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June04, 2005 Columns Specials The good die young'I still keep Daniel Pearl's faded visiting card in my wallet. A reminder of how some nice guys never have a chance.' Did N-arms prevent war with......

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

According to all accounts, Neel Tushar Kashkari was well received at the California Republican Party Convention -- his first major public exposure after formally declaring his candidacy in January......

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

The winners of the 60th annual World Press Photo Contest have been announced. The winning shot was taken by Turkish Associated Press photographer called Burhan Ozbilici, with an image he has simply......

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil', dies at 78

Billionaire Marc Rich, who invented oil trading and was pardoned by President Bill Clinton over tax evasion, racketeering and busting sanctions with Iran, died on Wednesday in Switzerland aged......

Ronaldo's new boss: Al-Nassr make shock appointment

IMAGE: Stefano Pioli could start his spell when Al-Nassr face Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq. Photograph: Daniele Mascolo/Reuters Al-Nassr have appointed Stefano Pioli as manager to......

Atanu Das ready to hit bulls-eye in Tokyo Olympics

Atanu Das vows to not repeat the same mistakes he did last time in the showpiece event Photograph: Kind courtesy World Archery/Instagram Nearly nine years after he failed to qualify for the......

Bundesliga: Bayern suffer shock loss at home to Mainz

IMAGE: Mainz 05's Jhon Cordoba celebrates netting the winning goal against Bayern Munich during their Bundeliga match at Allianz-Arena, in Munich, on Wednesday. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters......

Balotelli helps Milan end chaotic week with win at Catania

Mario Balotelli rifled in a second-half free kick to help troubled AC Milan to a 3-1 win at bottom club Catania in Serie A on Sunday, ending a chaotic week for the seven-times European champions.......

La Liga PHOTOS: Real hand Betis a 5-0 thrashing while Barca labour to victory

Real Madrid's James Rodriguez (left) celebrates with teammate Gareth Bale after his goal against Real Betis during their La Liga match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Saturday.......