Ireland clung on to claim a controversial five-run win over Zimbabwe to keep their bid to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on track. Ed Joyce's third one-day international century helped Ireland post 331 for eight - their highest ever score at a World Cup - but Zimbabwe looked like running down the record chase until a debatable John Mooney catch. Replays appeared to show Mooney had stepped on the rope when he held on to remove Sean Williams, who was four short of a century and seemingly in control of the pursuit. Alex Cusack (centre) of Ireland is congratulated by team mates after getting the wicket of Tawanda Mupariwa . Kevin O'Brien celebrates after Sean Williams is controversially caught out by John Mooney . Ireland celebrate after winning their pulsating World Cup clash against Zimbabwe and knocking them out . The third umpire was called to judge the catch, although Williams did not remain on the field of play after he instead opted to take the word of Mooney that he had taken the catch inside the rope. There was still drama to follow as number 10 Tawanda Mupariwa slapped 19 from the penultimate over, delivered by Kevin O'Brien, to leave Zimbabwe needing seven from the last six balls. But Alex Cusack held his nerve as he claimed the final two wickets, first getting Regis Chakabva to drag on before Mupariwa skied a catch William Porterfield gratefully accepted. While Joyce's 112 earned him the man-of-the-match award Cusack's four for 32 was just as invaluable, especially after he removed Zimbabwe skipper Brendon Taylor for 121. Ed Joyce celebrates making his third one-day international century and helping Ireland to 331-8 . Joyce scores many of his impressive runs as Ireland boosted their chances of World Cup qualification . Victory was Ireland's second over a full-member nation at the tournament after they opened their campaign with a win over West Indies. They will, however, most likely need to pull off one more shock in their final two pool games against India and Pakistan. Pakistan's surprise win over South Africa earlier in the day did Ireland few favours and their clash in Adelaide on March 15 looms as a potential decider. John Mooney celebrates getting the wicket of Sikandar Raza and helping them on their way to victory . Ireland stand for the national anthem during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup against Zimbabwe . Joyce became the fourth Ireland player to score a World Cup century although he was given a helping hand by a sloppy Zimbabwe fielding display. The Sussex batsman was twice dropped, while he edged his first ball just short of slip, but was otherwise imperious as he hit nine fours and three sixes. He joined in a third-wicket partnership of 138 with Andy Balbirnie, who was only three runs away from following Joyce to three figures after he was run out during the late-over scramble. Ireland took 108 from the final 10 overs to reach their highest ODI score, surpassing the 329 for seven they racked up during their famous World

Summary: Ireland beat Zimbabwe by five runs after exciting tie came down to final over but the game was also surrounded by a controversial wicket . John Mooney appeared to touch the foam as he caught Sean Williams out . Ed Joyce scored his third one-day international century . Click here for all the latest Cricket World Cup news .


The heartbroken grandfather of murdered Bristol schoolgirl Becky Watts has made a music video in tribute to his beloved granddaughter, as hundreds braved the rain to march in her memory. John Galsworthy decided to make the poignant video, in which he sings Somewhere, from the musical West Side Story, following the 16-year-old's death in February. So far, more than 7,000 people have watched the video, which is interspersed with pictures of Becky. Scroll down for video . Poignant: John Galsworthy sings Somewhere, from the musical West Side Story, in a video interspersed with pictures of his granddaughter Becky Watts, who was found dead in Bristol in February . Memorial: Hundreds turned out in Bristol today to pay tribute to the teenager, and raise money in her memory . Agony: Becky's father Darren Galsworthy, (left) and step-mother Angie Galsworthy were among the marchers . The teenager vanished form her home in Crown Hill, Bristol, on February 19. Police launched a huge search for the popular girl, which also prompted a social media campaign using the hashtag #FindBecky. But the search ended in tragedy, when police discovered Becky's body parts at a house in Barton Hill, Bristol, on March 2, and charged her stepbrother, Nathan Matthews, 28, with murder. Her death sparked an outpouring of grief in the community: bouquets, teddies and cards have been left at her family home, as well at Barton Court, while two online fundraising pages have also raised more than £11,000. And today, hundreds marched through Bristol in the rain to raise even more. The money is going to be put towards her funeral, and then towards a foundation which her family is hopes to set up in her memory, aiming to help other families in similar situations. The walkers were joined by members of Becky's family, who wore t-shirts and badges featuring a picture of the teenager and released colourful balloons. Touched: Becky's father said his 'young, shy, retiring' daughter would have been amazed with the turnout . Speaking after the event, Becky's father Darren Galsworthy said his daughter would have been amazed by the support. 'It's an amazing turnout, it's amazing the support they've got for my Becky who was so shy and retiring,' said Mr Galsworthy, who was supported by Becky's stepmother, Anjie, the mother of Matthews. 'Global': The Galsworthys have received messages of support from across the world after Becky (pictured) died in February . 'If she could see this happening now... On a horrible day like this, hundreds and hundreds of people have turned out. 'This young, shy, reserved child who lost her life so tragically and it has hurt us all but it's touched everyone's hearts around the world. 'I've been getting messages from Australia and New Zealand, Africa, China - it's gone absolutely global. 'People recognise us, they come up to us and hug us. I've had 7 foot tall men come up to me crying, hugging me and wishing us the best.' Grandfather John added: 'I really think she would have loved it. 'I'm sure that if she's looking down on

Summary: John Galsworthy sings Somewhere from the musical West Side Story . Touching tribute has had more than 7,000 views on YouTube to date . Meanwhile hundreds marched in Bristol in schoolgirl's memory . They hoped to raise funds to help set up a foundation in Becky's name . Father Darren revealed family has been in 'absolute hell' since her death .


Hector Bellerin's remarkable rise this season has been a surprising, but important component of Arsenal's recent form, and the Spanish youngster says it justifies leaving Barcelona. Bellerin has played 19 times for the Gunners this season because of injuries to Mathieu Debuchy and Calum Chambers, his first taste of top-flight football since joining from the Catalan club as a 16-year-old. And the full back admits he might never have been handed top-level football if he'd stayed in Spain rather than travelling to North London. Hector Bellerin has stressed that he was right to leave Barcelona at the age of 16 to join Arsenal . Injuries have seen the Spanish defender play regularly at right back this season for the Gunners . 'I got the chance and I took it', he told Spanish paper Marca. 'Wherever you are, you have to work. If I'd stayed at Barcelona, I don't know if I'd have made it to the elite, you just never know. 'I've worked as hard as I could and always had the mentality of reaching the top. Whether I was in one place or another, I'd have done the same.' Although he knows breaking through at Barca would have been tougher than in the Premier League, Bellerin refused to accept that English football is that far behind La Liga, despite our teams' failure in the Champions League this season. Bellerin was on loan at Watford last season, but is now a Premier League regular under Arsene Wenger . 'A lot of people in Spain watch Premier League games and know what kind of a league it is, he added. 'It would be madness to say that it isn't among the best leagues in the world. 'The Spanish league is also at a very high level, with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico. In the Champions League maybe we should have done things better. Perhaps we underestimated Monaco.'

Summary: Hector Bellerin has been a key player for Arsenal this season . The young defender left Barca as a teenager to join the Gunners . Injuries have given Bellerin a chance in the first team this year . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Saudi Arabia has launched airstrikes in Yemen, targeting military installations held by the Shia rebels who swept into the country's south and drove the president to flee by sea. At least 18 civilians were killed and 24 people injured in the military offensive that started on Thursday, with pictures emerging showing flashing lights and what sounded like machine gun fire. Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya News reported that the kingdom deployed 100 fighter jets, 150,000 soldiers and other navy units as part of the attack, . Scroll down for video . Yemenis frantically search for survivors under the rubble of houses destroyed by a Saudi air strike. The military operation by a 'coalition of over 10 countries' was in a response to an appeal from President Hadi . The body of a woman is covered in a blanket and carry out from the rubble of houses, which were destroyed by Saudi airstrikes near the Sanaa Airport in Yemen . A Yemeni man says the child, pictured riding a horse, was killed in the Saudi air stirke in Sana'a on Thursday The strikes were 'in support of the people of Yemen and their legitimate government,' Saudi Arabia's Washington ambassador Adel al-Jubeir said . An Associated Press reporter on the scene in the Sanaa neighborhood near the international airport saw people searching for loved ones in the debris of flattened homes. Residents said at least three bodies were pulled from the rubble. There were traces of blood between the bricks. Ahmed al-Sumaini said an entire alley close to the airport was wiped out in the strikes overnight. Buildings were razed and cars destroyed during the attacks, which killed at least 18 people when bombs fell on Sana'a . Traces of blood were found between the bricks of houses that once stood in Sana'a. Iran has condemned the attacks, saying they considered the air strike 'a dangerous step' People carry the body of a man they uncovered from under the rubble of a house destroyed by an air strike. At least 17 civilians are understood to have died during the attack . He said people ran out from their homes in the middle of the night. "This was a surprise. I was asleep and I was jolted out of my bed," he said, waving a piece of shrapnel. In addition to the airport, targets included the camp of U.S.-trained Yemeni special forces, which is controlled by generals loyal to Saleh. Yemeni security officials said the targets also included a missile base in Sanaa that was controlled by the Houthis earlier this year. One of the security officials said the strikes also targeted the fuel depot at the base. People search for survivors under the rubble of houses destroyed by an air strike near Sana'a Airport. Saudi Arabia and Gulf allies have launched air strikes on Yemen . Armed members of Houthi militias and people gather in the rubble of houses that were destroyed by a Saudi air strike in Sana'a. The Iran-backed rebels have made rapid gains in recent months . Saudi Arabia announced it was leading a

Summary: Country's military launch offensive after Houthis rebels advanced on Aden . Fierce fighting has seen Aden airport retaken by forces loyal to President . President Hadi reportedly fled the country by boat on Wednesday to Oman . Pictures show bodies of Yemen people being pulled from the rubble . At least 18 civilians killed in airstrikes, which started at 7pm Eastern time . Coalition of 10 countries, including Egypt and Jordan, for strikes . US 'coordinating military and intelligence support' but not directly involved . Iran has demanded an 'immediate halt' to all military 'aggressions'


