Usain Bolt in London

The Jamaican sprinter is in London to take part in this weekend's Anniversary Games at the Olympic Stadium

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Egyptian cleric Osama Hassan Mustafa Nasr, known as Abu Omar, who was allegedly kidnapped by CIA agents in Italy and taken to Egypt where he said he was tortured

Ex-CIA Milan chief detained in Panama

Robert Seldon Lady was detained after Costa Rica sent him back to Panama

Have archaeologists discovered the mysterious lost city of gold, Ciudad Blanca?

Honduras's ancient metropolis ‘found’ using revolutionary 3D mapping technique

Javier Hernandez celebrates a goal for Mexico

United States boss Juergen Klinsmann wary of Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez

The US take on Mexico in a World Cup qualifier tonight

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Currently coaching the US national team, Klinsmann would be a hugely popular choice at the Lane. The former Germany international enjoyed two spells at Tottenham as a player, during which he became a favourite among the fans. His time in management has seen him take Germany to the semi-finals of the 2006 World Cup and Bayern Munich to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Criticism of Juergen Klinsmann from un-named US players labelled 'shameful' and 'embarrassing'

Players allegedly questioned the German's training regime and tactical approach

International Women’s Day: fearless, female and a force to be reckoned with

Hey ladies, it’s our day today. Some might say that half the population need more than just 24 hours... and we’d agree. But with global events shedding light on women’s rights, and Michelle Obama recognising extraordinary heroines, it’s a small step in the right direction.

British tourist 'shot dead by robbers' in Honduras

A British man has been shot dead in Central America by a gang who stole his camera, it was reported.

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Wigan not only a stepping stone for players insists Roberto Martinez

A number of players have moved on to 'bigger' clubs

Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez desperate for Wigan to end Fulham jinx

Latics travel to west London tomorrow

Roger Espinoza

Wigan sign Honduras midfielder Roger Espinoza

Espinoza will go straight into Roberto Martinez's squad for the FA Cup tie with Bournemouth

There is far more to Mayans than the end of the world

They might be best known for having predicted the end of the world on 21 December 2012, but the Mayans gave us so much more to appreciate, admire and learn from before our inevitable doom. Though it has been wildly misinterpreted, the very fact that the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar survives to this day – well, to Friday, to be precise – is a measure of the Mayans' success. The Long Count began in 3114BC, and has been counting down ever since.

Roger Espinoza

Wigan Athletic on verge of deal for Honduras international Roger Espinoza

Contract with MLS side Sporting Kansas City expires at end of year

TLC plan first album since Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes' death

Surviving members of one of the most influential R&B bands of the nineties TLC are planning a new album a decade after the death of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.

Antolin Alcaraz and Albert Crusat missing for Wigan's trip to Swansea

Wigan will be without defender Antolin Alcaraz and winger Albert Crusat for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League trip to Swansea.

Oscar and Neymar in action

Favourites Brazil face South Korea in Olympic semi-finals

One by one, they were all knocked out. Uruguay, Spain and Team GB.

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Rupert Cornwell: What if Edward Snowden had stayed to fight his corner?

The CIA whistleblower struck a blow for us all, but his 1970s predecessor showed how to win
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Comedy and booze go together, says Walsh. The trouble is stopping at just the one. So when do the hangovers stop being funny?
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Edinburgh to Hollywood: 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Hugh Montgomery profiles the faces to watch, from the sitcom star to the surrealist
'Hello. I have cancer': When comedian Tig Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on

Comedian Tig Notaro: 'Hello. I have cancer'

When Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on
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Bill Granger's Asia-influenced egg recipes

Our chef made his name cooking eggs, but he’s never stopped looking for new ways to serve them
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The world wakes up to golf's female big hitters

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