Charges against refugees dropped

245 people, mostly refugees, have been released this morning from the Johannesburg Central Prison where they spent the weekend after being arrested shortly before midnight on Friday on charges of loitering. Prosecutors withdrew the charges today after the group, mainly consisting. . . .

Liverpool youngsters agree new deals

Midfielder Jay Spearing and fullback Stephen Darby, both 20, have agreed new three-year contracts with Premier League runners-up Liverpool.

Pirlo: I am staying at Milan

Influential midfielder Andrea Pirlo has rejected rumours linking him with a transfer to Chelsea by insisting he is staying put at AC Milan.

Capello: Injuries concern me

In an exclusive chat with FIFA.com, Fabio Capello discussed the importance of avoiding injuries at major tournaments and England's emerging talent.

4320 Tweets

V Australia has created a competition where users can win a weekend in LA. The idea is based on showing how much you can pack into an exciting 3 days. The catch is to win the major prize of a full round-the-world trip you must tweet the full 72 hours, every minute, all 4320 of them!! I guess we will see more of this campaign as it fully rolls out. Agency is Droga5 Sydney

Climate Scorecards 2009: The Price of Progress

Rich nations are failing the climate change test: their emissions continue to rise. But emissions from leading emerging nations like China and India are rising even faster. How are they responding? Niklas Höhne, lead author of the WWF/Allianz G8 Climate Scorecards, discusses their climate performance.

Sandton man kills boy with hunting rifle

A man who shot and killed an 11-year-old boy with a hunting riffle was arrested in Sandton yesterday, police said. The boy from Limpopo had been visiting his grandmother who was working as a domestic worker at a house in Parkmore, said a police official who spoke on condition of. . . .

Kevin McHale Out in Minnesota, Kevin Love Breaks News via Twitter

LayupDrill.com There’s no need for media giants like ESPN and SI.com anymore, when athletes, agents, and coaches can use Twitter as an informal press release. Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves made a tweet…

Treating Celiac Disease: What Are My Options?

The only treatment for celiac disease is to follow a gluten-free diet. When a person is first diagnosed with celiac disease, the doctor usually will ask the person to work with a dietitian on a gluten-free diet plan. A dietitian is a health care professional who specializes in food and nutrition. Someone with celiac disease ...