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MI5 chief talks threats before Olympics
LONDON (AP) — Britain has seen a credible terrorist attack plot about once a year since the Sept.11 attacks — a worrying pattern as security officials brace for an array of threats ahead of next month's summer Olympics, the head of the country's domestic spy agency says. Although Britain's threat…
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Golden Boot goes down to the wire
Germany striker Mario Gomez and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo are heavy favourites to win the Euro 2012 Golden Boot award.The pair have scored three goals so far this tournament and are expected to add to their tallies in the semi-finals.Two other players - Russia's Alan Dzagoev and Croatia's Mario Mandzukic…
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Hodgson remains upbeat despite loss
England manager Roy Hodgson believes his side can leave Euro 2012 with their heads held high following their quarter-final defeat to Italy.The Three Lions were pinned back in their own half for large parts of the 120 minutes by the Azzurri on Sunday before eventually succumbing 4-2 on penalties to…
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Biggest Mac: McDonald's at Olympics is the biggest
LONDON (AP) — London's sprawling Olympic Park comes with a supersized McDonald's. The fast-food giant says its flagship restaurant at the park will be its biggest, busiest and most sustainable, with three-quarters of the furniture and fittings set to be reused after the games. But despite complaints by British doctors,…
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South African shark attack victim qualifies for London 2012
Sports (South Africa) Shark attack survivor, Achmat Hassiem, lost his foot to a Great White when participating in a Lifeguard training session at Sunrise beach in Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa in 2006. But he never lost his zest for life. Since then, Hassiem has made an amazing recovery, learning…
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Curbing age-cheating in football
THE directive by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that all-age group players undergo scans for real age determination is a timely innovation that will restore sanity and fair play in the beautiful game.Already, just at the first prompting for the Under-17 players to be subjected to the Magnetic Resonance…
Ladies Gymnastics Showdown Tonight - watch free highlights…...
LONDON (AP) — The Americans need Jordyn Wieber to regain her swagger in a hurry if they're going to hold off Russia for Olympic gold. The two gymnastic powers have been trading places in team competition for two years and will face off again on the biggest stage for an…
