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England and France face Six Nations title tests
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» LONDON - England and France are set to have their title credentials put to the test when the Six Nations resumes this week.
Defiant Pellegrini denies disrespecting FA Cup
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» LONDON - Manuel Pellegrini refused to apologise for his controversial decision to field a team of youngsters after Manchester City were dumped out of the FA Cup with a 5-1 thrashing at Chelsea.
Wild times outside as Minnesota routs Chicago
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» CHICAGO - Jason Pominville and Erik Haula each scored a goal and set up two others to spark the Minnesota Wild over Chicago 6-1 Sunday in a National Hockey League outdoor game.
Australia asylum baby set to be returned to Nauru: minister
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» SYDNEY - Australia on Monday said an asylum-seeker baby doctors had refused to discharge from hospital is expected to be returned to a remote Pacific detention camp, as a deterrent to people-smugglers.
Chinese stocks up on news regulator head dismissed
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» HONG KONG - Chinese stocks jumped in early trading on Monday, boosted by news the head of the country's securities regulator who oversaw last year's market rout has been removed.
Alarm bells over cost of FIFA vote promises
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» ZURICH (SWITZERLAND) - Scandal-tainted FIFA is heading for a $100 million-plus deficit for 2015 and rival candidates for the leadership of football's world body have warned of catastrophe if some campaign promises are carried out.
Wenger demands bite against Barcelona as Juventus host Bayern
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» PARIS - Champions League holders Barcelona arrive at the Emirates on Tuesday to tackle an Arsenal side seeking to rediscover the ruthless streak which deserted them in a tame weekend goalless FA Cup tie.
Bayern set to spend big to keep Lewandowski
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» BERLIN - Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller are closing in on the Bundesliga's record goal-haul for a partnership with the Bavarians reportedly set to spend big to keep the duo together.
Argentina, Chile face rematch after Copa America draw
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» NEW YORK - Lionel Messi and Argentina were given a chance for revenge after being drawn against reigning Copa America champions Chile in the group stage for this summer's special centenary edition of the tournament.
Australia warns of KL terror threat
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» SYDNEY - Australia has warned of a possible terror attack in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, urging travellers to be vigilant after a number of arrests.