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Brazilian defender David Luiz, who is recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him on the bench for a month, looks that he has gotten over former Manchester United defender Gary Neville's earlier criticism of his game as he was seen joking about a Bayern Munich player.

China accuses the Dalai Lama of orchestrating Tibetan self-immolations.

Tim Howard has called on Tottenham attacking midfielder Steven Pienaar to stay at Everton permanently, with the star having helped the Toffees finish off yet another stable and successful season.

Chelsea are all set to face German giants Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in Germany for the 2011/2012 Champions League final on 19 May and IBTimes UK takes you through the Blues' road to the Champions League Final (Group Stages)

The UK's biggest department store group shows increased sales but other retailers are not so upbeat.

WWF Living Planet Report gives stark warning of the Earth’s diminishing resources.

Ryan Giggs has compared Paul Scholes to Spain star Xavi, with the Manchester United stalwart insisting his teammate would be a useful member of the England squad should he be chosen for the Euros.

FBI and the US Justice Department are launching a criminal inquiry into trading practices of JPMorgan following its revelation of $2bn (£1.2bn) loss.

BMJ experts claim levy on unhealthy food and drinks should be combined with subsidies on fruit and vegetables.

Gold, oil, shares fall around the world as Euro break-up speculation grips investors

Barcelona are lining up a shock move for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba in the summer transfer window.

Australian double trap shooter Russell Mark, who had won gold and silver medals in the Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000) Olympics respectively, will be wearing a mankini at the London Olympics 2012, a bikini for men that was made famous by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, after losing a wager.

Rebekah Brooks and husband Charlie make statements outside the offices of their lawyers, Kingsley Napley, in central London.

Conservative prime minister David Cameron's leadership has left 60 percent of voter dissatisfied with him, according to the latest Ipsos Mori, in his worst poll rating ever.

Arsenal's newest recruit, German forward Lukas Podolski, feels he can play in any position in the Gunners' forward line

NXP Semiconductors has announced the company's PN65 chip will be used in Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy S3

Ryo Miyaichi is planning on becoming one of Arsenal's best players in his time with the club, as the youngster returns to the Emirates after returning from a loan spell from Bolton.

The euro (EUR) rose against its major counterparts on Tuesday following the release of better-than-expected growth data in Germany and eurozone, although concerns over Greece exiting the eurozone remain intact weighing on the single currency.

Rob Kardashian shares his pride with fans, as Rita Ora's debut single R.I.P. reaches number one in British singles charts.

Microsoft's next game console could be named as Xbox 8.

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are planning a cash/player deal for Europa League champions Atletico Madrid's Colombian striker Radamel Falcao.