British football: a rash of rotten teeth
Footballers may make huge amounts of money, but little of it seems to go to dental care: on average, their teeth and gums are in worse shape than their British age peers.
Thu Nov 05 2015
Van Persie not given 'honest' chance by Van Gaal
Robin van Persie believes he was not given an 'honest' chance by Louis van Gaal to prove himself worthy of remaining at Manchester United.
Sun Jul 19 2015
Manchester United contemplate Van Persie start against West Brom
Robin van Persie could make his first start since February against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday as Manchester United attempt to consolidate their place in the Premier League's top four.
Fri May 01 2015
De Gea stars as United deepen Liverpool gloom
United's fans finished the game by chanting "You're getting sacked in the morning!" at Liverpool coach Brendan Rodgers.
Sun Dec 14 2014
Football: Van Persie rescued United, admits Van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal conceded that he was indebted to Robin van Persie after the Dutch striker's brace earned his below-par side a 2-1 victory at Southampton.
Tue Dec 09 2014
Brazil booed as Netherlands claim third
A penalty from Robin van Persie and a Daley Blind strike saw the Dutch take a 2-0 lead after only 17 minutes.
Sun Jul 13 2014
World Cup: Van Persie awaits his first goal in a knockout match
Prior to the Netherland's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, Robin van Persie is still waiting for his first goal in a knockout match
Tue Jul 08 2014
Van Persie returns as Dutch seek World Cup quarters place
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie returns to the fray Sunday when his side take on a rejuvenated Mexico for a place in the World Cup quarter finals.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Football: Five memorable World Cup headers
Robin Van Persie's flying strike in Holland's 5-1 demolition of Spain has been hailed as one of the greatest headers in World Cup history.
Sun Jun 15 2014
Spain goalie Casillas apologizes after world champions 5-1 loss
Casillas made as many as three mistakes as Spain let in the most goals since 1963 and now faces the possibility of a first- round exit.
Sat Jun 14 2014
World Cup: Flying header by Robin van Persie
There were those who even went as far to say that it was among the best goal in World Cup history.
Sat Jun 14 2014
World Cup: Netherlands beats Spain 5-1; Dutch goal-haul wrong-foots Van Persie
Robin van Persie was wrong-footed by the scale of the Netherlands' 5-1 drubbing of Spain in their opening World Cup match.
Fri Jun 13 2014
United back where they belong, top of the BPL tree
Robin van Persie hit a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United cantered to an unprecedented 20th English league title this morning.
Tue Apr 23 2013
Van Persie treble fires United to 20th title
Robin van Persie hit a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United cantered to an unprecedented 20th English league title with an emphatic 3-0 victory at home to Aston Villa on Monday.
Mon Apr 22 2013
Ferguson interested in Van Persie
Alex Ferguson said Luis Suarez was "no different to any other good player" before heaping praise on Robin van Persie ahead of Liverpool's visit to Manchester United on Sunday.
Fri Jan 11 2013
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024