With Arjen Robben, it is almost always the same thing: He'll get a pass on the right flank, he will use his pace to get the defender back pedalling, then he will cut in towards the goal mouth and take a shot. He has done this over and over again. With Groningen ...

Israeli soldier from the Givati brigade seen during searches in the refugee camps in the West Bank city of Jenin, on June 19, 2014. (Photo credit: IDF Spokesperson/Flash90). Newsroom. Email the Newsroom · Facebook · Twitter. Related Topics. kidnapped ...

China's Tianhe-2 remains the world's fastest supercomputer, according to a list of the fastest supercomputers in the world released by a group called Top500. [Photo: CRI Online]. China's Tianhe-2 Remains the World's Fastest Supercomputer. A group called ...

He's doesn't care if you reckon the 3-0 loss to Spain took some gloss off a previously half-polished campaign. And accolades from rival World Cup coaches - he doesn't really care about them either. All that matters to Postecoglou is what he and his players ...

Neymar lived up to the expectations of the World Cup host nation Monday, scoring two goals as Brazil routed Cameroon 4-1 to reach the knockout stage as the top team in Group A. Fred and Fernandinho added second-half goals for Brazil, which will face ...

The family of Australian journalist Peter Greste may seek a pardon from Egypt's new president, fearing a legal appeal could take too long. Lois and Juris Greste have told of their despair after a Cairo court sentenced their son to seven years in jail for reporting ...

Follow the 2014 World Cup with our dynamic event guide that has live results, schedule and group info as well as news and predictions from the first kick on June 12 to the final whistle on July 13. World Cup index · Where to watch the World Cup · World Cup ...

Glenn Moore. Published 24/06/2014|02:30. 0 Comments; Share. United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. At least, unlike Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gareth Bale and Radamel Falcao, Cristiano Ronaldo has played at this World Cup. However, the World Player ...

Daniel McDonnell. Published 24/06/2014|02:30. 0 Comments; Share. Memphis Depay of the Netherlands celebrates as he beats goalkeeper Claudio Bravo of Chile to score their second goal. THIS was another triumph for Louis van Gaal, a day that went ...

Mexico entered this World Cup regarded as one of the worst teams in the tournament. They have played like one of the best. A three-goal explosion over 10 second-half minutes Monday pushed Mexico past Croatia and into the tourney's second round with a ...

Joel Matip's goal in Cameroon's 4-1 loss to Brazil on Monday didn't count for much in the general context of the 2014 World Cup. It wasn't enough to keep Cameroon from losing a third straight game or to prevent his team from being eliminated. But in finding ...

PENTAGON — The United States is pledging “intense" and "sustained” support for Iraq as it battles Sunni militants. And now a major component of that help - teams of military advisers - can move into action thanks to an agreement between the U.S. and Iraqi ...

BAGHDAD: US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday pledged “intense” support for Iraq against the “existential threat” of a major militant offensive pushing toward Baghdad from the north and west. Kerry's surprise visit came as Sunni insurgents led by the ...

JUNEAU Alaska (Reuters) - A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck deep under the ocean floor near Alaska's Aleutian Islands, triggering shaking that could be felt for vast distances and briefly prompting a tsunami warning, the National Tsunami Warning Center ...

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has admitted Neymar is as important to the host nation as Lionel Messi is to Argentina after he scored twice in the 4-1 win over Cameroon. The Barcelona attacker gave Brazil the lead after 17 minutes of play when he tapped ...

A special master was appointed Monday to preside over negotiations between Argentina representatives and U.S. bondholders aimed at ending a long battle over $1.5 billion in debts. U.S. District Judge Thomas Griesa in Manhattan appointed Daniel A.

Three Al Jazeera journalists have been jailed in Egypt on trumped-up charges of collaborating with the Muslim Brotherhood. The network vows an international campaign for their release, and press freedom. Seismic shock waves rattled the New York ...

The public is split on whether it can stomach a tax to help cut the country's sugar addiction — despite nine in 10 people accepting the move is key to winning Ireland's obesity battle. The situation is outlined in a survey by the Irish Heart Foundation, which has ...

The public is split on whether it can stomach a tax to help cut the country's sugar addiction — despite nine in 10 people accepting the move is key to winning Ireland's obesity battle. The situation is outlined in a survey by the Irish Heart Foundation, which has ...