World Cup 2014 – first knockout stage produces dramatic performances
The round of 16 has been played out and it did not…
World Cup boosts Iran’s image, highlights political sports battles
By James M. Dorsey It didn’t take long for it to emerge…
World Cup 2014 – Goals galore in Brazil
The first week of the World Cup has produced some fantastic football;…
One arrested after Nigeria football pitch bombing: Military
AFP - Nigeria’s military on Monday said it had made an arrest…
Probe into deadly Nigeria blast as police foil new attack
Police meanwhile said officers had averted another car bomb attack in the…
Boko Haram in fresh attack as region meets on strategy
Militants stormed an encampment used by Chinese road workers late on Friday…
New Boko Haram video claims to show missing Nigerian schoolgirls
The footage shows about 130 girls in black and grey full-length hijabs…
Michelle Obama calls Nigeria girls abductions ‘unconscionable act’
The Islamist militant group Boko Haram claimed responsibility, and threatened to "sell"…
Boko Haram girls ‘sale’ could be crime against humanity: UN
Anger and frustration have escalated in Nigeria at the government’s failure to…