Always dreamed of owning an oak-paneled chalet nestled in Aspen's snowy mountains? Well grab your life's savings: billionaire Bill Koch is putting his state-of-the-art condo on the market for a cool $100 million. The 28-bedroom property, nicknamed The Elk Mountain Lodge, spans 82.6 acres, with multiple cabins overlooking 'trout-soaked ponds'. Scroll down for video . Got a spare $100 million? This is one of the numerous cozy living rooms in Bill Koch's private Aspen retreat that is up for sale . A secluded haven: Nestled in Castle Creek Valley, the property is removed from the activity of Colorado's popular tourist city . The 28-bedroom property, nicknamed The Elk Mountain Lodge, spans 82.6 acres, with multiple cabins overlooking 'trout-soaked ponds' The four main cabins were originally built to be used as a bed and breakfast or wedding party venue but Bill Koch snapped it up . Extras: For skiers who don't want to spend every day on the slopes, Koch has installed a fitness center on the grounds . Idyllic: Each room in the furnished property is lined with rustic wooden panels and plush white sheets . Not one to scrimp on luxury, the older sibling of the renowned Koch Brothers has also invested an indoor basketball court, humidity-controlled wine room, and numerous spas that are dotted about the retreat. Located in Castle Creek Valley, the property is 1.5 miles from one of Colorado's top cross-country ski routes, Ashcroft Ski Touring, and Pine Creek Cookhouse, a luxurious and renowned mountain-top restaurant. It comes with 25 bathrooms, and entertainment hall, and a heated four-car garage, according to Zillow. Homely: State-of-the-art kitchen equipment has been installed in the original, historic building . Enclosed structure: This image (left) of one of the 25 bathrooms displays the slanted ceilings, and the hallway (right) has paneled ceilings . This is the living room of one of the buildings dubbed The American Lakes Cabin, complete with a star spangled banner by the fire . This is one of the few half-bathrooms, which plays to its size with an equally small window that offers a glimpse of the woods outside . The master bedroom of the American Lakes Cabin has a stag's head mounted on the wall and net-covered windows . The magnificent exterior of the American Lakes Cabin, which is shrouded by trees . As well as guest cabins, there is a caretaker's cabin that is equally luxurious, according to the realtor . The would-be buyers will get the property completes with the high quality, often antique, furniture Koch bought for each cabin . With a more modern feel, this cabin caters to the working skier, with a TV for news and a desk for a computer . Eclectic: Not one to lie low, Koch has decked out one of the more traditional cabins (pictured) with a shiny latex maroon couch . The owners or leasers can drive 10 miles to downtown Aspen for a bite to eat, or relax in the sunlit wooden kitchen with a bay window seat . The entertainment room: Unlike most celebrity home cinemas,

Summary: The Elk Mountain Lodge was built as a bed and breakfast but Bill Koch bought it for private use . He installed spas, a sports hall, fitness center, and heated-controlled wine room to 83-acre abode . Furnished property is being marketed as a private resort or business retreat for $100 million . Bill Koch is the older sibling of the politically-influential Koch Brothers .


Arsenal's fatigued talisman Alexis Sanchez failed to prevent Chile falling to a shock defeat by Iran in St Polten. Former Real Madrid boss and Manchester United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz masterminded a resolute Iran side to prevail 2-0 at the neutral venue of the NV Arena in Austria. In their first ever meeting, goals from Javad Nekounam and Vahid Amiri finished off Chile in the international friendly for a remarkable result. Iranian players celebrate Javad Nekounam's (No 6) goal during the friendly match in St Polten, Austria . Alexis Sanchez, who has already played 3,326 minutes for the Gunners this season, started on the Chile bench alongside Juventus star Arturo Vidal with Sunday's clash against South American counterparts Brazil in mind. A stuttering Chile failed to utilise their dominance in the opening exchanges and were undone by a simple set piece. Iran captain Nekounam couldn't believe his luck as he strode in unmarked at the back post following an Iran corner on 21 minutes, with Barcelona keeper Claudio Bravo failing to react in time. Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal came on in the second-half but despite his endeavour, Chile still lost 2-0 . Pejman Montazeri of Iran (left) and Chile's Eduardo Vargas (right) fight for possession . Chile had 74 per cent of possession in Austria but we toothless in attack, hence the introduction of Sanchez at the interval. However a swift counter attack on 50 minutes saw Vahid Amiri double Iran's lead as he swept in from 12 yards. Jorge Sampaoli's side poured forward, determined to level the contest. Mark Gonzalez missed Chile's best chance before halftime when he had his header saved by Iran goalkeeper Alireza Haghighi in the 43rd. Carlos Queiroz, Iran's national team coach, shouts out instructions to his players during the victory . Chile created more danger after Sanchez's appearance. On the hour mark, he set up Jose Pedro Fuenzalida but his diagonal shot went wide. Sanchez came close in the 77th when he controlled the ball on the chest before sending his volley from 15 meters just over the bar. However Iran stood firm and recorded a famous win, whereas Chile will have to improve drastically ahead of facing Brazil in London at the weekend and then hosting the Copa America in June. Ashkan Dejagah (left) challenges Chile's Mark Gonzalez (right) during the friendly contest played in Austria . Iran's squad are celebrating again soon after half-time, having doubled their lead through Vahid Amiri .

Summary: Iran's captain Javad Nekounam tapped his side into the lead from a corner . Vahid Amiri finished off a flowing team move on 50 minutes to go 2-0 up . Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez came on for Chile at half-time .


Are you curious and creative but a bit standoffish? Then you're probably a Londoner. Think of yourself as more dependable and down to earth? You may well live in the Midlands. And if you pride yourself on your friendliness and ability to stay calm in a crisis, you're most likely to be Scottish. This is according to experts at Cambridge University, who have marked out a personality map of the whole of Britain. Revealed: The moody map of Britain details the country's most and least friendly inhabitants . The profile revealed that inhabitants of the capital are the least welcoming of all. The Welsh also fare badly, with the researchers declaring them to be exceptionally shy and neurotic. The Scots, however, can hold their heads high, as they are the friendliest and most emotionally stable people in Britain. To find out what where we live says about us, psychologists asked almost 400,000 Britons a series of questions designed to assess five key personality traits. They then looked to see how common each of the five characteristics – agreeableness, extraversion, openness, conscientiousness and neuroticism – was in each of the 380 council areas in England, Scotland and Wales. Characteristics: People in the Midlands were among the most conscientious (left), suggesting that like residents of the Scottish Highlands, they are dependable, reliable types. Meanwhile those who lived in the capital scored highly on extraversion (right), as did the people of Manchester . Mapped out: The Scots scored highest in agreeableness (left), which covers friendliness, trust, co-operation and concern about others. The Scots also emerged as the least neurotic (right) and the most calm and contented. The colour red means a greater level of an attribute, while blue is for the opposite . New experiences: Inhabitants of the East Midlands and the east of England were the least open – leading to them being labelled 'conventional, down to earth and traditional' The result is a fascinating, and at times controversial, snapshot of the psychology of Britain. The Scots scored highest in agreeableness. The first of the five traits polled, it covers friendliness, trust, co-operation and concern about others. People in Devon, Somerset, East Anglia and Yorkshire are also highly agreeable sorts. And at the other end of the scale are the residents of London, who were found to be the least friendly of all. Rather than being warm and welcoming, they are likely to be uncooperative, quarrelsome and irritable, the journal PLOS ONE reports. Those who lived in the capital, however, scored highly on extraversion, as did the people of Manchester. In contrast, those living in the Scottish Highlands and parts of Lincolnshire were among the most quiet and reserved. Londoners fared badly in the study - they were found to be among some of Britain's least friendly residents . City-dwellers also did well on another trait, openness. This is a measure of curiosity, imagination and intellect, and was particularly high in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Bristol, Manchester and Glasgow. Residents of some parts of Wales were also deemed creative and curious. Inhabitants of the

Summary: A Cambridge University study has marked out a personality map of Britain . Londoners found to be the least friendly, while Scottish were the friendliest . Researchers asked 400,000 Britons several questions to reveal their traits . They then assessed their answers based on council areas across Britain .


Brazil defender Marquinhos has extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain by one year until 2019, the French champions said on Thursday. The 20-year-old Marquinhos, who plays at centre back or full back, joined from AS Roma in 2013 on a five-year deal. He had been a target for Manchester United as Louis van Gaal looks to bolster his defence, but this new deal will be a blow to the Dutchman. Marquinhos has extended his contract at PSG, saying he is happy to part of a 'magnificent' project . The Brazilian defender has become a key player for the Parisiens since signing from Roma in 2013 . After putting pen to paper on the extension, Marquinhos said: 'I'm very honoured that I have been given this confidence, it is a new stage of my life. The project here is magnificent and life is beautiful in Paris!' Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of the club, said: 'Marquinhos is the future of this team, and the renewal of his contract is an important gesture that certifies his attachment to PSG. 'We are very happy to have been able to extend by one year our adventure with this very talented man, which confirms our policy in tying down the best young people. 'The biggest clubs in Europe following, this renewal consolidates and strengthens the new long term project of PSG ' Marquinhos (right) celebrates scoring for Brazil, and has been described as the 'future of the team' at PSG . The new deal will keep the 20-year-old in Paris until 2019, and should deter the likes of Manchester United .

Summary: Brazil centre back Marquinhos signs new deal at PSG . Contract extension will keep him at the club until 2019 . Manchester United had been hoping to sign the 20-year-old . But Louis van Gaal will now have to look elsewhere to bolster his defence .


