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Syria army says rebels trapped in Qusayr's north
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Syrian troops have captured much of the rebel stronghold of Qusayr, in central Homs province, squeezing opposition fighters into the north of the strategic town, a military officer told AFP on Friday.
Heynckes at ease with pre-final pressure
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» A smiling Jupp Heynckes played down talk of pre-match nerves ahead of his penultimate assignment as Bayern Munich manager in Saturday's all-German Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund.
Hummels fit for Champions League final
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels revealed on Friday that he is fit to play in the all-German Champions League final against Bayern Munich after overcoming an ankle injury.
Dortmund out to scale 'Everest' of Euro final
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has said his team face their "Everest" in Saturday's Champions League final, describing their showdown with Bayern Munich as the "perfect game in the perfect stadium".
IMF chief ducks scandal charges
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» PARIS - IMF chief Christine Lagarde avoided immediate charges Friday but was named an "assisted witness" after French prosecutors grilled her for two days over a state payout to a disgraced tycoon when she was finance minister.
News Corp approves Murdoch split for June 28
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» News Corp's board on Friday approved the break-up of the conglomerate into two independent companies, separating the high-flying entertainment assets from the struggling newspaper operations.
British zoo worker mauled to death by tiger
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» A British zoo worker mauled in a tiger attack has died of her injuries, police said Saturday.
Bayern, Dortmund relax before Champions final
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund fought traffic and driving rain as they got their first taste of Wembley, 24 hours before they were due to lock horns in the Champions League final.
Toronto mayor denies smoking crack
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Toronto's embattled Mayor Rob Ford denied that he uses crack cocaine, despite allegations he was seen on a video smoking the drug.
Samoa out, USA, Canada in for new-look Pacific Cup
AFP, Published on 25/05/2013
» Defending champions Samoa have opted out but the United States and Canada will debut this week in a new-look Pacific Nations Cup which is extending far beyond its original boundaries.