Drogba rolls back the years as Chelsea stroll
Didier Drogba ensured Chelsea maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win against Tottenham Hotspurs on Wednesday.
Thu Dec 04 2014
Yaya Toure named African Footballer of Year
The 31-year-old Ivory Coast international also won in 2011 and 2012. Nigeria's John Obi Mikel was second and Didier Drogba of Ivory Coast finished third.
Fri Jan 10 2014
Drogba urges Chelsea to bring back Mourinho
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba believes ex-manager Jose Mourinho has "unfinished business" at the club and could be set for a return to Stamford Bridge this year.
Wed Apr 03 2013
Nations Cup sun sets on Ivorian 'golden oldies'
Didier Drogba and Ivory Coast's 'golden generation' headed off into the sunset Sunday having come up short yet again in their quest to be crowned kings of Africa.
Mon Feb 04 2013
Africa Cup: Nigeria, Burkina Faso advance
Nigeria and Burkina Faso reaches the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals Sunday as Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba departed the stage for the last time without the gold medal he craved.
Sun Feb 03 2013
Dropped Drogba backs Ivorian rotation system
Didier Drogba has backed coach Sabri Lamouchi's rotation system after Ivory Coast won Group D at the Cup of Nations with a game in hand.
Tue Jan 29 2013
Yaya Toure named CAF player of the year
Ivorian Yaya Toure of Manchester City won Africa's top football honour on Thursday, beating out his countryman Didier Drogba and Alexandre Song of Cameroon for the CAF player of the year award.
Thu Dec 20 2012
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024