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• Kerry meeting with Syrian opposition in London

  U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting with Syrian opposition leaders and Russia's top diplomat a day after saying the U.S. could soon step up ... 

• Basel looks to finish off Spurs in Europa League

  After eliminating Manchester United from the Champions League last season, Swiss champion Basel will look to end another English team's adventure in ... 

• SAfricans: Did Thatcher help or hinder apartheid?

  Nineteen years after the end of apartheid, South Africans are still passionately divided over whether Margaret Thatcher helped or hindered the cruel ... 

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  Thatcher funeral set for April 17; queen to attend

  Queen Elizabeth II will be among the mourners at the funeral of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on April 17, officials announced Tuesday. 

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  Police probe alleged racist abuse toward Kompany

  Police are investigating footage to ascertain whether a fan racially abused Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany as he gave a post-match TV ... 

• LulzSec hacker pleads guilty to cyberattacks

  A British computer hacker affiliated to the group Lulz Security pleaded guilty Tuesday to cyberattacks on institutions including Sony, Britain's ... 

• Powell set to make switch from union to league

  Wales No. 8 Andy Powell is set to buck the trend of rugby league players moving to union by making the switch the other way. Sale Sharks say Powell ... 

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  Column: City still the noisy neighbor for Man Utd

  Any professional footballer who doesn't want to take on Manchester United should change jobs. United manager Alex Ferguson would surely say the same ... 

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  Grand National-winning jockey to leave hospital

  Grand National-winning jockey Ryan Mania will be released from the hospital after scans showed he only received minor injuries in his fall from a ... 

• Neville to leave Everton at the end of the season

  Everton captain Phil Neville will leave the Premier League club at the end of the season and may look to sign for another club in England's top ... 

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  Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, dead at 87

  Love her or loathe her, one thing's beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. The Iron Lady, who ruled for 11 remarkable years, imposed ... 

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  Man City, Chelsea to play friendly in New York

  Manchester City and Chelsea will complete an end-of-season double header in the United States by playing each other in a friendly at Yankee Stadium ... 

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  Aguero scores winner for City in Manchester derby

  Manchester City delayed the surrender of its Premier League title to Manchester United on Monday, beating the runaway leaders 2-1 in a frenetic derby ... 

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  Thatcher had profound effect on popular culture

  Margaret Thatcher was not just a political titan, she was a cultural icon — skewered by comedians, transformed into a puppet and played to ... 

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  Thatcher, even in death, divides world opinion

  Combative and determined to get her way, Margaret Thatcher divided opinion down the middle in life — and in death. Many leaders lauded Thatcher for ... 

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  Thatcher had troubled relations with UK sports

  Margaret Thatcher barely concealed her distaste for sports while serving as prime minister of Britain. Instead, she tried to use the athletic arena ... 

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  Thatcher detonated change in UK business

  It went beyond the Big Bang. Margaret Thatcher transformed the British economy over little more than a decade in office. She introduced free-market ... 

• IOC mulls requests for new events at 2016 Olympics

  Three years out from the Rio Games, 3-on-3 basketball and BMX freestyle are competing in an alternative Olympic contest — trying to win selection to ... 

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  UK: Thatcher to receive ceremonial funeral

  Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will receive a ceremonial funeral with military honors next week, the British government said Monday. 

• English FA finds no evidence of racism by fans

  The English Football Association will report to FIFA that it has found no evidence of racist chanting toward Rio and Anton Ferdinand by England fans ... 

• Man United signs sponsorship deal with Aon

  Manchester United has sold the naming rights to its training ground as part of a sponsorship deal with insurance firm Aon estimated to be worth $230 ...