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US troops charged with killing Iraqi
The military charged seven Marines and a Navy medic with premeditated murder and other crimes in the killing of an Iraqi civilian.
Owen ruled out for rest of World Cup
Owen has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup finals with a knee injury, the FA said on Wednesday.
Anti-quota forum signs in to protest
An anti-quota forum has decided to launch a countrywide signature campaign to protest reservations.
Monks give alms a miss for football
Buddhist monks are too tired to receive early morning alms because they are staying up late to watch the World Cup.
Croatia sees Viduka as danger-man
Croatia have picked out Australian striker Mark Viduka as the main threat to their World Cup hopes.
Indians want self-service at airports
A survey revealed that Indian consumers show a significant keenness to use self-service technologies at airports.
Brazil's poor show disappoints fans
Brazil is unbeaten and hasn't allowed a goal in the Cup but the offence is considered the worst since 1990.
Victory against Korea ideal, says Frei
Frei also paid tribute to Togo on their World Cup debut. "There are no easy teams," he said.
India, China revive historic trade link
India and China have reached a historic agreement to resume border trade through the strategic Nathu La Pass.
Owen not worried over lack of goals
Michael Owen brushed off his lack of World Cup goals on Sunday, saying his self belief would see him through.
Mushtaq being considered for Tests
Experienced leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed could play in the Tests against England, captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said.
Lara's cry for home advantage half-met
Andy Atkinson has been flown in to help prepare a lively track for the third Test, on Lara's request.
Shahabuddin threatens police officer
RJD MP Mohd Shahabuddin allegedly abused and threatened to kill the superintendent of Siwan Jail, where he is lodged.
Stars emerge anew; favourites intact
Over a third of the way into the 2006 World Cup and you have to scratch around pretty hard to find any real surprises.
Argentina crush Serbia & Montenegro
Relying and shot passes Argentina showed the best of Latin American soccer to their European opponents.
Aussies’ secret plan to beat Brazil
Guus Hiddink took the Socceroos behind closed doors to start piecing together his master plan to beat Brazil.