UAE, Algeria sign cooperation agreement
October 17th, 2010 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Algiers, Oct 17 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Algeria Sunday signed an agreement to boost cooperation and dialogue between their parliaments.Visiting UAE Federal National Council (FNC) speaker Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair and ... Read more...
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Goalie Robert Green turns to religion after Brit World Cup flop
September 25th, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 25(ANI): England and West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green has sought spiritual guidance from club chaplain Alan Bolding after his World Cup flop.Green had failed to save a long-range shot from ... Read more...
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FIFA experts praise England striker Wayne
September 3rd, 2010 - 6:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 3 (ANI): Despite being heavily criticised for his lethargic performances in South Africa, FIFA's technical study group has come out in praise of England striker Wayne Rooney describing him as ... Read more...
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Ferdinand hits back at media criticism of ‘Don Fabio’
August 26th, 2010 - 3:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 26(ANI): England skipper Rio Ferdinand has defended manager Fabio Capello over the media criticism that he has received for the Three Lions' dismal World Cup performance."We qualified in great style. ... Read more...
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Emirati man on a worldwide motorbike tour
August 22nd, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 22 (IANS/WAM) An Emirati man on a motorcycle trip around the world to spread the message of love, openness and fraternity has reached Switzerland via Germany and is scheduled to ... Read more...
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Capello apologizes to England’s World Cup fans
August 8th, 2010 - 3:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 8(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has apologized to all the Three Lions' fans for his team's disastrous World Cup campaign in South Africa."I just want to say sorry to ... Read more...
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‘Tired’ England stars were ‘doomed to fail’ even before World Cup: Capello
August 8th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 8(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has admitted that he feared the Three Lions' World Cup campaign was doomed to fail even before it began as his players were not fit.Capello ... Read more...
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Studio 18 Titles Syndicated To Middle East and North Africa
July 23rd, 2010 - 7:09 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Studio 18 has closed a seven-nation licensing deal of 12 top film titles owned by The Indian Film Company (TIFC).The Free-To-Air Satellite rights have been ... Read more...
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Guantanamo detainees transferred to Latvia, Spain
July 23rd, 2010 - 4:10 am ICT by IANS
Washington, July 23 (DPA) The US has transferred two detainees from Guantanamo Bay, one to Latvia and a second to Spain, as part of the effort to close the controversial prison ... Read more...
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World Cup 2010 results
July 12th, 2010 - 5:11 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Complete results after 64 games from the June 11-July 11 World Cup in South Africa:
Group ASouth Africa - Mexico 1-1 (0-0)Uruguay - France 0-0South Africa ... Read more...
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Wayne Rooney voted ugliest player in World Cup
July 7th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 7 (IANS) England footballer Wayne Rooney has been voted the ugliest player in the World Cup in an online poll.
According to the survey conducted by beautifulpeople.com, Fabio Cannavaro, from ... Read more...
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Rooney blamed for World Cup disaster
July 4th, 2010 - 4:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 4(ANI): A new poll has blamed England striker Wayne Rooney for the Three Lions' disastrous World Cup exit.According to the ICM poll for News of the World, a staggering ... Read more...
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Messi ’shocked’ over England’s great ‘freeze’ in World Cup
July 3rd, 2010 - 4:20 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town, July 3(ANI): Argentina striker Lionel Messi has said that he was shocked to see the England team 'freeze' in their Round of 16 World Cup game against Germany.England was ... Read more...
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Capello must wait to know his future
June 28th, 2010 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
Rustenburg (South Africa), June 28 (DPA) Fabio Capello wants to stay on as England manager but the Football Association is not taking any immediate decisions following Sunday's World Cup exit.
Capello said Monday ... Read more...
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Five killed in attack on wedding party in Algeria
June 26th, 2010 - 12:37 am ICT by IANS
Tebessa (Algeria), June 25 (IANS) Five people were killed and one seriously wounded after alleged terrorists opened fire at a marriage party in an Algerian town, police sources said.
Four people died on ... Read more...
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Fabregas backs USA to reach World Cup semi-finals
June 25th, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town, June 25(ANI): Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas is tipping the United States to reach the World Cup semi-finals after they snatched a dramatic place in the last 16.Fabregas said ... Read more...
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‘Big gun’ Rooney can “explode” against Germany: Low
June 24th, 2010 - 3:05 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town, June 24(ANI): Germany coach Joachim Low reckons that England striker Wayne Rooney could "explode" into life after a disappointing stint in the World Cup so far.Germany beat Ghana 1-0 to ... Read more...
