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  • BNF chief endorses Harrison's comment on aggressive Chinese intent in Gilgit-Baltistan September 7, 2010
    Balwaristan National Front chairman, Abdul Hamid Khan has praised and endorsed views aired by noted American expert on South Asian affairs Selig Harrison vis-'-vis China's gradual attempt to …
  • Rooney vows off field 'sex scandal' won't affect on-field 'scoring' skills against Swiss September 7, 2010
    England striker Wayne Rooney has assured manager Fabio Capello that he would be focused and would not let his controversial private life affect his performance during tonight's Euro 2012 qualifie …
  • Treasurys up as Europe worries return September 7, 2010
    Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 2:56 p.m. RECORD LOW: The Treasury Department auctioned three-year notes at a record low rate of 0.79 percent. ANGST FROM EUROPE: Reports saying European banks ma… …
  • Transit strikes hit France, London September 7, 2010
    France and London on Tuesday, forcing tourists and commuters to bear the brunt of a wave of discontent over government cost-cutting measures that are expected to prompt walkouts across Europe this fal …
  • Brighi extends Roma contract September 7, 2010
    Matteo Brighi has added two years to his AS Roma contract, the midfielder now committed to the Giallorossi until 2014 – a decade after his first joined the capital club.
  • Spain made to suffer in Argentina September 7, 2010
    Argentina 4-1 SpainLionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuaín and Carlos Tévez all hit first-half efforts as the world and European champions experienced a rare defeat.
  • Ukraine continue unbeaten run September 7, 2010
    Ukraine recorded their first victory under caretaker coach Yuri Kalitvintsev with a 2-1 victory against Chile – their sixth match without defeat as they build-up to UEFA EURO 2012.Yaroslav Rakit …
  • France revive but Portugal malaise goes on September 7, 2010
    France bounced back after their loss to Belarus to win in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but there were defeats for Russia and Portugal as UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying continued.
  • Stoilov steps down as Bulgaria coach September 7, 2010
    Stanimir Stoilov resigned as Bulgaria coach after his side's home defeat by Montenegro, conceding that "our chances of advancing are disappearing" following a s …
  • France and Blanc up and running in Sarajevo September 7, 2010
    Bosnia and Herzegovina 0-2 FranceGoals from Karim Benzema and Florent Malouda kick-started the visitors' Group D campaign and earned Laurent Blanc his first win as coach.
  • McManus saves Scottish blushes at the last September 7, 2010
    Stephen McManus scored seven minutes into added time as Scotland came from behind to earn a dramatic 2-1 victory against Group I outsiders Liechtenstein.For 16 minutes at Hampden Park, Mario Frick …
  • England see off Switzerland in Basel September 7, 2010
    Switzerland 1-3 EnglandGoals from Wayne Rooney and substitutes Adam Johnson and Darren Bent continued England's winning start against ten-man Switzerland.
  • Germany hit Azerbaijan for six September 7, 2010
    Miroslav Klose took his tally to three goals in two UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group A games as Germany comprehensively defeated Azerbaijan.Klose, who scored the winner in the 1-0 victory in Belgium on …
  • Žigić earns Serbia draw with Slovenia September 7, 2010
    Nikola Žigić struck four minutes from time to ensure Serbia maintained an unbeaten start to UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group C.The Birmingham City FC forward's goal came as a huge relief to the ho …
  • Hungary resist Moldova comeback September 7, 2010
    Hungary got their UEFA EURO 2012 campaign up and running as long-range strikes from Gergely Rudolf and Vladimir Koman proved enough to see off Moldova – although Alexandru Suvorov's late go …
  • Salihi fires Albania past Luxembourg September 7, 2010
    Albania 1-0 LuxembourgHamdi Salihi scored the only goal as Josip Kuže's side continued their strong start to qualifying and moved joint top of Group D.
  • Last-gasp goals delight Austria September 7, 2010
    Two goals in added time gave Austria a dramatic winning start to UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group A.Kazakhstan were hoping to improve upon their 3-0 home defeat by Turkey on Friday and when the regulat …
  • Greece grind out draw in Croatia September 7, 2010
    Croatia were forced to settle for a goalless draw in Group F after a concerted rearguard action allowed Greece to escape Zagreb with a UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying point.Greece had come from behind to dr …
  • Last-gasp Kahlenberg crushes Iceland September 7, 2010
    Thomas Kahlenberg struck a minute into added time to earn Denmark a 1-0 win against Iceland in their opening match in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying and consign Group H rivals Iceland to a second succ …
  • Norway add to Portugal's woes September 7, 2010
    Erik Huseklepp pounced on an error by goalkeeper Eduardo to secure a famous win for Norway at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and add to Portugal's early woes in Group H.Portugal, the section favour …
  • Šernas helps Lithuania surprise Czech Republic September 7, 2010
    Lithuania claimed their first UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group I win and a maiden triumph against the Czech Republic as Darvydas Šernas's first-half goal proved enough for a 1-0 victory in …

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