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Michelle Obama to lead US Olympic delegation
Jun 22, 2012 13:53 EDT
First Lady Michelle Obama will lead a US delegation to the London Olympics next month featuring the famed double gold medalist woman footballer Brandi Chastain, the White House said Friday.
Rich girl Li determined to prove critics wrong
Jun 21, 2012 21:20 EDT
Chinese superstar Li Na heads for Wimbledon determined to defy critics who have condemned her as a one-Slam wonder, blown off course by multi-million dollar riches.
Spain says stricken banks need up to 62 billion euros
Jun 21, 2012 16:54 EDT
Spain announced Thursday its crisis-torn banks need up to 62 billion euros ($78 billion) to survive a severe financial slump, far less than the maximum foreseen in a eurozone rescue deal.
Spain says stricken banks need up to ?62 bn
Jun 21, 2012 14:47 EDT
Spain announced Thursday its crisis-torn banks need up to 62 billion euros ($78 billion) to survive a severe financial slump, far less than the maximum foreseen in a eurozone rescue deal.
South Korea's K-pop spreads to Latin America
Jun 20, 2012 01:25 EDT
News of the arrival of South Korean boyband JYJ prompted hundreds of fans to camp out on the streets recently to get closer to the trio. But this wasn't in Seoul or even Tokyo: it was in Lima.
China's Huawei takes rebranding bid to telecoms fair
Jun 20, 2012 00:28 EDT
China's Huawei Technologies is taking a campaign to transform itself into a global brand and leading smartphone maker to a major telecoms fair which opened in Singapore this week.
Navas rescues Spain, Croatia bow out
Jun 19, 2012 03:01 EDT
Defending champions Spain qualified for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after replacement Jesus Navas hit the late winner in their nervy 1-0 victory over Croatia, who bowed out.
Navas rescues Spain, Croatia bow out
Jun 18, 2012 17:23 EDT
Defending champions Spain qualified for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after replacement Jesus Navas hit the late winner in their nervy 1-0 victory over Croatia, who bowed out on Monday.
Twenty years on, Barcelona Olympic venues defy crisis
Jun 18, 2012 16:31 EDT
Twenty years after the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the massive venues built for the Games continue to host major events, from swim meets to concerts, even if they have had to slash their fees to face Spain's economic crisis.
Eurozone storm front moves to Spain
Jun 18, 2012 12:53 EDT
World markets cast Spain back to the centre of the eurozone debt storm Monday, pushing its borrowing rate to a euro-era record and dashing hopes for a respite after Greek elections.
Pressure on Spain mounts despite Greek vote
Jun 18, 2012 09:36 EDT
World markets cast Spain back to the centre of the eurozone debt storm Monday, pushing its borrowing rate to a euro-era record and dashing hopes for a respite after the Greek election.
Pressure on Spain mounts despite Greek result
Jun 18, 2012 07:05 EDT
Spain was thrown back onto the front line of the eurozone debt crisis on Monday as its long-term borrowing rate shot above seven percent, dashing hopes for a respite after the Greek election.
Croatia need 'game of their lives' against Spain
Jun 18, 2012 02:55 EDT
Croatia boss Slaven Bilic says his players will need to play "the games of their lives" against defending European champions Spain on Monday with top spot in Group C up for grabs at Euro 2012.
Croatia need 'game of their lives' against Spain
Jun 17, 2012 19:23 EDT
Croatia boss Slaven Bilic says his players will need to play "the games of their lives" against defending European champions Spain on Monday with top spot in Group C up for grabs at Euro 2012.
Rain awaits Stoner on his Silverstone swansong
Jun 17, 2012 01:24 EDT
Defending world champion Casey Stoner is aiming to reel in championship leader Jorge Lorenzo by landing back-to-back wins at the British Grand Prix on Sunday.
Hola! Spain invite us into their luxury hotel
Jun 16, 2012 13:45 EDT
Spain threw open the doors of their secluded hideaway in northern Poland to offer fans a tantalising glimpse of just how European and world champions live.
Irish suffered "psychological blow", admits coach
Jun 14, 2012 19:18 EDT
Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has admitted his team have suffered "a psychological blow" in the wake of their 4-0 defeat to Spain, but insisted they will finish Euro 2012 with heads held high.
Torres double ends Ireland Euro dream
Jun 14, 2012 17:34 EDT
A double by Fernando Torres inspired defending champions Spain to a 4-0 thrashing of Ireland on Thursday in their Euro 2012 Group C match and ended Irish hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Champions Spain thrash Ireland to top Euro group
Jun 14, 2012 16:47 EDT
Defending champions Spain are on course for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after their 4-0 thrashing of Ireland on Thursday put them top of Group C with the Irish bowing out.
Torres starts up front for Spain against Irish
Jun 14, 2012 14:13 EDT
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque elected to restore Fernando Torres to his starting line-up for Thursday's Euro 2012 Group C clash with Ireland.
