Archive for August 6th, 2012

Chelsea closing in on Wigan’s Moses

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Chelsea are within touching distance of the signing of Victor Moses from Wigan, with the Blues looking to tie up a deal in time for this Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City.

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Hammers admit defeat in Carroll pursuit

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West Ham have informed ESPN that they have given up on the possibility of signing Andy Carroll after three weeks of chasing the Liverpool striker.

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Isinbayeva misses gold, Suhr wins pole vault

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LONDON (AP) — Yelena Isinbayeva finally lost an Olympic pole vault final and left the London Games with a bronze medal, unable to master the fickle British weather and beat the winning performance of American Jenn Suhr.
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Albiol pens Real Madrid extension

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Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol has penned a new contract that will keep him at the Bernabeu until 2017, the club has announced.

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U.S. Women Beat Canada in Soccer Semifinal

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Alex Morgan scored in extra time as the United States beat Canada 4-3 in a women’s soccer semifinal at the London Olympics. The U.S. will face Japan in…

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Isinbayeva fails to win third gold in pole vault

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LONDON (AP) — Russia’s Yelena Isinbayeva failed in her quest for a third Olympic pole vaulting gold on Monday night, but seized on her bronze medal as a sign that more victories could still lie ahead.
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Mali: Doubt Cast Over Hague Probe of Coup Crimes

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[IWPR]The International Criminal Court, ICC, has promised to probe allegations of human rights abuses during a coup in Mali earlier this year.

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Laudrup wants speedy Allen resolution

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Swansea manager Michael Laudrup wants a decision to be made on the future of midfielder Joe Allen sooner rather than later, as speculation mounts that Liverpool will swoop for him.

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Ghana: Prempeh Old Boys Donate to Alma Mater

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[Ghanaian Chronicle]The teaching of information communication technology (ICT) and other technology-related courses has received a massive boost in Prempeh College in Kumasi, following the donation of computers and accessories by the 1982 batch of stud…

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Ghana: 2.1 Billion Office for Each MP

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[Ghanaian Chronicle]Baring any unforeseeable glitch, Members of Parliament (MPs) would soon benefit from a ¢2.1bn (equivalent to GH¢217,391.3) constituency office complex to enhance their activities as legislators and also stay in constant touch …

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