A British internet troll has got more than he bargained for after he was slapped with £100,000 in libel damages and costs after abusing a US lawyer on Google. Jason 'Jay' Page, 20, from Telford, reaped a legal whirlwind when he posted a wounding review on Colorado-based Timothy Bussey's Google Maps profile. The anonymous post described the US lawyer as 'a scumbag' and accused him paying for his firm's positive reviews on the web. Punishment for troll: Jason 'Jay' Page, 20, from Telford, has been hit with £100,000 in libel damages and costs after abusing US lawyer Timothy Bussey on Google . Mr Bussey was left fuming by the anonymous post, which seemed to be from a dissatisfied client and stated to the world that 'he loses 80% of his cases'. The post remained live on the web for about a year and Mr Bussey and his firm, The Bussey Law Firm, suffered severe damage to their reputations. Mr Bussey was not willing to let the matter rest and, at huge expense, employed a Californian law firm to subpoena Google's records to find out who was responsible. That led him to the door of Mr Page, aged in his 20s, who was living with his parents in Sutton Hill, Telford, and ended up on the receiving end of a full-scale High Court libel case. Timothy Bussey's law practice in Colorado Springs: Jason Page was ordered to pay damages after leaving abuse on the lawyer's Google Maps profile . He insisted that he bore no responsibility for the post and that his Google account must have been hacked by someone else. He said that a hacker might have been seeking revenge for something he had done as a 'moderator' of the www.reddit.com website. However, Judge Sir David Eady said hacking into Mr Page's account would have been challenging, with the perpetrator needing to bypass passwords and sophisticated security. There was no indication that anyone held a grudge against him and the judge described the hacking explanation as 'extremely improbable'. The 'overwhelming probability' was that that Mr Page had either authored the post himself or authorised it. Mr Page was ordered by the court to pay £50,000 damages, along with Mr Bussey's legal costs, of which he must pay £50,000 on account . The judge added: 'Why Mr Page should himself choose to attack Mr Bussey and his firm is unclear, but the most likely explanation would appear to be a purely financial one'. Taking into account the 'grapevine effect' on the internet, the judge had no doubt that the post had caused serious damage to Mr Bussey and his firm's good name. He ordered Mr Page to pay £50,000 damages, along with Mr Bussey's legal costs. He must pay £50,000 of those on account, pending final assessment of the costs bill. Mr Bussey's solicitor, Will Richmond-Coggan, said later: 'This is a great result for our clients. 'Their reputations have at last been vindicated following this calculated attack through the medium of an online review site' He said that Mr Page's post may well

Summary: Jason Page, 20, from Telford was sued by US lawyer Timothy Bussey . The Colorado lawyer had received abuse on a Google Maps profile . Judge said it was 'likely' Page had been paid to post damaging comments . Lawyer went to extreme lengths and pursued his attacker at great expense .


England resume their Euro 2016 qualification campaign on Friday night when they host Lithuania at Wembley. Roy Hodgson's side go into the game as overwhelming favourites having won all four of their previous matches in Group E. In contrast, Lithuania have collected six points from a possible 12 - with their last result seeing them on the receiving end of a 4-0 thrashing away to Switzerland in November last year. Here, Sportstmail provides a lowdown on everything you need to know about the Three Lions' opponents. *Lithuania are playing England for the first time at senior international level. *They have met seven times in UEFA age-group competitions, with England recording five wins and two draws. Most recently, they beat Lithuania 5-0 at home and 1-0 away in 2015 European U21 Championship qualifying. Ravel Morrison (right) scored twice as England Under 21s beat Lithuania U21s 5-0 in October 2013 . *Lithuania have won only twice in 10 competitive away games - against San Marino and Liechtenstein. *Experienced centre half Marius Zaliukas plays for Rangers and spent last season at Leeds, making nine appearances. *Striker Simonas Stankevicius, 19, is on Leicester’s books, but has yet to make his first-team debut. Experienced Lithuania centre back Marius Zaliukas currently plays for Rangers in the Scottish Championship . *England are one of only four teams still boasting a 100 per cent record in qualifying. The others are Slovakia, Israel and the Czech Republic. *England are unbeaten in 23 Euro and FIFA World Cup qualifying games (W16 D7), stretching back to a 1-0 defeat by Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk in October 2009. Their last competitive home loss was 3-2 to Croatia in November 2007. Wayne Rooney scored twice as England beat Slovenia 3-1 in their last Euro 2016 qualifier back in November .

Summary: England host Lithuania in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Friday night . The meeting will be the first between the two at senior international level . England are unbeaten in 23 Euro and FIFA World Cup qualifying games .


A mother-of-two has shared she learned her photo was among pictures kept by a serial killer while watching a History Channel documentary, she has revealed. The woman, only identified as 'Mo', was stunned to see the image that her former neighbor, Lonnie Franklin, Jr., had taken of her on the television. The image had been among scores of photos of other women found in his possession when he was arrested in 2010. She then learned that Franklin had been accused of carrying out 10 killings across the Los Angeles area over two decades and was known as 'the Grim Sleeper'. He goes on trial this June. Speaking to ABC7, Mo said she was lucky to be alive following an incident with him in 2006. Scroll down for video . Shock: Mo said she was stunned when she saw her photo on a documentary about her former neighbor . She said Franklin had seemed friendly when they lived beside each other and took a photo of the then-26-year-old outside her home - the image that later showed up among police files. One evening, he asked her to go for a ride in his van and, thinking they were friends, she agreed. But while on the journey he asked to take photos of her naked and showed her other images he had taken of women, she told ABC7. 'When he showed me the pictures I asked him why are they in weird positions, and they look dead,' she said. 'He told me they wasn't, that's just how he have them take pictures.' She said she then noticed a gun and van inside the van so she agreed to the pictures, fearing he would hurt her if she did not. After the incident, she told no one because she was embarrassed about the images and she forced the thought from her mind - until she watched the documentary over the weekend. 'When my picture popped up it was like, "Oh my God!" It was shocking,' she said. Chilling: Her picture (circled) was among images of other women believed to have fallen victim to Lonnie Franklin. Jr., who has been accused of 10 murders. The images were all found in his possession . Photo: She posed for the image for Franklin when she was his neighbor in Los Angeles in 2006 . Mo, whose image was among photos of other women who are feared to be his victims, added that she believes she also could have been killed by him. 'He's a monster,' she told ABC7. She has been in contact with the Los Angeles Police Department, who are looking into her story. Franklin, 62, has has pleaded not guilty to ten counts of murder and one count of attempted murder and will stand trial on June 29, it was announced last month following years of delays. Franklin could face the death penalty if convicted of the murder between 1985 and 2007. He was given the nickname 'Grim Sleeper' because of the gap between slayings in 1988 and 2002. Police arrested Franklin in July 2010 after

Summary: 'Mo' said she was shocked when she saw her photo flash up during a documentary at the weekend - and said she was lucky to be alive . She learned her former neighbor, Lonnie Franklin, Jr., had been accused of murdering 10 women in Los Angeles over two decades . She recalled a terrifying incident when he asked to take naked photos of her and she agreed when she saw he had a gun and knife in his van . He will go on trial this June and could face the death penalty if convicted .


The parents of school girl Rhianna Barreau, who vanished without a trace almost 23 years ago, have broken their silence about their missing daughter. The 12-year-old was last seen walking away from her Morphett Vale home in South Australia on the morning of October 7, 1992 during the school holidays. She was at home alone and intended to walk to the nearby Southgate Shopping Centre at Reynella in Adelaide's south to buy a Christmas card for her American pen pal. Scroll down for video . Rhianna Barreau vanished without a trace almost 23 years ago. Her parents have broken their silence about their missing daughter . When her mother returned home in the afternoon, she found a Christmas card on the dining table but Rhianna was nowhere in sight. And to this day, the mystery of her disappearance has never been solved. Her parents, Paula, 65 and Leon, 62 have accepted their daughter was murdered after being abducted from their home but the pair are still searching for answers. Ms Barreau still recalls the morning when she spoke with her daughter about her plans to walk down to the local newsagency because of a bus strike that day, Sunday Mail reports. The 12-year-old was last seen walking away from her Morphett Vale home in South Australia on the morning of October 7, 1992 . Her mother revealed every parent's worst nightmare following months of pain she had endured and sleepless nights which then turned into years . Wakefield Avenue in Morphett Vale - in Adelaide's south - was where the 12-year-old was last seen . Her mother revealed the months of pain she had endured and sleepless nights, which then turned into years. 'I was hoping she was just at a friend's place and had forgotten what the time was but that's not like her,' she told Sunday Mail. In a major turn for the investigation, South Australian police have launched a campaign in a bid to solve a number of the state's cold cases, including Rhianna's disappearance. Police suspect the 12-year-old was murdered and believe someone holds information that could solve her baffling disappearance. Police suspect the 12-year-old was murdered and believe someone holds information that could solve her baffling disappearance . This photo on the right is a re-enactment of what Rhianna (left) was last seen wearing - a green T-shirt, purple shirt and white sneakers . With a million-dollar reward on offer for anyone who can provide information leading to a conviction in Rhianna's case, Ms Barreau said the new initiative may offer some hope of a breakthrough. 'I understand there are also people out there who will do anything for money,' she said. 'But if that leads to solving it, to justice, to being able to find Rhianna, that's fine.' Rhianna was last seen wearing purple shorts, a green T-shirt with the word 'Hypercolour' printed across the front, white socks and white 'Lynx' sneakers with bright pink laces. Police are urging people who have any information or think they know something that may help the investigation to come

Summary: Rhianna Barreau disappeared 23 years ago when she went to buy a card . The girl's parents, from Morphett Vale in SA, have made a fresh appeal . Paula and Leon Barreau have accepted that their daughter was murdered . But the couple want answers to what happened to their lost little girl . Ms Barreau said she had sleepless nights after Rhianna's disappearance . SA police have launched campaign to solve a number of its cold cases . There is a one-million-dollar reward for information leading to a conviction .


