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Thousands run in support of Boston Marathon victims

Associated Press | Monday April 22, 2013

Thousands of New Yorkers donned "I Run for Boston" bibs during a 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) run Sunday in Central Park, one of a number of races held around the world in support of the victims of the marathon bombings.

London Olympic park opened to public

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday March 31, 2013

The Olympic Park in London opened to the public this weekend for the first time since the 2012 Games.

Rising England cricketer Tom Maynard was on drugs when killed - inquest

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 27, 2013

Surrey batsman Tom Maynard, widely regarded as a future England international, was found dead near Wimbledon Park station on the London Underground network in the early morning on June 18 last year.

International Olympic Committee allows South Korean footballer to receive medal

Agence-France-Presse | Tuesday February 12, 2013

South Korean footballer Park Jong-Woo will finally receive his Olympic bronze medal, along with a stern warning for an overt political gesture he made at the London Games, Korean officials said on Tuesday.

One woman's quest to redeem the king under the car park

Reuters | Friday February 8, 2013

"It was a warm day but I suddenly felt cold," was how Philippa Langley described the powerful sensation she experienced when she walked over the unmarked grave of her hero King Richard III beneath a car park in central England.

Face of Richard III, England's 'king in the car park', revealed

Reuters | Wednesday February 6, 2013

With a large chin, a prominent slightly arched nose and delicate lips, the "face" of England's King Richard III was unveiled on Tuesday, a day after researchers confirmed his remains had finally been found after 500 years.

Skull found in Britain could be King Richard III's

Agence France-Presse | Monday February 4, 2013

British archaeologists hunting for the lost remains of King Richard III on Monday revealed the first image of a battle-scarred skull found at a car park ahead of what they said would be a "major announcement" about their findings.

Indian-origin driver pleads guilty to deaths in pile-up

Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 16, 2013

An Indian-origin coach driver has pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of two men in a horrific motorway crash last year after he parked his vehicle on a carriageway and a lorry ploughed into it.

Wigan holds QPR to 2-2 draw in Premier League

Associated Press | Saturday December 8, 2012

Midfielder James McCarthy scored twice as Wigan held QPR to a 2-2 draw on Saturday at the DW Stadium, extending the London club's winless run to open the season to a Premier League record 16 games.

West Ham United recommended for Olympic Stadium move

Agence France Presse | Wednesday December 5, 2012

West Ham's preferred bidder status does not involve the signing of any contracts but it puts the club in pole position to secure the 99-year lease on the stadium. "In selecting West Ham United, the LLDC have secured a long-term viable financial fu...

Dubai plans new 'city', world's largest mall

Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 24, 2012

Dubai, famed for its mega-projects before it was hit by the global financial crisis, on Saturday announced a new development to open the world's biggest mall and a park larger than London's Hyde Park.

Ferdinand-Terry row casts shadow over derby

Agence-France Presse | Friday September 14, 2012

It is nearing a year since Chelsea's visit to Queens Park Rangers sparked controversy but this west London derby continues to be overshadowed by allegations relating to John Terry and Anton Ferdinand.

Terry, Ferdinand to face off in west London derby

Associated Press | Thursday September 13, 2012

Two months after facing each other in court, John Terry and Anton Ferdinand are set to meet on the football pitch as English Premier League leader Chelsea visits fierce local rival Queens Park Rangers in the weekend's standout match.

FIFA may rule on Korean political act next month

Agence France Presse | Friday September 7, 2012

FIFA President Sepp Blatter said on Friday his world football governing body may need another month to reach a conclusion on a South Korean player who held up a political banner at the London Olympics.

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Friday August 10, 2012

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