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Where Have You Been hitmaker and Young Money rapper top 2012 nominations.

Arsenal could well face another battle with Barcelona after the Spanish giants were linked with a move for midfielder Alex Song who is seen as a possible replacement for Seydou Keita.

China will launch third probe, Chang'e-3, in 2013 in attempt to land on lunar surface.

Unable to face the stiff competition from Samsung and other South Korean companies, Taiwanese handset manufacturer decides to pull out.

Arsenal are reportedly racing to sign 17 year old Southampton starlet Luke Shaw, in an attempt to solve defensive problems

Man United owners could make £90m through IPO - but fans rush to condemn their 'asset stripping'

Action from the 2012 London Olympics to come from Wimbledon, where all the big guns - Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova and the Williams sisters will be out on court... and there are four medal races in swimming events to be completed

Team GB's male gymnasts claimed the country's first Olympic team medal in 100 years after winning bronze at the end of a final drenched in controversy at the North Greenwich Arena at London 2012.

Team GB pair Tom Daley and Pete Waterfield were left to reflect on a missed opportunity after spurning a third round lead to finish empty handed after the men's synchronised 10m platform final.

Hannah Miley and Caitlin McClatchey both qualified for the semi-finals of their respective events after a morning in the pool that saw Ye Shiwen of China grab the headlines with a dominating performance in the 200m medley.

Athletes at the 2012 London Olympics have been spotted with rather uniquely designed tattoos, all evidence of the spirit the Games are being played with

Great Britain's men's basketball team were unable to prevent defeat as they made their first appearance at the Olympics since 1948, eventually succumbing to 95-75 defeat to Russia in Group B.

Lizzie Armitstead claimed Team GB's first medal of the London 2012 Olympic Games after winning silver in the women's road race following a thrilling sprint with victor Marianne Vos.

Great Britain men's gymnastics team swept into the final of the team event for their first time in 88 years by putting on a stunning performance at the North Greenwich Arena.

Arsenal end their pre-season tour of Asia with a game against Hong Kong club Kitchee SC

Saturday saw the first flush of Olympic golds and China leads the provisional table with six medals (four gold) and with the Italians and Americans in hot pursuit. The hosts, Great Britain, have yet to open their medal count for the Games but can be confident of doing so on Sunday, with Rebecca Adlington competing in the women's 400m freestyle and three time gold medallist Ben Ainslie opening the sailing event

UN special envoy Kofi Annan fears imminent massacre in Aleppo.

Chinese shooter Yi Siling became the first gold medal winner of London 2012 after triumphing in the women's 10m air rifle.

Government official admits that Beijing floods exposed planning and infrastructure problems.

Major world powers including the US, China and Russia seek more time to consider issues and a possible UN vote at the end of 2012.

One of the favourites to medal at the London Olympics for Team GB has been handed a tough opening contest after super-heavyweight Anthony Joshua was drawn against Erislandy Savon of Cuba.

Bank of England, Federal Reserve and European Central Bank rate moves highlight active week for global economy

Goldman Sachs, the investment bank, said that post-Games reality often fails to meet economic expectations - like in Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008.

Roberto Mancini has admitted his frustrations at the lack of summer transfers, as the start of the new league season looms large

With the opening ceremony set to kick start the London 2012 Olympic Games, IBTimes UK looks at Team GB's main medal hopes over the next fortnight

Britain's "Host Nation" advantage could help it outshine the world as it gains more improvement from Beijing than nearly every other participating country combined.

Syrian regime deploys tanks, helicopter gunships and aircraft along with scores of troops in Aleppo.

Wife of disgraced politician alleged to have poisoned business partner Heywood after argument over illicit funds

Manchester City captain and defender Vincent Kompany has penned a new six year deal with the Premier League champions

Veteran Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has said he is all set to hold talks with the Blues over a contract that will see him finish his professional career at Stamford Bridge