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Runners brave rain to join Bethlehem's first marathon
AFP, Published on 21/04/2013
» Hundreds of athletes on Sunday braved freezing rain to take part in Bethlehem's first ever marathon which started at the Nativity Church and ran through refugee camps.
Protests will not affect Istanbul bid - team
AFP, Published on 13/06/2013
» The nationwide unrest that has swept Turkey with the focal point in Istanbul will not have any bearing on the city's attempt to host the 2020 Olympic Games, the bid team told AFP on Wednesday.
Holy City turns racetrack for F1 Peace Roadshow
AFP, Published on 13/06/2013
» The Ferrari and Marussia Formula One teams burnt rubber in the first Jerusalem F1 Peace Roadshow on Thursday, roaring around the Holy City at speeds of up to 240 kilometres (150 miles) per hour.
Germany to win World Cup: psychic
AFP, Published on 02/12/2013
» If psychic diva Marcia Fernandes is proven right, millions of Brazilians will be sorely disappointed next July as she forecast a German victory in the final of the World Cup.
Boxing unites Christians, Muslims in war-torn C.Africa
AFP, Published on 12/12/2015
» BANGUI (CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC) - Panting, his red singlet drenched in sweat, he pauses to catch his breath. Ngassima, 18, has taken a few blows in the ring today, he even lost his round but it's all been worth it in this "fight for peace" in Bangui.
Ali's body back home in Louisville
AFP, Published on 06/06/2016
» LOUISVILLE - The family of boxing legend Muhammad Ali accompanied his body back to his hometown Louisville, ahead of a public funeral procession and service expected to draw huge crowds in honor of "The Greatest."
Twinkle of success for Pakistani Christian powerlifting duo
AFP, Published on 07/09/2016
» LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - Twinkle Sohail and Sonia Azmat have the weight of the Pakistani Christian world on their shoulders, but if anyone can bear the hopes of such a persecuted minority, it is these teenage champion powerlifters.
Ex-boxing champ steers young Belgians away from jihad
AFP, Published on 14/11/2016
» BRUSSELS - He was one of the best middleweight boxers of his time and is now a Belgian lawmaker, but Bea Diallo says he understands what turns youngsters to the dark side.
Embarrassing mutiny between the sticks
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/03/2019
» On what had been a stupefying "Super Sunday" which produced two high profile bore draws, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga at least livened up proceedings at Wembley by refusing to be substituted in the League Cup final against Manchester City.
Leicester fans pay respects to former chairman Vichai
Published on 20/10/2019
» Leicester City pay their respects to mark the first anniversary of a helicopter crash which claimed five lives including the club's chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha before the match on Saturday.