Serbian coach has Ghana on brink of Cup history
RUSTENBURG: Ghana is poised to become the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals, thanks in part to a Serbian coach whose discipline has the Black Stars shining…
Jackson: A tribute from fans, a lawsuit from dad
On the day Michael Jackson's fans paid their respects with tears, tributes, songs and dance, Jackson's father filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the doctor charged with giving his son…
Ronaldo reaps rewards of fan admiration
CAPE TOWN: Despite having scored only once and produced some peripheral performances in the World Cup group phase, Cristiano Ronaldo managed to be named man of the match three times…
Del Bosque wary of Portugal threat
CAPE TOWN: Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque takes no pleasure in avoiding Brazil in the World Cup second round, with Iberian rivals Portugal an equally tough hurdle for the European…
Determined Chile looking to topple mighty Brazil
JOHANNESBURG: Chile will be out to derail Brazil's drive towards a sixth World Cup title here on Monday when the South American teams meet in their Round of 16 showdown.…
Muse, Kylie take the stage at sweltering Glastonbury
Britain's Glastonbury Festival sweltered in soaring temperatures Saturday with a headline show from local boys and rock superstars Muse and a brief appearance by pop princess Kylie. Muse formed an…
History beckons for Japan and Paraguay
PRETORIA: Japan and Paraguay stand on the brink of history ahead of their second round clash at the Loftus Versfeld stadium here on Tuesday. Neither side has ever made it…
South Africa proclaims Ghana 'the pride of Africa' after US win
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa rejoiced Sunday in Ghana's win over the United States, making them only the third African team to reach a World Cup quarter-final and the continent's only flag…
Bahrain investment arm's losses double in 2009
MANAMA: The Bahraini government's investment arm, Mumtalakat Holding, on Saturday announced a net loss of 183 million dinars ($485.35 million) in 2009, more than double that of the previous year.…
Iran oil sales down 24 percent: report
TEHRAN: Iran's oil sales for the 11 months to February 2010 fell by 24.3 percent to $59.55 billion (€48 billion), the Fars news agency reported on Sunday. In a report…