Not content with second spot at FIFA's goal of the year award, Republic of Ireland women's forward Stephanie Roche has added another wondergoal to her collection. The 25-year-old came in just behind Colombia forward James Rodriguez's World Cup superstrike in the 2014 Puskas award contenders - and if this effort is anything to go by she could be walking FIFA's red carpet alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi again this year. Last year Roche took three touches before smashing in from outside the box for Peamount United against Wexford Youths, but this time she needed just two to find the net with a brilliant dipping shot from 20 yards out for the Republic of Ireland against Costa Rica. Stephanie Roche (far left) opens up her body to take down a cross-field ball just outside the penalty area . Having taken a touch to get the ball under control and out of her feet, Roche blasts a shot with her left foot . The Costa Rica has absolutely no chance in stopping the wonderstrike from Roche (now out of shot) Roch (second left) celebrates her strike as her team-mates wheel off to praise her latest wondergoal . Roche (No 12) accepts the plaudits of her team-mates after scoring the Republic of Ireland's first goal . Latching on to a cross-field ball from Diane Caldwell, Roche took a touch to control the ball before striking it in mid-air over the goalkeepers head and into the net. After the game Roche said that her coaches had been telling the side to make sure they improved their finishing. 'Sue (Ronan) and Paul (Martyn) and the rest of the staff have been telling us that we have to finish our chances,' Roche said. Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Lionel Messi (second left) were with Roche at January's Ballon d'Or ceremony . Roche poses at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in January where she finished second for goal of the year . 'I was glad that I had the opportunity to get the shot off. 'I gave Denise (O’Sullivan) a shout because I knew it was on my better foot, and luckily enough she left it for me and I managed to get it out of my feet and get a shot.' Ireland ran out 2-1 winners with Megan Campbell adding a second goal before a Reid Burke own goal pulled one back for the visitors.

Summary: Stephanie Roche scored a brilliant goal for Republic of Ireland women . She was runner-up in the 2014 Puskas awards behind James Rodriguez . This time she took two touches before crashing in left-footed drive . Roche could be at awards with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi again .


Labour rounded on more than 100 of Britain's top business leaders today after they backed the Conservatives' economic plan and urged voters not to risk a 'change of course'. In a highly unusual intervention just weeks from the general election, the business chiefs claimed a Labour government would 'put the recovery at risk'. But Ed Miliband said the letter was not a surprise and only showed that the Tories were on the side of 'a few big firms and individuals at the top'. Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna, meanwhile, dismissed the signatories as a 'cosy little club', while Labour peer John Precott went further criticising them as 'tax dodgers, Tory voters and non-doms'. Scroll down for video . Bosses behind big name retailers, drinks and restaurants have backed the Tory economic plan, including (top row) Primark and Costa, (middle row) and LK Bennett, (bottom row) Ladbrokes, Cobra, Tango and Iceland . David Cameron, however, insisted the intervention was 'unprecedented' and claimed it sent a 'very powerful message'. The business chiefs who signed the letter run companies with well known retail brands such as Primark, Iceland, Ladbrokes and Costa Coffee. Executives at consumer brands such as Cobra beer, Britvic, Silver Spoon, Kingsmill, Thorntons, Robinsons, Tango and London Pride are also on the list. Embarrassingly for Labour, the list of business chiefs includes several who supported the governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. However, Mr Miliband said the letter only served to expose the choice at the election. He said: 'Businesses have come out today to say they want lower business taxes and, you know, that doesn't surprise me. 'But it does also go to the wider choice at this election. The Conservatives really believe that if all of the few corporations and individuals at the top are doing well, the wealth will magically trickle down for everybody else. 'We have tried that experiment over the last few years and it hasn't worked. We have seen falling living standards and falling wages and insecurity at work. I just have a different view about the way the country succeeds.' Mr Umunna went further dismissed it as a 'letter organised by the Conservative Party in a Conservative-supporting newspaper' after it was first published in the Daily Telegraph. But Mr Cameron, touring Marston's brewery in the Wolverhampton today, said the letter from business leaders was 'very powerful'. David Cameron and George Osborne visited Marston's Brewery in Wolverhampton today on the second full day of the general election campaign . Mr Cameron said the letter from business leaders was 'very powerful' while the Chancellor claimed it was 'unprecedented' Tory officials said the number of signatories to the open letter (above) made it 'unprecedented' in the history of British general elections . He said: 'Today it is an unprecedented intervention by some of the business leaders in the best-known business, large and small, in our country saying the Conservative long-term plan is working, generating jobs. 'That is a very clear message from business leaders who, like me, care about jobs and wealth creation and prosperity and livelihoods in

Summary: Executives from companies with big brand names signed the open letter . Declared Government under David Cameron 'has been good for business' Ed Miliband said it only showed the PM backed his rich friends in the City . Lord Prescott said they were 'tax dodgers, Tory voters and non-doms'


Was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain always destined for England recognition? The Arsenal star took to Instagram on Thursday night to upload a picture of himself as a youngster head-to-toe in a Three Lions home strip - his first ever football kit. The 21-year-old used the picture as part of the trend 'Throwback Thursday' with the midfielder accompanying the post with the caption: '#TB to my first football kit! My parents were clearly planning for it to last me a good few years… "That's the perfect size, plus you've got a bit of room for growth."' Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain posted a picture of himself as a youngster on Instagram . Oxlade-Chamberlain is all smiles with a ball at his feet as he poses in England's Euro 96 kit. Fast-forward to the present and the Southampton academy graduate has won 20 international caps for his country - winning 14 of those games and drawing six. Despite being a firm figure in the senior squad, Oxlade-Chamberlain's age means he is still eligible to play for the Under 21 side at this summer's European Championships. Former England U21 manager Stuart Pearce believes his successor Gareth Southgate must pick the midfielder along with other senior England internationals who can qualify for the tournament. Pearce, who was unable to select a raft of eligible stars from the senior squad for the last U21 Championship, thinks they would benefit immensely if he went to the Czech Republic. Oxlade-Chamberlain (centre) has won 20 international caps for the Three Lions to date . Ex-England Under 21 boss Stuart Pearce believes Oxlade-Chamberlain should play in the U21 Championship . 'England have to take their best players, all of the best players - not just one or two - for me you send the biggest squad out there,' the former England Under-21 coach told TalkSPORT. 'They are playing against the best in Europe at Under-21 level, the seniors are in a fantastic position for qualification. Roy (Hodgson) has done a good job in putting them at the top of their qualifying group, so you are not going to lose a great deal in regard to one or two of our brightest young players going to the Under-21s. The only thing you will do is gain.' England senior boss Roy Hodgson has said Southgate is free to choose whoever he wants for the tournament. That means Southgate could choose Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Calum Chambers, Jack Wilshere, Ross Barkley, Raheem Sterling, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Saido Berahino - who have all received senior call-ups. Fellow senior England international Jack Wilshere (left) is also eligible to play in this summer's tournament .

Summary: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain uploaded the picture as 'Throwback Thursday' Arsenal midfielder has won 20 international caps with England so far . 21-year-old has won 14 games and drawn six with the Three Lions .


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top U.S. officials faced off Monday in dueling speeches on the high-stakes Iran nuclear negotiations, a signature foreign policy objective of President Barack Obama. 'Imagine what Iran would do with nuclear weapons,' he warned on Tuesday, saying that the Islamic republic is already training, arming and dispatching terrorists on five continents. Asked whether President Obama watched the speech, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters: 'I don’t believe that he did.' Netanyahu says a nuclear-capable Iran would have the means to achieve its stated goal of annihilating Israel. He listed a litany of instances when Israel has acted on its own, in defiance of the U.S., to protect itself. The Obama administration is pursuing talks with Tehran that critics say could ultimately allow the kind of nuclear enrichment inside Iran that Netanyahu fears most. U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power insisted on Monday in a speech preceding Netanyahu's that it will 'never' happen. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by one of his security guards, addressed the 2015 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference in Washington on Monday . Netanyahu insisted that 'reports of the demise of the U.S.-Israel relation is not just premature; they are wrong' The backdrop for the rift between the longtime allies was the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the largest pro-Israel lobby in the U.S. On Tuesday Netanyahu will address the U.S. Congress. Despite some Democrats' boycotting, demand to see the speech is brisk. 'We’ve had 10 times the number of requests for tickets than there are seats available in the gallery,' House Speaker John Boehner said Monday in an emailed statement. 'In fact, demand is so overwhelming that both the House and Senate have set up separate viewing locations, which are also ticketed events.' Each House member gets a single ticket to give away. 'I could scalp that ticket, there are so many people who want it,' Michigan GOP Rep. Tim Walberg told The Washington Times. 'In fact, demand is so overwhelming that both the House and Senate have set up separate viewing locations, which are also ticketed events.' Obama has repeatedly cautioned Israel not to launch pre-emptive attacks against Tehran, but Netanyahu suggested Monday that he could choose to act unilaterally as his country has done in the past, even at the risk of alienating the United States. Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attended her husband's speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference on Monday . 'In 1948, Secretary of State George Marshall opposed David Ben-Gurion's intention to declare statehood,' Netanyahu recalled. 'That's an understatement – he vehemently opposed it. But, Ben-Gurion, understanding what was at stake, went ahead and declared Israel's independence.' 'In 1967, as an Arab noose was tightening around Israel's neck, the United States warned ... that if Israel acted alone, it would be alone. But Israel did act – acted alone – to defend itself.' 'In 1981, under the leadership of Prime Minister Menachem Begin, Israel destroyed

Summary: White House says Obama did not watch Netanyahu's speech on Monday . Speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee meeting on Monday preceded his address to a Joint Meeting of Congress . House Speaker John Boehner says 'we've had 10 times the number of requests for tickets than there are seats available in the gallery' on Tuesday . White House sent Susan Rice and Samantha Power to rebut Netanyahu . 'Imagine what Iran would do with nuclear weapons,' Netanyahu warned as the US continues negotiations that could ultimately allow it . He suggested Israel might act against Iran on its own, listing times when it's defied the US to defend itself . Prime minister will speak to Congress Tuesday, but some Democrats are boycotting the event; he won't meet with Obama or Biden in Washington .


