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Six-game ban on Bowyer for stamping

Six-game ban on Bowyer for stamping

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

The Leeds United midfielder was found guilty of "an act of serious assault, stamping on an opponent's head", the UEFA said.

Oil tips 2-year high on Iraq, Venezuela strike

Oil tips 2-year high on Iraq, Venezuela strike

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

Oil prices rose to a two-year high on Tuesday as supplies remained choked off from strikebound Venezuela and the looming threat of war in Iraq continued to stoke fears of disruptions to Middle East crude flows.

Malaysia Airlines offers refunds to fliers after MH17 incident

Malaysia Airlines offers refunds to fliers after MH17 incident

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

It had already suffered losses amounting to $1.3 billion over the previous three years.

Gold rises on dovish Fed minutes, set for weekly gain

Gold rises on dovish Fed minutes, set for weekly gain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Gold is up 0.8 per cent for the week, after hitting a near-two-week high earlier in the week.

Sailing: Regatta sets sail on dirty water, tricky winds

Sailing: Regatta sets sail on dirty water, tricky winds

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Olympic sailing began an 11-day regatta on Monday with near perfect winds as competitors showed little fear of heading back into waters criticised for sewage-borne pathogens and floating garbage.

British Airways plane with 172 on board catches fire on Las Vegas runway; 7 hurt

British Airways plane with 172 on board catches fire on Las Vegas runway; 7 hurt

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The plane's left engine burst into flames on the runway at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon while it was about to depart for London's Gatwick Airport with 159 passengers and 13 crew members on board.

Marseille head into break as leaders after beating Lille

Marseille head into break as leaders after beating Lille

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Olympique de Marseille will lead Ligue 1 into the two-week break thanks to Michy Batshuayi's half-volleyed winner in a 2-1 home victory over Lille on Sunday.

Gold imports seen down 66% on high prices

Gold imports seen down 66% on high prices

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

Gold imports by India, the world's largest consumer, are expected to take a knock in the coming weeks due to a surge in global prices and the off-season at home.

Barca coach feels Messi and Co can keep calm to retain La Liga title

Barca coach feels Messi and Co can keep calm to retain La Liga title

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said on Friday he trusted his team to handle the occasion of this weekend's season finale at lowly Granada, where a win would guarantee their 24th La Liga title.

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Factbox on the fifth Ashes Test match between Australia and England, which starts on Thursday:

Sanches faces battle to force his way into Bayern team

Sanches faces battle to force his way into Bayern team

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Portugal's impressive midfielder Renato Sanches is finally ready for his Bayern Munich debut although the 19-year-old Euro 2016 winner still faces a tough challenge to claim a regular place in the team. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that Sanches could make his debut away to Schalke 04 on Friday (1830 GMT) if Arturo Vidal is still worn out after his long trip from South America, where he played two World Cup qualifiers for Chile in five days.

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Belgium under-21 international Gregory Mertens died on Thursday, three days after collapsing with heart failure during a match, a spokesman for his club, Lokeren, said.

Mourinho sanctioned again by FA, this time charged with misconduct

Mourinho sanctioned again by FA, this time charged with misconduct

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

'Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in relation to his language and/or behaviour towards the match officials in or around the dressing room area at halftime'

FA Cup: United ease past Reading; Chelsea's Fabregas misses penalty

FA Cup: United ease past Reading; Chelsea's Fabregas misses penalty

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Images from the FA Cup matches played on Saturday

Coronavirus cases in India rises to 74

Coronavirus cases in India rises to 74

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The government's focus is on containing and controlling coronavirus the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday and advised Indians to stay put wherever they are and travel only under compelling reasons.

PHOTOS: Torch alights on Rio shore ahead of Olympic opening

PHOTOS: Torch alights on Rio shore ahead of Olympic opening

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

After a 20,000-km (12,400-mile) journey through the vast nation, the torch crossed Guanabara Bay in a sailboat piloted by former medalists, in a nod to one of the competitions where the host country has claimed Olympic glory.

PHOTOS: Djokovic outlasts Nadal in classic Wimbledon semi-final

PHOTOS: Djokovic outlasts Nadal in classic Wimbledon semi-final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Twelfth seed Djokovic resumed two sets to one ahead after snatching a third-set tiebreak the previous night before Wimbledon's 11pm curfew left the match on a knife edge.

Ashes tour match: Rain interrupts England's charge vs Australia A

Ashes tour match: Rain interrupts England's charge vs Australia A

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Rain denied England's batsmen a chance to inflict further misery on Australia A's hapless bowlers, washing out the entire second day's play in the four-day Ashes tour match in Hobart on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Impressive England secure semi-final spot

PHOTOS: Impressive England secure semi-final spot

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Hosts England became the first team to qualify for the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals after hammering New Zealand by 87 runs to stay top of Group A at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Tuesday.

