London 2012 – Rogge rubbishes row, praises Youth Games

Jacques Rogge has rejected a claim by the Israeli team that an Iranian athlete withdrew to avoid facing one of their competitors.

Israel's abuse of Palestinians makes it a rogue state | Letters

Nick Cohen condemns Hamas, but ignores the besetting sins of Israel While agreeing with Nick Cohen on many issues, I am always baffled by his pro-Israeli stance (“Sympathise with Israel, but not the blockade” Comment). He goes on about Ba’athists or Iran or Islamists, as if their existence justifies any action of Israel’s. He decries [...]

US drawn against Iran for Worlds

The United States are drawn in the same group as Iran for the 2010 basketball World Championship.