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Maradona open to English offer

London, Aug. 15: Argentine football legend Diego Maradona would not rule out coming to England to take over Aston Villa, according to a newspaper report on Sunday.

Maradona is currently out of work a

Chelsea send Brom for a six

London, Aug. 15: Didier Drogba scored a hat-trick as Chelsea began the defence of the English Premier League title with a crushing 6-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on Saturday

S. Korea unveils unification plan

Seoul, Aug. 15: The South Korean President, Mr Lee Myung-Bak, on Sunday urged North Korea to end its military provocations and make a “courageous change” as he laid out a long-term plan for reunificat

Australia Games chief defends CWG against critics

Australia's Commonwealth Games chief has leapt to the defence of October's New Delhi meet, which has come under harsh criticism over construction delays and ballooning costs, reports said on Monday.

Afghan couple 'stoned to death' over love affair

A man and woman have been stoned to death in northern Afghanistan after being accused by the Taliban of having an affair, a witness and an official said on Monday.

The 23-year-old woman and 28-year-

Iran satellite launch delayed: Minister

The launch of a new Iranian satellite, which was to take place later this month, has been delayed as the device is still being developed, telecommunications minister, Mr Reza Taghipour, said.

The mi

Rossi signs Ducati deal

Czech Republic, Aug. 16: Seven-time world MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi on Sunday signed a two-year deal to race with Ducati, the team announced.

Yamaha rider Rossi will replace Australia’s former

Celtic reveal increase in debts by £4m

Glasgow, Aug. 16: Celtic’s debts increased by more than £4million in the last financial year as a result of “unacceptable results” under former manager Tony Mowbray.

The Scottish Premier League club

Murray mauls Federer to overcome finals jinx

Toronto, Aug. 16: Scotsman Andy Murray showed steely nerve to shatter a career finals jinx against Roger Federer, defeating the stylish Swiss 7-5, 7-5 to defend his title at the ATP Toronto Masters.

Lightning hits 13-yr-old boy on Friday the 13th

London, Aug. 14: Friday the 13th proved suitably unlucky for one 13 year-old boy who was struck by lightning before being taken to hospital — at 13:13 on the dreaded date.

The boy, who has not been n

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