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Leeds shocker dumps Manchester United out of FA Cup »
Jermaine Beckford’s first-half goal secured a memorable 1-0 victory for Leeds United at Old Trafford here on Sunday and ended two of Sir Alex Ferguson’s proud Manchester United FA Cup records.
Eduardo caps Arsenal fightback to sink Hammers »
Arsenal staged a dramatic late fightback to reach the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-1 win at London rivals West Ham on Sunday.
Iraqi insurgent group claims bomb attack »
An Iraqi insurgent group has claimed responsibility for a double bombing last month that killed 24 people and severely injured a provincial governor.
US and Britain shut Yemen embassies »
The United States and Britain have closed their embassies in Yemen after threats from an al-Qaeda offshoot.
New U.S. screening for air travelers from 7 nations: report »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – All travelers from Nigeria, Yemen, Pakistan, Cuba, Iran, Sudan and Syria flying into the United States will be patted down and have carry-on luggage searched under new security procedures starting January 4, Politico reported on Sunday.
Britain, U.S. agree to fund Yemen police unit »
LONDON (Reuters) – The United States and Britain have agreed to fund a counter-terrorism police unit in Yemen as part of stepped-up efforts to fight terrorism, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s office said on Sunday.
Man United stress Leeds is top priority »
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher insists that Sunday’s FA Cup duel with historic rivals Leeds is his immediate concern rather than a Premier League-Champions League double.
U.S. to double security assistance to Yemen »
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – A U.S. military commander said on Friday the United States will more than double its nearly $70 million security assistance program for Yemen, where a crackdown is underway on al Qaeda militants believed to be behind a failed plot to blow up a U.S. airliner.
N.Korea calls for end to hostile relations with US »
North Korea early Friday called for an end to hostile relations with the United States, after a year marked by nuclear and missile tests and its rejection of international peace efforts.
Man. United’s Rooney hopes for best ever goal tally »
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes he will beat his best ever goal tally for a single season after inspiring Sir Alex Ferguson’s side to a comprehensive 5-0 demolition of Wigan.