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Guardiola's current contract with the Catalan club expires at the end of the season and he has been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge. However, speaking ahead of Barcelona's Champions League semi-final first leg match at Chelsea, the Spaniard laughed off the rumours.

Prince William along with Kate Middleton and Prince Harry are preparing to give a royal welcome to the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay as the bearers pass through the grounds of the royal residence.

ASML Holdings NV reported a drop in its first-quarter earnings by 24 percent, as its backlog orders from top clients such as Intel and Samsung shrinked. Shares of the group fell as much as 3.5 percent at 0928 AM CEST on Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

The world's largest primary silver producer said its silver output for the first quarter met expectations, while its gold output exceeded them.

Bad weather, labour disputes hit key revenue drivers in first quarter

Tesco posted a rise in its underlying pre-tax profits of 1.6 percent to £3.9 billion and announced it will spend over £1 billion to make the UK shopping trip better for customers.

Wigan Athletic captain Gary Caldwell has accused Robin van Persie of lacking dignity after the Arsenal skipper refused to shake his counterpart's hand, in the aftermath of Monday evening's defeat for the Gunners.

A few tips for Olympic visitors on the curious practices of the English.

Former South Wales player claims he woke up gay after accident in gym.

Singer's songwriting success recognised at this year's Ivor Novello Awards

Teenager jailed for manslaughter of pensioner during riots and mother jailed for perverting course of justice.

With the Samsung Galaxy S3 set to launch on 3 May, we round-up all the images of what the Android smartphone could look like.

Radical cleric Abu Qutada arrested at his home and told Home Office will try to deport him.

The final film of the "Amercian Pie" series is here - "American Reunion". The film revolves around the cast of the original film returning to their characters' high school reunion, 13 years later.

Kobo believes its only real competition in the ebook market is Amazon.

Former Liverpool forward John Aldridge has expressed his delight at Andy Carroll's recent form, after the striker confirmed he had left his boozy image behind him.

Teenager stabbed inspector to avoid paying fare and brother punched rail worker who tried to intervene.

CPS reverse decision not to charge police officer Alex MacFarlane who was recorded racially abusing Mauro Demetrio.

Bahrain fails to live up to its promises and unnecessarily torture the anti-government protestors, says Amnesty's report.

Former California governor and actor asks for images to be used in the book of his life.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has condemned the Chelsea fans who tarnished the period of silence that was due to be held at Wembley on Sunday for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.