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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Nelson Mandela will address soccer officials by video message at Friday's World Cup draw, which will be attended by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and South African Oscar winner Charlize Theron.
'Freeman' Association With his role as former South African President Nelson Mandela in Clint Eastwood's "Invictus," Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman has taken on perhaps the biggest role of his career. Mr. Freeman was in town Monday night for a special screening of the film, which he also produced, followed by a question-and-answer session hosted by the Glover Park Group and moderated by ...
Fabio Cannavaro has urged retired international team-mates Francesco Totti and Alessandro Nesta to return to the Italy side for the defence of their World Cup title in South Africa next year.
Cape Town - Football fans who are planning on travelling to the World Cup in South Africa no longer need to worry about finding a bed. FIFA has deleted accommodation from the to-do list of issues to resolve before the tournament. ...
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The State of The South African Mobile UGC Market: Gearing Up For the 2010 World Cup" report to their offering.
By Jackie Alexander Staff writer Horace Nichols set up shop outside Sam's Big Apple on Tuesday afternoon, a small red ribbon adorning his shirt.He called to each person walking by, some on their way to pick up lunch or a snack at the convenience store on West Silver Springs Boulevard.
TUESDAY, Dec. 1 A holiday boutique and bake sale is planned for 3 to 8 p.m., today and tomorrow, Dec. 2, at the Bragg School gym, Chester. More than 25 vendors are expected, some local and some from outside the area. For sale will be hand painted children’s items, Lia Sophia jewelry, Glam Jammies and more. Proceeds will benefit the Chester PTO.
CELIA W. DUGGER Drug therapy for H.I.V.-positive pregnant women and babies will be available earlier, President Jacob Zuma said.
Hamburg - Juergen Klinsmann has ruled out a return to the Bundesliga following his dismissal as Bayern Munich coach in April. Klinsmann, 45, who led Germany at the 2006 World Cup, told Wednesday's Bild newspaper he might seek another coaching job out...
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar is prepared to play through the pain barrier as he looks to help the Toffees salvage their season.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — They had planned a wedding day like Latin America has never seen.
Trade ministers were wrapping up three days of WTO talks on Wednesday with little headway seen on ending an eight-year stalemate on framing a trade liberalisation accord ahead of a 2010 deadline.
A hearing will take place this morning to determine whether a Winton Hills man who killed three people in South Africa and recently was released from an Ohio prison needs further mental health care.
It's an extraordinary meeting to discuss an extraordinary incident.
Accommodation at next year's World Cup finals was no longer an issue with enough rooms now available for visiting supporters, FIFA said on Wednesday.
FIFA has written to the Argentine football federation to make sure coach Diego Maradona stays away from Friday's World Cup draw. FIFA has said Maradona's two-month suspension for an expletive-filled rant at a news conference extends beyond matches and also includes such activities as the draw.
The ban on Argentina coach Diego Maradona imposed after a foul-mouthed tirade also applies to Friday's World Cup draw, FIFA said on Wednesday.
World Cup fan parks will be set up in seven cities outside South Africa to offer free communal viewing of matches during next year's tournament.
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is supporting Australia's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
The news that Dubai World may default on $60 billion in loans has reawakened investors' suspicion towards emerging markets.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- France will not be a seeded team at Friday's World Cup draw, setting up potential clashes with powerful teams like Brazil or Spain in the group stage.
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