A teacher in Ohio has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was fired 'because he opposed dairy farming, on his personal Facebook page, on his own time.' Keith Allison of Smithville was a second grade title one teacher at Green Elementary School working with small groups of kids who needed extra help with their math and English. According to a lawsuit filed on Wednesday at the U.S. District Court in Cleveland, school administrators told him he his contract wouldn't be renewed because of photos he had posted online showing baby calves in small crates. Keith Allison of Smithville, Ohio, has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was fired by Green Local School District 'because he opposed dairy farming, on his personal Facebook page, on his own time' Along with the photos, Allison - who is a vegan – had also posted a message voicing his support for animals rights. 'As someone who grew up feeling parental love and support, and now as a parent who gives love and support, I reject the claim that separating babies from loving mothers to raise them isolated in boxes can ever be considered humane,' he wrote on the post. Allison was told by his superintendent that the family that owns this farm had called and complained about it and said they were upset and frightened by the post. 'The fact that their family's farm was in the picture, I guess, is where their complaint was coming from and from what I was told, they were fearful, afraid that someone might come and break their calf crates or free their cows and their children were not safe to be out in their yards,' he told Fox 8. 'During the meeting with my superintendent, I was informed we live in a large agricultural area, which is true, and that a lot of our money for the schools comes through residents of the community and that I needed to be very careful of what i put on (Facebook) because I might offend the community and the economic interests of the community,' said Allison. According to a lawsuit, school administrators told him he his contract wouldn't be renewed because of photos he had posted online showing baby calves in small crates (stock photo) 'I was also told that I could have any personal beliefs I want to have, but if I want to be a strong Vegan advocate, I might want to look into doing something other than teaching.' The lawsuit says the Board of Education of Green Local School District has a policy that teachers cannot speak about issues if members of the community disagree with their views. Allison and the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed the lawsuit on his behalf, say the policy is unconstitutional and are suing the district to remove it. They are also asking for back pay and damages and to reinstate him into his old position, even though he was hired at a middle school in the district in January.

Summary: Keith Allison of Smithville, Ohio, has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was fired by Green Local School District 'because he opposed dairy farming' Last August he posted a photo on his personal Facebook page of a local farm where they had separated a baby calf from its mother . 'I reject the claim that separating babies from loving mothers to raise them isolated in boxes can ever be considered humane,' he wrote . The farmers complained and Allison didn't have his contract renewed as a consequence .


A high-flying academic who travels the world as a Government adviser is set to be deported from Britain under 'barmy' new visa laws - because she is out of the country more than 180 days a year. Dr Miwa Hirono, 38, is originally from Japan but has been living in the UK since becoming a lecturer at the University of Nottingham seven years ago. The world-renowned academic's work - which helps the UK Government to set foreign policy - requires her to spend long spells working in China and Africa. Set to be deported: Miwa Hirono with her husband, Peter Trebilco, 61, and one-year-old son Tada, must leave Britain under 'barmy' new visa laws . In 2009 and 2010 she spent around 200 days abroad researching China's foreign peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. But Home Office immigration laws now state that people working in the UK on a migrant visa cannot be out of the country for more than 180 days each year. And despite the fact Dr Hirono does research for a Government-funded organisation and her baby son was born in Britain, the Home Office has decided to deport her. Her university colleagues have slammed the decision as 'vindictive and bone-headed' but the Home Office has refused to back down. Today, Dr Hirono, who lives in Beeston, Notts., with her husband Peter Trebilco, 61, and their one-year-old son Tada, said: 'It came as a massive, utter shock. 'My Australian husband quit his job to join me in the UK as a family. I bought a house in Beeston two years ago and gave birth to my son here. 'I have my life here, everything is here but I have to give up everything. Battle: Dr Hirono's university colleagues have slammed the decision as 'vindictive and bone-headed' 'It is idiocy. The Government funded my research and now they are penalising me for hard work and contributing to their policies. 'I have one published paper which is uploaded on the UK embassy in Beijing's website. They changed the visa rule in 2012 and have applied it retrospectively to my travel in 2009 and 2010. 'What has happened to me is absolutely wrong and everyone understands my point except the Home Office. 'I thought this was a democratic country with natural justice but it doesn't seem that way.' Dr Hirono, an expert in international relations, has decided not to appeal the decision because the cost of the process would make it 'impractical'. Instead she has taken a job at a university in Kyoto, Japan, and the family are leaving the UK on March 29. Her husband Peter said the Home Office decision has caused the family to uproot their whole life. Left with no choice: Dr Hirono, an expert in international relations, has decided not to appeal the decision because the cost of the process would make it 'impractical' He added: 'It tears at your heart because we've gone to great lengths to make good friends in the neighbourhood and we're very supportive and contribute to the community. 'We're having to tear our son out

Summary: Dr Miwa Hirono has been a lecturer at University of Nottingham for 7 years . She is originally from Japan and her research is famous around the world . In 2010 she spent around 200 days abroad on a humanitarian operation . Law made in 2012 denies migrant visas to those out UK for over 180 days . Rule to be applied retrospectively so it takes her previous trip into account . Despite working for a Government-funded group, she must leave Britain . She believes inflexibility will stop top professionals wanting to work in UK .


It was the Saturday that saw more refereeing controversy in the Barclays Premier League as Neil Swarbrick mistakenly sent off West Brom's Gareth McAuley instead of Craig Dawson at Manchester City. And after that unfortunate incident after just 63 seconds, City cruised to a 3-0 win to trim Chelsea's lead at the top to three points. Arsenal stayed in touch as Olivier Giroud scored twice at Newcastle United, while Harry Kane grabbed his first Premier League hat-trick in Tottenham's 4-3 win over Leicester City. There were also wins for West Ham, Swansea, Southampton and Crystal Palace. Each week, Sportsmail collates the ratings of our reporters around the grounds to bring you the Premier League team of the day. GOALKEEPER - Boaz Myhill (Manchester City vs WEST BROM) 8 . Down to 10 men after just two minutes against a City side determined to prove a point after a recent slump, West Brom were really up against it. Myhill led the resistance with a succession of excellent saves, in the end limiting the damage to just three goals. West Brom goalkeeper Boaz Myhill gets a grip on Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero . DEFENCE - Jores Okore (ASTON VILLA vs Swansea City) 7 . The Denmark international produced one of the more positive performances as Aston Villa slumped to a disappointing home defeat at the hands of Swansea. Jores Okore tussles with Bafetimbi Gomis during Saturday's match at Villa Park . DEFENCE - Ashley Williams (Aston Villa vs SWANSEA CITY) 7 . At the opposite end, Williams and his central defensive partner Federico Fernandez produced assured performance to earn a clean sheet and keep the Swans in the top half of the table. Swansea captain Ashley Williams talks to Bafetimbi Gomis during their 1-0 win at Villa Park . DEFENCE - John O'Shea (West Ham vs SUNDERLAND) 7 . After the early withdrawal of Wes Brown through injury, O'Shea stepped up and drew on his extensive leadership to marshal the Sunderland defence. Alas, they couldn't quite hold out and claim a precious point in Dick Advocaat's first game in charge. John O'Shea attempts to block an effort from West Ham's Diafra Sakho . DEFENCE - Neil Taylor (Aston Villa vs SWANSEA) 7.5 . A hard-fought win for Swansea in which Taylor's block of a close-range Gabriel Agbonlahor effort early in the second-half proved crucial. Taylor also delivered plenty of crosses from the left, setting up Bafetimbi Gomis, who would later prove Swansea's match-winner. Neil Taylor slides in on Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna during Swansea's win at Villa Park . MIDFIELD - Charlie Adam (STOKE CITY vs Crystal Palace) 7.5 . Was his usual dogged self in the Stoke midfield but couldn't inspire a victory as Palace emerged from the Britannia with all three points. Charlie Adam slides in on Jason Puncheon during Stoke's defeat to Crystal Palace . MIDFIELD - David Silva (MANCHESTER CITY vs West Brom) 8.5 . The outstanding player in City's comfortable win over West Brom, which cut Chelsea's lead to three points - at least temporarily. The Spaniard tormented

Summary: Kane scored first top-flight hat-trick as Spurs defeated Leicester 4-3 . Giroud extended hot streak to nine goals in nine with double at Newcastle . David Silva was excellent in Man City's 3-0 win over West Brom . Neil Taylor performed well for Swansea in narrow win at Aston Villa . John O'Shea couldn't prevent Sunderland slipping to defeat at West Ham .


Michael O'Neill must outwit his old boss Mixu Paatelainen to maintain Northern Ireland’s bid to qualify for a major tournament for the first time in 30 years. It was Finland manager Paatelainen who gave the 45-year-old Irishman his first break in coaching at Cowdenbeath. O’Neill revealed that the two old friends have been reluctant to compare notes so as to avoid giving away any more information about their tactics. ‘We’re similar to players, I think,’ he said. Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill faces his old mentor on Sunday, the manager of Finland . Mixu Paatelainen is the manager of Finland, and he gave O'Neill his first break in management . Northern Ireland team to face Finland: Carroll; C McLaughlin, McAuley, Evans, Baird; Ward, Davis, Norwood, Brunt, McGinn; Lafferty . ‘When you’ve played at a club with someone and then you’ve worked briefly with them as a coach there’s obviously a relationship there. ‘Obviously we are less inclined to discuss the opposition because he doesn’t want to tell me things I perhaps don’t know and vice versa. But we both know each other inside out and how our team will play. ‘Regardless of what happens it won’t affect how close we are.’ Northern Ireland have never qualified for the European Championship finals, and last appeared in a major tournament at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. O’Neill added: ‘I think Mixu has done a great job. His job is quite similar to mine, you have a limited pool of players to choose from and he has got them playing in a nice style. There’s no doubt Finland are a good team but there is a dependence on five or six players.’ O'Neill (pictured) and Paatelainen were together at Cowdenbeath in Scotland .

Summary: Northern Ireland face Finland on Sunday night in a European qualifier . Michael O'Neill will come up against his old boss Mixi Paatelainen . Paatelainen gave O'Neill his first break in coaching at Cowdenbeath . O'Neill admits the pair have been reluctant to compare notes .


