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Lille extend contract of Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid defensive target

Chelsea face Mexican club Monterrey in the second semi final at the Club World Cup

Asian markets gain as the US Federal Reserve's stimulus announcements boost sentiments.

Apple is currently testing the so-called iTV - an Apple-designed TV - with manufacturers Foxconn and Sharp, and has been doing so for a number of years, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Chelsea linked to Corinthians midfielder Paulinho after Oriel Romeu's ligament injury

Pyongyang claims success for long-range rocket launch but sparks international condemnation.

Asian markets rise in the morning as traders wait for the conclusion of US Federal Reserve's policy meet.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has revealed he became interested in football due to a Japanese cartoon series called Captain Tsubasa.

Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a knee injury

European markets steady in opening minutes.

While predicting China’s rise, US report discounts country becoming superpower.

Asian markets remain mixed as traders await the US Federal Reserve's meeting on hopes of more stimulus measures.

Wildlife police raid Nightjar in Hoxton over 'Moby Dick' drink said to be infused with skin of protected species.

Second quarter growth contracts on top of 0.9% contraction in July-September quarter.

Rafa Benitez believes that Chelsea will continue to improve under his guidance and can challenge for the Premier League title.

Chelsea are favourites to land Serbian international Lazar Markovic.

China's exports rise 2.9 percent, much below expected rate of 9 percent.

Wanxiang acquires bankrupt A123 Systems for $260m at auction.

YouTube video reveals the year's most spectacular crashes and near-misses on Russian roads.

ADB cuts forecast for developing Asia as global economic slowdown threatens to hamper growth.

Japan orders defence forces to deploy surface-to-air missiles to intercept rocket's debris.

A strong earthquake has shaken northeastern Japan prompting a tsunami warning for the Miyagi coastal area.

Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are ready to compete for the signature of CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda.

European stocks gain in early trading but traders remain cautious ahead of European Central Bank's policy meet.

Asian markets edge higher led by Japanese stocks.

Spy jailed for four years in South Korea after posing as defector to carry out espionage.

Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index places Greece 94th, below Bulgaria and Romania and the bottom spot in EU.

PIMCO's Bill Gross says debt and demographics will act as a drag on global economic growth for years to come as investors navigate a "new normal" of lower returns.

TV maker Sharp is expected to announce a partnership with US chip maker Qualcomm, which will see the two work together on Sharp's IGZO displays.

England have been drawn with Australia and Wales in Pool A for the Rugby World Cup in 2015 on home soil.