Pakistan says a top al-Qaeda commander has been killed in the country's tribal belt along the Afghan border. Egyptian-born Abu Hamza Rabia, described as al-Qaeda's operational commander, was among ...

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Seventeen football hooligans have been jailed for having arranged to meet up for a fight at a London rail station. All were issued banning orders and jailed for a total of 38 years for plotting to ...

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Most racquets are strung with synthetic materials such as nylon or even titanium. But the top players prefer to use 'gut' ...

Tony Cascarino was always eligible to play for his country according to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). The striker, who holds a record 88 caps for the Republic of Ireland, had claimed he ...

Centuries from Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell helped England build a huge lead and close in on a series victory on day three of the third Test in Napier. Strauss, whose position had ...

Republic of Ireland striker Tony Cascarino has revealed that he was never qualified to represent the Emerald Isle. The former Chelsea, Aston villa, Celtic, Marseille and Nancy striker won 88 caps for ...

Groundbreaking US comedian Richard Pryor dies in California at the age of 65 after a long illness.

The caution given to Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc, who crossed himself during a match against Rangers, has brought the issue of sectarianism in Scotland back into sharp focus. The rivalry between ...

Scientists investigating 'near-death' experiences say they have found evidence to suggest that consciousness can continue to exist after the brain has ceased to function. However, the claim has been ...

Chalabi is suing Jordan for losses because of his conviction Jordan is considering whether to grant a pardon to Iraqi politician Ahmed Chalabi, who was convicted in 1992 of defrauding his ...