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Algerian football star hits female journalist in face
June 24th, 2010 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 24 (ANI): Algerian football star Rafik Saifi has allegedly slapped a female journalist in the face after his side were knocked out of the World Cup by the United States.Saifi, ... Read more...
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US, England qualify for last 16
June 23rd, 2010 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
Port Elizabeth, June 23 (DPA) The United States and England qualified for the Round of 16 of the World Cup Wednesday, knocking out Algeria and Slovenia.
The US topped Group C by virtue ... Read more...
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Capello gets support from Lampard
June 22nd, 2010 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 22 (IANS) England's Frank Lampard has reposed his team's faith in coach Fabio Capello after John Terry indicated there was unrest in the camp.
The star-studded English team face a must-win ... Read more...
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United States, Algeria in winner-takes-it-all match
June 22nd, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Pretoria, June 22 (DPA) The United States and Algeria will be seeking their first World Cup victory when they meet Wednesday, and a winner could even make it into the knockout stages ... Read more...
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World Cup football: Results and tables
June 22nd, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 22 (DPA) Collated results and table after the end of second round of World Cup football matches.
Group ASouth Africa - Mexico 1-1 (0-0)Uruguay - ... Read more...
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Capello tells Terry: I am boss of England team
June 22nd, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 22 (ANI): England coach Fabio Capello has reminded John Terry that he is in charge of the team, after the former skipper apologised for his press conference blunder.Capello ... Read more...
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England camp full of tension ahead of ‘do-or-die’ Slovenia tie: Ferguson
June 22nd, 2010 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 22 (ANI): Ahead of their must win game against Slovenia to reach the knockout stage, the England camp at the 2010 World Cup is full of tension after their ... Read more...
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Hotel chain bans Vuvuzelas
June 21st, 2010 - 8:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jun 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A hotel chain in the United Kingdom has banned the plastic horns used by the World Cup revelers, which is known as the vuvuzelas. The ... Read more...
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Witch doctor’s pigeon curse on England
June 21st, 2010 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 21 (ANI): A witch doctor sent a pigeon that perched on Algeria's goal during England's bore draw to curse the Three Lions.African medicine men often use birds to deliver ... Read more...
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England team furious over Terry challenging Capello’s regime
June 21st, 2010 - 12:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 21 (ANI): Former skipper John Terry's comment that many of his team-mates are ready to challenge boss Fabio Capello about aspects of his regime has made England players furious.Terry ... Read more...
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England goalkeeper warns of more World Cup frustration
June 20th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town, June 20(ANI): England goalkeeper David James has warned star striker Wayne Rooney and Three Lions' supporters to expect another frustrating 90 minutes during Wednesday's World Cup game against Slovenia.England's opening ... Read more...
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US star feels England all but out of FIFA WC
June 20th, 2010 - 6:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 20 (ANI): Watford defender Jay Demerit has poured scorn on England's woeful World Cup, saying they were too easy to wind up.The Watford defender is convinced his USA team ... Read more...
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Gerrard ‘is gutted, but I’m making sure I’m there for him,’ says wife
June 20th, 2010 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 20(ANI): England skipper Steven Gerrard's wife Alex Curran has said that she is playing the role of a morale booster to the Three Lions' captain, who is gutted following a ... Read more...
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Capello says may quit if England fails to enter WC knockouts
June 20th, 2010 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 20 (ANI): Italian -born England coach Fabio Capello has said that he may consider quitting the post if the side fails to enter the round of 16 in this year's ... Read more...
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Murray bats for Roo, urges fans not to be hard on him
June 20th, 2010 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 20 (ANI): British tennis star Andy Murray has appealed to football fans not to be too hard on star England striker Wayne Rooney in the wake of his dismissive remarks ... Read more...
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Williams left adrift by global World Cup fever
June 19th, 2010 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 19 (DPA) Venus Williams claimed Saturday to barely comprehending the rules of football, with the five-time Wimbledon champion confessing that the World Cup in South Africa leaves her more ... Read more...
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‘Battered’ Capello says this is not the England team ‘he knows’
June 19th, 2010 - 12:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 19 (ANI): England coach Fabio Capello was at a loss to explain his team's goalless draw against Algeria, ranked 30th in the world.Capello reminded his players that they can still ... Read more...
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Algeria hold England to goalless draw
June 19th, 2010 - 3:32 am ICT by IANS
Cape Town, June 19 (DPA) England coach Fabio Capello would have hoped for a better birthday present Friday as he watched his side play to an unspectacular 0-0 draw against Group C ... Read more...
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