By Yolande Knell The supreme court in Egypt has overturned an earlier ruling by a lower court that banned gas sales to Israel. The new ruling requires that the government should make clear the quantity of gas it exports to Israel and how much it charges. Lawyers had argued that the gas was being sold [...]

Tiger Woods’ public apology has not appeased his sponsors Energy drink firm Gatorade has ended its sponsorship of Tiger Woods. Gatorade is the latest major company to cut ties with the sportsman following Woods’ admission that he was unfaithful to his wife. The drinks company, owned by PepsiCo, had already discontinued a Tiger Woods-themed drink, [...]

Fears of production problems mean copper prices look set to rise Uncertainty over the impact Chile’s earthquake will have on copper production is likely to mean higher prices, according to analysts. Chile is the world’s biggest copper miner, and although officials have promised to honour its export commitments, supply worries remain. Production at four major [...]

Jefferies oversaw a third straight win for his side Hearts manager Jim Jefferies will consider an appeal against the red card shown to Laryea Kingston in the 1-0 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Kingston was dismissed by referee Willie Collum following a challenge on Aberdeen’s Fraser Fyvie. “We’ll have a look at it on the [...]

Lagerback was chosen ahead of fellow Swede Eriksson Nigeria have appointed former Sweden coach Lars Lagerback to lead them at the World Cup in South Africa in June. Lagerback was chosen ahead of Glenn Hoddle and Sven-Goran Eriksson, who had both been linked with the job. Nigerian Football Federation spokesman Ademola Olajire said Hoddle and [...]