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Other halves’ part of World Cup bonhomieSubscriber Only

July 7, 2006

England may be out of the World Cup and coach Sven-Goran Eriksson out of a job, but at least his flamboyant girlfriend Nancy dell’Orio did not return from Germany empty-handed.

July 7, 2006

Peers elect first speaker for House of LordsSubscriber Only

July 6, 2006

Britain’s upper chamber of Parliament has elected its first ever speaker in a constitutional change that transfers some of the centuries-old powers held by the Lord Chancellor.

July 6, 2006

Mexico has result, not a president yetSubscriber Only

July 5, 2006

Preliminary results for Mexico’s presidential election give conservative Felipe Calderon a razor-thin victory but a demand for a recount has raised the specter of a lengthy legal battle reminiscent of the 2000 US election.

July 5, 2006

‘Argentines up against us at the wrong time’Subscriber Only

June 29, 2006

Germany’s in-form striker Miroslav Klose is bullish about his team’s chances of overcoming Argentina in Friday’s World Cup quarter final, saying the South Americans have come up against the hosts at the wrong time.

June 29, 2006

Kuwaiti women make history in showdown pollsSubscriber Only

June 29, 2006

Kuwaitis elect a new parliament tomorrow after a highly charged campaign, with analysts predicting a strong showing by reformists that will set the stage for a showdown with the government.

June 29, 2006

Venus’ orbit in doubt sans SerenaSubscriber Only

June 26, 2006

Venus Williams admitted on Sunday that it will be a strange experience when she opens her title defence at Wimbledon this year without sister Serena by her side.

June 26, 2006

No more defence witnesses: Saddam judgeSubscriber Only

June 14, 2006

The chief judge declared an end to the hearing of defence witnesses in the trial of Saddam Hussein on Tuesday and said the prosecution will present its closing argument next week.

June 14, 2006

Beer, television, husbands and worldcupwidowsclub.comSubscriber Only

June 9, 2006

Footballers may be hounded by young girls wanting anything from a drink to a dance and other more physical pursuits — often leading to tell-all stories in newspapers.

June 9, 2006

Monaco’s Prince admits fathering second childSubscriber Only

June 2, 2006

Prince Albert of Monaco, 48, linked in the popular press with a succession of girlfriends, has admitted fathering a second child born out of wedlock, the 14-year-old daughter of a Californian former waitress, his lawyer said in an interview published today.

June 2, 2006

EU puts Tamil rebels on terror listSubscriber Only

May 31, 2006

The European Union put Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers on its list of terrorist groups, despite a warning from the rebels that the move could force them back to war.

May 31, 2006

‘HIV infection rate stable for first time’Subscriber Only

May 31, 2006

The incidence of new HIV infections appears to have stabilised for the first time in the 25-year history of AIDS, although the global pandemic will still have a deep, long-term impact, a new UN report said today.

May 31, 2006

Laureus for Federer, skier KostelicSubscriber Only

May 24, 2006

Swiss tennis superstar Roger Federer was named Laureus World Sportsman of the year for the second straight year here with the women’s honour going to Croatian skier Janica Kostelic.

May 24, 2006

Montenegro votes to separate from SerbiaSubscriber Only

May 23, 2006

MONTENEGRINS voted for independence from Serbia in a weekend referendum, poll officials said today, confirming the break-up of the final fragments of former Yugoslavia.

May 23, 2006

Platini could never inspire France to a Cup winSubscriber Only

May 18, 2006

Over the course of a career which included three World Cups, Michel Platini’s midfield artistry earned him the right to be regarded as the finest French footballer of all time.

May 18, 2006

England gamble on teen prodigySubscriber Only

May 18, 2006

The scale of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s gamble in including teenager Theo Walcott to the World Cup is heightened by the fact that it’s a risk Arsene Wenger has not been prepared to take with Arsenal.

May 18, 2006

Barthez remains the safest betSubscriber Only

May 18, 2006

Domenech refuses risks, stays with caution

May 18, 2006

Hamas FM to visit China for Arab summitSubscriber Only

May 18, 2006

Palestinian Foreign Minister and senior hamas leader Mahmud al zahar will visit Beijing at the end of the month to attend a China-Arab forum, a Chinese Foreign Ministry official said today.

May 18, 2006

Show puts newborn under scrutinySubscriber Only

May 18, 2006

Researchers in the US have surpassed the limits of reality TV, launching an experiment in which a new-born baby is being filmed 14 hours every day until his third birthday, New Scientist reports.

May 18, 2006

It’s time for Asia to boost its stockSubscriber Only

May 18, 2006

AFC chief hopes Germany will be continent’s real launch-pad

May 18, 2006

Duncan hopes to tighten fieldingSubscriber Only

May 18, 2006

England coach Duncan Fletcher has said that he hopes the poor fielding displayed by his side that allowed Sri Lanka to stage one of the great escapes of Test cricket will not be repeated.

May 18, 2006