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FA Still Backing Platini Amid Bribery Inquiry The FA says Michel Platini has its support for the FIFA presidency but adds there are issues which need to be "fully examined". 20:47 Wednesday 30 September 2015 Sepp Blatter (left) and Michel Platini The Football Association says it will...

France's Eiffel Tower shut amid security alert 21 September 2015 From the section Europe France's famous Eiffel Tower, one of the world's most visited attractions, was closed after a man carrying a rucksack was seen scaling the tower. The alarm was raised early on Sunday and the area was...

Stolen diamond in suspect's tummy: police THE SUNDAY NATION September 13, 2015 1:00 am TWO Chinese nationals accused of stealing a Bt10-million diamond from a jewellery fair were taken to Nonthaburi Provincial Court by police yesterday to get permission to detain them. After, police took the...

Samsung is working on a huge Android tablet with an 18.4-inch display ASIF S. / 21 August 2015 Samsung has already released a bunch of tablets this year including the Galaxy Tab E, the Galaxy Tab A, and the Galaxy Tab S2, but it has plans to bring more devices to the market. The company is...

First Catholic bishop for three years ordained in China AFP August 5, 2015, 3:08 am Anyang (China) (AFP) - The first Catholic bishop to be ordained in China for more than three years was consecrated on Tuesday amid a heavy police presence, worshippers said. Joseph Zhang Yilin was installed...

Vietnam seizes heroin, precursors in major drug blitz AFP July 28, 2015, 3:05 am Hanoi (AFP) - Vietnam has arrested 17 people after a blitz on drug crime uncovered major stashes of heroin, cannabis and precursor chemicals, state media said Monday. Six Vietnamese were arrested in Hanoi after...

Dussuyer named Cote d'Ivoire coach By Peter Hanson Jul 21, 2015 13:02:48 The reigning African champions have appointed the Frenchman, 56, as the successor to Herve Renard Cote d'Ivoire have named Michel Dussuyer as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The Africa Cup of Nations...

Anelka named Mumbai City player-manager By Nicholas McGee Jul 3, 2015 12:00:35 The Frenchman will take over the additional responsibility of manager for the ISL after they decided not to renew the services of Peter Reid Nicolas Anelka has been appointed player-manager of Indian Super...

Belgium charges two linked to Syria jihadist recruitment AFP June 9, 2015, 5:09 am Brussels (AFP) - Belgian authorities on Monday charged two people in connection with a probe into a Chechen extremist group suspected of seeking to recruit jihadists to fight in Syria, federal prosecutors...

Vietnamese fencers prevent Singapore sweep AFP June 4, 2015, 3:39 am Singapore (AFP) - Vietnam's fencers denied Singapore a clean sweep of all seven SEA Games gold medals so far as they toppled local competitors in two finals on Wednesday. Nguyen Tien Nhat beat Singapore's Lim Wei Wen to...

Diego Maradona: Fifa is a playground for the corrupt and if Sepp Blatter is its face then we are in a very bad place Sepp Blatter's regime has made Fifa into a painful embarassment for those who love football, writes Diego Maradona Not a fan: Maradona has some harsh words for Fifa boss Sepp...

Banning Israel FA is not a solution, says Blatter By Matthew Scott May 20, 2015 18:27:33 The Fifa chief says constructive talks have taken place following calls from Palestine to have its neighbour sanctioned over treatment of its citizens Fifa president Sepp Blatter has distanced his...

Bali Nine lawyer denies being arrested By Gabrielle Dunlevy May 2, 2015, 12:03 pm Former Bali Nine lawyer Muhammad Rifan has not been arrested despite reports in the Australian media. "It's not true what Sky News said," he told AAP. "I'm OK. I'm in my home in Bali. "When I'm scheduled...

France investigating alleged child sex abuse by its troops in C.Africa AFP April 30, 2015, 5:22 am France investigating alleged sexual abuse by its troops in C.Africa The French government became aware of the complaints at the end of July 2014 Photo:AFP Paris (AFP) - Authorities in France...

Saudi Arabia foils US Embassy attack, arrests 93 suspects By AYA BATRAWY Apr. 28, 2015 1:43 PM EDT FILE - In this Friday, April 24, 2015 file photo, Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Mansour al-Turki listens to journalists questions during a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi...

Protests in Baltimore over man's death in police custody By AMANDA LEE MYERS and TOM FOREMAN Jr. Apr. 25, 2015 1:24 PM EDT Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake speaks in front of local faith leaders at a news conference regarding the death of Freddie Gray, Friday, April 24, 2015, in...

Chinese football faces ping pong challenge: Eriksson AFP April 24, 2015, 3:45 am Shanghai (AFP) - Chinese football could struggle to attract youngsters away from table tennis and badminton and needs a home-grown star playing in Europe before it really takes off, ex-England boss Sven-Goran...

Australia foils alleged terror attack for Gallipoli centenary Reuters April 18, 2015, 10:22 am By Christopher McCall and Matt Siegel MELBOURNE/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Hundreds of Australian police on Saturday arrested five teens planning an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack next week at an...

Croatia ordered to play Italy game behind closed doors 8 April 2015 Croatia's Euro 2016 qualifier with Italy will be played behind closed doors after the hosts were punished the actions of fans versus Norway. The decision serves as a punishment for alleged racist behaviour of some Croatia...