because the monarch's recent elephant hunting safari was incompatible with the group's goal of conserving endangered species.

     

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