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Former U.S. intelligence chief rejects Trump wiretap accusation

Published On: March 6, 2017 07:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

The former top U.S. intelligence official rejected President Donald Trump's accusation that his predecessor, Barack Obama, wiretapped him even as the White House on Sunday urged Congress to investigate Trump's allegation.

Arsenal facing mission impossible against Bayern

Published On: March 6, 2017 05:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

Arsenal will have to produce the biggest second leg comeback in a Champions League knockout tie to avoid a seventh successive exit at the last 16 stage when they host Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

Tottenham and Man City keep up the chase

Published On: March 5, 2017 11:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City both issued timely reminders to Chelsea that the Premier League title race might not be over with impressive victories on Sunday.

Carrick ponders retirement if no new United deal on table

Published On: March 3, 2017 04:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick hinted he could call time on his career if the club do not offer him a new contract for the next season.

Atletico 'nervous and worried' by Torres neck injury (video)

Published On: March 3, 2017 04:06 PM NPT By: Reuters

Fernando Torres's head injury shocked his Atletico Madrid team mates as the striker had to be carried off on a stretcher towards the end of Thursday's 1-1 draw at Deportivo La Coruna.

Barca run riot before coach bombshell, Real falter

Published On: March 2, 2017 01:24 PM NPT By: Reuters

Barcelona thrashed Sporting Gijon 6-1 to go top of La Liga on a dramatic night in Spain on Wednesday as Luis Enrique announced he was stepping down as the Catalan club's coach at the end of the season.

Luis Enrique to leave Barcelona at end of season

Published On: March 2, 2017 01:17 PM NPT By: Reuters

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is leaving the Spanish La Liga champions at the end of the season when his contract expires after three trophy-laden seasons at the club.

Moonlight sweeps Spirit Awards

Published On: February 26, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

‘Moonlight’ triumphed at the Film Independent Spirit Awards with six wins on Saturday, besting grief drama ‘Manchester by the Sea’ ahead of Sunday’s Oscar’s ceremony.

Deeney scores again but Ayew earns Hammers draw at Watford

Published On: February 26, 2017 01:39 PM NPT By: Reuters

Troy Deeney continued his recent prolific goal scoring form but his early penalty was not enough for Watford to beat a resilient West Ham as substitute Andre Ayew earned the visitors a point in a hard-fought 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Chelsea surge 11 points clear, Leicester into bottom three

Published On: February 26, 2017 01:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

Chelsea's processional march towards the Premier League title continued at Swansea City's expense on Saturday as reigning champions Leicester City dropped into the bottom three.

Ranieri sacked again, but now has a golden legacy

Published On: February 24, 2017 09:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

Even by the standards of modern football management mayhem, the vertiginous rise and equally stunning fall of Leicester City coach Claudio Ranieri takes the breath away.

Tottenham Spurs exit Europa League, Lyon in seventh heaven

Published On: February 24, 2017 09:23 AM NPT By: Reuters

Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League hopes were crushed by mid-table Belgian side Gent, who booked their spot in the last 16 with a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Thursday as the hosts paid the penalty for Dele Alli's first-half red card.

United favorites but Southampton can harness spirit of '76

Published On: February 24, 2017 09:19 AM NPT By: Reuters

For Manchester United fans of a certain age the name Bobby Stokes will still induce cold sweats as their team prepare for Sunday's League Cup final against Southampton at Wembley.

Juventus close in on quarters as substitutes see off Porto

Published On: February 23, 2017 11:40 AM NPT By: Reuters

Juventus edged closer to the Champions League quarter-finals after second-half goals from substitutes Marko Pjaca and Dani Alves earned them a 2-0 away win at 10-man Porto in a one-sided last 16 first-leg tie on Wednesday.

Windows 10 settings still raise concerns EU privacy watchdogs

Published On: February 22, 2017 11:40 PM NPT By: Reuters

European Union data protection watchdogs said on Monday they were still concerned about the privacy settings of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system despite the US company announcing changes to the installation process.

India’s Reliance Jio racks up 100 million subscribers but ends freebies

Published On: February 22, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

Reliance Industries’ Jio telecoms unit will charge for its services from April, ending an almost seven month spree of free calls and data that shook up India’s telecoms sector and helped the new arrival rack up more than 100 million users.

Isco ready to walk out on Real Madrid: reports

Published On: February 21, 2017 05:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Spain international Isco will look to leave Real Madrid in the summer after growing tired of a lack of first team opportunities with the European champions, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.

Hungarian love story wins top prize at Berlin Film Festival

Published On: February 19, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Reuters

A Hungarian love story called ‘On Body and Soul’ about two lonely hearts working in a slaughterhouse in Budapest won the Golden Bear for best film on Saturday at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.

Firefighters battle to contain New Zealand wildfire as 1,000 evacuated

Published On: February 16, 2017 02:48 PM NPT By: Reuters

Hundreds of firefighters and dozens of aircraft fought a massive wildfire threatening New Zealand’s third largest city Christchurch on Thursday.

US detains Mexican immigrant in Seattle covered by Obama program

Published On: February 15, 2017 01:02 PM NPT By: Reuters

US immigration authorities have detained a 23-year-old Mexican man who was brought to the United States illegally as a child but later given a work permit during the Obama administration, according to a lawsuit challenging the detention in Seattle federal court.