News archive from 17 April 2011
Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre takes 'Roberto Carlos' billing in his stride
Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre has adapted well to life in Glasgow. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images Emilio Izaguirre could be about to buck a trend. Unusual as it is for a full-back to be quoted in such terms, Izaguirre is regarded as the early...
Mario Balotelli makes his presence felt in Manchester Cup derby win
Mario Balotelli of Manchester City does his best to get closer to the Manchester United fans. Photograph: Christopher Lee/The FA via Getty Images Just before his altercation with Rio Ferdinand at the end of this Manchester derby in exile, Mario...
Bahrain protests will go nowhere while the US supports its government | Ian Black
Bahrain's protests have had little public support from the west and Arab states. Photograph: Mazen Mahdi/EPA History and geography explain why Bahrain's peaceful uprising was the early exception to the "Arab spring", which began with high...

Citigroup tower in London's Docklands may be sold to the Chinese
Ross Davies, director in the City investment team at commercial estate agent Jones Lang LaSalle, which is marketing the building, said: 'It has another 24-year lease with fixed uplifts, which is rare in this market.' This means the rent will...
Mario Balotelli wink no big deal, Roberto Mancini claims
Manchester City's Mario Balotelli (right) becomes involved in a fracas with United players at the final whistle during the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Photograph: Christopher Lee - The Fa/The FA via Getty Images Roberto Mancini sought to play down...
Mystery bird: hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes (protonym, Loxia Coccothraustes), sometimes known as the Japanese hawfinch or the short-tailed hawfinch, photographed in Hong Kong, China. Image: Marie Louise Ng, 7 March 2011 [velociraptorize]. Nikon D7000...
Tunisia makes "good start" on democratic path-OSCE
He was in Tunis to discuss ways the 56-nation body could help the North African country three months after a popular revolt ended the 23-year rule of former president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. The OSCE could assist with electoral support, developing...
Private university owner under investigation for deceiving students
The private university owned by Apollo Group was given university status last year by David Willetts. Photograph: Martin Argles/The Guardian The company running one of only two for-profit universities in Britain is under investigation for deceiving...
Judd Trump takes out title holder
England's Judd Trump on the way to beating title holder Neil Robertson 10-8. Photograph: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Judd Trump, suddenly realising the immense potential he displayed as a prolifically successful junior, beat Neil Robertson, the title holder,...

Stop me travelling at 66? But I'm still running marathons
As well as a high level of medical expenses cover, typically up to £2 million on a good travel policy, experts say older travellers should look out for policies that include cancellation cover - not all low-cost travel insurance offers this....
Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona | El Clasico match report
Lionel Messi celebrates after putting Barcelona ahead against Real Madrid. Photograph: Dani Pozo/AFP/Getty Images Barcelona took a giant stride towards a third straight La Liga title with a 1-1 against 10-man Real Madrid that preserves their...
AV vote: whatever the result, it has the power of a defining moment
How people vote on AV in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could shape the result for the whole of Britain. Photograph: Steve Taylor/Getty At the time it probably seemed a good idea: 12 campaigners for the alternative vote would dress as MPs and...
Nicolas Cage arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse and public drunkenness
Nicolas Cage, in a mugshot taken after his arrest on suspicion of domestic abuse. Photograph: Ho/Reuters Actor Nicolas Cage has been arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse after an allegedly drunken altercation with his wife. The Oscar-winning actor...

WEST HAM 1 ASTON VILLA 2
WEST HAM 1 -- ASTON VILLA 2 WEST HAM introduced Kriss Akabusi to the crowd at half-time. What a pity he couldnt have spoken to the Hammers players instead. If the former Olympic athlete, who now makes his living giving inspirational speeches,...

RORY MCILROYS PAYS DEARLY FOR HIS MASTERS FLOP
RORY MCILROYS dramatic Masters meltdown could cost the crestfallen starlet a cool £10million. Thats a guess-timate figure he and his management team could be expected to bank in coming years with McIlroy as a Major champion. For three days,...
Realtime News
- 23:16 Danielle Lloyd joins glam Billie Faiers at parenting awards......
- 23:16 Emma Bunton puts on a flirtatious display in a VERY leggy...
- 23:15 Deontay Wilder makes £36m offer to Anthony Joshua for unification...
- 23:14 Justine Damond: Minneapolis police officer to plead not guilty to...
- 23:14 British-Iranian academic Abbas Edalat detained in Iran
- 23:09 Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez are complete couple goals as they...
- 23:05 Allison Mack answers questions about ‘sex cult’ as old creepy...
- 22:59 Arsene Wenger reveals the biggest regret of his Arsenal career
- 22:59 Jose Mourinho ready to hijack Manchester City’s £50m move for...
- 22:59 Foreign Office 'urgently' reviewing jailed British-Iranian reports
- 22:58 Dog walker MISTAKES a grenade for a potato and takes it home
- 22:58 Ex-police officer charged with murder in 'Golden State Killer' case...
- 22:56 Ronny Jackson crashed car while drunk and mishandled drugs,...
- 22:56 Northern Ireland papers: ‘No simple solution to hard border’
- 22:56 Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder: American’s team makes formal...
- 22:56 Cavs vs Pacers LIVE stream: How to watch NBA playoff game online as...
- 22:56 Dawid Malan using Ashes as a springboard to England Test success as...
- 22:56 Liverpool fans raise thousands for support Sean Cox after he was...
- 22:56 Jockey Paul Townend bounces back from calamitous error to ride...
- 22:54 HMRC slammed for saying they wouldn’t investigate firm which was...
- 22:52 Arsenal told to replace Arsene Wenger with 'double act' Dennis...
- 22:52 LIAM HUNT: Teenager convicted of murder shouts obscenities as he...
- 22:51 Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah humiliated Roma in the Champions...
- 22:51 Cristiano Ronaldo has won more Champions League games than any...
- 22:51 Steven Gerrard says Liverpool have nothing to fear in Bayern Munich...
- 22:47 When Mohamed Salah scored those goals against Roma, I was running...
- 22:47 Allison Mack’s Smallville co-star wonders if ‘the inner freak came...
- 22:47 Mo Salah has outscored Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's this...
- 22:45 Coronation Street fans relieved as Tracy's plan to evict Billy...
- 22:43 The man behind the magic: Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is a karaoke...
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