Modi to dilute pro-business changes to land bill

Modi to dilute pro-business changes to land bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Modi to dilute pro-business changes to land bill.

Woods 'asleep at the wheel' of stopped car before DUI arrest: Police

Woods 'asleep at the wheel' of stopped car before DUI arrest: Police

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Woods had "extremely slow and slurred speech" after being awoken by a Jupiter police officer, who found the golfer's car stopped in the right lane of the roadway and still running, the report said.

Air Algerie wreckage found in Mali: Officials

Air Algerie wreckage found in Mali: Officials

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

An Air Algerie plane has crashed over Niger with 116 onboard after it was forced to divert due to a sandstorm, an Algerian aviation official has confirmed.

EPL: Chelsea's Mourinho courts controversy, charged by FA

EPL: Chelsea's Mourinho courts controversy, charged by FA

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct for his behaviour during a Premier League game against CardiffCity, the FA said on Monday.

1st Test: All you need to know about New Zealand v Australia

1st Test: All you need to know about New Zealand v Australia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Swing and seam friendly conditions, a lack of truly scary Australian bowlers and New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum's retirement are all themes that will resonate when the first Test gets underway in Wellington on Friday.

Muhammad Ali's Muslim funeral service to draw thousands

Muhammad Ali's Muslim funeral service to draw thousands

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The world begins two final days of mourning for Muhammad Ali on Thursday when the boxing great will be honoured with a Muslim funeral a day before receiving a final goodbye with an interfaith service.

Clouds over Britain's financial sector after Brexit vote

Clouds over Britain's financial sector after Brexit vote

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

A leave vote means the future of Britain's financial services industry is now hanging in the balance.

Real to give Casillas official send-off after all!

Real to give Casillas official send-off after all!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Real Madrid have decided to give departing goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas an official send-off later on Monday following criticism over the low-key nature of his tearful farewell news conference on Sunday.

Oil prices bounce on China stock rebound, strong economic data

Oil prices bounce on China stock rebound, strong economic data

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

oil market remained under pressure and big gains are unlikely.

Oil prices drop as Greece defaults and output soars

Oil prices drop as Greece defaults and output soars

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Rising production from OPEC as well as the US also weighing on prices

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

World No 55 Haase improved to a 2-2 career record against Zverev, including victories in their last two meetings.

14 injured in London 5-star hotel gas explosion

14 injured in London 5-star hotel gas explosion

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

At least 14 people have been injured in what is suspected to be a gas explosion at a 5-star hotel in central London, prompting authorities to evacuate over 500 guests from the posh hotel and launch an investigation.

Another shootout in South Africa; soccer captain Meyiwa killed

Another shootout in South Africa; soccer captain Meyiwa killed

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

South Africa soccer captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead by intruders when trying to protect his girlfriend during a robbery at her home near Johannesburg, officials said on Monday.

PHOTOS: Rain gives West Indies lifeline against dominant India

PHOTOS: Rain gives West Indies lifeline against dominant India

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The weather gods gave West Indies a lifeline in their quest to avoid defeat in the second Test against India when rain washed out the final session of day three in Kingston, Jamaica on Monday.

Real v Barca - the 'Clasico' in numbers

Real v Barca - the 'Clasico' in numbers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

The numbers behind Saturday's La Liga "Clasico" between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Bernabeu stadium (1600 GMT).

Gold near 2-week low as Fed puts Dec rate hike in play

Gold near 2-week low as Fed puts Dec rate hike in play

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

US gold futures slid over 1 per cent on Thursday, while silver futures dropped 2 per cent.

Oil faces big monthly loss on slowing economic growth, oversupply

Oil faces big monthly loss on slowing economic growth, oversupply

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Both crude benchmarks are now down around 20 per cent since their last peak in June

Will treble-chasing Barca do an encore this season?

Will treble-chasing Barca do an encore this season?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

After setting a Spanish record 35 matches unbeaten in all competitions, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is relishing the run-in to the end of the season with his side on course for a second successive La Liga, King's Cup and Champions League treble.

Belgium and France face off in mouth-watering World Cup semi-final

Belgium and France face off in mouth-watering World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Belgium have scored 14 goals in five matches and were hugely impressive in their 2-1 quarter-final victory over Brazil, with Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne combining to devastating effect to oust the five-times world champions.

Gold at highest in over two years on renewed Brexit concerns

Gold at highest in over two years on renewed Brexit concerns

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Gold is often favoured as a hedge against economic and financial uncertainty

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The Russian five-times Grand Slam champion struggled for rhythm initially on the low-bouncing grasscourt at the Mallorca Open but picked up the pace to beat Viktoria Kuzmova 7-6(8), 6-0.