London Olympics to go down as Athletes’ Games: IOC chief
August 13th, 2012 - 2:43 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The London Olympics have been proclaimed as the best Games ever by IOC president Jacques Rogge.That may sound impressive, but in reality it's a ... Read more...
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Rihanna dating ex-boyfriend?
August 5th, 2011 - 6:38 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Singer Rihanna is reportedly seeing her ex-boyfriend Negus Sealy, who "has hardly left her side" since she arrived in her home nation of Barbados.Rihanna was ... Read more...
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England can win Down Under, but it will be damnably difficult: Roebuck
November 24th, 2010 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 24(ANI): Noted cricket commentator Peter Roebuck has said that the Andrew Strauss-led England team can win the Ashes Down Under, but it would be damnably difficult."Can Andrew Strauss succeed where ... Read more...
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Hobbit movie will be filmed in New Zealand despite row, says Andy Serkis
October 26th, 2010 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 26 (ANI): Amid the controversy surrounding 'The Hobbit' movie, 'Gollum' actor Andy Serkis has said that he's sure the film will be shot in New Zealand."I'm sure The Hobbit will ... Read more...
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South Koreans sad about World Cup exit, proud of team
June 27th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, June 27 (DPA) Despite a disappointing exit from the World Cup in the Round of 16, South Koreans are proud of their football side's performance in South Africa.
"Although they were defeated, ... Read more...
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St. George’s Cross to fly above Downing Street
June 10th, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 10 (ANI): The St George's Cross will fly above Downing Street during the World Cup as a show of support for the England team, Prime Minister David Cameron has ... Read more...
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Scientist’s formula claims Germany have already won 2010 football World Cup!
April 22nd, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 22 (ANI): Germany is all set to win the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa and captain Michael Ballack will be lifting the trophy on July 11, according to ... Read more...
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Despite high male hormone levels, controversial athlete Caster Semenya is a woman: ASA
August 29th, 2009 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug. 29 (ANI): Star athlete Caster Semenya, who is in midst of a gender row, might have higher than average male hormone levels - but is within the official limits for ... Read more...
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Allaster appointed new WTA head
July 13th, 2009 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg (Florida), July 13 (DPA) The Women Tennis Association (WTA) will be headed by a woman after Canadian Stacey Allaster was promoted Monday from president to CEO, five months after ... Read more...
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90 percent of failed asylum seekers in UK are never deported
January 23rd, 2009 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.23 (ANI): Over 90 percent of failed asylum seekers are not deported from Britain, shock new figures have revealed.
The Daily Star quoted immigration experts as warning last night that a ... Read more...
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Euro footie fans get tips on tarts
May 6th, 2008 - 7:32 pm ICT by admin
London, May 6 (ANI): Football fans will be issued leaflets on how to use hookers at next months Euro 2008 tournament.
Prostitution is legal in Switzerland, which hosts the championship with ... Read more...
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