Haile Gebrselassie's hopes of appearing at the London Olympics were dashed yesterday after the two-time Olympic 10,000m champion could only finish seventh at the Fanny Blankers-Koen Games in Hengelo.
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Tips and deals of the week: Take a stroll, The Selman hotel, The Cube restaurant
Sunday 13 May 2012
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Berlusconi strippers 'were dressed as nuns'
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Strippers in nun costumes performed for the former Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, at one of the infamous "Bunga Bunga" parties at his mansion near Milan, a witness told a court yesterday.
Album: Diabel Cissokho, Kanabory Siyama (World Village)
Sunday 15 April 2012
This gently appealing CD reflects the serene continuity of Senegal's traditional music.
Vaizey row over 'Britain bigger than Morocco' statement
Thursday 22 March 2012
A Government minister was urged to “recognise the importance of geography” today after claiming Britain was bigger than Morocco.
Former Gaddafi henchman arrested over crimes against humanity
Sunday 18 March 2012
Mauritania officials have arrested the former Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senoussi, a leading figure in the regime of Muammar Gaddafi.
Rape victim forced to marry attacker in Morocco
Thursday 15 March 2012
The tragedy of a 16-year-old girl who killed herself after she was forced to marry her rapist has spurred outrage in Morocco and calls for changes to the country's laws.
Coma recovery woman Alexandra Singer's book released
Monday 20 February 2012
A woman who spent three months in a coma is due to see the debut novel she had completely forgotten she was writing appear in print.
Washington bomb plot foiled by FBI posing as al-Qa'ida
Saturday 18 February 2012
A terror suspect was arrested in Washington DC yesterday as he prepared to launch what he thought would be a lethal suicide attack on the US Congress.
48 Hours: Marrakech
Friday 17 February 2012
From the ancient medina to the Palmeraie, Morocco's Rose City offers a warm escape from the cold of winter.
Travelex eyes Thomas Cook's Indian business
Sunday 12 February 2012
Struggling holiday company could raise more than £100m from stake in foreign exchange
Time goes by and Bogart's still a box-office hit
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Re-releases of classic films such as Casablanca and The Third Man are big business, discovers Geoffrey Macnab
Time goes by and Bogart is still a box-office hit
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Re-runs of classic films such as Casablanca are big business
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