Sir Alex Ferguson believes Jose Mourinho is capable of succeeding him at Manchester United, but stopped short of saying he will take the job. Full Story Mourinho can replace me – Fergie
Full Story Mourinho can replace me – Fergie
[Leadership]Nigeria’s finance minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and the Director-General of the Budget Office in the Presidency, Dr. Bright Okogwu, are scheduled to appear today before the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to explain their alleged roles in withholding over N4 billion earmarked for the office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (AGF). Full Story Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi Face Reps Panel Today Over N4 Billion AGF’s Funds
Full Story Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi Face Reps Panel Today Over N4 Billion AGF’s Funds
A Singapore court has stayed the Maldives Government’s decision to scrap the contract awarded to the GMR-led consortium for modernising the Male international airport, media reports said on Monday. The contract signed between the Maldives government the Bnagklroe-basd GMR state that in case of any dispute, either party can approach the courts in Singapore or United Kingdom to seek redressal. Last week, Maldives’ Attorney General Aishath Azima Shakoor had revealed that the island nation had decided to annul the June 28, 2010, agreement that awarded the GMR group the contract to manage the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport in Male for 25 years.The GMR Male International Full Story Relief to GMR,
Full Story Relief to GMR, Singapore Court stays Maldives decision
Falling assets and bleak economy mean annual giving of top 100 family foundations is predicted to fall over next few yearsFalling assets and a difficult economy have meant that the majority of family foundations, the leading source of major philanthropy in the UK, believe they will reduce their charitable spending over the next few years, research has shown.The report, produced by Pears Foundation and the centre for charitable giving and philanthropy at Cass Business School, reflects a worrying pessimism among family foundations about their ability to meet growing demand for their help.Foundations have had to divert resources to help tackle the increased societal need caused …
Full Story Family foundations believe they will reduce charitable spending, says report
Free agent reliever Brad Lidge has informed his agents, Rex, Gary and Jim Turner, that he plans to retire.
Full Story Reliever Lidge informs agents he plans to retire
Jonny Gomes has been a platoon player the last two seasons, getting most of his starts against lefthanded pitchers.
Full Story Red Sox have big plans for Jonny Gomes
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — There’s little question that Graeme McDowell has been motivated by countryman, friend and world No. 1 Rory McIlroy. Full Story McDowell comes full circle, gets back on top at Challenge
Full Story McDowell comes full circle, gets back on top at Challenge
England’s Ross Fisher and Sweden’s Robert Karlsson are in line to secure their place on next year’s PGA Tour. Full Story Fisher, Karlsson close on card
Full Story Fisher, Karlsson close on card
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Four years ago, they weren’t even in the top flight. But on Sunday, Club Tijuana became champions. American trio Edgar Castillo, Joe Corona and Greg Garza all picked up Liga MX winners medals on Sunday night after the Xolos defeated Toluca 2-0 in the Estadio Nemesio Diez to claim the 2012 Apertura title. Read More Full Story American Exports: Tijuana reach top, claim Liga MX title
Full Story American Exports: Tijuana reach top, claim Liga MX title
Whether or not the infamous Vaseline incident took the shine off England’s third-Test win at Madras, Dennis Amiss and Bob Willis agree the controversy midway through a 3-1 defeat of India was “unfortunate”. Full Story Nothing Amiss with Vaseline episode
Full Story Nothing Amiss with Vaseline episode
Whether or not the infamous Vaseline incident took the shine off England’s third-Test win at Madras, Dennis Amiss and Bob Willis agree the controversy midway through a 3-1 defeat of India was “unfortunate”. Full Story Nothing Amiss with Vaseline episode
Full Story Nothing Amiss with Vaseline episode
[Swazi Media]Swaziland should spend less on King Mswati III and his Royal Family and give the money saved to projects to help the poor, a new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report says. Full Story Swaziland: Take From the King, Give to Poor – IMF
Full Story Swaziland: Take From the King, Give to Poor – IMF
Full Story New Zealand were smart to pick Vaas’ brains — Arnold
Full Story New Zealand were smart to pick Vaas’ brains — Arnold
This holiday season, the hottest trend among retailers isn’t found on a store shelf. It’s taking place at the cash register. Full Story Retailers’ price war can save you big bucks
Full Story Retailers’ price war can save you big bucks
Kuala Lumpur, December 3: Thaworn Wiratchant took another giant step towards his date with destiny when he regained top spot on the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit with a fourth runner-up finish in a spectacular season which already includes three victories. Full Story THAWORN EDGES CLOSER TOWARDS DATE WITH MERIT DESTINY
Full Story THAWORN EDGES CLOSER TOWARDS DATE WITH MERIT DESTINY
Read full story for latest details. Full Story Kaymer holds on in the rain to win at Sun City
Full Story Kaymer holds on in the rain to win at Sun City
Promising job creation figures look like a symptom of the low wages and falling investment of an imbalanced economyRecessions are usually job killers, so the way in which the UK economy has created new jobs at a time when growth has been so weak has baffled the experts. Employment is up even though national output has been flat over the past year.Economists have been searching high and low for an explanation. Is Britain actually doing a lot better than the official data suggests? If so, the double-dip recession will be revised away in due course. Has the UK become less efficient, …
Full Story Why more jobs may be bad news for British workers
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – SAP’s co-founder Hasso Plattner sold shares in the German business software maker worth 120 million euros ($155.74 million), divesting a portion of his overall stake, the company said on Friday. To protect the stock price, a bank will place 10 million euros worth of the shares every month until no more are left. “The sale will be carried out at the bank’s own discretion in the stock market or over the counter, for the first time in November 2012 and then again in the months January through November 2013,” SAP said in a regulatory statement. … Full Story SAP co-founder sells shares worth more than $155 million
Full Story SAP co-founder sells shares worth more than $155 million
Giuseppe Biava and Miroslav Klose have given Lazio a comfortable first half lead over Parma. Full Story HT: Lazio push past Parma
Full Story HT: Lazio push past Parma
England fast bowler Steven Finn is “on track” to be available for the third Test against India as the pitch row is settled.
Full Story Finn ‘on track’ for third Test