Andy Murray revealed he sought inspiration for the biggest home tie in his Davis Cup career by visiting the home of Scottish football. Murray took time out of his preparation for the World Group encounter with the United States to take a private tour of Hampden Park. The Scot admits he will be nervous when he turns out in front of his home crowd on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Emirates Arena and his trip to a more established Scottish sporting venue helped him reflect on the encounter to come. Andy Murray hits a shot as part of his practice session at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on Wednesday . Murray, wearing a t-shirt with a tweet from a fan pledging support, is part of the British team taking on the USA . The recently-announced World No 5 will have the backing of home support in Glasgow this week . Murray said: 'I just went and had a little walk around and saw the locker rooms and changing areas and went on to the pitch, which was nice. 'I had only been once to Hampden before for a cup final which Hibs lost. Surprise. 'It was nice to go down on the pitch and see what it was like.' The Emirates Arena will only hold about a seventh of Hampden's 50,000 capacity but Murray expects the crowd to play a significant role in the first-round encounter. 'For all of us as a team, getting to play in front of a crowd like this is a great feeling,' said the world number five, whose brother Jamie missed media duties as he bids to recover from a minor cold. 'I would say that's the nicest thing about the Davis Cup, when you get a home tie you get the whole crowd behind you. It's not like that at the tournaments we play throughout the rest of the year. 'To have a crowd turning up just to support you is fantastic and I'm sure the whole team will respond. 'It looks like a great arena, it's a perfect size and if it's packed I am sure they will make a lot of noise. 'It helps in all sports to play in front of a home crowd. There can sometimes be a few nerves early because of it but once you get through that it makes a big difference and can help a lot.' James Ward (seated, left) and Murray take a break and look out to the court during Wednesday's session . Murray moves towards the net to nip a shot over ahead of facing the USA, who Great Britain beat last year . Murray checks out the message emblazoned across his top, and later takes a break from the session . Murray's shirt read: 'Good luck @andy_murray. you can do it for the Brits... We believe in you! #BackTheBrits' Ward and Murray face a tough task to repeat last year's win over the US on the arena's indoor hard court . Murray joked that James Ward was 'piling the pressure on' when his

Summary: Andy Murray took part in a training session ahead of Davis Cup clash . The World No 5 is expecting a tough task against the USA in Glasgow . Murray has never lost a Davis Cup singles rubber on a hard court .


Liverpool are watching Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello. The 22-year-old has impressed in what has been a difficult season for his club in Serie A. Sportiello has come through the youth system at Atalanta top become the club's first choice keeper this season. Young Atalanta keeper Marco Sportiello has been impressing Liverpool, Inter and AC Milan . Brendan Rodgers wants increased competition for Simon Mignolet at Old Trafford . Milan and Inter have also enquired about Sportiello but Atalanta moved to extend his contract until 2019. Liverpool like the fact that he is also good with his feet and distributes the ball well. Manager Brendan Rodgers wants increased competition for Simon Mignolet. Chelsea's Petr Cech is another option though he would be more expensive and would want to start as No 1. Atalanta currently sit just three points above the relegation zone, having lost four of their last five league games. Reds have also been linked with Petr Cech (right) who has lost his place at Chelsea to Thibaut Courtois .

Summary: Marco Sportiello has come through youth system to be Atalanta No 1 . The 22-year-old has attracted interest from Inter and AC Milan in Serie A . Reds want a back up for Simon Mignolet and have been linked with Chelsea keeper Petr Cech . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


Assault: The flight was diverted after the passenger attacked the stewardess (stock image) An easyJet flight made an emergency landing in Rome when an angry passenger punched a stewardess because he was 'waiting too long for a sandwich'. The furious traveller shouted: 'I've been waiting for hours, I'm hungry', before assaulting the young cabin crew member, eyewitnesses said. The drama erupted aboard the British budget airline's flight from Geneva to Pristina in Kosovo this morning. A witness who was sitting near the man said: 'He shouted at the stewardess, then he stood up and punched her, and when she fell to the floor, he carried on hitting her.' Fellow passengers then stepped in to restrain the man, while the pilot diverted the plane to Fumincino airport in the Italian capital for 'security reasons'. EasyJet confirmed the attack and said its cabin crew member had been injured and her glasses had been broken (stock image) The stewardess later told Swiss newspaper 20 Minutes: 'I was totally shocked. I can't understand how anyone could react so violently over a sandwich.' Italian police arrested a man while the stewardess received medical attention at the scene, an eyewitness said. EasyJet confirmed the attack and said its cabin crew member had been injured and her glasses had been broken. A spokesman said: 'EasyJet can confirm that flight EZS1483 from Geneva to Pristina on 31 March diverted to Rome as a result of a passenger onboard behaving in a disruptive manner. 'The aircraft was met by the police on arrival in Rome and the passenger was arrested. 'The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority. 'Whilst such incidents are rare we take them very seriously, do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard and always push for prosecution.' The 180 passengers were taken on to Pristina on a separate flight later in the afternoon. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Eyewitnesses say the man shouted 'I've been waiting hours' before attack . It's claimed he punched stewardess and carried on hitting her when she fell . Drama erupted aboard the flight from Geneva to Pristina in Kosovo today . The pilot diverted plane to Fumincino airport in Rome for 'security reasons'


A fisherman got the fright of his life when the catch he was reeling in was attacked and stolen by a great white shark. Filmed in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand a man can be seen fishing from the side of a boat – his rod bent under the pressure. Struggling to reel in the seemingly huge fish, the man states ‘he’s not happy about coming over here anyway.’ The fishing rod bends under the pressure as the man attempts to reel in the seemingly huge catch . But as his winding becomes less resistant, the video maker remarks that everything is okay as the notion of the fish reaches the surface. Lifting the catch from the water, the filmmaker asks ‘what have we got?’ before cursing the man’s luck at the state of the fish. Although difficult to see in the video, the fish doesn't appear to be alive or in one whole piece. Although difficult to see in the video, the fish doesn't appear to be alive or in one whole piece . Out of nowhere a great white shark leaps from the water and snatches the fish from the line . Undeterred, the fisherman continues to lift the fish from the water with the intention of bringing it onboard. But suddenly out of nowhere a great white shark leaps from the water and with its huge jaw opened, snatches the fish from the line. On board, the people react in shock and burst into laughter as the shark continues off around the side of the boat and disappears with a splash. The great white shark is so huge it has no natural predators other than the killer whale . According to Grind TV, the guide undertaking the fishing trip belongs to Captain Bucko’s Fishing charters, who remarked that he had never seen a great white shark in the Bay of Islands before. The great white is a species of large lamniform shark found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. Due to its huge size and powerful bite force, the marine mammal has no natural predators other than the killer whale. The people react in shock as the shark continues off around the side of the boat and disappears with a splash .

Summary: The man's fishing rod bends under the pressure of his large catch . As the fish breaks the surface of the water it does not appear to be alive . Suddenly a great white shark leaps from the sea and steals the catch . The fishing incident took place in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand .


A rat being raised to feed a Pennsylvania family's pet snakes ended up biting their 6-month-old baby boy, killing him. Cumberland County Coroner Charlie Hall announced Thursday that the infant died from meningitis and myocarditis transmitted through the bite. The family lives in the 500 block of South Baltimore Street in Dillsburg. The coroner declined to officially identify the baby to the Daily Mail Thursday citing an ongoing investigation. Culprit: A rat (file photo) being raised to feed a Pennsylvania family's pet snakes ended up biting their 6-month-old baby boy, killing him . Tragic loss: Daily Mail has identified him as Landon Kreitz, the son of Justin Kreitz and Rachel Frye . Animal lovers: The boy's parents, Rachel Frye and Justin Kreitz, had multiple pet snakes at the house . Hall says the child was treated at the Holy Street Hospital emergency room December 30 for a fever and a rash and discharged home. Two days later, the lethargic and feverish child was brought back and died in the emergency room that dame day. Investigators later learned that the child had been bitten by a rat on his right index finger. Lab studies later revealed the baby had rat-bite fever. Hall says police and county caseworkers are investigating. The deceased child has not been publicly named, but Daily Mail has identified him as Landon Kreitz, the son of Justin Kreitz and Rachel Frye. Slithery pet: Justin Kreitz shared an image in May 2013 depicting a 'new addition' to their family: a rat snake (pictured) According to his obituary, baby Landon was just two days shy of seven months when he passed away at the hospital. The coroner's report suggests that the boy's parents had multiple pet snakes at the house. On his Facebook page Justin Kreitz shared an image in May 2013 depicting a 'new addition' to their family: a rat snake. When Daily Mail reached out to the family to comment on the report, a relative picked up the phone at the house saying she was not yet ready to make a statement and referred this reporter to Landon’s mother, Rachel. PennLive.com reported that when Chief Deputy Coroner Matt Stoner called the boy's 21-year-old mother to tell the family the cause of their son's death, Hall said the reaction was 'OK, thanks.' But the coroner pointed out that when he spoke to her, the woman sounded distraught. In a brief phone interview with the Daily Mail, Hall stated that this was the county's first rat-bite fever fatality in his memory. The family lives in the 500 block of South Baltimore Street in Dillsburg . The child was treated at the Holy Street Hospital emergency room December 30 for a fever and a rash and discharged home.Two days later, the lethargic and feverish child was brought back and died . The coroner added that criminal charges were not out of the question in connection to the baby's death, depending on the outcome of the investigation. According to the US Centers for Disease Control, Rat-bite fever is an infectious disease that can be

Summary: Boy identified by Daily Mail as Landon Kreitz died January 1, 2014, just two days shy of seventh months . Coroner's report showed baby succumbed to meningitis and myocarditis transmitted through rat bite . Infant was biting on right index finger by a rat at his parents' home in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania .


