Iraqi police say 60 dead in double bombing outside Shiite shrine in Baghdad

BAGHDAD — Back-to-back suicide bombings killed 60 people Friday outside the most important Shiite shrine in Baghdad, a day after the country was rocked by its most deadly violence in more than a year, police officials said.

Iraqi police say 60 dead in double bombing near Shiite shrine in Baghdad

BAGHDAD — Back-to-back suicide bombings killed 60 people Friday outside the most important Shiite shrine in Baghdad, a day after the country was rocked by its most deadly violence in more than a year.

Chelsea coach Hiddink now targetting a treble gong

LONDON - Chelsea coach Guss Hiddink has targeted a treble, which he admits was unthinkable when he took over as manager in February.

Hiddink firm about not extending stay at Chelsea

LONDON - Chelsea’s Dutch coach Guus Hiddink has ruled out any chances of him extending his stay at the football club inspite of an improvement in performances.

Chelsea’s Lampard says this his best season so far

LONDON - Frank Lampard, who has scored 19 goals and directly assisted in 11 in 49 matches for Chelsea this season, has no reson to slowdown after producing his best.

Chelsea’s Hiddink plans dream farewell with trophy in one hand, champagne in the other

LONDON - Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink is planning out a dream farewell that includes the FA Cup trophy in one hand and champagne in the other.

Wembley pitch a cause of worry for Arsenal’s Wenger

LONDON - Arsenal coach-cum-manager Arsene Wenger fears his team’s FA Cup dreams could come unstuck because of a dodgy Wembley pitch today.

Amazon.com apologises for ‘embarrassing book cataloguing error’

LONDON - Amazon.com has apologised for an error due to which the sales ranking were removed from tens of thousands of books, and it became difficult to search for tomes.

Padma Lakshmi likes to sleep in the nude

WASHINGTON - ‘Top Chef’ beauty Padma Lakshmi has revealed that she likes to sleep in the nude.

Ten Pakistanis among 12 terror suspects with al Qaeda links arrested in Britain

LONDON - The British Police have arrested 12 people including 10 Pakistanis, on suspicion of having links with al Qaeda’s terror network in northwest England, the police said on Wednesday.

FIFA asks for details on Ivory Coast football disaster

ZURICH - Football’s ruling body FIFA asked Monday for a full report from the football federation of the Ivory Coast after 22 people died Sunday when a wall collapsed during a World Cup qualifying match between Ivory Coast and Malawi.

Mourinho takes a swipe at Becks

LONDON - Inter-Milan boss Jose Mourinho has launched a thinly-veiled attack on England mid-fielder David Beckham, accusing him of going to America for money only.
Beckham became one of the highest paid players in football when he left Real Madrid to join LA Galaxy in July 2007.

Leaders Manchester United stunned at Fulham; Chelsea lose

LONDON - The English Premier League title race was thrown wide open Saturday when leaders Manchester United suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at Fulham, ending the match with just nine men.

Hiddink geared up to take on opponents

LONDON - After reving up the title race last night, Chelsea’s coach Guus Hiddink reckons he can take on Manchester United following the latter’s loss to Liverpool the top of his handlebars.

Chelsea’s billonaire owner Abramovich to buy 60 million pound Caribbean estate

LONDON - He may have been affected by the global meltdown, but billionaire owner of the Chelsea Football Club, Roman Abramovich, has decided to fork out an astonishing 60 million pounds to buy a Caribbean estate.
Abramovich is estimated to have lost two thirds of his 15 billion pound fortune, but has still “fallen in love” with the two-acre plot on St Barts.

United to face Everton in FA Cup semis

LONDON - Manchester United will face Everton in the FA Cup semi-final, after the draw was made at FA headquarters.

Inter Milan, Juventus in need of improvement

ROME - Mid-week slip-ups in the Italian Cup have marred the run-up to tough Serie A games for leaders Inter Milan and Juventus before they face even harder hurdles in the Champions League of European football next week.

Drogba strikes to keep Chelsea dream alive

LONDON - Chelsea closed the gap on Manchester United to four points with a 1-0 away to Portsmouth in the English Premier League.

It’s do or die for Liverpool

LONDON - It’s do or die for Liverpool in the English Premier League this weekend as they look to keep alive their flickering hopes of winning the title for the first time in 19 years.

Arsenal’s new CEO warns manager against missing top League slot

LONDON - After losing their third successive match in the English Premier League, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been warned by the club’s new chief executive Ivan Gazidis that finishing outside the top four will be considered as a failure.

Scolari agent dismisses rumour of Manchester City link

LONDON - After being sacked as Chelsea coach last week, Brazilian Luis Felipe Scolari has dismissed reports that he is in race for the post at Manchester City.

No Indians on doomed Continental flight

WASHINGTON - No passengers of Indian origin appeared to be on the doomed Continental Flight 3407 that crashed into a house near Buffalo, New York, killing all 49 aboard and one man on the ground in a hellish fireball.

Maradona tells Tevez to move to Inter

LONDON - Argentina coach Diego Maradona said that Carlos Tevez should consider leaving Manchester United and move to Italy with the Serie A champions Inter Milan.

Liverpool manager Benitez slams ‘untouchable’ Ferguson

LONDON - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez slammed Alex Ferguson, accusing the Manchester United manager of being the only one who can criticise referees without punishment.