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It is perhaps one of the most famously quoted references on the Nigerian blogosphere, particularly in ethnic squabbles. You probably heard or read it before if you are active on the Nigerian online community. Equivalent to the Holy Grail...

The United States and Britain suspended non-lethal aid to northern Syria after Islamist fighters seized Western-backed rebel weapons warehouses, highlighting fears that supplies could end up in the wrong hands. The rebel Free Syrian Army fighting President Bashar al-Assad said...

Ukrainian protesters stood their ground on Wednesday after an overnight sweep by riot police and their leaders dismissed an offer of talks from a president they say must quit for favoring ties with Russia over the European Union. Pressed by...

Brazil hope to face Eastern European and Central American opposition before next year's World Cup in a bid to familiarise themselves with styles similar to those of group rivals Croatia and Mexico, officials said on Wednesday. The Brazilian Football Confederation...

An 85th minute strike from Wesley Sneijder secured what will go down as a controversial 1-0 win for Galatasaray over Juventus and a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. Galatasaray's second win in six games...

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini seemed not to realise his team were one goal away from claiming top spot in Champions League Group D during their 3-2 win over Bayern Munich. A 4-2 victory would have ensured City qualified in...

Hull City have formally applied to the Football Association to change the club's name to Hull Tigers from next season. Owner Assem Allam wants to rebrand the Premier League club to appeal to a wider international audience. Allam announced in August...

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will be out for at least a month with the hamstring injury he picked up in the 4-1 win over West Ham on Saturday. A scan to determine the extent of the problem took place on...

Financial markets gave a cautious thumbs-up on Wednesday to a provisional budget deal that could prevent the U.S. government from shutting down in the coming months. News that U.S. budget negotiators had reached a two-year agreement couldn't overcome the year-end...

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is looking at the data room of Alitalia and is expected to take a decision on whether to invest in the troubled Italian carrier by Christmas, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Alitalia...