The Tartan Army (officer class) march on Twickenham in a mood pitched somewhere between resignation and outright dejection. In the circumstances, none but the most blinkered of uber-patriots would castigate the fans for losing a little faith . With even some in the camp sounding as if there may be no beginning to their ambitions on Saturday evening, it’s hard to foresee anything but a handsome home victory. It is almost impossible to imagine this young – in parts - visiting side succeeding where so many hardened men have failed. Oh, if ever we needed a touch of the gallus swagger that plays such a beloved part in our nation’s sporting mythology, it is today at Rugger HQ. Somewhere amid the mix of technique and aggression required to stifle England, it would be awfully nice if someone from the current crop showed some inspired – maybe even swashbuckling – leadership. Vern Cotter's squad need to find a new source of inspiration if they are to triumph at Twickenham . Jonny Gray may only turn 21 on Saturday, but he has emerged as a key leader in this Scottish squad . Stuart Hogg (second left) is all smiles ahead of Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash in London . Greig Laidlaw is captain, of course. A tidy enough scrum-half well positioned to make split-second decisions on how to use the ball, he has plenty to concern himself with. Among the forwards, an increasing burden is falling on Jonny Gray, who turns 21 on Saturday. Many happy returns and all that. A member of Vern Cotter’s ‘leadership group’, the man to whom Laidlaw hands his armband when replaced, the youngster is involved in calling line-outs and directing the pack. The risk, of course, is that the burden of responsibility dulls the energy and skills that make Gray such an exciting prospect. Would it be better, perhaps, to leave him to concentrate on his own game? Scotland know they will need to be strong in the battle up front if they want to be in touch towards the end . Scotland hooker Ross Ford leads a passing drill during Scotland's final preparations for Saturday's game . ‘Ideally, yeah, you may think that,’ admits Scotland assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys, the former Wales captain adding: ‘But I compare him to Alun Wyn Jones, who I coached at a very similar age. ‘These kids, they want it, they demand it. It is a growth within them. And, with Jonny, he doesn’t see it as a burden. He wants to grow, he wants to learn. ‘What I’ve seen from him, he’s a 20-year-old kid, I’ve seen a huge growth in him in terms of how he handles himself within the group. He will use the experience of the last game, losing to Italy. He is a kid who will not repeat errors. He learns all the time. What Scotland will get out of this is just a phenomenal leader and a phenomenal character.’ If it’s obviously asking a bit much for Gray to emerge chrysalis-like from his cocoon in time to

Summary: Scotland haven't beaten England at HQ since 1983 . Young second row Jonny Gray is becoming a big leader for Scotland . Visitors will need to be tough up front to avoid being steamrollered .


A university lecturer is suing his ex-wife for £83,500 after she allegedly swapped his sperm for an ex-lover’s while undergoing fertility treatment. The respected academic claims he was led to believe that he was the father of a child born through in vitro fertilisation (IVF). He subsequently paid thousands of pounds in child maintenance after he and his wife divorced. A DNA test eventually revealed the child was not his. In the first case of paternity fraud involving IVF in the UK, the lecturer claims that when his former wife travelled to a fertility clinic in Spain with her ex-lover – a visit his ex-wife admits took place – the ex-lover pretended he was her husband and donated sperm . A university lecturer is suing his ex-wife for £83,500 after she allegedly swapped his sperm for an ex-lover’s while undergoing IVF (file picture) The case will come to the High Court this week, with the parties referred to by pseudonyms. The Mail on Sunday knows their identities but they cannot be named for legal reasons. The couple married in 2002, and the husband – who already had two children by a previous marriage – had his vasectomy reversed so they could have a baby. But the wife failed to conceive and turned to the ex-lover for comfort. A family source said: ‘The marriage was turbulent. His wife got bored with her husband and had long conversations with her ex-lover.’ In 2004 the husband and wife visited the IVF clinic where the lecturer provided sperm for use later. But the following year, his wife returned with her ex-lover and he donated sperm. During a third visit, she had a fertilised egg implanted with the clinic using her ex-lover’s sperm. Seven months after the baby’s birth, the husband and wife separated and were divorced in 2007, with the lecturer sharing custody of his son, now aged nine. The 60-year-old academic has launched a High Court (pictured) action in a bid to get £83,500 damages, including the return of child maintenance payments . As the child grew older, the academic noticed he looked like his wife’s ex-lover. A DNA test carried out when the boy was five confirmed he was not the lecturer’s son. His wife, now aged 53, said there must have been a mix-up with his sperm at the fertility clinic, but denied intentionally deceiving her ex-husband. But by then the lecturer had already paid thousands of pounds in maintenance. Now the 60-year-old academic has launched a High Court action in a bid to get the money back. His claim for £83,500 damages in the Queen’s Bench Division is for fraudulent misrepresentation and the return of maintenance payments, plus interest. Professor Allan Pacey, a fertility expert at the University of Sheffield, said: ‘It’s extremely unlikely the clinic mixed up the sperm. It’s a bizarre case.’ The lecturer’s solicitor, Ellen Windsor, said: ‘I have been involved in two previous landmark cases covering paternity fraud in the High Court, both of which were successful.’

Summary: Lecturer suing ex-wife over claim she swapped sperm for ex-lover's in IVF . He paid thousands of pounds in child maintenance after they divorced . Academic noticed child looked like wife's ex-lover so had a DNA test . It proved he wasn't the child's father and he now wants £83,500 in damages . High Court case is the first of paternity fraud involving IVF in the UK .


Fresh-faced and wholesome, it's not hard to see why this cast of five high school students went on to score successful careers as morning TV presenters. Today show hosts Savannah Guthrie, Natalie Morales, Matt Lauer, Al Roker and Carson Daly revealed their yearbook photos in honor of Throwback Thursday today from their New York studio, and they are all look like butter wouldn't melt. Savannah, 43, sports brunette bangs, Natalie, 42, looks sleek and picture-perfect, while Matt, 57, and Carson, 41, both seem pretty self-satisfied with their goofy haircuts. Al, 60, the proud owner of a bow tie, is positively beaming. Scroll down for video . Wholesome: Today show hosts (clockwise from top left) Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Natalie Morales and Carson Daly revealed their yearbook photos in honor of Throwback Thursday today . 'Look at my corsage, it's like a conifer, it's like a whole tree!' exclaimed Savannah, mom to six-month-old daughter Vale. Natalie was also presented with a snap of herself as a gap-toothed child, posing with a flute, from her days in band camp, and declared: 'I hate that photo!' Savannah, who was actually born in Melbourne, Australia, attended Amphitheater High School in Tucson, Arizona, and later qualified both in journalism and law. Natalie was born in Taiwan but grew up in several countries including Panama, Brazil, and Spain, before getting her journalism degree at New Jersey's Rutgers University. Then and now: Savannah, pictured (right) last year, was actually born in Melbourne, Australia, but attended Amphitheater High School in Tucson, Arizona, and later qualified both in journalism and law . Stunner: Natalie, pictured (right) last month, was born in Taiwan but grew up in several countries including Panama, Brazil, and Spain, before getting her journalism degree at New Jersey's Rutgers University . Matt attended Greenwich High School in Connecticut and dropped out of Ohio University to take a journalism internship in West Virginia. Carson, the former host of MTV's TRL, attended California's Santa Monica High School and he too dropped out university, Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, to pursue a career in pro golf. Al, who initially wanted to be a cartoonist, went to New York's Xavier High School, followed by the State University of New York at Oswego, when he graduated with a degree in communications. Goof: Carson, pictured (right) last month, attended California's Santa Monica High School and dropped out of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles to pursue a pro career in golf . Hair today, gone tomorrow: Al, pictured (right) last month, went to New York's Xavier High School, followed by the State University of New York at Oswego, when he graduated with a degree in communications . Butter wouldn't melt: Matt, pictured (right) last month, attended Greenwich High School in Connecticut and dropped out of Ohio University to take a journalism internship in West Virginia . This one time... Natalie was also presented with a snap of herself as a gap-toothed child, posing with a flute, from her days in band camp, and declared: 'I hate that photo!' All grown up:

Summary: Savannah, 43, was joined by co-hosts Natalie Morales, 42, Matt Lauer, 57, Carson Daly, 41, and Al Roker, 60 .


Teachers in a western Pennsylvania elementary school tried to ban a disabled girl from using a faculty bathroom by filing a grievance with the district's school board. The Steel Valley School Board voted unanimously without discussion on Thursday night to reject the complaint, according the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In the grievance filed February 13, the teachers union said allowing ten-year-old Kaitlin Montgomery to use the restroom on the lower level of Park Elementary School in Munhall violated the teachers' contract. The teachers union at Park Elementary School in Munhall, Pennsylvania, filed a grievance about Kaitlin Montgomery (left), pictured with her mother Tracy Montgomery (right), because she was using the faculty restroom on the school's lower level which violated their contracts . Kaitlin, a fourth grader, has chronic lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and foot problems, and is also autistic. There are no student bathrooms on the school's lower level, where Kaitlin's classroom is located . The grievance's solution was that Kaitlin would have had to go outside and up a flight of stairs to use the student bathroom . Eighteen female teachers, including two special education teachers, signed a petition that accompanied the grievance against the fourth grader, who has chronic lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and foot problems and is also autistic. The Steel Valley Education Association said the contract requires the district to provide 'lavatory facilities exclusively for employees', according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 'The bathrooms that have been designated as faculty bathrooms shall be exclusively used by the faculty,' the grievance said. The student's mother, Tracy Montgomery, told the board on Thursday that before she got permission to have her daughter use the faculty restroom, school officials said the girl would have to go outside and up a flight of stairs to use a student bathroom, which is what other students have to do. Kaitlin can't walk long distances, so her family uses a custom-made stroller for easier transportation. Because of her physical disabilities, Kaitlin cannot walk long distances and her family uses a custom-made stroller for transportation . Montgomery said that this is just one of Kaitlin's many issues at the school. Because there is no elevator from the school's lower level to the top levels, her daughter is unable to access the music and art rooms for classes . Montgomery found out about the grievance through a Post-Gazette article, after which she said she was 'embarrassed for the teachers and appalled. Steel Valley Education Association President Shawn McCallister said the grievance wasn't filed to prevent the student from using the restroom, the Post-Gazette reported, but to create 'a better outcome for all involved'. District Superintendent Ed Wehrer previously said federal law requires Steel Valley to meet the needs of students with disabilities. No other alternatives met the girl's needs, he said, and noted that the student is the only non-faculty member using the restroom. The school board said no alternatives to the faculty restroom met Kaitlin's needs, so she would be allowed into the bathroom, being the only non-faculty member using the facilities . The school board voted unanimously without

Summary: Kaitlin Montgomery has chronic lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and foot problems and is also autistic . There are no student bathroom's on the Pennsylvania school's lower level . Teachers union filed grievance claiming her use of bathroom violated the faculty's contract . Eighteen female teachers, including two special needs teachers, signed a petition that accompanied the grievance against the girl . School board voted unanimously to allow Kaitlin to use the restroom .


