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Outcome inevitable after Robbie Keane spurns his gift

2009-11-19T08:51:54Z

Never mind Henry's dishonesty, you cannot afford to waste golden chances like the one Tottenham star threw away

CVC buys AB InBev arm in $3.03bn deal

2009-10-15T12:00:05Z

The biggest European private equity deal of the year was revealed today, as CVC Capital Partners announced that it will pay as much as $3.03 billion (�1.8 billion) for AB InBev�s central European operations

Bizarre goals

2009-10-07T10:02:15Z

After Darren Bent's beach-ball strike, we take a look at some other examples of bizarre goals

Liverpool football fan walks free after pardon

2009-09-09T10:55:05Z

Freed football fan Michael Shields has spoken of the "living hell" he endured while being in prison for a crime that he did not commit

Shay Given full of praise for clinical Robbie Keane

2009-09-07T09:45:09Z

Shay Given saluted skipper Robbie Keane after watching him fire the Republic of Ireland a step closer to the World Cup finals in South Africa

Briton denies 'child slaves' charges

2009-09-04T07:36:01Z

Maria Sharapova serves notice with opening win after shoulder problem

2009-09-02T08:25:17Z

Maria Sharapova continued her comeback from shoulder surgery with an impressive opening win over Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova in New York

Spurs step up their bid to sign wanted man Martin Petrov

2009-08-28T14:46:51Z

Tottenham offer Manchester City �3.5m for Bulgarian as two of Harry Redknapp�s midfielders head for struggling Pompey

Londoner, 72, bids to be oldest mother

2009-07-14T08:51:10Z

72-year-old woman spends �300k on IVF

2009-07-14T06:58:49Z

Ten countries could need lifeline from IMF

2009-07-10T08:19:44Z

The International Monetary Fund is in talks over providing aid programmes to at least 10 European governments

AC/DC rock your PC with a spreadsheet

2009-04-02T07:53:42Z

A spreadsheet recreating an AC/DC video has won an online award after being viewed more than two million times

Trapattoni hoping for Irish boost

2009-03-16T12:56:31Z

Giovanni Trapattoni is determined to head into his eagerly-anticipated clash with native country Italy sitting proudly at the top of World Cup qualifying Group 8

Can Brussels stop Bulgaria torching EU practice rights?

2009-01-20T10:03:39Z

Legal analysis: City lawyers are hoping that Brussels will begin legal action this month against an EU country they accuse of stifling competition

Can Brussels stop Bulgaria torching EU practice rights?

2009-01-20T10:33:32Z

Legal analysis: City lawyers are hoping that Brussels will begin legal action this month against an EU country they accuse of stifling competition

Where the export crisis has hit hardest

2009-01-06T14:53:16Z

A look at how Europe has been affected by the energy crisis

Russian gas crisis spreads to Greece and Bulgaria

2009-01-05T14:32:34Z

European Union officials met for crisis talks in Brussels as the gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine spilled over into Europe

Romanian workers 'barred from 2012'

2008-12-18T09:24:23Z

Scores of Romanians helping to build the Olympic Park could be removed amid concerns over illegal employment, the Standard has learned

Sir Alex Ferguson faces a dilemma over Dimitar Berbatov ahead of Manchester derby

2008-11-27T13:09:51Z

Sir Alex Ferguson admits he faces a tough decision about whether to select Dimitar Berbatov against Manchester City

Martin Petrov will be out until February

2008-11-05T13:41:38Z

Martin Petrov could be sidelined for up to four months as he is facing a knee operation

Italy in ban on own fans

2008-10-13T13:32:50Z

Football: Italy have indefinitely banned their supporters from away games after trouble during their 0-0 draw in Bulgaria

Cuellar is dreaming of Spain

2008-09-18T09:38:57Z

Football: Carlos Cuellar is set to make the first steps towards fulfilling his dream of playing for Spain

Strong show by �39m Premier

2008-08-28T11:28:34Z

Premier Oil�s net profits soared almost 250% to �38.9 million in the first half and it says all four of its major developments have made strong progress

Done deal...Fergie gets �28m Berbatov

2008-08-13T09:00:24Z

Spurs striker is expected at Old Trafford to undergo his medical today

Under the knife yet again: Jordan arrives in LA for more surgery on her famous assets

2008-08-05T08:56:59Z

Katie, who made her name as glamour girl Jordan, is in America to have breast reduction surgery.

Jordan and Peter: 'We're ready to adopt from a Third World country'

2008-07-14T13:58:10Z

Jordan and her husband – Nineties pop star Peter Andre - look set to follow the growing trend for high-profile couples to adopt from the Third World as she prepares to add a disabled foreign child to her family.

Look Hugh's back: Grant takes former girlfriend Jemima Khan out for dinner

2008-06-26T12:02:31Z

Hugh Grant has a history of staying close with exes - Liz Hurley a case in point - and it appears Jemima Khan is no exception.

From heiress to princess: Now Hugh Grant steps out with royalty

2008-06-24T08:42:47Z

Hugh Grant appears to be a man of simple tastes. And that applies to his women. The 47-year-old Notting Hill star stepped out in London last night with a woman who looked remarkably like ex-love Jemima Khan.

Robert Maxwell's war medals up for auction

2008-06-04T08:00:29Z

Media tycoon Robert Maxwell's war medals, including the Military Cross for bravery, are expected to fetch up to £8,000 at auction next month

From singing turkeys to fire-breathing devil worshippers: This year's Eurovision entrants

2008-05-18T10:42:00Z

In the finest tradition of the Eurovision Song Contest, it will feature all kinds of everything. But with so many new countries in Europe, some appear to have found great difficulty in finding new ways to present their entries in the passionately fought competition