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The Chinese and Hong Kong press view the visit to Taipei of Chen Yunlin as a significant step forward.

Celtic boss Gordon Strachan refuses to criticise the match officials after conceding two controversial goals in the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United.

The famous eve-of-battle speech from Colonel Tim Collins left the soldiers on the receiving end fearful, one of his subordinates has said.

St Mirren defeat Rangers 1-0 thanks to a wonderful goal from Stephen McGinn while Motherwell overcome Falkirk in a five-goal thriller at Fir Park.

Hampshire beat Notts by 203 runs at Trent Bridge as the Division One title goes to Durham.

Aussie sports minister Kate Ellis dons a Team GB top after losing her Olympic wager

Greece has the lowest rate of organ donations in Europe. Is it set to change its tough stance?

Top stand-up Richard Herring has hit out at the decision to give the "Spirit of the Fringe" to every comedian.

The stars of classic US sitcom The Golden Girls remember actress Estelle Getty, who has died at the age of 84.

An Anglican bishop says he is prepared to convert to Roman Catholicism after the General Synod vote on women bishops.

Robert Mugabe brushes aside last-minute calls for Friday's disputed presidential run-off election to be postponed.

A senior member of Zimbabwe's opposition party is freed on bail, a day before a controversial presidential poll run-off.

Aides of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will not let him go quietly, leaving them exposed to revenge, writes Allan Little.

Saudi Arabia's king urges Muslims to speak with one voice ahead of a planned interfaith dialogue with Jews and Christians.

How Lebanese leaders hope to end months of political deadlock that led to the worst violence since the civil war.

A bowls club locked in a bitter row over an increase in fees is given a deadline to pay up, or move out.

Real Madrid celebrate winning the Spanish league title by humiliating rivals Barcelona in the El Clasico derby.

Our man sees the fireworks fail to ignite on day one in Cardiff

Ali Carter reaches his first World Championship semi-final with a 13-9 victory over 2002 champion Peter Ebdon at The Crucible.

Tensions reminiscent of the Cold War overshadow President Putin's talks with Nato members.

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