Snopp Dogg said he blames President Ronald Reagan for the culture of gang violence that existed in parts of Los Angeles, California during the 1980s and beyond. Snoop, aka Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, brought the issue up after he took the stage in Austin, Texas, on Friday as South by Southwest Music's 2015 keynote speaker. The 43-year-old said Reaganomics prompted a shift away from football and fun to guns and drugs. Scroll down for video . Snopp Dogg said that he blames President Ronald Reagan for the culture of gang violence in Los Angeles . The 43-year-old said the era of Reaganomics prompted a shift away from football and fun to guns and drugs . Snoop posted a Yakit video that was created of himself speaking to Reagan about the allegation on Instagram . Snoop was talking about an HBO show he is developing that will be about life on the West Coast during the 1980s. The plot will center 'on a family whose seemingly idyllic life is turned upside down by the collision of their community and American politics', Deadline reported. The hip-hop legend said Reaganomics was 'designed' to make things tough in the inner-city, the Daily Beast reported. Snoop said: 'When Reaganomics kicked in, certain things were taken away, after-school programs and things of that nature. 'Guns and drugs were shipped into the neighborhood. 'So it was a shift of having fun and playing football to selling drugs and shooting at each other. 'To me it was a system that was designed, because when the Reaganomics era began, that's when this began.' He began his remarks by speaking about what life was like before the Reaganomics era began. Snoop said: 'Early in the '70s and toward the latter part of the '70s everything was beautiful because we had ways to have fun and communicate, and those who were underprivileged, the low economic side of life, the government would provide for us, which helped us get by. 'It was a society and we all needed it and we all had it and we all helped each other.' Later on Friday, Snoop posted a Yakit video that was created of himself speaking to Reagan about the allegation on Instagram.

Summary: Snoop, aka Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, was speaking at SXSW in Austin . Rapper, 43, said Reagan was at fault for gang violence in East LA in 1980s . Blamed former president for drugs and guns arriving in the neighborhood . 'When Reaganomics kicked in, certain things were taken away', Snoop said .


Lionel Messi has compared Barcelona's mouthwatering clash against eternal rivals Real Madrid later this month to the bitter South American rivalry between Brazil and Argentina. Barca host Real in the second El Clasico fixture of the season on March 22 - with both teams tussling for the La Liga title. The Catalan club currently hold a one-point advantage over Carlo Ancelotti's side with just 12 games of the season remaining. Lionel Messi has compared Barcelona's fierce rivalry with Real Madrid to Brazil versus Argentina . Messi (pictured, centre, playing for Argentina in 2008) has played in many tense encounters against Brazil . Messi (pictured, centre, playing for Barca in 2011) has scored more El Clasico goals than anyone in history . The diminutive No 10 (centre right) enjoyed a BBQ with his Barcelona team-mates on Wednesday afternoon . Messi spoke in an interview with FourFourTwo . And looking ahead to the Nou Camp encounter Messi, who has scored more Clasico goals than anyone else in the history of the fixture, describes the occasion as one to relish. 'The Clasico, which is coming up later in this month, is obviously a special game,' he told FourFourTwo Magazine. 'It's important for what it means to everyone involved, from the players to the fans. 'It's an event all around the world. As a player, though, you have to treat it like any other game. Like any derby, there's something extra to the game. 'They're amazing to play in and it's a fixture I've been very lucky to score a lot of goals in. 'I think on the international stage, Brazil vs Argentina is similar to Real Madrid v Barca. Both matches involve big teams who have a great rivalry, the main difference being that for the former it's all about the countries, while Barcelona isn't just about the city, but the fans from afar who have feelings for the club.' The 27-year-old is enjoying another wonderful season at Barcelona having netted an incredible 41 goals so far. Messi scored a hat-trick in Sunday's 6-1 La Liga win at home to Rayo Vallecano - his fifth treble of the campaign. Speaking about what makes him so special, the dimunitive No 10 insists his genius is all instinctive. 'Some people say my style of play is innate, but I'm not sure if that's me, or not. Honestly, I do play on instinct,' he added. 'On the pitch, I’m always looking for the best move or decision at any given time. I never want to do what the opposition would be expecting.' Messi (centre) scored a hat-trick as Barcelona won 6-1 at home to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday . To read the full interview with Lionel Messi it is available in either print of digital format via the FourFourTwo Magazine website.

Summary: Barcelona entertain eternal rivals Real Madrid in La Liga on March 22 . Barca currently sit one point above Real at the top of the table . Lionel Messi has scored more El Clasico goals than anyone in history .


Scientists claim they are one step closer to creating a drug that can cure HIV. A team of researchers has been customising a defence system used by bacteria and training this scissor-like machinery to recognise the HIV virus. In their tests, they found that the technique could completely remove up to 72 per cent of cells that had been infected with HIV. A team of researchers has been customising a defence system used by bacteria and training this scissor-like machinery to recognise the HIV virus (pictured) CRISPR technology precisely changes target parts of genetic code . Unlike other gene-silencing tools, the Crispr system targets the genome's source material and permanently turns off genes at the DNA level. The DNA cut – known as a double strand break – closely mimics the kinds of mutations that occur naturally, for instance after chronic sun exposure. But unlike UV rays that can result in genetic alterations, the Crispr system causes a mutation at a precise location in the genome. When cellular machinery repairs the DNA break, it removes a small snip of DNA. In this way, researchers can precisely turn off specific genes in the genome. 'Evolution has led to some of the most astonishing mechanisms for protecting organisms against their natural pathogens,' says Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte, a professor of Salk's Gene Expression Laboratory in California. 'Understanding the immune responses by which bacteria protect themselves against viral infections has allowed us to engineer novel platforms for the targeting of devastating viruses, such as HIV, in human patients.' When a copy of the HIV virus sneaks into a human cell, it can cause havoc. It takes control of the cell's own molecular machinery to made copies of the virus's genetic material and then buries these copies in the cell's own genes. From there, the host's cell becomes an HIV factory, making new copies of the virus to spread throughout the body. Existing HIV drugs target individual steps of this lifecycle; some stop the virus from integrating into cells' DNA, for instance, while others try to stop the affected cells from producing more virus. The problem with these drugs, explains Hsin-Kai Liao, a research associate in the Izpisua Belmonte lab, is that they don't actually remove the copies of the virus that are hidden within cells' DNA. These copies can remain dormant for years and then activate again. 'Patients normally need to take drugs every day or every week for their whole lives, because of the HIV that can be latent,' says Professor Liao. 'This costs money, time and effort.' To combat this problem, the team turned to a molecular defence system called CRISPR that bacteria use to cut up foreign DNA at specified spots. Since its recent discovery, scientists have started using CRISPR to edit genes. But the researchers were also intrigued by its defensive ability and wondered if CRISPR could be programmed to slice and destroy viruses inside human cells. The new Salk study showed that the method is effective against active, full-length HIV rather than a shortened, inactive version of the virus. Pictured

Summary: Scientists trained scissor-like machinery of bacteria to recognise HIV . They found method successfully cut HIV's genes, inactivating the virus . This resulted in the virus being removed from up to 72 per cent of cells . CRISPR method also cut up HIV that was dormant within the cells' DNA . Latest study shows the method is effective against active, full-length HIV rather than a shortened, inactive version of the virus .


Senior Tories are secretly planning to shore up David Cameron’s leadership if he fails to win an overall majority in May. Loyalist MPs are being privately urged to form a ‘praetorian guard’ around the Prime Minister to protect him from Right-wingers plotting to move against him if he falls short. They are being asked to hit the airwaves in the hours following the election on May 7 to ‘save Dave’ by making it clear they want Mr Cameron to stay on. MPs loyal to David Cameron are secretly planning to shore up his leadership of he falls short at May election . No10 fears disgruntled MPs on the influential backbench 1922 Committee may use a meeting on the Monday after the election to push for a leadership contest. MPs thought to be loyal are being asked discreetly to promise they will help nip any mutiny in the bud. One MP told the Guardian: ‘There is an attempt to form a praetorian guard round David. We are being asked to speak up for continuity and to say that our best option is to keep our leader... to counter the malcontents. 'It would be extremely foolish to replace David. He out-polls our party. The Right just obsess about their issues and never look to the bigger picture.’ The leadership denies it is directly involved in the ‘save Dave’ initiative, but a number of senior ministers, including Chancellor George Osborne and Chief Whip Michael Gove, are understood to have had informal conversations with MPs. Tory high command is even preparing to declare a ‘moral victory’ if – as some polls suggest – Mr Cameron secures more votes than Labour but wins fewer seats. A number of senior ministers, including Chancellor George Osborne (pictured) are understood to have had informal conversations with MPs . Mr Cameron will come under intense pressure to step down if he loses to Mr Miliband, whom many Tories rate as the worst Labour leader since Michael Foot. One Tory MP said Mr Cameron ‘won’t last five minutes’ unless he manages to retain the keys to Downing Street in May. ‘He either wins, or he goes,’ the MP said. ‘He has said himself that if he can’t beat Miliband he doesn’t deserve to be in this game, and he’s right.’ But some senior ministers believe Mr Cameron should stay on if Mr Miliband is only able to cobble together a fragile coalition. In this scenario, they fear the party could be plunged into a destabilising leadership battle in the run-up to a second election that could take place in the autumn. The news came as George Osborne last night predicted he will be re-appointed as Chancellor if the Tories win a second term. He said he did not think this week’s Budget would be his last, suggesting he believes the Tories will win in May – and that David Cameron will let him keep his job. There has been speculation that he might move to the Foreign Office to lead the renegotiation of Britain’s relationship with the EU. But he told LBC

Summary: Loyalist MPs urged to form a 'praetorian guard' around Prime Minister . It's to protect him from Right-wingers plotting to move against him . No10 fears disgruntled MPs on influential backbench will push for contest . Leadership denies it is directly involved in the 'save Dave' initiative . A number of senior ministers have had 'informal conversations' with MPs . David Cameron has backed down on plans to force universities to ban hate preachers from speaking on campus. Universities were expected to create anti-extremism policies to stop vulnerable youngsters being exposed to fanatics. But following a Coalition row, the Tories have dropped threats to punish universities that did not comply.